The top careers for travelling?

DeadMoney

Hi, what do people think are the most likely career paths that a person could pursue with a business degree that would allow them to travel as much as possible? I just have too much wanderlust in me and maybe this will fade as I get older but for now, the thought of working in one place for too long sort of scares me. Some of my friends have good jobs in firms and are making good money but only being able to travel for 3 or so weeks of the year just doesn't suit me.

I am not interested in just visiting places, but I want to live there! When I say travel, I mean opportunities to work in different parts of the world and am not interested in being some sales rep who lives out of hotels and only stays in places for a few days at a time. Ok with the exception of being a rock n roll start which may not happen :rolleyes:, what are my chances of winding up in a career that will facilitate seeing plenty of the world?
Thanks

gavkm27

Hey i work offshore on the oil rigs,i've filled 2 passports in the last 5 years with visas,something in the oil industry?

PK2008

The chances are slim to be honest, especially in todays market- obviously a career with a global company that facilitates internal transfers would be best- in that sence it would be best to choose a discipline which isnt influenced by geography, such a IT.

Other than that you might just look at getting a working visa and getting a job for a while when you get there and then move on when you're ready and get a new job in a new place

YellowSheep

I would suggest the hospitality industry. I am a chef by trade and saw and lived in the Middle and Far East. Pretty cool. There are plenty of opportunities, even if you are not a Chef. Cost Controller, F&B Manager, Purchasing the list is endless. If you need more specific advise PM me. Cheers Oliver

LimeFruitGum

Fairly unlikely unless the job is at higher level. And business travel is cut right back to the bone in most companies.
I travelled a good bit for work in 2008, where I got to stay in 4 star hotels, and could expense back for taxis, petrol and food.
Now if we have to travel, they expect to fly back the same day or as soon as possible next day. And you can dream on about staying in a 4 star hotel now. :rolleyes:

Realistically, you're not going to be travelling straight away in a new company unless it is flagged in the job specs. So I suppose you might want to consider moving abroad and get your travelling kicks that way

Mrs OBumble

Am I right in thinking that you're wanting the type of career where you can go a live somewhere for X months/years, and easily enough pick up work there. As opposed to a career in which your job sends you to lots of places to live.

With a general business degree, not much springs to mind. As someone said, hospitality management is one option, but then you'd need a specific skill which they hire often for.

Other possibilities: teaching, nursing, social work, engineering, IT. But they involve specialist training.

One thing to note for anyone else who reads this thread: before you train, check out if the training you do will count in the place(s) where you want to go. For example, in early-childhood teaching Montessori seems to be the bees-knees here, but isn't so well regarded in some countries.

Sleepy

Any interest in diving or something similar? A PADI instructor's qualification would help you see a lot of the world...

The_Conductor

How about applying for the diplomatic corp when things improve. 3rd Sec in a foreign embassy might be interesting? Of course there are no openings at present with the recruitment embargo, but keep your eye on http://www.publicjobs.ie

Adrock-aka

If you have a business background, management consultancy could be good. A lot of travel, projects in different countries can last anywhere between 2 weeks and 3 months (usually).

DeadMoney

Thanks you for the replies. Sorry for the delay in responding. Yes I realize that with just a business degree my options are not huge as I am not specialized in anything really. I guess ultimately I just want to live abroad and I would like to settle somewhere eventually but for the next few years travel & work are my top priority.

Teaching seems to be a great means of seeing parts of the world so I am looking in to doing some teaching English abroad when I finish college. Will have to just see then if the 'dream job' ever comes along.
Thanks

The_Conductor

Another thing- have you thought about doing the VSO?
I know they are actively looking for volunteers at the moment.