So, thinking of working abroad! Who's done/doing it? is it awesome!?

WantoN

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Hey guys,
Currently furthering my qualifications in the fitness industry, and in the next year or so I want to work abroad. I'd love to do some place in America; LA, California, New York e.t.c As well as Oz, NZ and others.

Im at a point in my life where I've got no baggage and a hell of a lot of oppertunity. Ive got a good job and a good wage, but I dont want to turn round in ten years time and wish I'd pushed the boundaries!

Basically I'm interested in your experiences, and would love to know how you went about it. Are you loving it? What should I look out for. if you work in my industry, even better!

Ant :cool:
 
Without wishing to crap on your parade, unless you're starting a company and guaranteeing a certain level of investment getting into countries to work isn't easy. NY and LA don't have a shortage of personal trainers if that's your thing...
 
WantoN said:
Hey guys,
Currently furthering my qualifications in the fitness industry, and in the next year or so I want to work abroad. I'd love to do some place in America; LA, California, New York e.t.c As well as Oz, NZ and others.

Im at a point in my life where I've got no baggage and a hell of a lot of oppertunity. Ive got a good job and a good wage, but I dont want to turn round in ten years time and wish I'd pushed the boundaries!

Basically I'm interested in your experiences, and would love to know how you went about it. Are you loving it? What should I look out for. if you work in my industry, even better!

Ant :cool:
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You can work pretty much anywhere in Europe (I have worked in Sweden, Finland and the Czech Republic). You can pack your bags tonight, be there tomorrow and look for work. Being part of the EU is a good thing :)

Australia is also easy assuming you only want to go for 1 year. I got my working holiday visa within 24 hours. It costs 100 quid and allows you to work in Aus, without any hard restrictions for 1 year, or 2 if you work on a farm for a bit.

America, forget it.

Good luck, go for it.

TM
 
6thElement said:
Without wishing to crap on your parade, unless you're starting a company and guaranteeing a certain level of investment getting into countries to work isn't easy. NY and LA don't have a shortage of personal trainers if that's your thing...
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Not at all, its that sort of input that's handy. Do you have first hand experience of the difficulties and methods?

Im not strictly PT, I'm working towards Nutrition quals aswell. I've the oppertunity to branch into more if it'll give me an edge. Or go for my full level 3 (highest UK accredited REPs qual, but it'd mean putting off going for a wee bit longer)

Ant :cool:
 
themistry said:
You can work pretty much anywhere in Europe (I have worked in Sweden, Finland and the Czech Republic). You can pack your bags tonight, be there tomorrow and look for work. Being part of the EU is a good thing :)

Australia is also easy assuming you only want to go for 1 year. I got my working holiday visa within 24 hours. It costs 100 quid and allows you to work in Aus, without any hard restrictions for 1 year, or 2 if you work on a farm for a bit.

America, forget it.

Good luck, go for it.

TM
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Thanks bud! :)
 
themistry said:
You can work pretty much anywhere in Europe (I have worked in Sweden, Finland and the Czech Republic). You can pack your bags tonight, be there tomorrow and look for work. Being part of the EU is a good thing :) [...]
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Ooh, how was Finland for work? I'm looking to go there with a view to permanent relocation, so any insights will be gratefully received :)
 
simisker said:
Ooh, how was Finland for work? I'm looking to go there with a view to permanent relocation, so any insights will be gratefully received :)
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Any reason why you are interested in Finland?

I found it to be a boring faceless country thats overly expensive. The people however are FANTASTIC, but then I love Scandinavians, they are what I think the British should be.

Anyway, Sweden is much nicer, and Stockholm is probably my favourite city in the world (but more expensive than Finland!).

Also dont forget, in the UK we are taxed much much less than our European cousins, so expect to take home less money on jobs where you are paid less to begin with.

But, life is not all about Money. I would definately go. It makes you appreciate home more, but also realise other places have more to offer you at the same time.

Do your researched. But so long as you have nothing holding you down (family, kids, mortgage), you would be silly to over analyse it and decide not to go. JUST GO!! Worst thing is you come home after a month and have a great holiday.

TM
 
Your frank and encouraging words are much appreciated, TM :)

Why Finland? Greater civil liberties, an interesting music scene, and a strong presence of the English language. Oh, and the Helsinki beer tram :D

Anywhere in Scandinavia would do, to be honest, but Finland struck me as the quirky choice. I like quirkiness.

Ta once again!
 
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