Best jobs for expats

The best jobs for American expats include English as a second language (ESL) teachers, flight attendants, and traveling nurses. Leaving your home country and finding a career elsewhere is challenging but can be exciting and rewarding. Many of these opportunities will involve a lot of travel to different parts of the world to use your expertise. If you're no longer living in the United States or are considering getting a job abroad, then here are the ten best jobs for expats:

1. English as a Second Language (ESL) Teacher

2. Flight Attendant

   Average Salary: $33,607

   A flight attendant is known as a steward or stewardess, an air host or hostess, and works majority in airlines, some in private business jets, or a few other aircraft. Also commonly referred to as a cabin crew, flight attendants act as an ambassador between the airline they work with and the passengers by primarily taking charge of their safety and comfort during the entire flight. They do more than serving meals, refreshments, and drinks to passengers as they must also check the supplies and emergency equipment, secure sufficiency, and make sure everything is in order. They greet the travelers, help in their luggage being stowed properly, and ensure they are in their correct and assigned seats.

3. Traveling Nurse

   Average Salary: $83,961

   Often employed under a staffing agency, a travel nurse primarily works short-term on different limited-staffed hospitals in cities all over a country, and even abroad on rare occasions. They are mainly responsible for providing treatment and immediate care to patients, administering medicine, assisting in various tasks, preparing meals, and other functions that the supervising colleague delegates. Furthermore, as a travel nurse, one must quickly familiarize the surroundings and colleagues to work efficiently, all while upholding their oath as health care workers.

4. International Lawyer

5. International Physician

6. Au Pair

7. International Researcher

8. Deckhand

   Average Salary: $56,163

   A deckhand is a seafarer whose role primarily revolves around performing manual tasks, mostly directed by a manager or higher authority. They are mainly responsible for maintaining cleanliness, keeping the machines well-oiled and in good condition, handling cargo, and operating various equipment for navigation and communication. There are also instances when a deckhand can prepare meals, serve clients, and even prepare cabins. Furthermore, a deckhand needs to coordinate with fellow seafarers at all times, as working in a ship can be very unpredictable.

9. Travel Writer

   Average Salary: $57,196

   The major role of a Travel Writer is to describe various tourist destinations for diverse publications using their personal experiences and knowledge. These write-ups can either be in the form of articles, blurbs, and documentaries or even travel guides. In most cases, a travel writer attaches photographs of places they've visited in their writing. The combination of words and photographs usually allows the reader to visualize the experience. You may either work for a company or do freelance work, but either way, your job involves creating informational articles on interesting places people can visit.

10. Consultant