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I want to get into a career that allows me to travel around the world to learn new things and teach people that there are different ways of doing things then the way that they were taught. Any suggestions on careers?
I know what I want to do but I don’t know what career will suit me in that point, I’ve tried researching and other things but I can’t find anything that stands out to me please help. Thanks #travel #career-path #college
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Brittany’s Answer
Halaya, what a wonderful gift and passion you have for teaching. Finding a job that allows for travel can be very difficult sometimes. However, there are many routes that allow for this. My experience is in the corporate world, so I'll give some examples I've come across in the corporate world.
For example, sometimes corporate trainers (otherwise known as learning specialists, learning & development specialists, training specialists, training & development specialists) allow you to teach different skills all while traveling the world. For example, we have a leadership training team where training specialists get to travel the world delivering different trainings. Similarly, when I worked for a different company, I traveled across the country training and onboarding new managers.
Another job that allows for a lot of travel and teaching is a consulting job. Specifically, a company will hire a consultant for their unique expertise (leadership training, technology help, workforce planning, etc.). Then, that consultant visits that company, does some research, creates a change management plan, and then helps teach the people at the company on how to implement the new change. Some of the major consulting companies are the Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, E&Y, PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte.
Check out websites like GlassDoor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics to learn more about the jobs that exist
Check out LinkedIn to search for jobs that have a lot of travel opportunities (they usually like this at the bottom of the job application)
For example, sometimes corporate trainers (otherwise known as learning specialists, learning & development specialists, training specialists, training & development specialists) allow you to teach different skills all while traveling the world. For example, we have a leadership training team where training specialists get to travel the world delivering different trainings. Similarly, when I worked for a different company, I traveled across the country training and onboarding new managers.
Another job that allows for a lot of travel and teaching is a consulting job. Specifically, a company will hire a consultant for their unique expertise (leadership training, technology help, workforce planning, etc.). Then, that consultant visits that company, does some research, creates a change management plan, and then helps teach the people at the company on how to implement the new change. Some of the major consulting companies are the Boston Consulting Group, McKinsey & Company, E&Y, PwC, KPMG, and Deloitte.
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Michael’s Answer
goodmorning Halaya V.
If you have a gift that you can share with others find a volunteer group that shares those similar interest and travel the world with volunteer work you'll be well taken care of see the world and learn from new cultures and your early years exploring finding what you want then go to college for it if that's what you need but don't go to college for something you don't even know what you want yet save the debt for them not now.
Stop one what's your gift aircraft
Step 2 find jobs with those interests learn how to do it by the Hands-On training it's free plus you get paid for it
Step 3 spend five 5 years Learning that trade go from job to job learning from other employers on how the job could be done better
Step 4 That for spend a few years volunteering around the world, now that you have a skill to offer
Step 5 if you feel you need a degree or more education in that field go to college maybe all you'll need is a two-year degree!!! Go enjoy life students!!!
If you have a gift that you can share with others find a volunteer group that shares those similar interest and travel the world with volunteer work you'll be well taken care of see the world and learn from new cultures and your early years exploring finding what you want then go to college for it if that's what you need but don't go to college for something you don't even know what you want yet save the debt for them not now.
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Mark’s Answer
My wife was a lawyer for many years, but decided to switch careers a few years ago to becoming a Luxury Travel Advisor. If you love to travel, being a Luxury Travel Advisor is a perfect job. They are often invited to visit amazing properties around the globe for either no cost or a very reduced cost. The reason is that it is critical for advisors to truly experience a location (hotel, town, etc) before they can effectively give good advice on where to go, so the properties are eager to educate them about their uniqueness in the market.
One might think that all of the travel info services online would make Travel Advisors obsolete, but the reality is just the opposite. Leisure travelers want to make the most of their limited vacation time with curated travel experiences and they don't want to have to invest in research all of the options. In addition, leisure travelers usually don't have to actually pay a Travel Advisor for their services at all (unless a front end research fee is arranges. Payment for the Travel Advisor's services are usually paid out by the properties themselves (ie. X % of the total cost of the booking).
And what's even better for leisure travelers who use a Travel Advisor, they often get the same rates if they purchased travel directly online or directly with a property, saving the research effort. But Travel Advisors are also ablel to offer more perks at the same rates available online, like free breakfast and room upgrades.
It is hard to get started, because you have to find your own clients (so an initial part-time gig is not a bad idea), but once you do land some clients and do a great job, they will call you again for their next vacation and also refer their friends. And thus your own business grows. Good luck!
One might think that all of the travel info services online would make Travel Advisors obsolete, but the reality is just the opposite. Leisure travelers want to make the most of their limited vacation time with curated travel experiences and they don't want to have to invest in research all of the options. In addition, leisure travelers usually don't have to actually pay a Travel Advisor for their services at all (unless a front end research fee is arranges. Payment for the Travel Advisor's services are usually paid out by the properties themselves (ie. X % of the total cost of the booking).
And what's even better for leisure travelers who use a Travel Advisor, they often get the same rates if they purchased travel directly online or directly with a property, saving the research effort. But Travel Advisors are also ablel to offer more perks at the same rates available online, like free breakfast and room upgrades.
It is hard to get started, because you have to find your own clients (so an initial part-time gig is not a bad idea), but once you do land some clients and do a great job, they will call you again for their next vacation and also refer their friends. And thus your own business grows. Good luck!
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Alex’s Answer
Air pilot, air flight attendant, military, travel blogger, international business
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Marie’s Answer
Corporate trainer positions many times include travel, teaching, and learning.
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Paul’s Answer
Charitable organizations and volunteering (ie. NGO, PeaceCorp, International Teaching) may expand your horizon. Course work around language studies and/or sociology might be helpful. Center for American Education and Culture is currently sending people aboard, suggestion to familiarize yourself with the program they offer.