I'm working on a project that requires at least 3 or 4 full days attention each week. What are some places in the US or world I could move to, &/or unusual living situations, that would give me a good chance of doing this? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone on Nov 19, 2009 - 6 answers

Taking A Year Off. (yes, I realize it sounds like this.) [more inside]
posted by allymusiqua on Oct 18, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm interested in becoming a travel agent. How do I become one and find a job? [more inside]
posted by VC Drake on Oct 1, 2009 - 2 answers

As a registered nurse for 2 years now in the U.S., I’m thinking about going to England for a temporary nursing job for a year. I’m looking at this company Continental Travel Nurse. Anyone familiar with this company or other reputable programs. What are the benefits or pitfalls of such programs?
posted by mrmarley on Aug 27, 2009 - 1 answer

American guy and British girl - how and where to work and travel together? Looking for advice / tales of experience [more inside]
posted by crayz on Aug 2, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm fresh out of college, I have a job I love, and everything's going great. But it would be awesome if I could have more time off, because of a few reasons, and I can afford it... but does anyone do that? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 26, 2009 - 32 answers

Does anyone have experience with SWAP? (It's a Canadian work-abroad program for students that my boyfriend is currently considering, particularly for acquiring a work visa in the USA.) [more inside]
posted by Bakuun on Jul 14, 2009 - 7 answers

I want to spend a year or so making money and practicing guitar...separately that is. How should I do it? [more inside]
posted by saul wright on Apr 24, 2009 - 7 answers

How realistic is it for me to go live and work in Germany six months from now, currently knowing little German? [more inside]
posted by exquisite_deluxe on Apr 9, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I live with no current address? What do I ship and what do I donate? [more inside]
posted by ender6574 on Mar 31, 2009 - 23 answers

I want to find a type of work that I can do from my laptop while travelling, potentially indefinitely. Ideas for my new occupation? [more inside]
posted by baking soda on Mar 27, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm a law student, and I might have the opportunity to work, on a volunteer basis, for a political development program in Kosovo this summer. Is there anything I should be worried about? [more inside]
posted by Grimble on Feb 19, 2009 - 6 answers

New road warrior here! Looking for sites, blogs, toys etc that all you other road warriors use to help ease myself into this lifestyle. [more inside]
posted by wile e on Feb 6, 2009 - 15 answers

Is it feasible to go to work in New Zealand for June-September period this year? If not, is it possible to go anywhere? [more inside]
posted by SamuelBowman on Feb 3, 2009 - 11 answers

I am a recent college graduate and I also suffer a good deal of wanderlust. There is the inevitable problem of combining work and play. At my university, the only career advice I received was graduate school or working the traditional 9-5 job. I'm wondering if it's possible to travel and earn money? [more inside]
posted by bodywithoutorgans on Jan 27, 2009 - 22 answers

Eight months out - how to have fun and earn money - preferably abroad? [more inside]
posted by djgh on Dec 15, 2008 - 3 answers

Is now a bad time to leave a stable, solid job for traveling contract work? Am I setting myself up for financial disaster in a few months? Will this economy affect health care jobs to a degree that this is a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 22, 2008 - 9 answers

I graduated from university a few months ago, and have absolutely no idea what to do next. After reading about my past and current circumstances, could you swell folks offer me some suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Lemon of Byzantium on Nov 4, 2008 - 8 answers

What are your favorite smallish New Zealand towns? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Oct 22, 2008 - 14 answers

I have been asked to set up a “Remote Working Hub” to allow employees to work away from the office. Where can I go for more information? Does it work? [more inside]
posted by SarahM on Sep 19, 2008 - 5 answers

How does one get a start in the tourism / travel consultant business? Education or work experience? What kinds? More questions than answers, inside... [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul on Aug 25, 2008 - 1 answer

How can I reconcile two different and conflicting plans for my future? (long-ish explanation) [more inside]
posted by brynna on Apr 28, 2008 - 11 answers

can anyone recommend a legitimate agency in France that places people into au pair or similar jobs? 23 year old Canadian female with extensive experience working with children and currently teaching in Korea would like to spend a year in France, probably working as an au pair or similar child care position. Any ideas about how to go about finding a decent position? There are tons of places mentioned on the net--but how does one know which are legit? [more inside]
posted by Dcotton on Nov 1, 2007 - 5 answers

If you were 22, in good financial shape and completely aimless: What would you do with the next 2-3 years of your life? [more inside]
posted by mrunderhill on Oct 28, 2007 - 34 answers

[JobFilter] Hivemind, decide how much I should be paid. [more inside]
posted by Weebot on Oct 11, 2007 - 12 answers

Should we move and, if so, where? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Sep 21, 2007 - 12 answers

I am going to be away from home for the next 3 months for work, living in a hotel. Help me stay positive and not get depressed. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Aug 4, 2007 - 21 answers

How important on a long-term basis is choosing an airline to work for? [more inside]
posted by its just me on Jul 12, 2007 - 3 answers

Any tips for a few months of near-constant business travel? Coping mechanisms? I need your tried and true road warrior advice. [more inside]
posted by Mozzie on Feb 26, 2007 - 23 answers

What are some sneaky ways to get paid to go to a foreign country? Ex: JET or French Assistantship [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Feb 23, 2007 - 18 answers

I want to *go* help the people of Darfur. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime on Jan 29, 2007 - 14 answers

What should a retiree do when they want to work AND travel? [more inside]
posted by hifiparasol on Nov 22, 2006 - 9 answers

Brainstorming summer employment opportunities in Arabic-speaking countries. [more inside]
posted by The White Hat on Oct 17, 2006 - 8 answers

Sell my house, quit work, travel? Is this something I should seriously consider? Who has done this, how did it go? Do you know others who have and it turned into a huge mistake? [more inside]
posted by killyb on Sep 25, 2006 - 30 answers

What's the best way to get a job abroad? Specifically in the broad field of computers? [more inside]
posted by youthenrage on Sep 21, 2006 - 6 answers

So that job? Yea, didn't work out. Now what? [more inside]
posted by FlamingBore on Aug 4, 2006 - 31 answers

What should I do in Pasadena? [more inside]
posted by eviltiff on Jun 30, 2006 - 26 answers

Is it fair for me to want to live close to work? My fiancee (soon to be wife!) and I are thinking about moving to Melbourne (Australia) and the place I want to work at is located in the middle of the city. I've suggested living right in the heart of the city so that I can walk to work, but she's getting upset with neighbours in our current place and would like to live in a house (which implies out in the suburbs)... [more inside]
posted by ranglin on Apr 26, 2006 - 34 answers

My roommate is considering moving to the Czech Republic. He's Canadian, works in IT, and knows nothing of the job market, economy, and so on. [more inside]
posted by Jairus on Mar 8, 2006 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a short-term web design job for the summer (appx. May 20-Aug 30), preferably in a large city, and have some questions on the feasibility, practicality, and logistics of my plans. [more inside]
posted by charmston on Mar 5, 2006 - 3 answers

Do you include travel on your resume? Is it a good idea to include it, or pointless filler? [more inside]
posted by Brian James on Feb 26, 2006 - 31 answers

My friend is looking for employment for his significant other in Latin America or in the United States. She is a German citizen, and is a certified doctor there (OB/GYN). She is looking for a way to practice either there (in Latin America) or in the US for an underserved community. [more inside]
posted by jare2003 on Feb 6, 2006 - 5 answers

Have you lived in Atlanta and moved to Philadelphia? What were your experiences? [more inside]
posted by arimathea on Jan 20, 2006 - 10 answers

My friend Tina is currently in Paris to help settle in her daughter, who will be living and working there for some time. How about some tips for both ? [+] [more inside]
posted by y2karl on Sep 16, 2005 - 10 answers

How far is too far to travel to work each day? How do you cope with a long commute? [MI] [more inside]
posted by Jimbob on Sep 28, 2004 - 37 answers

Help required regarding trip to Havana, Cuba (more inside...) [more inside]
posted by gravelshoes on Jan 26, 2004 - 4 answers