With the world at our fingertips thanks to the modern internet, being at home is no longer as confining as it once was. Rather than a recipe for cabin fever, the new technological state of affairs has afforded a myriad of opportunities where none previously existed. Looking at this from the perspective of a Polish expat living in Ireland looking for work, we want to explore just a few of the opportunities to make the most of your situation.
The Scale of What’s Out There
Remote work has expanded considerably over the last few years, with 85% of managers in the US in this study believing it will become the new norm. In real terms, this means the internet has been filled with thousands of opportunities for people from a whole range of digitally connected disciplines. The diversity available can be underestimated, so let’s choose a specific example from which to work.
"The (Home)Office 2013" (CC BY 2.0) by PennPal
One of the most popular pursuits of Polish expats in Ireland, aside from work, is betting. You can buy Polish Lottery tickets here, as an illustration of the modern form that these can take. On this website, players can indirectly bet on the outcome of the Polish Lottery, rather than being able to bet directly on the lottery itself. While the results and payouts are the same as in the official draw, the complexity of this added layer means the service offers even more potential than most when it comes to employment.
Operating on the most obvious layer of a website like this are the visual designers. This form of remote work includes digital graphics skills and the ability to communicate with website developers to establish wants and needs. Possible from a distance with a computer, with help from a graphics tablet, design work on this level would be easily possible for an expat.
"HTML" (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Pitel
Less obvious, but just as important, are the contributions made by website programmers. Programming skills are always in high demand on the web, from general design to mobile scaling coders, security experts, and many more. Add to this the need for experts on gambling regulations, and the number of people required for what might seem otherwise like simple website design begins to skyrocket. As just one example from one service, this concept can be expanded to tens of thousands of other opportunities over remote work.
Where to Find Employment
Readers can check out a range of different online employment websites here, but remember that not all websites will equally suit every discipline. Toptal can be best for those looking to work on big projects, for example, while Flexjobs can be preferable for those looking for smaller writing work assignments. Be sure to check around and see which is the best fit for you.
The last piece of advice we have is that newcomers might need some time to adapt to the unique challenges of remote work. Setting up the right environment and building your schedule can take some time, so start slowly if possible to build some experience. Keep all these aspects in mind, however, and your time as an expat in Ireland could be all the more rewarding.
