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A Guide to Hospitality Jobs in Italy

Travel to the home of the Renaissance and let yourself be taken away by history. Italy is waiting for you with all its nostalgic architecture, enduring timestamps of artistry through the ages, and the greatest food that will tickle your palate upon stepping foot in the country. With more UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites than anywhere else in the world, Italian life is waiting to support your on your next civilizing journey abroad. And with such an abundance of humanity to be mingling with, why not take advantage of working with people even more? It’s time you considered to work a hospitality job in Italy!

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What kind of hospitality job in Italy do you want? Are you into 24/7 hustling city life or quiet, intimate interactions in the countryside?

Rome. Alright, we couldn’t talk about Italy hospitality jobs and NOT mention Rome. Nearly 3000 years went into the making of one of the most prominent cities to ever exist. Rome receives around 10 million visitors per year...10 million visitors that need places to stay! How many hotels, hostels, bed and breakfasts, and resorts is that? Uh...a LOT of hospitality jobs. In Rome, there are ample opportunities for work. Likewise, your experience off the clock can be just a satisfying with all the museums to get lost in, cultural sites to check off your bucket list, and piazzas to rest in while you nourish your wanderlust.

Florence. Slowing down a little bit from the Romen pace of living, Florence rests a little north of the Italian capital city in the picturesque Tuscany landscape. Though tucked away in rolling hillsides, Florence still is a very popular tourist destination. Having a car here is necessary to exploring all there is to see in your time off such as the Uffizi Gallery or a local vineyard. In Florence, you can find all sorts of hospitality jobs. Italy is waiting ;)

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Cost of living + expected salary. Italian costs of living tend to compare to those already living in the US. Some places might be a little bit more expensive, especially the popular tourist destinations. Salaries for hospitality workers vary. Are you going to put your business skills to work and be managing a popular hotel? Or are you just looking for any job to give you an excuse to live abroad? Salaries vary with experience and responsibility. If you are in need of some extra money to get to Italy or support your stay while living there, start a campaign to fundraise for your adventure! Check out FundMyTravel on how to do this.

Accommodations. If you are working in hospitality, there is a chance that you’ll get housing provided for you. Score! Less costs means more fun for you! If this is the case, you might get bunked up with a roommate or be immersed in some sort of communal living. For the places that don’t hook you up with living arrangements, you will most likely end up renting a small apartment for your hospitality job. Italy will not disappoint no matter which path you end up going down.

Visas. Before you embark on working in Italy, you’ll need to make sure you get the proper visa. Getting a work visa is vital to being able to land (and keep) a hospitality job. Italy also requires different documents than other countries do. Plan ahead! The visa process can take months to complete. Let GoAbroad’s embassy directory help you out! 

Safety. Find a hospitality job in Italy and know that you are in safe hands. Like traveling around to any place, be mindful about where you are storing your wallet and valuables. Touristy places tend to have higher amounts of pickpocketers lurking around. Generally, the northern part of Italy has slightly less crime than the south. Still, rest assured knowing that there is little to worry about when working in Italy.

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Working a hospitality job in Italy gets you closest to the coolest places in the world. Millions of people travel every year to some of the world’s top destinations; this could be your EVERYDAY life while working in Italy. Hospitality jobs here would allow you to surround yourself with lovely people each and every day of your adventure abroad.

When traveling to Italy, take note of some cultural differences and ways to interaction. If you visit a friend bring them a gift–a bottle of wine or flowers would be lovely! And don’t be too weirded out when your new friend kisses you on the cheek everytime they see you. This will be normal if you start working in Italy. Plan ahead when taking the train in Italy, the website is known for no working properly. Lastly, get used to eating dinner later than usual (after 7pm) if you aren’t already! Most Italian restaurants don’t open until this time.

Is your heart sold on finding a hospitality job in Italy yet? Are you daydreaming of visiting ancient western culture and checking off a handful of UNESCO World Heritage cultural sites off your bucket list? Stop just daydreaming and start to find you a job that becomes your gateway to Italy. 

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Work and Travel in Italy

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People think of Italy as one of the most desirable vacation destinations in the world. Whether for food tourism, heritage tours, or beach-hopping, working and travelling in this culturally rich European country is a great starting point for a backpacker trying to make the transition from sightseer to a full-time employee. We’re going to give you some tips and tricks about working and travelling in Italy that you won’t find in any other guide. Get ready to say “ciao” to your next big adventure. 1.  Wine Tourism on an Italian Vineyard If you have an interest in wine, there’s no better place to build your skills than on a classic Italian vineyard.  From picking grapes during harvest time to leading wine tours for English-speaking visitors, you can learn about the whole complete process involved in running a successful wine-producing vineyard. 2. Refugee/Migrant support in southern Italy Italy is currently hosting 175,000 refugees, with many more arriving every day. Different organisations have sprung up to offer accommodation, food and clothing services to ensure that people’s most basic needs are fulfilled. They also provide legal assistance, physical and mental healthcare. You can utilise your skills in public health or social services to assist with the overburdened support system. 3. Live with and look after an Italian family  The family unit is perhaps the most important value for the Italian people. Therefore, there are usually plenty of opportunities available to move in with a family, play with the children and help around the house a bit. Often these are non-paying but the work is simple and a great way to improve your Italian.

VOLUNTEER WORK VISA / PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR ITALY

EU, UK, Australian, North American, and most South American citizens do not need a visa to stay for up to 90 out of every 180 days in a Schengen-area country like Italy. To stay longer or to work and travel you will need to meet the Italian government’s entry requirements. Check which type of visa and/or work permit you may need with the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking an appointment through the Italian consulates. Chinese, South African and Russian citizens will need to apply for a visa to enter the country for any length of time. These visas are relatively simple to complete with the right documentation, however. Just make sure you don’t overstay your visa to prevent getting yourself banned from entering the EU in the future.

SEASONAL BACKPACKER SKILLS NEEDED IN ITALY

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Most Italian locals aren't fluent in English, and therefore it's unlikely you'll secure work without mastering the language. On the other hand, your English speaking ability will be highly valued, particularly in tourism and teaching. Because of this, jobs teaching English as a foreign language are readily available. Recruitment for teachers typically begins in early spring for positions available in September/October. The weather in Italy is generally already warm in springtime, so farms and trekking tourism sites will already be operating and recruiting workers.

SUMMER JOBS

Summer tourism is big business in Italy, so there are plenty of seasonal jobs on offer including bar, hotel and restaurant work. You could find employment in summer camps or holiday resorts, much of it in exchange for free accommodation. Backpackers just looking to gain some entry-level experience will find plenty of volunteer opportunities in summer, especially in either the agricultural sector or hostels.

Italy is known for its ancient villas and historic structures, much of which was spared destruction during WWII, but could now use some facelifts. If you have handyperson or construction skills, there are a multitude of opportunities for you to work and travel. Felling trees, carpentry, brickwork - this is all consistently in demand, especially in the autumn before vacation residences close up for the winter.

The southern Italian islands such as Sicily have a mild climate, so backpackers can find citrus harvest work in February for picking lemons and oranges. Ski resorts in the Italian alps also need lots of help, but apply early since these positions are lucrative and the less-skilled jobs fill up quickly.

ATTITUDE TO FOREIGNERS WORKING OR VOLUNTEERING IN ITALY

Italians consider family extremely important and value a healthy live-work balance, so if you can get past initially hesitancy and establish yourself with the natives you can look forward to a thoroughly enjoyable work and travel experience. Italians expect to be respected and are usually prideful of their particular regions, so w hen in a place, do not praise too other places of Italy too much and don't compare the place where you are with other ones. Generally, Italy is a very safe country for visitors and solo travellers as long as you keep your wits about you.

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Seasonal Jobs in Italy

Italy is one of the most beautiful countries in the world and an amazing country to live and work. Find seasonal, summer, travel, temporary and short term jobs for English speakers in Italy. View our guide how to find a job in as a foreigner, search employers and apply today.

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These companies are hiring staff to work in Italy.

BELL Beyond BELL Beyond specialises in creative, engaging and innovative English language Summer camps and theatre performances throughout Italy! BELL are recruiting fun, enthusiastic and energetic individuals to work as English tutors for summer!

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Crystal Ski Holidays Crystal Ski are now recruiting ski reps and ski administration staff to work in Bardonecchia, La Thuile, Passo Tonale, Sauze d’Oulx, Selva Val Gardena, Sestriere and Val di Fassa.

Best Places to Get a Job in Italy

Some of the best places to seek employment include the larger towns and cities including: Rome, Milan, Naples, Turin, Palermo, Genoa, Bologna, Florence, Catania, Bari, Messina and Verona. Some seasonal positions like farms and agriculture can be a very rural areas of the country.

Summer Jobs in Italy

Do you like the idea of working abroad for summer? How about getting a summer job in Italy? This can be the best summer of your life! You can find jobs throughout the country, with the some of the best locations being places near the coast or southern islands. Companies which hire include language schools, summer camps, holiday/travel companies, sports and activity course providers, hotels, bars, clubs.

Winter Jobs in Italy

Italy has some of the best ski resorts in Europe and there are lots of winter positions available from childcare, chalet staff, cleaners, cooks, managers, ski instructors and more. Some of the best ski resorts to work include Courmayeur, Madonna di Campiglio, Cervinia, Cortina, Livigno, South Tyrol, Cortina, Sestriere, Selva, Canazei and La Thuile.

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The 9 Most In-Demand Jobs in Italy for Expats 

Posted on Last updated: February 13, 2024

As with any country, there are certain job roles that are more in-demand than others, so this list is the perfect place to start if you’re looking for jobs in Italy for expats.

If you’re thinking of moving to Italy long term, you’re going to need some kind of employment. Unless you’re entering the country on a student, spousal, or retirement visa, you’re going to need sponsorship from a company in Italy in order to stay and work in the country.

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but given how precarious the Italian job market is, these careers are probably your best bet for gaining that all-important temporary resident visa!

Let’s dive in and find out more. 

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1. Healthcare

As with a lot of countries, doctors and nurses are always in high demand. Although it’s pretty unclear what paperwork you need to convert your practicing certification, it’s been reported that Italy is in need of plenty more healthcare professionals.

If this is you, you should be able to go through your professional channels or check out healthcare-specific expat forums to find out what you need to do to be able to practice in Italy.

It’s likely to be EU-regulated due to the freedom of movement, so this may be a good place to start.

2. Physiotherapists

Similarly, to doctors and nurses, other healthcare professionals such as physiotherapists are also in high demand.

As Italy has an aging population – with some of the oldest towns and cities in the world – movement specialists are definitely necessary.

Again, you’ll need to check the red tape around accreditation and licenses to practice in Europe, but once you’ve sorted that, there are plenty of jobs throughout Italy for physios and similar musculoskeletal practitioners.

With the global marketplace meaning your customers can and do come from anywhere, the ability to have a multilingual, multinational sales team is huge. Italy is no exception to this.

If you have experience working in sales or have a way with words, you could find yourself a job in most Italian cities. 

Whether that’s working in an office or working remotely from home, there are plenty of options, and you leverage your knowledge of a key market if you’re coming from overseas.

New geographical regions and languages mean new opportunities for customers, so that’s a big selling point that you can use to get a job as an expat in Italy.

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4. IT / Tech Jobs

Where would we be without our IT heroes? Nowadays nothing in business can get done without tech, so if you know your way around a computer, you’re going to be in demand.

From coders to developers to consultants and technicians, you’re probably in the most well-placed industry in the world. 

With experience or a degree in computing, you can find job openings in pretty much any industry – after all, everyone needs some tech assistance from time to time. So, whether you want to work freelance as a consultant, in a small indie startup, or for a big corp, you’ll find plenty of opportunities across Italy.

If doing anything tech-related sounds vague and scary to you, that’s where I come in! I pivoted into tech from a non-tech background, here’s how you can, too.

5. Digital Marketing

Know your CTAs from your CMOs and SEOs? Then you’ll be able to find a home in digital marketing as an expat in Italy.

Although traditional marketing in the form of print media and events still exist, digital marketing is the way that we learn about new products and services, and ultimately how we make the majority of our purchasing decisions.

Pretty much every company will have a marketing department at this point. Even small bakeries and cafes have a social media presence and website to keep them on the map and searchable. So, you can have your pick of industries and styles of business.

If you have a ton of experience, you might also be able to work as a marketing consultant, setting your own day rates for audits. There are a lot of options to consider with digital marketing.

Possibly Italy’s main source of income as a country is tourism. Millions of people flock to the country, so if you have experience working in tourism as a tour guide, logistics for tour companies, customer service, or even putting on tourism-driving events, you’re in luck with a move to Italy.

As the majority of Italy’s tourists come from outside of the country, having an outsider’s perspective of how the rest of the world sees Italy can really help.

Chances are before you became an expat in Italy, you were a tourist a fair few times! Use that experience to help boost your application. Additional languages are also a huge plus in the tourism market.

7. Hospitality

Know your way around a bar, cafe, hotel, or restaurant? Maybe your dream is to open up a cafe or B&B in the rural Italian countryside. Hospitality goes hand in hand with Italy’s huge tourism industry.

Although there are definitely distinct peak and off-peak seasons, you’re likely to find a good flow of tourists all year round.

If you have experience in the hospitality industry whether it’s as a chef, a manager, a waiter, a cleaner, or customer service, you’re sure to find a vacancy in Italy.

Of course, this may be easier to do in the major cities where tourism is higher, but there is definitely a need for expats who want to live out in the rural countryside and help run the hospitality industry out in the rolling hills and vineyards.

Sounds idyllic, right?

8. Teaching English

Despite being smack in the middle of Europe, a continent with a high bi or trilingual population, many Italians do not speak Italian. Many prefer to learn Spanish, German, or French, depending on the region they’re from.

As such, there’s still a high demand for native English speakers to teach the language to locals and refugees that have come across to Italy.

If you’re a native English speaker, you may not even necessarily need experience if you have a degree. That being said, if you have a language teaching qualification such as TEFL, TESOL , or CELTA, you have a much better chance of securing a job. 

I recommend taking this course to get your certificate and make your resume more competitive. You might even get a better offer because of it!

Obviously, as with any teaching job, there is a season to apply for roles for a September semester (term) start, however, if you’re looking to work in a language school or as a tutor, you can find vacancies pretty much all year round.

As an added benefit, many schools will help you find accommodation, if not include it as part of your relocation package.

During the interview process, it’s always worth asking, especially if you’re in a smaller town with fewer rental options or in an expensive area that might be out of your reach without some local know-how.

9. Seasonal Work

Of course, if you don’t know what you want to do yet and want the freedom to move around the country, why not try picking up some seasonal work?

With the south of the country experiencing more tourism in the summer, and the mountainous north having its own distinct ski season, you can flit between the two and earn money that way.

Often, seasonal work will come with perks like accommodation or food included, especially if you’re doing resort-based work.

Similarly, agriculture is a huge industry in Italy and there are very specific harvesting, planting, and production seasons for each crop or style of farm. You can try your hand at harvesting grapes for wine production or picking olives for the delicious, luxury Italian olive oil.

You know that you’re going to eat and drink well if you take up one of these hardy seasonal jobs as an expat in Italy.

3 Essential Tips for Finding Jobs in Italy as an Expat

Finding work in Italy can be tricky but here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Hit Up the Expat Forums for Your Chosen Area

These places are goldmines and you can get real advice from people who’ve been where you are now. You never know, they might have a job vacancy at their place of work, or know the businesses in town who are willing to sponsor your visa.

2. Sign Up for Alerts on Job Sites like LinkedIn Jobs

Put in your criteria or industry and see what comes up near you. Are you more likely to work in an office or on a remote basis? Are there tons of opportunities or do you need to wait for a specific season to apply?

These are all going to inform you when you’re going to be able to move and how far from the main business districts you’re going to be able to live.

3. Use Glassdoor to Find Out the Pay Scales

Unfortunately, many job adverts still have “competitive” in their salary section, so you need to know what your role is worth in Italy. It might be much higher or much lower than you’re on at the moment depending on the cost of living in the region you’ve chosen.

Do your homework so that you don’t end up overextending your budget.

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9 Jobs That Can Be Done While Traveling

Posted: December 24, 2023 | Last updated: December 24, 2023

In a world of high-speed living and remote jobs, earning money anywhere is possible. Travel isn’t cheap. It costs a lot of money, and working in an office does not leave much time for leisure. If you are on vacation and have seen all there is to be seen, you may look for something else to pass the time.

Remote jobs don’t have to be boring. In fact, many of them are great options for earning free or discounted travel. You just have to know how to choose which of these travel jobs is right for you.

1. Blogging

Blogging while traveling is a great way to earn some money. Your office is wherever your laptop is, so you are never tied down to one place. This can help you travel the world with just a laptop and a bit of data, which you can always find in local cafes or restaurants . It’s even better if you do travel writing, so you can combine firsthand experience with creative writing that helps others plan their travels.

2. Vlogging

Similar to blogging, video blogging, also called “ vlogging ,” is a visual form of content. You can write blogs for your website but also work as a freelancer for other people’s websites. When it comes to vlogging, however, people usually vlog for their own channels. It takes more time to succeed but can also be more rewarding monetarily. All you need is a smartphone with a nice camera, or if you want to be fancy, a laptop with some video editing software like Adobe PremierePro or DaVinci Resolve.

3. Video Commercials

This one is both fun and rewarding. If you have a smartphone with a decent camera and invest in an excellent DJI drone, you can earn some nice money on your travels. Combine this with an investment in a decent laptop and a video editing course, and you have a recipe for success. When I was on vacation in Corfu , I discovered an opportunity with their beautiful beachfront Tavernas. I packed my drone, visited a few of them on foot, and offered them my services. I scored two jobs for filming a video ad and one logo redesign job, which made me a nice profit for less than a full day of work.

4. Singing and Playing an Instrument

Singing or playing an instrument is another excellent way to earn some surprisingly good money. If you are a good singer and can play an instrument, you can always play in the city center or other popular spots. Many great talents have been discovered performing in public this way. You can also offer your skills to local restaurants or lounges if they are in need of live music or other entertainment.

5. Haircuts for Tips

If you know how to cut hair, another great way to earn money is to offer free haircuts and keep profits from their tips if they decide to give you one. You only need hair clippers for this one, so you can be flexible and earn well in countries where haircuts are expensive. Pro tip : You can combine this with vlogging and use this as your content on your vlog to increase exposure.

6. Exposure for Businesses

This travel job is for those with a well-developed online business. If you already have a travel blog , you can always ask restaurant owners, bar owners, hotels, and others who provide services in tourism if they would like to collaborate on a promotion on your website. The business will get exposure to your audience, and you can negotiate payment or exchanges for that promotion, like a one-night hotel stay or a free meal.

7. Bartending

A good barista is always a much-needed part of the crew. If you know how to mix drinks or make a killer espresso, you can always offer your services to nightclubs or cafes and earn a decent wage, plus tips.

8. Temporary Tattoos or Hair Styling

Unlike the classic tattoo industry, where laws and regulations can tie up employment approval, temporary tattoos can be done anytime, anywhere, and do not fall under any laws and regulations. There is a low risk of infection with temporary tattoos or paints, unlike classic tattoos that are created by piercing the skin. Hair braiding or wrapping is popular at beach destinations and can also be done anytime, anywhere.

9. Working on a Cruise Ship

Working on a cruise ship is more permanent, but it still fits within the scope of travel jobs. There are numerous jobs that you can do on a cruise ship, and each of those offers some nice wages. Understandably, a captain makes much more than a cabin steward, but all employees receive benefits and gratuity. You can use the time between shifts to discover beautiful cities wherever you stop. 

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Want to work remotely in Italy? The country just launched its new digital nomad visa.

Remote workers with dreams of working from the rolling hills of Tuscany or the cliffs of Positano are now one step closer to making that reality. Italy launched a new digital nomad visa.

Two years after its announcement, the highly anticipated digital nomad visa officially became available for those eligible on April 4.  

“Italian-style, everything happens slowly,” said Nick Metta, a lawyer for the law firm Studio Legale Metta , which has helped Americans relocate to Italy for decades. “Now there is a pipeline of people waiting just to file the application. It's been a long-awaited visa.” 

Most of Metta’s clients would previously apply for a student visa, which allowed them to work part time in Italy. 

Under the new visa, people will be able to work from Italy for one year, with the option to renew once their visa is due for expiration. Without a visa, U.S. travelers could only stay in Italy for up to 90 days without the ability to work.

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The launch makes Italy the latest European country to offer a digital nomad visa , which has already been available in Greece and Hungary. 

Here’s everything we know about the digital nomad visa for Italy:

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Who can apply for a digital nomad visa in Italy?

According to the official decree , the visa is meant for those who “carry out a highly qualified work activity through the use of technological tools that allow you to work remotely.” 

The regulations define eligible applicants as “digital nomads,” self-employed freelancers, “remote workers,” or those employed by a company outside of Italy and can work from anywhere, according to Studio Legale Metta.

To qualify for the visa, the applicant has to meet certain requirements:

◾ A university or college degree or an accredited professional license.

◾ Six months of work experience in the industry, or five years for applicants without a university degree.

◾ An existing employment contract.

◾ A criminal record check.

◾ Proof of an annual income of 28,000 euros (about $29,880.06).

◾ Evidence of housing in Italy.

◾ Evidence of health insurance coverage.

Applicants can also apply to have family members join them on their Italian move, but the government has to give the final approval. 

How do I apply for the digital nomad visa in Italy?

Thankfully, Metta said the paperwork for the digital nomad visa isn’t “too complicated.” 

The first stop for interested applicants will be the Italian Consulate for their area. “Consulates are basically the front of the government to receive the applications,” Metta said. Interested applicants can book an appointment with the consulate and start gathering their necessary documents. People can also apply by mailing in their application. (However, Metta did mention consulate websites are often confusing and outdated, so working with a relocation service can make things easier.)

To apply, applicants will also need a passport with an expiration date at least three months after the end of the visa period and two passport-sized photos.

Relocation services can also help people navigate the sometimes complicated process of applying for a visa, such as negotiating early termination penalties with landlords in Italy. 

These services also help people with state and tax planning, especially if people own assets in the U.S., like a house. Once in Italy, people need to register their residency with the town hall, which will determine what sort of taxes they’ll pay. People can speak to an international tax specialist to figure out their future taxes as well. 

How much will the visa cost?

According to Studio Legale Metta, the application fee is 116 euros (about $123.78) per person.

How long will the application process take?

Not too long, actually. Metta estimates the process could take just three weeks if applicants are “well-organized and have all your tax documents filed.”

Kathleen Wong is a travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Hawaii. You can reach her at [email protected] .

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My parents and extended family were almost all teachers and educators. With two months of summer off from work, along with plenty of vacation days, they had the privilege of enjoying both their work and traveling around the world.

They were bitten by the wanderlust bug. At family events, everyone would share their most recent exciting trip. My family seamlessly blended their love of travel, exploring new and different sites, with their occupation of teaching elementary, middle and high school students.

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With many jobs requiring frequent travel, some professionals purposely seek out these opportunities that afford them the chance to see the world. During the job search process, it is critical for professionals to consider how much travel is required to perform a specific role successfully. By carefully evaluating the travel requirements, candidates can make informed decisions about jobs that are a compatible fit for their circumstances, preferences and career aspirations.

Extensive travel can disrupt personal and family life, making it challenging to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Professionals with caregiving obligations may find frequent travel particularly burdensome or impossible.

However, for those who have wanderlust, a career that offers the opportunity to get paid to explore new places may be a dream come true. In these roles, accommodations and travel expenses are often covered, while you get to immerse yourself in different cultures.

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Traveling for work and meeting new people can strengthen your professional network and lead to potential clients and customers. Moreover, demonstrating that you can adapt to new environments can be a valuable soft skill in your career.

1. Flight Attendant

Average Base Salary: $39,077

Job Summary: A flight attendant is a trained individual who ensures the safety and comfort of passengers on an aircraft. They provide customer service, conduct safety demonstrations and respond to emergencies during flights.

Qualifications: Applicants are usually required to be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Successful completion of an airline-specific training program or orientation is necessary. This training is provided by the airline and covers aspects such as safety procedures, emergency protocols and customer service. Flight attendants must also be certified by the Federal Aviation Administration to work on each type of aircraft they serve on.

2. Airline Pilot

Average Base Salary: $108,544

Job Summary: An airline pilot is a professional responsible for flying and navigating airplanes, helicopters and other aircraft. Their duties include conducting pre-flight checks, developing flight plans, ensuring the safety and integrity of the aircraft and maintaining communication with the flight crew and air traffic controllers.

Qualifications: Airline pilots typically need a bachelor's degree, experience as a commercial or military pilot and must meet FAA requirements, including completing 250 flight hours with a pilot ground school. After you have passed your written ground school test and logged your hours, you will need to pass a check-ride with the FAA.

3. Management Consultant

Average Base Salary: $92,345

Job Summary: Management consultants work closely with domestic or international clients to provide business solutions to organizational issues involving maximizing business performance, business processes and revenue streams. A management consultant can offer expertise in a range of fields, such as business management, marketing, business strategy, supply chain and employee productivity.

Qualifications: Most employers require applicants to have completed, at minimum, a bachelor's degree in a business-related field, such as business administration, economics or finance.

Average Base Salary: $77,965

Job Summary: An auditor examines an organization's records, accounts and finances to ensure accuracy and compliance, as well as identify and mitigate risks. There are several disciplines within auditing, including financial; environmental, health and safety; external; internal; forensic and information technology. Because auditors attend frequent client meetings, they travel extensively to company sites, including internationally.

Qualifications: Similar to the education path of an accountant, aspiring auditors are required to hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field, like finance or business.

5. Tour Guide

Average Base Salary: $35,290

Job Summary: A tour guide leads visitors through historical sites, museums, geographic destinations or outdoor excursions, extolling relevant cultural, historical and practical knowledge.

Qualifications: Most tour guide jobs require at least the completion of a high school diploma, while some employers desire a four-year degree to lead a museum tour. Additionally, some states require you to obtain a tour guide license.

6. Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Average Base Salary: $75,806

Job Summary: A pharmaceutical sales representative travels to different locations to sell pharmaceutical products and devices to healthcare professionals, such as doctors and nurses.

Qualifications: To become a pharmaceutical sales representative, most employers require at least a high school diploma or GED. Your qualifications will lie in your ability to build relationships and be persuasive.

7. Travel Nurse

Average Base Salary: $114,279

Job Summary: A travel nurse is a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse who works short-term contracts in various locations where healthcare facilities are understaffed. When contracts end, travel nurses either extend their stay at the same hospital or move on to a new location and opportunity.

Qualifications: Travel nurses must complete a state-approved nursing program, an associate degree in nursing or a B.S. in nursing to pursue licensure where they permanently reside. They must then pass the National Council Licensure Examination.

Typically, you cannot become a travel nurse right out of college, as clinical experience is generally required.

The Nurse Licensure Compact allows licensed RNs to practice legally in 39 participating states. If your location does not fall under the NLC, you must apply for state-specific licensure before you begin employment. Some states may fast track temporary licenses.

8. Construction Manager

Average Base Salary: $91,022

Job Summary: Construction managers oversee the development of buildings and infrastructure, managing tasks onsite, scheduling, budgeting and supervising projects from start to finish. Although they have a main office, construction managers travel to field offices on-site.

Qualifications: When hiring construction managers, most employers prefer they have a bachelor’s degree in construction science, construction management, architecture or civil engineering. However, it is possible to get hired with an associate degree in construction management or technology combined with relevant work experience in the field.

9. Professional Interpreter

Average Base Salary: $53,543

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Qualifications: Professional interpreters are generally required to hold a bachelor's degree, while organizations like the United Nations recommend a master's degree. They should be highly proficient in at least two languages, including the source language (the language spoken by the interpreter) and the target language (the language in which they are interpreting).

10. Diplomat (Foreign Service Officer)

Average Base Salary: $97,246

Job Summary: The mission of a U.S. diplomat in the Foreign Service is to promote peace, support prosperity and protect American citizens while advancing U.S. interests abroad. American diplomats can be employed at any of the more than 270 international embassies or consulates.

Qualifications: While there is no specific academic degree or professional experience required to become an FSO, all applicants must undergo a rigorous hiring process. This consists of a written Foreign Service Officer test, a written personal narrative, an oral interview combined with role-playing exercises and a medical and security clearance review.

Diplomats are generally skilled negotiators with outstanding interpersonal skills who possess knowledge of foreign policy and languages.

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I've known Rishi Sunak slightly for almost a decade, having first met him after he penned a thoughtful, comprehensive, well-received report on Britain's minority communities, which I'd say is still the best of its kind.

Sitting down to interview him in a state-of-the-art defence facility this week, I could still see the same energetic, likeable problem solver that I met back then, even if he's now surrounded by the prime ministerial cavalcade of aides, security and media.

That Peloton and fasting regime are clearly doing their job. He's keen to show his detailed grasp of the situation, whether that's welfare reform, defence or migration. It's easy to see why he shone in Silicon Valley and thrived in the Treasury.

However, in the political world he chose, there's a downside to being highly intelligent, disciplined, and super-focused on delivery, as they might say in California.

He betrays frustration with what he - not wholly unjustifiably - sees as a media obsession with polls and presentation.

Unfortunately, as Enoch Powell once pointed out, a politician who complains about journalists is like a sailor who doesn't much fancy being at sea.

He rightly points out that it's his job to make hard choices - for example, funding the defence budget even if it's at the expense of schools and hospitals.

But a political leader should also know that what follows is an even harder job: to cajole the electorate into supporting that choice - and the voters aren't always governed by the logic of the computer.

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Lorna Slater, co-leader of the Scottish Greens, has said her party will not be changing its mind about supporting the upcoming motion of no confidence in First Minister Humza Yousaf.

Ms Slater said they would vote in favour of the motion on BBC Scotland's Sunday Show,

"I cannot imagine anything at this point that could change that position.

"This was a spectacular breach of trust."

She was asked if policy offers from Mr Yousaf ahead of the vote could persuade them to abstain.

“[The Bute House Agreement] was based on mutual trust and respect. I do have trust and respect for many of my SNP colleagues," she said.

"But Humza Yousaf himself has broken that and he needs to face the consequences."

Policing minister Chris Philp said he was posing a "rhetorical question" after he appeared to ask whether Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo were different countries.

The MP for Croydon South said he was struggling to hear when he was asked about the government's new law on deporting some asylum seekers to Rwanda by a Question Time audience member.

He told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg: "I was struggling a little bit to hear the question.

"When I put that point to him I was asking that as a clearly rhetorical question rather than a substantive question, as I think any fair-minded listener would conclude."

What did he say on Question Time?

The audience member, from Congo, pointed out there has been a long history of violent conflict with neighbouring country Rwanda.

He asked Mr Philp: "Had my family members come from Goma [a city on the country's border] on a crossing right now, would they then be sent back to the country they are supposedly warring – Rwanda? Does that make any sense to you?"

Mr Philp replied: "No, I think there's an exclusion on people from Rwanda being sent to Rwanda."

After the audience member objected that his parents were not from Rwanda, the Conservative MP appeared to ask: "Well, I mean, Rwanda is a different country to Congo, isn't it?

"It's a different country?" he said, followed by laughter from some audience members.

Rishi Sunak was quizzed over the local and general elections, the Rwanda Scheme and defence spending today on Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips.

If you missed it, here's your chance to catch up on all the key moments - or watch the interview in full.

• The prime minister tried to manage expectations for Thursday, saying: "Local elections are always difficult for incumbent parties";
• Asylum seekers travelling across the land border to Ireland was a sign the Rwanda scheme was working as a deterrent, he said;
• Despite being asked several times, Mr Sunak refused to rule out a July general election;
• He declined to comment on polling and, when asked if he would have any regrets should the Conservative Party lose, Mr Sunak said: "You're again focused on all this personality stuff."

A little earlier this morning, Rishi Sunak told Sky News that the movement of migrants from Northern Ireland into the Republic of Ireland showed his Rwanda scheme was working as a deterrent.

But the Irish government is to consider legislative proposals next week on returning asylum seekers back to the UK who have travelled across the land border.

Justice minister Helen McEntee will also meet Home Secretary James Cleverly next week, after saying the number of migrants crossing the border was now "higher than 80%".

"I'll have emergency legislation at cabinet this week to make sure that we can effectively return people to the UK," she told RTE.

Ms McEntee added Brexit was responsible for the UK seeing an increase in people seeking asylum.

A spokesman for Irish premier Simon Harris said he is "very clear about the importance of protecting the integrity" of Ireland's migration system.

"Ireland has a rules-based system that must always be applied firmly and fairly.

"In that context, the Taoiseach has asked the minister for justice to bring proposals to Cabinet next week to amend existing law regarding the designation of safe 'third countries' and allowing the return of inadmissible international protection applicants to the UK."

Alex Salmond asked Alastair Campbell to negotiate on behalf of Scotland with the UK government in the event it voted for independence in 2014, Mr Campbell tells Sky News.

The proposal was made when the pair were in Scotland ahead of the referendum, making tributes to Tony Benn, the former Number 10 communications director says.

"If Scotland had become independent, then that would have been a massive, massive thing for the country, so I would have been very happy to do that.

"I would want people who weren't necessarily pro-indpendence to be part of that team."

As Humza Yousaf fights to maintain leadership of Scotland, the Alba Party's Alex Salmond joins Sunday Morning With Trevor Phillips.

Meanwhile, Ash Regan, the Alba Party's sole MP and potentially the deciding vote in a no-confidence motion in Mr Yousaf, is expected to meet with the first minister.

Ms Regan will "make a set of reasonable proposals to help him out of a very tight corner", says Mr Salmond.

"Scotland is lucky that somebody like Ash Regan is in that position."

Independence forces should be "cooperating together to try and get independence back as a priority in Scottish society".

Asked if an agreement can be reached with the SNP, Mr Salmond says Mr Yousaf is "in a very difficult position" but he will be in a "listening mode".

"He wouldn't have sacked the Greens from his administration unless he wanted a significant change in direction," says Mr Salmond.

"One possible outcome of this political crisis is there might be a Scottish election."

Earlier this week, Labour pledged to nationalise the railway system.

Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting says the plan is a "reflection of the failure of privatised rail and the absence of competition".

If you bring the franchises back into public ownership as they come up, the profits can be reinvested into better services and fairs, argues Mr Streeting.

"There is already enormous public ownership of our railways, but they are owned by French, German, Dutch and Italian taxpayers, and our profits go into their countries."

"It's time that we had public ownership of our railways so we can reinvest."

Trevor Phillips continues to put questions to shadow health secretary Wes Streeting.

He is about Keir Starmer's pledge to maintain the triple lock, with Phillips raising statistics showing median wealth for those in their early 60s was nearly nine times higher than those in their early 30s.

"I don't buy into that intergenerational conflict argument. We need to give pensioners the reassurance to know that as they have planned for retirement... that Labour will protect the triple lock."

Wes Streeting is asked about the possibility of a July election, which the prime minister has refused to rule out.

The shadow health secretary says: "He should get on with it. We are not just ready, we are, as with the rest of the country, fed up of waiting."

People are "crying out for an opportunity to deliver their verdict on this government and vote for change", he says.

"That's why the prime minister bottled an election earlier this year, that's why he's bottled it now, and that's why he will have to be taken out of Downing Street by his fingernails."

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