Jobs that engage international relationships generally provide intangible benefits to everyone involved. Overseas new correspondents alert an unaware populous to the realities of daily living in a different country. Teachers allow foreign students to broaden their employment horizons after obtaining a better grasp of the English language. Government employees protect the interests of U.S. policies. In turn, employees reap the rewards of language immersion and obtain a greater appreciation for cultural differences.
International News Reporters
News broadcasters who cover international events form relationships with foreign nationals to obtain and disseminate information to the general public. Their work is especially vital for first-hand accounts of natural disaster phenomena, war casualties, military strategies, insurgent coups and foreign social strata differences. In addition to having courage, these correspondents are usually multilingual and can blend in socially and culturally in foreign environments. As of September 29, 2010, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, news broadcasters earn between $51,000 and $156,000 annually depending upon experience.
English Teachers
Many schools abroad hire native English speakers with or without college degrees to teach English as a foreign language to their students. Teachers relocate to foreign countries such as South Korea, Czechoslovakia, Taiwan, Thailand, Mexico and many others. These positions require the development of student-teacher relationships and almost total immersion in another culture. In turn, teachers also learn to speak foreign languages at least on a conversational level. As of April 2011, according to the Teach English as a Foreign Language Institute, salary varies by the foreign employer. In Asian countries, annual salaries can be anywhere from $3,000 to $15,000 per year. Often expenses like travel and housing are included.
Border Patrol Agents
Border Patrol agents are U.S. citizens who protect the borders of the United States from illegal alien entries by apprehending border crossers. While international relationships may be volatile because of job duties, border patrol agents are expected to speak Spanish fluently in order to communicate laws to captured criminals. Applicants must also be under the age of 40 to handle the physical vigors of the position. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, as of December 17, 2009, border patrol agents average $59,000 per year.
Consulars
United States consulars, also referred to as foreign service officers, are U.S citizens who work in 265 U.S. embassies in countries around the world. Their primary responsibilities are to approve and issue visas to alien U.S. visitors and protect the interests of United States citizens visiting and living abroad. During the visa issuance process, U.S. consulars conduct interviews with foreign citizens, thereby, developing temporary relationships with foreigners. Consulars are not required to be bilingual and housing is paid for by the U.S. government. As of April 2011, according the U.S. State Department, foreign service officers earn between $39,000 and $54,000 per year.
Sources:
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition: News Analysts, Reporters, and Correspondents
- Vital Ethics: Border Patrols Careers
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Career Guide to Industries, 2010-11 Edition: Federal Government
- Teach English as a Foreign Language Institute: Teach English in Thailand! Obtain TEFL/TESOL Certification and Get Paid to Work Overseas!
- Teach English as a Foreign Language Institute: Teaching Ideas: Is Teaching Abroad For You?
- U.S. Department of State: Foreign Service Officer: Salary Determination for Foreign Service Officers
- Bureau of Labor Statistics: Jill N. Lacey: Working Abroad
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