Working Abroad: How to?

FlapsOfDoom

Recently just left my job as a fibre engineer due to lack of work. I was wondering if anyone has any info or help from their own experience as to how to go about moving abroad for work, preferably U.S.A. I just want to experience what work is like abroad.

thank you!

Jim2007

Well if you wish to work outside of the EU, the biggest challenge will be to obtain the necessary visas, so you should probably start by digging into that topic... The other thing to check on is how your qualifications are recognised and if there are any specific requirements in your line of work.

On the other hand if you wish to work in mainland Europe there is no issue as you are an EU citizen and your qualifications are recognised. In the IT/Tele comms sector you can usually get by with English at least starting off, so lack of a foreign language should not hinder you if you really want to give it a try and of course the work - live balance is excellent.

A personal preference: while I very much enjoy visiting the US from time to time, there is absolutely no way I would ever consider working there - employment conditions are terrible when compared to mainland Europe.

FlapsOfDoom

Jim2007 wrote: »

Well if you wish to work outside of the EU, the biggest challenge will be to obtain the necessary visas, so you should probably start by digging into that topic... The other thing to check on is how your qualifications are recognised and if there are any specific requirements in your line of work.

On the other hand if you wish to work in mainland Europe there is no issue as you are an EU citizen and your qualifications are recognised. In the IT/Tele comms sector you can usually get by with English at least starting off, so lack of a foreign language should not hinder you if you really want to give it a try and of course the work - live balance is excellent.

A personal preference: while I very much enjoy visiting the US from time to time, there is absolutely no way I would ever consider working there - employment conditions are terrible when compared to mainland Europe.

thanks for the input, its greatly appreciated! I will definitely be looking into working in the EU.

As for having the qualifications and requirements to work in the US, lets just say for a rough example, I wanted to move to america and take up a job in Wal-Mart, for instance, just for 3-4 months to settle in and then pursuing the work in what i'm qualified for. Would it be possible to do that? or do you have to be going over specifically for your own line of work?

Jim2007

FlapsOfDoom wrote: »

As for having the qualifications and requirements to work in the US, lets just say for a rough example, I wanted to move to america and take up a job in Wal-Mart, for instance, just for 3-4 months to settle in and then pursuing the work in what i'm qualified for. Would it be possible to do that? or do you have to be going over specifically for your own line of work?

Well I don't know much about US visas, but I doubt it unless perhaps you'd won a green card or something. Apart from some kind of special circumstances, the normally the reason for granting someone a working visa would be that they are bring skills or experience that is currently in short supply in the workforce.

Here is a list of the different types of visa that are available to be getting on with. I sure someone on here that has investigated the options will respond to you soon.

redout

FlapsOfDoom wrote: »

thanks for the input, its greatly appreciated! I will definitely be looking into working in the EU.

As for having the qualifications and requirements to work in the US, lets just say for a rough example, I wanted to move to america and take up a job in Wal-Mart, for instance, just for 3-4 months to settle in and then pursuing the work in what i'm qualified for. Would it be possible to do that? or do you have to be going over specifically for your own line of work?

If you are looking to work in something like walmart you'd be looking for a J1 visa. Otherwise its like the previous poster stated i.e. you will need to bring skills which are in short supply. Alternatively you can obtain a visa by setting up or investing in a business afaik but this is out of reach of most people as it requires a substantial investment.

Mr. Loverman

FlapsOfDoom wrote: »

Recently just left my job as a fibre engineer

Are you actually an engineer, i.e. you have a degree in engineering?

If so I would imagine you can get a job in the US easy enough.

Have a look at indeed.com for vacancies.

kelledy

Have you considered open reach in the UK. BT are hitting in bulk for there fibre roll out . I myself am working for them and couldn't be happier. In in Scotland but i know they are hiring another 1600 throughout UK. Fibre cablers/blowers fiber splicers and copper jointers are all in demand here