Hi I'm currently holding 2 Bachelor Economics degree 1 in Indonesia which in one of the top 3 Universities in Indonesia and also 1 degree i recently obtained in Southern France University. I could speak French conversationally (A2) but not yet profesionally which i'm still studying. I also currently learn Dutch and Polish. I have very much interest to get a job in Europe in any industry and positions with my academic and professional experience in banking. I've applied through online job applications on their company websites thinking that with my degree in France I could easily land a job then yet it doesn't work. But what im confused is how could I get a job abroad with my only experience in Indonesian banking internship? Is it really have to be a networking situation to get a job? What should I try to learn and improve for me to land a job in Europe?

Because I have met a lot of international friends from my previous study in France but still they couldn't get me a job there too. Im willingly to take any job whether it's blue collar or white. I'm very open minded culturally and very well adjusted to european culture.

P.S. I miss Lidl :(

Will I always be an outsider?

I’m a person from a southeastern asian country (Pakistan). I’m currently working through university while also working fulltime. There are many reasons (financial, social, governmental/infrastructural) why I want to move to Europe in about 3-4 years, but the biggest one is I don’t feel like I belong here.

I’m an agnostic, I’m not really religious at all, spiritual at most if I had to force it. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with Alcoholic consumption, I’m not opposed to any other religion, nor do I really care what someone wears or if they’re gay

I’m not on any socials besides reddit and discord so I know the whole doom and gloom propagated by social media isn’t the case in real life but I also know that things like racism and xenophobia definitely exist.

I always thought if I were a non-intruding, practical individual who kept to themselves and like contributed to society, I’d be okay

Just wanted the opinion of people who live there to temper expectations. I don’t want to go from a place where I don’t belong to another place I don’t belong

I currently live in China. I am 26 years old and I am a software engineer. I have a bachelor's degree and my academic qualification has been certified. I have been working for 4 years. Currently, my English proficiency is only good enough to understand simple sentences, unable to comprehend complex ones, and unable to express them either. I plan to spend one year practicing English. If possible, I intend to learn German after receiving an offer. Currently, the position I am seeking is a senior software development engineer. How is the current employment situation?

I am a black woman, single with no kids and looking to transition from NYC to Puerto Rico. I was born and raised in NYC, never lived outside of the tri-state area and only travelled internationally twice. I have travelled to Puerto Rico multiple times and love it. But I know moving is very different than visiting. It’s also worth mentioning that I don’t know anyone who lives in Puerto Rico so this would be an entirely fresh start and that I would need to look for a job since my current does not offer remote work and does not operate in Puerto Rico.

This is the start of my research and I’m new to the Reddit community so pardon my ignorance. Overall, i am wondering what cities should I look in to? Of course prioritizing safety first and the easiest transition second. I hope i was as detailed as possible 🙏🏽

Hi everyone!

I’m 26F, originally from India and currently living and working in the US. I’ve been exploring the possibility of relocating to Ireland or the Netherlands for work, ideally for a few years rather than permanently.

I have 2+ years of experience in IT Business Analysis, project coordination, and business systems, primarily working with enterprise applications and technology projects.

I’ve been looking into Ireland’s Critical Skills Employment Permit and the Netherlands’ Highly Skilled Migrant route. From what I understand, both could be possible pathways if I secure a qualifying job offer and meet the relevant requirements.

I’m mainly interested in Business Analyst, IT Systems Analyst, Project Coordinator, or similar technology roles.

I had a few questions:
1. Has anyone with a similar background successfully secured a job in either country while applying from the US?
2. How open are employers to sponsoring candidates for non-developer IT roles?
3. Did you apply directly, use recruiters, or find opportunities through referrals?
4. What was the overall hiring and visa process like for you?

I’m not necessarily looking for country recommendations, but would love to understand how others approached the job search and relocation process.

Would really appreciate any experiences or suggestions!
Thank you!

Helloo, I could really use some advice because I honestly have no idea what to do next.

I'm from Germany, and have a 3-year vocational qualification in e-commerce after secondary school (no Abitur or university degree). I ended up working for a small local company for around 6 years in total, mostly in marketing and e-commerce. At some point I realised I really don't like that field, so I quit about a year ago and went travelling without really having a plan.

Now I'm back in Germany, living in a tiny village, and still trying to get a job in that field, even though I don't really want to. I'm also not interested in being a freelancer because marketing just feels like death to me. I feel like I have no clue what to do with my life.

I'd really like to move abroad, preferably somewhere warm, meet new people and try something completely different. Spain and Portugal are probably the places I'm most interested in right now, especially somewhere with an international community where it's relatively easy to find work and make friends. I've also thought about Australia or New Zealand, but I'm not sure whether moving that far away makes sense for me right now.

I like hands-on work, tourism and hospitality, animals and art. I'm open to entry-level jobs or practical training in these areas, even if it's not something I'd want to do forever. I mainly want to get out of my current environment, gain new experiences, become more independent and figure out what I actually enjoy.

I've also considered studying or doing some kind of vocational training abroad, but since I don't have Abitur or a university degree, I don't really know what options are available to me. I'd be interested in courses or qualifications that could lead to a realistic career, rather than spending money on something that doesn't get me anywhere.

I recently applied for winter jobs at ski resorts in Austria because the idea of having accommodation and food included, earning money and meeting people in a new environment sounded really appealing. But honestly, I don't particularly want to spend the winter in the cold haha. I'd love to find something similar somewhere warmer, maybe working in a hostel, hotel or another seasonal job that includes accommodation.

I have some savings and would be willing to invest in a course or training if it genuinely helped me move forward. My budget isn't unlimited, though, so I'd ideally like to earn money while living abroad rather than spend all my savings. I'm also an EU citizen, so moving within the EU seems like the most straightforward starting point.

The problem is that there are SO many options, but whenever I look online, everything is either really vague or sounds too good to be true. I end up going down rabbit holes and feeling even more lost than before.

Most of my friends have followed the pretty conventional study/work route, so I don't really have anyone to ask about this stuff. I'm wondering if anyone here has moved to Spain or Portugal without already having a job lined up, found seasonal work with accommodation, done vocational training abroad or successfully changed careers without going to university.

I'd especially appreciate advice from people who have actually done something similar. What did you do, how did you find the opportunity, how much money did you need to get started, and would you recommend it?

I'm not expecting to find my dream career immediately. I just want a realistic starting point and a way to build a life somewhere new without making a massive financial mistake.

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences :)

Hello guys,

I was wondering what my route could be to achieve financial freedom or find a location-independent job that would allow me to live in different parts of the world. My dream is to spend 2–3 years in Spain, specifically in Granada, Andalusia, then move to the Far East, perhaps Beijing, Guangzhou, or Shanghai, and eventually spend a year or two in NYC.

A little about my educational background and career path:

I have a bachelor's degree in Law from the University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, since my degree is primarily based on the Bosnian legal system, I'm concerned about its usefulness outside the country.

After graduating, I worked internationally as a flight attendant, but I eventually left the aviation industry because I found the job draining and unfulfilling.

I'm currently working at an NGO in the field of education, gaining experience in program coordination, administration, and organizational management.

At the same time, I've enrolled in a university to pursue my second bachelor's degree, this time in Business Administration. My goal is to broaden my professional opportunities beyond the legal field and develop skills that are more internationally transferable.

After completing this degree, I'm considering pursuing two separate master's degrees: one in International Law and another in Management.

As for languages, I'm fluent in Bosnian and English, have some knowledge of German, which I'd like to improve to at least B1 level, and I'm also interested in learning Spanish. I've already purchased a Spanish course on Udemy.

On the financial side, I'm planning to start swing trading cryptocurrencies as a potential additional source of income. <- I dont plan to invest something big losing which could affect me negatively. I tried with 100 USD, managed to make it a bit more, so Ill just copy-paste my strategy on 500-1000 usd more until it becomes more as I go.

That's pretty much where I stand right now.

My question is: Is there a realistic path toward building an internationally mobile career with this kind of educational background and professional experience? If I manage to accomplish these goals over the next 5–6 years, do you think I'll have the qualifications and skills necessary to move abroad again and support myself while living in different countries?

I'd really appreciate any advice, especially from people who have managed to build location-independent careers or successfully transitioned into international employment. Please, give me ideas for remote jobs for my qualifications, anything but IT. I am not in IT.

My wife (22) and I (26) live in Moscow and are considering permanently moving to the US or Canada. We're looking for a reality check, especially from people who immigrated from relatively comfortable circumstances.

Our background:

• Careers: I'm a senior analyst at a major bank, with a background in data science. My wife is a fintech business analyst with ~2 years of experience.
• Languages: My English is around B1–B2 and improving. I'm also learning French.
• Finances: Our combined income is ~$6,200/month after taxes. We spend ~$3,000 on mortgages and rent, leaving ~$3,200 for living expenses and savings. This provides a comfortable lifestyle in Moscow.
• Assets: We own two mortgaged apartments. If we sold both at their estimated market values and paid off the remaining mortgages, we'd be left with approximately $155k before taxes and selling costs.
• Immigration: No US or Canadian residency or work authorization yet. We're exploring legal pathways.

Why move?

We're not escaping poverty or simply chasing higher salaries. We want to live in a free, democratic country, build meaningful careers, contribute to society, and eventually feel genuinely American or Canadian. We'd also like to raise our future children there.

However, I'm worried that I might be romanticizing North America and underestimating the challenges of starting over.

Our questions:

1. How difficult is it to find IT/analytics jobs with Russian experience but no local connections? What if neither of us finds professional work initially?
2. Given our current situation, how significant a financial and lifestyle setback should we expect? Is it realistic to eventually achieve a comfortable middle-class life?
3. How difficult is genuine social integration? Have you managed to build close friendships with locals and truly feel at home?
4. For those who left comfortable lives behind, was it worth it after 5–10 years? Would you choose the US or Canada again, or stay where you were?

I'd especially appreciate honest experiences from immigrants from Russia or Eastern Europe, including both success stories and regrets.

Thanks!

I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Bangladesh, in 2023. After graduation, I started preparing for the Civil Service examinations, hoping to build a career in the public sector. However, in 2024 a revolution happened in Bangladesh and it became a failed state. I started questioning whether I wanted to build my entire future there. Eventually, I got married, and my wife and I decided to pursue a better future abroad. We chose Australia, hoping to build a stable life with better opportunities and a higher quality of life.
We moved to Adelaide, South Australia. My wife initially enrolled in a Master of Finance at the University of Adelaide but 6 months later changed to a Master of Education (Early Childhood) at IKON Institute. Our original plan was to establish ourselves in Australia and eventually obtain permanent residency. However, my wife’s course change and changes to student visa rules have made our future much more uncertain. Our visa might get expired even before she finishes her studies and we 100% will not get any extension. She'll try to take overload and finish before visa expiry but that depends on the institution. Our current visas expire on 24 September 2027. We still have time, but we don’t have a clear long-term plan.

The difficult part is that we really don’t want to return to Bangladesh. The country has experienced considerable political unrest and continues to face serious institutional and economic challenges.
We genuinely love Australia and would prefer to stay if there’s a realistic pathway. However, if staying isn’t possible, we’re open to moving to Canada, New Zealand or Europe.

My career is another major concern.
I have an engineering degree, but I haven’t worked professionally as an engineer. Between preparing for the civil service, getting married, and moving countries, I’ve been away from engineering for years and have forgotten much of what I studied.
I’ve recently started revising electrical engineering from the fundamentals. I’m willing to study, build projects, obtain relevant qualifications, and start in an entry-level technical position. I don’t want to spend my entire life working in retail when my goal is to develop a proper career, become financially secure, and eventually settle down.

I’d appreciate honest advice on a few things:
Should I focus on rebuilding my engineering skills and finding a technical job in Australia while exploring possible visa pathways?

Given my lack of engineering experience, would industrial automation, a technical trade, or another career path be a realistic starting point?

If Australia doesn’t work out, would Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, or another English-speaking country offer realistic opportunities for someone with my background?

If you were in my position, what would you prioritise over the next 10–12 months?

I’m not looking for shortcuts or guaranteed PR. I want to build a career, support my wife, and establish a stable future somewhere we can call home. I'd really appreciate honest advice from people who’ve experienced something similar.

Hi. I wanted to ask for help on how to leave my parents and this country. I'm a seventeen year old girl from Iraq and I'm turning eighteen this December, I'm in my last year of highschool and I want to take my chance to leave for college if not for good. and money is also a big factor in my situation. My parents are abusive and they don't allow me to have a job so I have no income of my own, I completely rely on them to provide for me. The only way I recieve money is through the two eids and I don't get enough from it to do anything and I really don't want my only way to be out of my parents house to be through a marriage to a man I don't even know. I am also queer and we already know how horrible that is in iraq in general.

And besides those things, my mental health isn't taken seriously. I have ADHD and depression and it has been affecting me deeply and pills for it here are extremely rare and considering my parents don't do anything about it I just have to rawdog it and I can't bring myself to do anything properly because of it.

It doesn't have to be the four countries I've listed in the title. But those are the ones preferred. I hope you understand.

I'm aware my situation is difficult and not many countries want people from Iraq to migrate, but still, is there anything I can do?

Hi everyone!

I'm mechanical engineer currently living in Brazil, with around six years of experience in industrial maintenance, rotating equipment, pumps, compressors, and maintenance planning.

I'm exploring the possibility of moving to Canada to build a long-term career in mechanical engineering. However, I'm still trying to understand the immigration process, professional licensing requirements, and job market.

I'd really appreciate advice from people who have gone through this process or are currently working as engineers in Canada.

1. Immigration and visas

• What is the most realistic immigration pathway for a Brazilian mechanical engineer?
• Would Express Entry, a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), or an employer-sponsored work permit be the best option?
• Is it possible to secure a job offer from a Canadian company while still living in Brazil?
• Do I need a job offer to obtain a Canadian work permit?
• If I don't have a job offer, what would be the most practical way to immigrate?

1. Degree recognition and professional licensing

• Should I get my degree assessed by WES, or do I need a different assessment for engineering licensing?
• What is the difference between an educational credential assessment for immigration and an assessment required by a provincial engineering regulator?
• Do internationally educated engineers still need to pass exams and demonstrate professional experience to obtain a P.Eng. licence?
• Can I work in industrial maintenance or rotating equipment without a P.Eng. licence?

1. Job market and career opportunities

• Which provinces offer the best opportunities for mechanical engineers in industrial maintenance and rotating equipment?
• Is it realistic to get a job in maintenance, reliability, or pump engineering before obtaining a P.Eng. licence?
• Would pursuing a postgraduate degree in Canada significantly improve my employment prospects?
• What salary range should an internationally trained mechanical engineer realistically expect when entering the Canadian job market?

My goal is to plan this move carefully, understand the costs and requirements, and build a stable long-term engineering career in Canada.

I'd be grateful for any advice, personal experiences, or recommendations regarding the best immigration and career strategy.

Thanks in advance

Hi everyone! I'm from the Philippines, and I recently passed our nursing licensure exam. My goal is to move to Germany and eventually settle there, but I'm trying to figure out the fastest and most realistic path, especially since I don't have any hospital work experience yet.

My priority is to get to Germany as soon as realistically possible while making a financially practical decision. I'm willing to work as a nurse in the Philippines while studying German, but I don't want to spend extra years in training if there's a better route available to me.

I've been researching my options, and right now, I'm considering two routes. I'd appreciate advice from anyone who has gone through either process or has experience with Germany's nursing system.

Option A: Anerkennung (Nursing Recognition)

My plan is to:

• Study German while working as a nurse in the Philippines for around 8–10 months.
• Work an additional 2–4 months to complete the one year of experience I understand is required.
• Take the German language exam and wait for the results (around 2 months), while continuing to gain experience.
• Apply for a visa and find an employer in Germany (estimated 3–6 months).

Estimated timeline: 15–22 months before moving to Germany.

The shorter end of this timeline is my best-case scenario, assuming things go in my favor. For example, I manage to learn German while working, complete any required work experience, pass the language exam on my first attempt, find an employer willing to hire me and support me through the recognition process, and get my visa approved without major delays. I understand that the actual process could take longer.

Pros:

• I can eventually work as a fully recognized nurse.
• I can start building my nursing career in Germany sooner rather than spending three years in school.

Cons:

• I understand that I may need to work in a care home or another position while completing the recognition process, which could take at least another 6 months.
• I may have to commit to an employer for 1–2 years, depending on the contract.

Option B: Ausbildung (Nursing Vocational Training)

My plan is to:

• Study German while working in the Philippines for around 8–10 months.
• Take the German language exam and wait for the results (around 2 months).
• Apply for an Ausbildung position and a visa (estimated 3–6 months).

Estimated timeline: 13–18 months before moving to Germany.

Pros:

• I can enter Germany through a structured nursing training program.
• I can learn the German healthcare system and gain practical experience there.

Cons:

• The training takes around 3 years, even though I'm already a licensed nurse in the Philippines.
• The training allowance is significantly lower than a regular nurse's salary.

My main dilemma:

Since my main goal is to get to Germany as quickly as possible, would it make more sense to pursue Anerkennung, even if it takes longer to prepare before leaving the Philippines, or should I consider Ausbildung because it might be a more straightforward entry route?

I'm also wondering if there are other options I haven't considered. I've heard about language-course visas and recently came across the recognition partnership route, where you can enter Germany with an employer and complete the recognition process there. I'm not sure whether either option would be realistic for someone in my situation, especially as a newly licensed nurse without hospital experience.

I'm willing to work hard, learn German, and gain experience if necessary. I just want to make an informed decision and avoid spending years on a route that might not be the most efficient for my situation.

I'd especially appreciate advice from Filipinos who have gone through this process, but experiences from anyone who has migrated to Germany for nursing would be helpful too.

Thank you!

My fiancé is a chef in Malta, there about a year. We're not married yet. I plan to move on a student visa and study something that pairs with my marketing background (data analytics or business).
Haven't picked a course or institution yet.
Questions
Which Maltese institutions are reputable for international students? Any to avoid?
Can students work part-time? How many hours, and how easy is it to find a job?
Is there a post-study work route, or a way to switch to a work permit after graduating?
Which course has the best job prospects in Malta: data analytics, business, or something else?
Realistic tuition, rent and living costs?
Any visa-interview or documentation pitfalls for Indian applicants?
Advice from anyone who's done this is appreciated. Thanks!

Most Argentina posts here are about Buenos Aires or Patagonia, so I thought I'd share something a bit different.

I'm French, my wife is Argentine and we have two young kids. We lived in Amsterdam for about 8 years (I was a chef there) and now we live in San Nicolás de los Arroyos, a city of around 150k people on the Paraná river ( third largest river in the Americas after the Mississippi and the Amazon. It's about an hour from Rosario and its international airport, and roughly 3 hours from Buenos Aires. I teach French online, so I can work from anywhere.

We spend around $3,000 USD a month for the four of us, everything included. Rent is about $1000 including expense for a 3-bedroom place into a secured building with doorman, direct river view into a prenium location in the city center. We have private health insurance for the whole family, and the kids go to one of the best private schools in town for about $300 each. In Amsterdam we paid €3000 just for rent and same for kinder garden.

What surprised me most is the quality of life. The city sits on top of a cliff over the river, with a long riverside walk where everyone goes in the evening with mate, kids on bikes, families everywhere. On weekends it's asados with family that start at lunch and finish at night. The river is huge, with islands you can visit by boat, and there are guys who fly in from the US just to fish dorado here. It also has more history than I expected, it's where a famous agreement that led to the Argentine constitution was signed in 1852, and the sanctuary here draws pilgrims from all over the country.

It's also a city that's moving. There's a lot of new construction along the river, new buildings, restaurants opening, and it feels much better than what my wife's family describes from 20 years ago.

Not everything is easy. The bureaucracy can drive you crazy, prices change all the time, and Argentina got a lot more expensive in dollars these last two years, so forget the "everything costs nothing" stories. Prices can be weird for example 5$ to get in an Uber for 20 minutes and same price for a fancy ice cream... But for a family, what you get for the money is hard to beat.

If anyone is curious about Argentina beyond the usual places, ask me anything. Happy to share real numbers and maybe meet some new people around a beer.

I am a 21 Female, I currently live in Mexico, and I have a partner (21 F) that lives in Italy, I love her so much and I would love to move out with her once we conclude our university studies, it's a decision that was planned in all the time that we have been in a relatioship and a decision that I am pretty sure about.

A little for context, I also love Italy as a country, I went on an exchange to Rome and even if I know the country has a fair share of problems, I really don't mind them, I fall in love with the country and I found the love of my life there, she's the sweetest woman I ever met and I really wanna give the relationship a shot to stop being long distance.

I am currently close to get my title and my first thoought was to search for a master there but I am pretty confused and I don't understand anything, the system is pretty confusing and I really need a scolarship because there's not much money.

I can talk italian, I been studying and I am preparing for getting a CIELS certification, I have her and she's willing to help me with whatever is needed but I am scared that things will not go correctly and we won't be able to be together, that's my biggest fear.

I study International Commerce and I am also willing to know if there are any other things that can be done?

F34, I am depressed in Belgium and want to leave Belgium for Mexico (my favorite city is Mexico City and I would like to settle here). I have lived in Spain before and have traveled to Mexico several times (4 times in total) and speak conversational Spanish, but I can easily become fluent in Spanish. Is it best to study in my current country, Belgium, before I move, or is it best to study in the country I want to emigrate to? I have a bachelor's degree in Communication Management and currently work as an account manager in Belgium (remote work is not possible), and I am thinking of doing a master's in Mexico City or just looking for work there. I see absolutely no future in Belgium anymore; I have been depressed there for more than 5 years and always cheer up again when I am abroad. Yes, I have already had therapy etc., but the antisocial culture, grey and cold winters, always grey rainbows, and dead energy are taking their toll. I just have no energy left here and get up reluctantly; I struggle to get up every day. I can't change this; Mexico suits me much better (I already felt much happier in Spain compared to Belgium). Now regarding finding work: Is it best to do a Master's in Belgium or directly do a master's directly in Mexico City, or should I just start looking for jobs on LinkedIn and then figure it out gradually? Just start working and see what happens? I have €200,000 in savings. What is the best way to start my new life in Mexico? I have been thinking about this for 2 or 3 years. The situation in Belgium isn't changing and I just hate it here; this is what my intuition tells me, I want to go to Mexico. The people in Belgium, the antisocial culture, the closed-off nature of the people, the dullness of the country, the rainy days with gray rainbows—it is starting to take its toll. I just struggle to get out of bed every day and lack motivation here.

Hi everyone,

I'm Palestinian from Gaza. I can't go back, and for the past few years I've been moving between countries as a tourist because there's nowhere I can actually stay.

I made it to Latin America (I'm in Bolivia right now) and I was working remotely, but my company just ended my contract. Honestly I feel a bit lost and I don't know what to do next.

What I need is to fix my legal status somewhere. I want to settle in one place, open a bank account, and start looking for work properly. I have some savings to live on for a while, but as a tourist I can't do any of that, and without a job I can't apply for a digital nomad visa anymore.

One option I'm considering is going to Brazil and applying for asylum. Before I do that, I want to ask: are there any other options? Is there any country in Latin America where someone with a Palestinian passport can get residency another way?

Thank you.

This is actually a post for my girlfriend as she doesn’t have reddit.

I’m currently a resident of Canada with enough room for her to move in to my current place.

She’s an immigration officer, so the biggest challenge we’re facing is what she could do for work. Looking for advice on that primarily.

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mam 1x6 lat, chodze do liceum - i bardzo, BARDZO nie chce mieszkać w przyszłości w polsce. wiem, że studia za granicą są bardzo nierealistyczne dla mnie, moja rodzina nie jest zbyt bogata, ale tak bardzo chciałabym mieszkać w USA zanim miałabym, nw, 25 lat, szczególnie w californii. pls, co mogłabym zrobić? nie mam niestety możliwości iść do pracy dopóki nie pójde na studia, tak samo nie musiałabym kończyć studiów jeżeliby bym miała możliwość życia i pracy gdzieś indziej.

prosze, pomóżcie jakkolwiek możecie, dajcie jakiekolwiek pomysły❤️ tylko proszę, weźcie to na poważnie

I'm a 1x6-year-old, in high school, and I really, REALLY don't want to live in Poland in the future. I know studying abroad is very unrealistic for me; my family isn't very wealthy, but I'd really like to live in the US before I'm, like, 25, especially in California. Please, what could I do? Unfortunately, I can't work until I go to college, and I wouldn't have to finish my studies if I had the opportunity to live and work somewhere else.

Please help in any way you can, give me any ideas you have. ❤️ Just please, take this seriously

-England specifically, currently doing Maths, Further maths and computer science A-Levels.
-Plan to go to University, (probably computer science) most likely domestically, but open for abroad (singapore) if i can get a scholarship. expected to go to russel group- most likely uni of liverpool. It'll be an integrated masters, probably with an exchange year abroad in China.
-understand basic mandarin (would improve with exchange year)

so far, people say the only realistic way of achieving these is by working at an international coorporation, and moving to another centre later down the line.
just looking for more advice/info

Hello Reddit, I am 28 year old boy living in Algeria, currently working as entrepreneur and I do various digital marketing projects. I am also very passionate about writing and content creation. It has been my dream since 2021 to move to Japan and start my own professional animation studio, I am fine with working any job until I achieve that task as I am perfectly capable of working, and have done 1 year in Bachelor of Business Administration college along with graduating high school. I also have a C1 English.

I see myself as ready and want to move to Japan as soon as possible, I am someone who is very respectful of the culture and have always had a deep fascination and interest with the country and its culture. I am looking for any help to undergo the process.

Hi, I‘m from South Korea and I just started high school this year. You see my dream is to become a nurse and I also want to work overseas like permanently (these are separate goals). So nowadays i feel like nursing is THE job to get a chance to work and live overseas. But will it stay this way? Like I feel like governments (USA, Canada, Australia) are pretty aware of the nursing shortage thing and are (trying to) pumping out student nurses and hiring masses of international nurses. And with all these people trying to become nurses and immigrating as nurses I feel like my chances are slim if not gone. Heck I’m in high school and by the time I get all ready (like getting a BSN, getting like 4 years work experience, etc) to go it would be 2038! What do you think? will there still be a need or will this shortage be solved by then? They say that in Australia they will be short of about 70,000 nurses by 2035 but hey what would happen if you pump out nurses out of schools and bring in lots of nurses overseas? Like I lived in the US so my English is not a problem but It feels like my chances are low. Any insight?

Background:

I'm 16M currently living in the Basque Country, Spain and my goal is to build a stable future abroad while pursuing a career in IT and eventually cybersecurity.

I'm currently studying a Spanish vocational qualification called FP de Grado Medio en Sistemas Microinformáticos y Redes (SMR), a two-year program focused on computer systems, hardware, operating systems, and networking. I expect to graduate in 2028.

I have completed ESO, Spain's compulsory secondary education qualification. Academically, my strengths are English and Math.

Where I want to go and why:

My main objective is to move to Canada, ideally in 2028 or as soon as realistically possible after finishing my vocational qualification. I'm particularly interested in Saskatchewan and Ontario, although I'm open to other provinces if they offer a more affordable and realistic path.

I want to study something related to computer systems, computer science, networking, or cybersecurity at a public college or another legitimate post-secondary institution. My longer-term goal is to build a career in cybersecurity and eventually qualify for permanent residence if possible.

I'm not particularly interested in prestigious universities or expensive programs just for the sake of their reputation. I care more about affordability, employability, the quality of the education, and whether the route offers realistic long-term opportunities to remain in the country legally.

My main concerns:

\- Admission requirements: I'm unsure whether my Spanish ESO certificate and completed SMR qualification would meet the academic requirements for Canadian college programs, which often expect Grade 12 education or equivalent. Would I need additional secondary education, prerequisite courses, or another qualification?

\- Cost: International tuition in Canada can be extremely expensive. My family's financial resources are limited. I need to understand what financial resources would realistically be required and whether this goal is feasible without substantial family support.

\- Immigration: I want to understand the realistic path from studying in Canada to working there after graduation and potentially obtaining permanent residence. I know that study permits, post-graduation work permits, and permanent residence are separate matters, and that none is guaranteed.

\- Timing: Ideally, I would leave Spain after completing SMR in 2028. However, I don't want to make plans around an unrealistic timeline or spend money on a qualification that doesn't meaningfully help with admission.

What I'm doing in the meantime:

I'm continuing my SMR studies, improving my mathematics and English, and planning to build practical IT and cybersecurity projects that I can document on GitHub. I'm also researching Canadian colleges and contacting admissions offices directly to ask how they evaluate Spanish qualifications.

Ireland is a possible alternative if Canada proves financially or academically unrealistic, but Canada is my first choice.

Questions for people with relevant experience:

1. Is completing Spain's two-year SMR qualification after ESO likely to be sufficient for admission to Canadian college programs, or should I expect to need additional academic qualifications?

2. Given my limited financial resources, is studying in Canada as an international student a realistic goal? What kind of total budget should I plan for?

3. Would it be better to target a computer systems or networking program first and specialize in cybersecurity later?

4. How realistic is the study-to-work-to-permanent-residence route in Canada under current immigration rules, particularly in Saskatchewan or Ontario?

5. Would Ireland offer a more affordable or practical alternative for someone with my educational background and career goals?

6. Is there anything I should do between now and 2028 to improve my chances without wasting money on qualifications that Canadian institutions might not recognize?

I'm looking for realistic advice, especially from people who have moved to Canada or Ireland for education and work. I'd rather hear that my plan needs to change than spend years working toward something that isn't feasible.