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Alexis
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With the end of the traditional career path due to a lack of increased wages and rising costs of living, what types of versatile jobs would you recommend that could be transferred to other countries?
With the end of the traditional career path due to a lack of increased wages and rising costs of living, what types of versatile jobs would you recommend that could be transferred to other countries?
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Chanyapatch Phupratanasith
Human Resource function
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Bangkok, Thailand
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Chanyapatch’s Answer
Please consideration your back up competency you have and start to do it, do not consideration about marketing research first for make sure it will not repeat with other occupation.
Chinyere Okafor
Educationist and Counseling Psychologist
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Hi Alexis,
This is a very relevant and well-considered question. These days, many people are reconsidering what a "career" actually is, and for good cause. More people are seeking flexibility, stability, and the opportunity to live or relocate abroad while living expenses continue to climb and incomes in many traditional roles remain stagnant. The following are some flexible professions that are in high demand worldwide and are relatively easy to transition between countries:
1. Tech & Digital Skills (Remote-Friendly + Global Demand):Data analysis, web design, UX/UI, cybersecurity, and software development are among the highly portable fields. Your skills are in demand worldwide, and all you need is a laptop and an internet connection. These roles frequently pay well and allow for remote or contract-based work.
2. Health & Mental Health Professions: Careers like nursing, mental health counseling, psychology, or occupational therapy are in high demand worldwide if you're willing to comply with licensing requirements. Mental health in particular is becoming more and more popular worldwide, and some nations offer programs for credential transfer if you hold a license from another nation.
3. Teaching and Education (Online or In Person): Excellent choices include online tutoring (in areas like math, science, or English), ESL instruction, and teaching in foreign schools. A teaching credential or TEFL certification allows you to live and work in many different countries and earn a respectable living.
4. Content Creation, Communications, and Digital Marketing: You can work as a brand strategist, social media manager, content writer, SEO specialist, or marketing specialist. Assistance in reaching audiences is needed by businesses worldwide, and many of these positions are freelance or project-based.
5. Finance, Business, and Consulting (Corporate or Freelance): Accounting, project management, financial planning, and business analysis are among the professions that are increasingly being performed remotely or with clients from other countries. Credibility can be increased globally with certifications like PMP or CPA.
6. Skilled Labor & Trades (Based on the Country): Welders, carpenters, mechanics, and electricians can occasionally transfer their talents through retraining. Strong trade policies in nations like Australia, Canada, and New Zealand even welcome talented immigration.
Prepare by learning about international certifications or credentials in your field, concentrating on developing skills rather than just degrees, particularly in tech, languages, communication, and problem-solving; attempting remote work or freelancing early to obtain international experience; and, if you intend to relocate overseas, thinking about acquiring a second language or cross-cultural experience.
You are incredibly forward-thinking. The good news is that you are already asking the appropriate questions to successfully navigate the future of work, which is all about adaptation.
Best wishes!
This is a very relevant and well-considered question. These days, many people are reconsidering what a "career" actually is, and for good cause. More people are seeking flexibility, stability, and the opportunity to live or relocate abroad while living expenses continue to climb and incomes in many traditional roles remain stagnant. The following are some flexible professions that are in high demand worldwide and are relatively easy to transition between countries:
1. Tech & Digital Skills (Remote-Friendly + Global Demand):Data analysis, web design, UX/UI, cybersecurity, and software development are among the highly portable fields. Your skills are in demand worldwide, and all you need is a laptop and an internet connection. These roles frequently pay well and allow for remote or contract-based work.
2. Health & Mental Health Professions: Careers like nursing, mental health counseling, psychology, or occupational therapy are in high demand worldwide if you're willing to comply with licensing requirements. Mental health in particular is becoming more and more popular worldwide, and some nations offer programs for credential transfer if you hold a license from another nation.
3. Teaching and Education (Online or In Person): Excellent choices include online tutoring (in areas like math, science, or English), ESL instruction, and teaching in foreign schools. A teaching credential or TEFL certification allows you to live and work in many different countries and earn a respectable living.
4. Content Creation, Communications, and Digital Marketing: You can work as a brand strategist, social media manager, content writer, SEO specialist, or marketing specialist. Assistance in reaching audiences is needed by businesses worldwide, and many of these positions are freelance or project-based.
5. Finance, Business, and Consulting (Corporate or Freelance): Accounting, project management, financial planning, and business analysis are among the professions that are increasingly being performed remotely or with clients from other countries. Credibility can be increased globally with certifications like PMP or CPA.
6. Skilled Labor & Trades (Based on the Country): Welders, carpenters, mechanics, and electricians can occasionally transfer their talents through retraining. Strong trade policies in nations like Australia, Canada, and New Zealand even welcome talented immigration.
Prepare by learning about international certifications or credentials in your field, concentrating on developing skills rather than just degrees, particularly in tech, languages, communication, and problem-solving; attempting remote work or freelancing early to obtain international experience; and, if you intend to relocate overseas, thinking about acquiring a second language or cross-cultural experience.
You are incredibly forward-thinking. The good news is that you are already asking the appropriate questions to successfully navigate the future of work, which is all about adaptation.
Best wishes!
Thank you for the very thoughtful reply! I appreciate the advice and will look into various ways I can leverage my Associates in Business Administration. Project management sounds like a promising option. Thank you again and I hope you have a great day!
Alexis
You're welcome!
Chinyere Okafor
Ligia McLean
Manage International Sales
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Gilbert, Arizona
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Ligia’s Answer
Chinyere has provided a very comprehensive response and all very good ideas. Another approach is to seek employment at a larger corporation or company that is expanding internationally and express your interest in supporting international activities. Many US companies prefer to have personnel stationed in other countries to advance their interests. Holding a Business Administration degree, which has global applications, can be enhanced by obtaining certifications in Project Management, Public Relations, or Cross-cultural courses to demonstrate experience in international environments. You might start by applying to job placement agencies and contract worker opportunities where there is an immediate need at a company, allowing you to support their operations for short durations and understand their requirements.
Thank you for the helpful response! It didn't cross my mind to consider additional certifications to back up my degree, especially if I do decide to go with an American company but still move overseas. I greatly appreciate the advice and I hope you have a splendid day!
-Alexis
Alexis
Patrick Meyer
Executive - Data Analytics and AI
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Patrick’s Answer
Alexis, as I see it, the decline of the traditional career path, which is where people used to stay with one company for decades and see steady wage growth, it is become critical to pursue careers that offer flexibility, mobility, and long-term financial sustainability. I myself have been with the same company for more than 30 years. However, with the cost of living rising faster than wages in many places, I would recommend focusing on careers that are both in high demand globally and easily transferable across borders. Remote-capable roles in the digital space are some of the most versatile options. These include fields like software development, digital marketing, UX/UI design, and data analysis. These skills are needed worldwide and can be done from virtually anywhere with a stable internet connection, making relocation smoother without needing to start over professionally in a new country.
Alexis, you should also know that professions in healthcare, such as nursing, physical therapy, or mental health counseling, can also be transferred internationally with the proper certifications and licensing adjustments. I have lived in 13 countries over the last 30+ years and countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East are actively recruiting healthcare professionals due to aging populations and healthcare worker shortages. A friend of mine said that education, particularly teaching English as a second language (ESL), is another highly transferable field, especially in regions like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe. With the right credentials, such as TEFL or TESOL certifications, this path offers the opportunity to work abroad while gaining cultural exposure and stable income.
Alexis, at the end of the day, entrepreneurial or freelance paths like copywriting, graphic design, social media consulting, and e-commerce offer freedom and adaptability. While they require self-discipline and time to build, these careers aren't tied to a specific location or economy, making them resilient in the face of global changes. The key is to focus on building a skill set that is digitally based, in demand, and not limited by geography, so that no matter where life or the economy takes you, you can adapt and thrive.
Alexis, you should also know that professions in healthcare, such as nursing, physical therapy, or mental health counseling, can also be transferred internationally with the proper certifications and licensing adjustments. I have lived in 13 countries over the last 30+ years and countries across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East are actively recruiting healthcare professionals due to aging populations and healthcare worker shortages. A friend of mine said that education, particularly teaching English as a second language (ESL), is another highly transferable field, especially in regions like Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe. With the right credentials, such as TEFL or TESOL certifications, this path offers the opportunity to work abroad while gaining cultural exposure and stable income.
Alexis, at the end of the day, entrepreneurial or freelance paths like copywriting, graphic design, social media consulting, and e-commerce offer freedom and adaptability. While they require self-discipline and time to build, these careers aren't tied to a specific location or economy, making them resilient in the face of global changes. The key is to focus on building a skill set that is digitally based, in demand, and not limited by geography, so that no matter where life or the economy takes you, you can adapt and thrive.