Today, more and more Ukrainians are thinking about moving and finding employment abroad. According to statistics, more than 6 million Russians and Ukrainians are already working abroad, very satisfied with their work.
In this article, we will tell you why work abroad is so popular, we will consider in detail all the pros and cons of such work.
Why has work abroad become so popular among Ukrainians? Main reasons:
- Difficulty finding a job in your country or the absence of a desired vacancy;
- the possibility of a large profit in a short period of time.
These are the two main reasons cited by people who leave for work abroad. The first reason is not entirely true. Vacancies and any kind of work are everywhere, the second thing is that many people consider it unsuitable, but after coming abroad, most of them find the same job, only the salary will be an order of magnitude higher.
For example, the work of a fruit and vegetable picker, maids, waiters, couriers does not require higher education, high qualifications and extensive experience. It is possible to conclude that the main reason for employment abroad is high wages, but one should not forget that there is also a problem of unemployment in large European countries, so finding a good job is not so easy.
All work abroad is divided into two categories: official and unofficial. Such work is divided into all groups:
- Highly qualified personnel (doctors, engineers, administrators, managers, etc.);
- Handymen (construction workers, waitresses, salespeople, workers in the fields, in the kitchen, etc.).
Both groups of vacancies are in demand, only for highly qualified personnel there will be other requirements, for example: work experience of 5 years and above, perfect knowledge of the country’s language, high level of training, etc.
Low-skilled personnel were in demand for high work capacity, hard work, and performance of large volumes of work. Especially popular work in Poland for low-skilled personnel. According to his experience, everyone chooses a suitable job for himself. Work in Poland or any other country is divided into temporary and permanent.
The difference is that for a permanent job you have to move to another country, and for a temporary job only for the time of work on a work visa.
What are the advantages of working abroad?
With successful employment, such opportunities open up to you:
- They study foreign language;
- High salary;
- Moving to a permanent residence in another country;
- The opportunity to make useful acquaintances;
- See the world and expand your horizons;
- The possibility of obtaining citizenship. If your career will grow, you can easily apply for citizenship.
Cons of working abroad:
- First of all, these are psychological factors. It is far from easy for everyone to leave everything on their family and go to a foreign country, where a language barrier, a different culture, the absence of acquaintances, friends and family may arise. But if you are serious and know why you are doing it, you can gather your will into a fist, gain courage and go to your goal;
- Difficulties at work. In other countries, working conditions are completely different. The work is more strictly controlled, the quality is monitored, there is no possibility to “fumble”. If the daily plan is not fulfilled, it will be necessary to redo it;
- Big financial costs. In any case, when you move, you will have to rent housing, buy products, spend money on transport, and the cost of these services is an order of magnitude higher than in Ukraine. Many Ukrainians limit themselves to save a lot in order to avoid unnecessary expenses;
- And the most unpleasant thing you can encounter is unscrupulous employers and fraudsters.
It is worth noting that when concluding an employment contract, the risks are significantly reduced, but they do exist.
6 useful tips to avoid fraudulent employers:
- The firm must have an official legal status;
- All documents you draw up must be notarized and meet all international requirements;
- You should find out all the subtleties and nuances of taxation in a specific country in advance so that you do not face serious problems in the future;
- In no case do not give your documents to the employer.
- Do not make any deposits or prepayments that exceed the cost of opening a visa and issuing a foreign passport;
- Make out a foreign passport only on your own!
To summarize, it is worth saying that working abroad is not always the only option for good earnings. There are always alternative ways to earn money in your country, such as starting a small business, working for yourself, looking for passive sources of income, and so on.
