Here’s a story that proves how studying and working abroad pays off in ways one doesn’t even dare to dream
Filipina Minez Villa Bombeo landed her first foreign employment offer a couple of years ago from an Estonian startup and
This Russian advertising pro’s story reads like a movie script. A guy stumbles on an article about Jobbatical on the
Amazing people, a thriving tech scene, and a food culture that will make your heart (and face) melt — welcome to tropical
If you’re considering moving to another country, what are you looking for above all else? Spiritual enlightenment? A job with
Dreaming of a stunningly beautiful city where culture reigns supreme and food is more than a big deal? Here’s a
The Belgian capital will surprise you with its international vibe. But don’t just take our word for it—our friends at
Let this Jobbatical city guide take you on a journey through Nairobi — a city that’ll blow your mind with its friendly
Playtech created a global gaming empire from a small university town in Estonia. The small university town of Tartu is Estonia’s
These daily activities may all seem really obvious—until you realise you’ve been too busy to remember to do them. These days,
There are some deep universal truths that make cross-cultural communication easier. Those truths are not what we’re here to talk
Moving abroad and starting from scratch in a new city is a minefield of awkward situations ready to blow up
Team Jobbatical will be off this Friday, celebrating Midsummer’s Eve—a night of pagan magic and mystery. From jumping over bonfires
Europe’s longest bar, the world’s best beer, and the ideal mix of nature, culture, history and shopping—welcome to Leuven! Your
Happy Friday, fellow nerds and travel enthusiasts, and welcome to this week’s list of lists! If you’re planning a trip
How a municipal government, local universities, and a startup built a cutting edge robotics incubator in a small town in Denmark.
Are you a travel junkie, pop culture buff, stargazer or tech enthusiast (or all of the above) wondering what to
At Jobbatical, we’re always busy tracking down the coolest companies in the world’s most inviting cities. Today, the spotlight is
World news getting you down? Let these Twitter accounts fill your feed (and your heart). You could also just get off
Only a decade ago Ibrahim Mukunga Wachira worked in a tea plantation along with his family in Kenya. Fast forward
Whenever Estonian summer rears its head, no one at Jobbatical HQ knows how to deal with it. So whether you’re
Happy Friday, gang! Jobbatical’s weekly roundup is here and it’s sillier than ever. Do you ever feel like there just
Jobbatical’s resident copywriter and miracle worker is on vacation this week so we’re sharing this edition of Things You Have
Jobbatical HQ is celebrating Good Friday today. Whether or not this holiday holds any significance for you, we figured every
The story of the friendliest player in the FinTech space Founded by Estonian entrepreneurs in 2010, Friendly Finance is a microfinancing
TGIF, am I right? It’s time to give yourself the gift of a few carefree minutes of procrastination, courtesy of
Couldn’t resist taking a quick pic of the sakura (cherry blossoms) during my walking meeting with an inspiring HR guru
Happy Friday, Earthlings! Your friendly neighbourhood Jobbatical copywriter is here with a handful of links to sprinkle on your weekend
Inbank has a unique, product-based strategy. Focusing mostly on retail clients, it offers specialized financial products to clients when and
Inbank has a unique, product-based strategy. Focusing mostly on retail clients, it offers specialized financial products to clients when and
Today is World Theatre Day Today is the 56th time for the global theatre community to officially celebrate theatre as an
Happy Friday, internet explorers! It’s been… Well, it’s been quite a week. Here’s Jobbatical’s weekly roundup of things we need
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, fellow nerds, and welcome to Jobbatical’s weekly roundup of things you absolutely need to know! Plus
It’s that time again, digital nomads, tech lovers, travel addicts, and aspiring world-changers! Jobbatical’s roundup of good news is here,
Me and my girl. Photo by Joe Kit I got an early start in my professional life when I invented a
Welcome to Jobbatical’s roundup of stories that made us go “Oh, that’s nice.” This is the part of the internet
Originally published at jobbatical.com on February 13, 2017, this story was written by Jobbatical’s head of talent, the wonderful Alina
This post was originally published on ExpatGenius and has been edited by Jobbatical. On the 9th of November, the official
This morning I was sitting in our fabulously cozy Jobbatical office in Tallinn, Estonia, chatting with my teammates to see
From Chile to New York, these mobile professionals are embracing a new way of working. Team-building session at Grotta della Poesia,
by Laura W. My transition into the unknown started a few years ago. I was working for a gaming company in
So you don’t live somewhere tropical where everything is coconuts and poolside cocktails? You don’t have to feel like you’re
How one startup is building a global team in Europe’s capital of laid-backness “Filling out these forms is so much
I’m here to help you answer these two questions (I assume) you ask yourself daily Decisions are hard. Some decisions are
To find out what kind of environment is better for productivity and creativity, I experimented on myself. For science! (And
It just keeps getting friendlier. Giancarlo Liguori / Shutterstock Rodrigo Corrêa is a full-stack developer who recently moved from Rio
Photo by seier + seier via Flickr 10 tips for newcomers by designer Vadim Grin Vadim is a product designer at Daily
A study in Estonian summer, where the sun doesn’t set until midnight by Loni Klara Photo by: Grisha Bruev One of the
From Amsterdam to Vietnam: A Q&A with Tessa Leenders Tessa Leenders is a social media marketer who currently lives and works
People, sun and sea — three ingredients for a fulfilling life How to land a job in Spain: Advice from a Serbian
The pick-and-choose approach to reading books Books, glorious books! Image: Shutterstock At Jobbatical, we are crazy about books. We love them
Work doesn’t have to interfere with the simple joys in life Indonesia is the latest country of abode for Vicente Gracia,
A chat about computer vision, visas and living abroad Sergey Kharagorgiev is a computer vision engineer from Kyiv, who currently works
The pick-and-choose approach to language in a globalizing world One language to unite the world. Except not really. Image: Shutterstock
The tale of a UX designer in Hong Kong Ingvarr and Anastasia with their friend Ingvarr Rudnik, a UX designer from Ukraine,
Thuzar Khine, our first jobbaticler in Myanmar, is very much the globetrotter. Though she is originally from Yangon, for the
Hong Kong skyline (photo credit) This story is part of our Jobbatical Stories series. After a call with Phonejoy, Rishi packed
The ultimate change of scenery — from lakes to skyscrapers photo credit: joyfull This story is part of our Jobbatical Stories series. When
photo by Kai Lehmann This story is part of our Jobbatical Stories series. Joaquin recently said goodbye to his corporate job
We spoke to Mattia Corbetta from the Ministry of Economic Development in Italy, and Giacomo Putignano, founder of the startup
If you ever thought you couldn’t move abroad with your family, think again! We talked to three companies in three
photo by Michael Camilleri Katja was working as a freelancer in Penang when she discovered Jobbatical. Deciding she needed something
For our latest story from abroad, we interviewed Ren Geers, who moved from Washington D.C. to Spain for an internship
image credit Jacqueline Jensen was living in Las Vegas when she saw a listing for Piktochart on Jobbatical and fell
Bangkok Sunset by Mike Behnken on Flickr This story is part of our Monday Morning series, in which startups around the
We’re collecting tales from Brazil to Barcelona, and beyond! A compilation of stories collected from around the globe, chronicling the adventures
image credit Back in January, Björn Lapakko moved to Estonia to work as a growth hacker for Funderbeam. Take a
Jobbatical Cover Photo for: Ready for Your QA Challenge in Hong Kong? (image credit) As a UI/UX designer at CompareAsiaGroup, Andrew
photo by erik forsberg by Loni Klara Once upon a time, there was a guy called Adolf Frederick, King of Sweden,
When Thiago found a job in Milan through Jobbatical last year, he didn’t expect to find the friendliness of Brazil
image credit Welcome to our new series where we follow all the travel-hungry folks who have found career journeys through
A great view to wake up to. This story is part of our Monday Morning series — startups around the world offering glimpses
Donegall Place — Belfast via Flickr Need a little Irish in your Monday? Belfast or Dublin? GoConqr has hubs in both, and today team
Sunset in Grand Canal, Dublin via Flickr Ireland beckons. This morning we’re taking a peek at Mondays in not one, but
Old Sava Bridge by Jeff Attaway Join Jobbatical on another virtual tour of Monday morning in a new city. Then check
One girl’s journey to find her passion beyond Silicon Valley. Need some inspiration before taking a jobbatical? A self-proclaimed real-life version
Peek into the Dutch headquarters of an international travel startup. Every week, join Jobbatical as we explore Monday morning in a
Photo by Racmesh SA via Flickr What’s it like to work in a tropical startup paradise? One of our big
All images public domain unless otherwise noted. By Isabel Hirama, Jobbatical’s travel-taught Marketing Chief It is impossible to live and
“Helsinki y la catedral” by Mariano Mantel via Flickr Startup life in the beautiful Nordic summer. Good morning world! We’re adding
“Brezel” by superscheeli via Flickr That deliciously German delicacy. Jobbatical’s Globetrotter Inspiration blog exists to surround you with the irresistible
Bogdan Pop via Flickr And the never-boring life at an accelerator. In our exploration of Monday mornings around the globe,
By Isabel Hirama, Marketing Chief @Jobbatical This spring, I spent three months living and working in a city most Americans
Photo: Luke Ma (in five photos) Where would your ideal Monday be? Cheryl Howard To help you figure this out, Jobbatical is
A Mini Photo Essay Imagine waking up on your first day of a new job and pulling open the curtains to
(Or The 3 Ws of Changing Careers) If you look for career advice, you will find many books and articles that
Photo: “Do not throw hats” Rob Chan via Flicker Defining generations is somewhat clumsy, with the idea of an arbitrary line
The other day I was chatting with an entrepreneur and a CEO about the future of work. He told me
Now, I like words. It’s not a massive admission from someone who spends quite so many waking hours writing as
It’s that time of year again, and now that the first hangover of the year has abated, the resolutions, made