Best Foreign Country to go work in? (New College Grad)

You aren't getting an EU work permit without serious employer sponsorship.

You really value a "degree" to be the end all be all?

My activities and past experience leads me to believe I can get a job in the international market if I am resilient enough.

Started an e-commerce website that had over $70,000 in revenue in year 1, hopefully that will help me here!

Working in a foreign country is not as easy as it sounds due to immigration laws and visa requirements. Cross the EU, Australia and New Zealand off your list. Plenty of people there have your skill set and no visa troubles. Teaching in SE Asia and peace corp are options

I don't really have any advice.

But, my fiancee did teach English in Prague before I knew her. I was under the impression she went there having a job in hand, but apparently not. She went there with the intention of getting the job and got it. Confused the hell out of me but I don't ask many questions.

As for where to go, I think that's a personal preference. Me? I like going places your average Joe doesn't think about. So places like Paris or Hawaii(illustrative) don't really interest me.

I like out of your comfort zone places. Truly "foreign." So SE Asia/Africa, something crazy like that would be my thing. But its all up to you.

And if you don't like the first place, its not like you have any roots there, just pick up and leave and try your 2nd option.

There are a list of careers that New Zealand and Australia accept foreigners for, because they lack qualified individuals in those fields. I'm not sure sociology is in that list, but you may want to take a look.

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I had a friend go over there for two years and work as a nanny and surfing instructor.

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She may have been a cash, off-the-books employee. Not a situation I'd want to emulate, as it has implications for your visa status...and no health benefits, etc.

OP leaves out the MOST important consideration: what are his/her language skills? English only doesn't make for a very attractive international resume.

Never met someone who taught English abroad who wasn't glad they did it. Paid well for teaching and all of them learned the language. Highly recommended.


Also, a high paying job as someone with a sociology degree isn't happening unless you know someone

The search is certainly tedious!

I second the recommendations to look into SE Asia. Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Phillipines. I live and work in Indonesia and have enjoyed it so far. This part of the world is awesome.