Case Studies

Personal experiences from people who have worked abroad in various roles and locations. Each article details individual challenges, successes and practical lessons from teaching, farming, office transfers and gap year experiences.

I Applied to Work Abroad After Getting 57 Rejection Letters

One graduate's journey through 57 rejection letters and how he finally landed work abroad.

I Fell Ill While Working in Spain: A Case Study

A woman's six-month adventure in Spain goes wrong when she falls ill, here's what she learned about healthcare abroad.

I Had a Gap Year at 35: A Case Study

Taking a gap year at 35 is possible—here's how one woman made it work after redundancy.

I Saved Money by Working as a Housesitter in France

How one man saved money while working as a housesitter in France after losing his job.

I Spent a Year as an Au Pair in Rome: A Case Study

One woman's year working as an au pair in Rome helped her pay off student debt while figuring out her next career move.

I Spent a Year Working in Australia: Case Study

One woman's honest account of leaving London to work in Australia for a year and what she learned along the way.

I Transferred to an International School: A Case Study

A geography teacher shares how working abroad at an international school boosted her career instead of derailing it.

I Was Seconded to Our Tokyo Office: A Case Study

A marketing manager shares what happened when his architecture firm sent him to launch their Tokyo office for a year.

My Summer of Grape Picking in France: A Case Study

Jack took a summer job grape picking in France to gain adventure and life experience before finishing university.

Returning to the UK After Working Abroad: Case Study

What one couple discovered when they moved to Spain to run a bar and eventually decided to return home to the UK.

Working in New Zealand Helped My Career: A Case Study

One graduate's decision to work in New Zealand after struggling to find a job in the UK turned into unexpected career success.