Why Choose R4U?

You’ve made the choice to work overseas. Why should you choose to do it through R4U? Quite simply, we offer more variety, experience, support, and service than any other company. We not only help you find quality international programs, we provide you with comprehensive assistance throughout the program. Here are just a few of the benefits of R4U:

Variety

Whether you want to R4U Working Abroad can find a program that will suit you. We can help you find opportunities in education, wildlife conservation, hospitality, childcare, and more. We can also tailor certain programs to fit your specific needs.

Efficiency

Different programs have different documentation requirements. Don’t worry about figuring them out on your own. R4U will assist you with all of the necessary paperwork you need to complete before your program begins.  Our experienced staff will make sure you know how to handle all of the legal and logistical requirements.

Support

Count on R4U Working Abroad for assistance and support before and during your time abroad. Prior to your departure, our local staff will be available to help you with any questions or issues that arise. And when you are overseas, you’ll have local support from the international representative in your host country. No matter where you are, assistance is just a phone call away.

Confidence

R4U has decades of experience in arranging programs for Americans to live and work abroad.  Our programs have a superior reputation, and we pride ourselves on delivering the highest level of service and support. We understand your needs; each member of our staff is highly experienced and has participated in a work or study abroad program.  As a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting cultural exchange, R4U’s primary concern is the satisfaction and safety of our participants.

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Tips on Living and Working Abroad

Plenty of people dream about packing up and spending a year abroad, but only a select few make it happen. If you’re reading this, you’ve already taken the first step to living the dream. Congratulations! To help ensure that you have the best experience possible, we’ve compiled a few tips about living and working overseas.

1. Narrow Down Your Choices

With a whole wide world of opportunity waiting for you, the hardest thing about living and working overseas might be deciding where to go and what to do. The easiest way to narrow down your options is to decide on a specific country or a specific type of work. R4U Working Abroad can connect you with international jobs all over the world. If you don’t see an opportunity that interests you, contact us.. We may be able to find a program that fits your needs.

2. Understand the Visa Requirements

No matter where you decide to work overseas, you need to understand the specific visa requirements for the country you’re traveling to and the job (or jobs) you’ll be working in. If you choose a program through R4U, we will assist you with this, and help ensure that you’re legal to work and travel during your time abroad. However, if you choose to look for international jobs on your own, or through another program, be aware that it’s your responsibility to make sure you have all of the necessary documentation.  If you don’t you could be subject to fines, legal troubles, or even deportation.

3. Make a Budget

Depending on where you choose to work abroad, your cost of living might be substantially lower or higher than it is in the United States. Get a sense of how much money you’ll need for food, housing, travel, etc. beforeyou go abroad, and try to find out how much you can expect to make in your job. (If you don’t know exactly, try to get a reasonable estimate.) Then, make a personal budget to follow while you’re working abroad. With a little planning, you should be able to make sure you’re in good financial shape the entire time you’re away. You might even be able to rack up some savings!

4. Stay Safe

While you are living abroad, you’re subject to the laws of another country. Don’t take them lightly, and don’t take any unnecessary risks. You may find yourself in grave trouble if you break the law--intentionally or unintentionally. The best way to avoid problems is to be respectful of the laws where you are living.

5. Go with the Flow!

While you’re living and working abroad, you’ll have the chance to experience things you never could have imagined. Stay open to new experiences. Try different foods. Meet new people. Go off the beaten track. Be spontaneous. Pack as much adventure and excitement as you can into your time abroad. It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity. Take full advantage of it!