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If you don't want to do a mundane job and sit dumbfounded behind your desk all day, consider getting a job that allows you to travel. There are many ways to get a mobile job, such as working in the tourism industry, joining an international organization and teaching abroad. Consider your skills and choose a job that suits your personal taste so you can work and make money while still traveling!

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Method 1 of 3: Work in tourism

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   Becoming a flight attendant to fly around the world is part of your job. The flight attendants will be able to travel around and around every day and often spend the night in new places, at the same time have a high income and attractive benefits such as cheap flights. Experience in the service or customer service industry will help you get the job of flight attendant.
   • The requirements for the flight attendant profession often vary between airlines. In general, you need to be in good health, be able to stand on both feet for long periods and be able to touch the overhead luggage compartments.
   • A lot of airlines post flight attendant job vacancies on their websites. Search online for job opportunities from airlines operating in the local airport.
   • Understand that flight attendants often have to work erratic hours, especially in the beginning, and you cannot choose where to fly until when the plane takes off.
   
   

   Advice: Other skills such as language skills, CPR and first aid can also help you become a flight attendant.

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   Work on a yacht to travel around the world and get free accommodation. Working on a yacht will allow you to cruise full time with pay and free living on the deck. Search online for yacht job opportunities to find one that matches your experience and interests.
   • Yachts are like miniature floating cities, so you can find most of the things you envision on the deck. From restaurant waiters to performers, people with knowledge and work experience are in need on a cruise ship.
   • Understand that working on a yacht is no fun. You will often have to work long hours and strenuous shifts. However, you will get back the reward of the opportunity to explore the stops in remote ports around the world.
   • Normally, yachts will depart from the major ports, so if you don't live in the port city, you'll have to go there to start working on the yachts.

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   Become a travel agent to get great deals on travel and accommodation. If you have spent a lot of time exploring many places, you will be quite successful as a travel agent. Travel agencies provide customers with the best advice on accommodation, entertainment, dining and other attractions.
   • Although travel agents are theoretically not paid to travel, they often receive hotel and tour deals so they can recommend them to their guests. As a travel agent, you will also learn how to find the best fares for flights to different destinations around the world.
   • With the rapid growth of online booking websites and comparison websites, the travel agency profession has seen its decline in recent years. However, many people still trust travel agents for their experience and expertise to find the best travel options for themselves.

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   Become a tour guide if you have communication skills and knowledge of places. Applying for a job at a major travel agency will allow you to lead the group to different tourist destinations. Another option is to start traveling and try to find a job as a local guide wherever you stop.
   • You need to have local knowledge, including the history of the area, to be a successful tour guide. If you do not know anything about a place, do your research carefully first to get knowledge of a tour guide.
   • Remember that the tour guide job is seasonal.You will be lucky enough to find a job as a local tour guide during the peak tourist season.
   • You need to be able to manage large groups of people and get them interested in the tours you are leading in order to succeed as a tour guide.
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Method 2 of 3: Work for international organizations

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   If you live in the US, you can join Peace Corp to help the less fortunate in the developing country. Peace Corp is a government aid organization that US citizens can join. Check out Peace Corp on https://www.peacecorps.gov/ to find out what to do to join and which to be assigned.
   • Remember that working for Peace Corp is the opposite of luxury travel. Often you will be assigned to a remote area with limited infrastructure. Also, do not expect to make a lot of money, you will get modest accommodation and income, as this is more giving than making money.
   • Individuals who complete Peace Corp duties also receive priority recruitment opportunities from the State Department when they return to the United States. It is a great option if you wish to become a diplomat or diplomat working abroad.

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   Become a diplomat to represent your country abroad. Diplomats will travel here and there and live abroad, representing the country on issues such as immigration, diplomacy and international aid. Check online about the requirements for a diplomatic position to apply for a job.
   • Each country will have different diplomatic position requirements. In general, you will likely have to pass a qualification test to prove that you are fit to represent the country before choosing to establish a career in your country's foreign ministry.
   • For example, if you are a US citizen, you can find employment and requirements on the US Department of State website at https://careers.state.gov/learn/who-we-are / cocate-of-leadership /.

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   Work at non-governmental organization to travel around the world and provide humanitarian aid. There are many international non-governmental and non-profit organizations with which you can work to travel and help with issues like human rights and disaster relief. Different organizations often hire people with different careers, so do research to find one that is right for you.
   • Examples of non-governmental organizations include Doctors Without Borders, the Red Cross, and the United States Agency for International Development.
   • It can be helpful to have a medical or social services background to work in an NGO. For example, Doctors Without Borders often hire medical professionals or medical students to provide medical treatment to remote communities or to people in disaster-hit areas.

   Warning

   Working in a foreign aid organization will be difficult both physically and mentally. You often face the harsh realities of conflict and illness and are sent to areas with few basic necessities. However, if you are ready for the job, then you can really make a difference in the lives of many people around the world.

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Method 3 of 3: Do other things

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   Become a babysitter if you enjoy taking care of kids. A babysitter is an international nanny who lives with a family abroad and takes care of their children. There are many websites online that help connect babysitters with families overseas.
   • The caregiver's wages will vary depending on the country and the program you are in. At least you will get accommodation at the home of the family you work for, as well as a small amount of money to cover personal expenses.
   • The benefit of being a babysitter is that the family will often take you with you to look after their children. You can also take advantage of your free weekends to go around and see more of the country where you work, or even visit nearby neighboring countries.

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   Teach English abroad if English is your native language. Get an English as a Second Language (ESL) certification from an organization like TEFL or TESOL to increase job opportunities. English teachers are in high demand in many countries around the world, so there are plenty of opportunities available depending on where you want to go.
   • Asian countries like Korea and Japan have a reputation for paying generous salaries and even providing housing for English teachers. Consider looking for employment opportunities in these countries if you want a rewarding experience living abroad.
   • If you have a Bachelor's degree and teaching experience, you will have a chance to earn a higher salary teaching English.

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   Become a translator if you are more fluent in a foreign language. Submit a job application to a language service provider to travel the world helping people communicate. Your computer skills and business skills will also help you get a job as a translator, in addition to knowing at least two languages.
   • The countries with the most language service providers are the United Kingdom, United States, France, China, Italy, Japan, Sweden, Luxembourg, and the Czech Republic.

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   Be a travel writer if you have a passion for writing and travel. The easiest way to become a travel writer is to work freelance. Many publications will pay for articles about hot new destinations and untouched places that few people visit.
   • To become a freelance writer, you can search the web and / or contact the editors of popular publications such as The New York Times, Conde Nast and National Geographic.
   • Travel writing is coveted by many people but is not consistent. You often have to work on projects and need some savings to finance your trip.

   Advice: Another option to make money as a travel writer is to create a personal travel blog and make money by placing cost-per-click ads and affiliate links on your blog.

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