Employment While Relocating

Wow, let's talk about the exciting journey of finding employment while relocating in expat communities! Just like learning a new language can be a humbling yet rewarding experience, landing a job in a new place is full of possibilities and adventures!

For those individuals who can work remotely, the transition is a breeze. It involves exploring immigration rules, visas, financial setups, and even adapting to different time zones. Companies with heavy workloads benefit from this setup by ensuring round-the-clock productivity across multiple time zones.

Relocating offers a chance for a fresh start in a new country or industry, maybe even starting a business or investing in a new location. While some skills may transfer easily, others might need a bit more effort. The secret lies in your willingness to work hard and in what capacity. Are you ready to take on any challenge, or do you shy away from certain tasks? Those who embrace learning and hard work tend to adapt better, broaden their skills, expand their network, improve communication, show agility, and experience rapid growth compared to those who limit themselves. They gain valuable knowledge and wisdom, spot opportunities quickly, and establish businesses to meet those needs.

Let's not make language barriers an excuse! While some expats may need language assistance, the work opportunities available might be different from what they're used to. This is a principle of business and wealth creation: Where there's a need, there's a chance to earn income. I remember the inspiring story of an 83-year-old woman who, despite challenges of not having an English-speaking person nearby and being wheelchair bound, learned website development at the age of 81 and grew her business until her passing. What a true example of dedication and perseverance!

The secret to success in this area is finding a need and creating an opportunity for business or employment. As I've traveled, I've always seen a need for workers in the tourism and construction industries. It's an opportunity to also use your gifts and talents that might be untapped or underutilized.

If you asked me ten years ago if I would leave the industry I was in, my answer would have been either "No" or "Not yet." Since I left the insurance industry and all of my expertise these are some of the roles I've taken on or things I've done because of my willingness to work: investor, administrator, cleaner, musician, built a website, blogger, world traveler, realtor, team leader, painter, developer, property manager, project manager, gardener, travel agent, landscaper, CEO, COO, CFO, CPO...ha ha, that means Chief Prayer Officer! I was even willing to help with the clean up of a septic tank, but Uncle, in his wisdom shooed me away.

As for Ernest, his desire to work for a real estate company that allowed him to work from anywhere in the world was found in eXp Realty. The first example of the eXp office that we shared with the realtors in Portugal was one of him working at the beach in a cafe. His phone is his office. This was a concept that the real estate agents could not understand until, being a catalyst for change, we brought the brand here and expanded the virtual business.

Today I am working through time zones, managing a team, seeking remote assistance and I am far from the white collar worker I used to be. The most amount of fun I have is helping in the construction field. It beats sitting in an office anyday. I'm grateful and happy that my role is changing and I now have the assistance I need to have others do the things that do not inspire me and see them do a much better job than I would. The willingness to change is what has led to a most inspiring life. With this mindset, you'll see opportunities and possibilities and hopefully fill an essential need or service wherever you choose to live.