Going abroad after school

You just finished school and want to spend a year abroad? Are you studying and thinking about doing a GAP year abroad? Or are you just drawn to foreign countries in general? In this article we will show you what opportunities there are to live abroad for a while and earn money.

If you plan to spend some time abroad, there are many possibilities. You can take care of the children of a host family as an au pair, you can try work and travel, where you travel around and take spontaneous, short-term jobs, or you can do a volunteering year and work on social projects. However, there is a fourth option that you should definitely take a closer look at.

With this fourth option, not only are you in another country and getting to know a new culture, but you are also earning a fixed salary that allows you to explore that country! We are talking about a job as a customer supporter abroad. You have the opportunity to work with international well-known companies, such as Netflix, Nike or Expedia, and to take over the German customer service with your team. Your big advantage: Not only are you working with globally renowned companies, but they also provide you with accommodation so that you don’t have to pay for basic costs such as rent, electricity, water, gas and internet. This leaves you with your salary to explore the country and get to know the culture. There are a few requirements you need to meet: for a job abroad, you need to be at least 18 years old, have an EU citizenship and be communicative and a real team player. Does this sound like you? Then Fernweh Jobs offers you the perfect support for your kick-off in Lisbon.

Lisbon, Portugal is a very popular destination for young travelers and with a job abroad you would also have the chance to really get to know the city and the country. Fernweh Jobs can help you with all the organization for your exciting year abroad. Our welcome team will pick you up from the airport and take you to your new accommodation and the employer will take care of all the paperwork such as social security etc. The only thing you need to do is pack all your things, get on the plane and call Lisbon your new home.

Discover amazing jobs that help you to start your year abroad in Portugal.