2. There is a continuous rise in the number of people
looking for work abroad. There
are many different reasons to
explain this trend. First of all,
the poor economy in less
progressive countries is pushing
its laborers to find better
opportunities to earn money in
another country. There are some people also who just
cannot seem to resist the idea of living in a different
country.
Whatever the reasons may be for a person to try to look
for employment overseas, this remains a good
opportunity for them to grow as a person and as a
professional. But this is not an easy thing to do at all.
Especially for those people considering changing
careers just to be accommodated in a foreign land, a lot
of adjustments should be made.
What you are about to read here are the disadvantages
of living and working abroad. This, however, is not
aimed at discouraging you from doing so. Rather, you
should take this as a reminder of the things you should
be prepared for.
1. Being alone and lonely. This is among the biggest
challenges faced by those living and working overseas.
Not all foreign workers get to bring their families with
them, so there is always a possibility of feeling so
homesick. Thanks to modern computer and internet
technology, communicating with people in another
country is made simple. Nevertheless, this can’t still
replace the actual presence of the people you love and
gain strength from. But if you are outgoing enough and
can easily make friends, this won’t be a huge problem
for you.
2. Being too unfamiliar with the new culture. As a
foreigner, it is important that you learn to adjust and
adapt to the way people live in a certain country. But
this is easier said than done. This can be an issue
particularly in terms of the work or business culture in a
different country. What’s important here is for you to
keep an open mind to differences in opinions and way
of doing things.
3. Having to start from scratch. If you are someone
really popular and important, you can go abroad and
have a status that’s as high as what you have in your
own country. If not, then you have to face the fact that
you are just another employee who needs to prove
himself to be worthy of any rewards or promotion. In
short, you have to start from the bottom once again,
like what you will do if you opt for a job change. This
can be really challenging, but once you get used to your
workplace, things will go easier for you.
We can all agree that losing employment is a very
traumatic experience. There
are just so many negative
things about being
unemployed that you’d
wish it would never happen
to you. But then again,
there is always hope in every misery as long as you have
a positive attitude to control it. Thus, those job hunters
who are not careful about their attitude can definitely
hurt their own chances of getting a new job.
Your own mannerisms are a clear indication of your
attitude. Thus, certain mannerisms can give employers
a hint of your negative attitude. During an interview, it
is important that you show only the positive side of
your personality to assure yourself of that chance of
getting hired. If you are on your way to changing jobs,
take note of these signs of negative attitude that you
should avoid especially as you try to get a new job.
ARROGANCE – Nobody is impressed with arrogant
people. You may have been excellent at what you did in
3. the past or the things you may do in the future, but
these still don’t make it reasonable for you to brag
about your achievements and your skills. It is very likely
that a person or a group of people helped you one way
or another, who deserves credit also.
ATTIRE – What you wear can also indicate what kind of
attitude you have. It is important that you always make
yourself presentable and properly groomed because
you will never really know when you may run into a
prospective employer.
AURA – Always be aware of how your appearance
makes people feel. If you are always frowning and your
eyes always look so sharp and mad, you will be seen as
very intimidating and not a pleasure to be or work with.
BEING RESPECTFUL – A simple “Thank you” and “Have a
nice day” can definitely go a long way. We are all taught
in school and by our parents how to be polite, so it
should not be so difficult to be one. Being respectful
and appreciative of other people’s efforts is a very
likable trait that almost every employer wants in their
workers.
Do All These Things Matter?
Job search is not only about sending your resume and
having interviews. As a job seeker, you are always going
to be judged in any place you go to and for whatever
you do. There is no way you can predict where you may
meet a prospective employee, so you have to be aware
of everything you are doing. Whether you are looking
for a different job or are considering changing careers,
you must always be conscious of your attitude.
When speaking of globalization, it seems very easy for
people from the West to think
of its disadvantages. Of course,
globalization means taking
businesses overseas and hiring
people from abroad. What they
don’t realize is that there are
still many opportunities created
for them by globalization. As a matter of fact, the
growth of international trade has opened up a variety of
opportunities for every individual to make money.
If you are considering changing careers for whatever
reason, there is a good chance that you will find
something interesting and profitable among the many
careers at home. Here are some of those careers that
you can explore:
INTERNATIONAL LOGISTICS MANAGER
As a logistics manager, it will be your job to make sure
that all manufactured goods and raw materials are
shipped on time, safely, and not beyond the set budget.
If the job you got is an international one, you will be
responsible for negotiating freight rates with both
ocean and air carriers. It is also your job to study the
different business practices and regulations of various
countries.
INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MANAGER
International marketing is a continuously growing trend
for the simple reason that companies don’t want to
take for granted every single market they have,
regardless of its location. As an international marketing
manager, it is essential that you know how to
communicate with the huge number of people through
different cultures and languages. It is your responsibility
4. also to find a way to reinvent whatever product you are
offering to make them attractive to every single market.
INTERNET MARKETING SPECIALIST
There is no denying that the internet has grown in
significance a lot. Almost every transaction possible can
now be done or conducted through the internet. Thus,
you can just imagine how good your chances will be to
make money by selling or marketing products and
services online. With this job, you are supposed to learn
how people find out about the different products there
are online. It is important that you also understand how
the search engines rank websites in order for you to
compete with the many other websites and marketers
out there.
Conclusion
As you have seen, all these jobs are available to anyone
with any previous employment background. What’s
really interesting about such jobs is that you can do
them at home. Don’t worry about the fact that home
based jobs are not considered as professions in the
current marketplace. Including such jobs in your career
pathways is such a good idea because of the flexibility
of these jobs.
