What are my (23 M US) options for moving abroad?
Posted by Proper_Elk_3962@reddit | expats | View on Reddit | 3 comments
I (23 M) am currently finishing up my B.S. and looking for jobs in the data field (database analyst, business analyst, data science). I would like to move abroad in 3-5 years. I am looking at Europe and Latin America, but I am definitely keeping all my options open so I've also looked at Australia and Asian countries. Germany, Spain, the UK, and Mexico are my top picks right now, but Ireland and Australia do have visas for skilled workers that I've also seen. I also know I can't be super picky, so if there are countries with decent options for my profile I would really appreciate any recommendations!
A little more about me:
I am fluent in English and Spanish and know some basic French.
I don't qualify for citizenship by descent.
I am considering a masters in applied statistics or an MBA. I would like to do it abroad, but I want to find the best possible program so I might do it in the US.
FinestTreesInDa7Seas@reddit
I would try for a country in the EU first. Working towards an EU citizenship is a massive benefit for future options.
In your field, you can probably find a job in a startup company somewhere in the EU. Many startups in the EU operate internally in English.
Outside of that (and maybe a few other niche opportunities), language can be a very strict requirement in some EU countries. Like for example, in Spain it's fairly common for employers to want international applicants to provide a certificate proving Spanish proficiency to a C1 level, which is a very high level of proficiency.
Realistically, you should be looking at countries where you can realistically find work in your field. Nothing else matters. Your path to getting a visa anywhere relies on your ability to find a job. And just any job, a job that will sponsor you for a work visa.
Proper_Elk_3962@reddit (OP)
Thanks for the tips. I've heard good things about Germany and Poland for tech jobs in the EU but I am doing more research on EU countries that I can get a job in.
spoonOfhoney@reddit
Argentina is the easiest for citizenship