{"id":16788,"date":"2018-01-22T09:00:23","date_gmt":"2018-01-22T14:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/?p=16788"},"modified":"2020-09-12T03:12:55","modified_gmt":"2020-09-12T08:12:55","slug":"easier-millennials-find-work-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.escapeartist.com\/blog\/easier-millennials-find-work-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is it Easier for Millennials to Find Work Abroad?"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s absolutely nothing new about the dream of finding work overseas and experiencing life in another country. No matter how old you are, people in your generation fantasized about it. It\u2019s very likely that your parents and grandparents did as well. Whether the draw is climate, culture, or something else, this is a concept that has universal appeal.<\/span><\/p>\n

For the most part, this idea remains a dream that rarely becomes a reality. At least until now. While not everyone makes it happen, it appears as if many millennials are finding ways to uproot themselves and find work abroad in other countries. How are they doing that?<\/span><\/p>\n

They Don\u2019t See Living or Working Abroad as a Reward to be Earned<\/b><\/p>\n

Oftentimes, when boomers and Gen-Xers speak of moving and working abroad, it\u2019s clear they have created constraints for doing so. Perhaps they want to wait until they\u2019ve saved a specific amount of money, or they want to rise into management before attempting to make a move. Others may only be willing to move if they can afford a home in their new location. It\u2019s almost as if they feel that they must earn some status before they have the \u201cright\u201d to follow their dreams.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the other hand, millennials often feel less inclined to follow any sort of predetermined roadmap. They\u2019re more likely to pursue what they want on their own timeline. As a result, if working overseas is the goal, a millennial is more likely to pursue that goal sooner than later.<\/span><\/p>\n

For Many Members of Gen-Y, Work is Means to an End<\/b><\/p>\n

There are certainly many Millennials who passionately pursue careers. However, for a large portion of this generation, work is simply a way to earn a paycheck that allows them to pursue whatever makes them happy. <\/span>A millennial\u2019s identity and self-worth are less likely to be tied into what they do or how much they earn<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

In terms of looking for work overseas, this means that millennials are more likely to be able to cast a wider net when they job search. They\u2019ll be less hesitant to work outside of their area of expertise, for example, or to take jobs in the service industry. Others may be willing to work multiple part-time jobs, such as working a translation job during the day and tutoring at night. Details such as job title and position are likely to be less important than whether or not the job will allow them to achieve the objective of moving to another country.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Millennials are More Prepared for a Freelance Economy<\/b><\/p>\n

In addition to being more flexible in the work that they are willing to take, many members of Gen-Y are better prepared to work within a freelance economy. Not only does this open up more opportunities for them, it can also be ideal for working in foreign countries. Because so many freelance gigs are location-independent, they provide opportunities to live and work in places even if there aren\u2019t jobs available locally. <\/span>Millennials understand the future of work<\/span><\/a> lies in freelancing, and they are prepared for it.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many millennials are dedicating time and effort to developing multiple skill sets. For example, a millennial may develop web design skills to pick up some side work, use foreign language skills to become valuable to companies looking for freelance translators, while also learning how to get a job as a translator. They use gig-based job boards and are familiar with the best freelance websites for translators, web designers, writers, and others.<\/span><\/p>\n

This may look like the average work day for a millennial working abroad:<\/span><\/p>\n