<p>Hey guys,</p>
<p>It's my dream to eventually live abroad in Europe but I don't quite know how to go about it.
For reference, I'm currently a junior in high school and I don't really know what I'm interested in studying although I know it will involve learning French (I've been taking it for 4 years now...) and hopefully Spanish.</p>
<p>I know one of my options is to work for the US government like the State dept or something, but I'm not Terribly interested in politics, but then again I've only studied it minimally, so maybe I can still warm up to it?</p>
<p>And I guess I don't have to be related to the US at all, I could just go to France or England or wherever and just get a job, right? But i'm guessing that's WAY easier said than done. And it's probably easier to start in the US, having lived here all my life and everything...</p>
<p>Basically what's happening is that I had always been interested in pursuing theatre, until this year. I've decided that I'm really more interested in learning different languages and now I'm to the step of finding out what I can do with those skills once i (presumably) acquire them.</p>
<p>Sorry this is so rambly....Thanks so much for everyone's help with this!!!</p>
<p>There are other "concentrations" in the State Department that deal with other issues besides government politics.</p>
<p>I don't think you can just move anywhere and just get a job. You have to get a work permit just like in the US. Maybe you should attend school there and work on getting your permit at the same time.</p>
<p>Unless you're some kind of refugee coming from a crumbling third world country, getting a visa to just come and work in a European country is going to be near impossible without some kind of super specialized skill that they might happen to be in dire need of. Every now and then you'll read something in a travel magazine or international mag that talks about X country in need of certain professions. I think Australia was looking for nurses and electricians or something like that a few years ago. Your best bet is to find work with an international firm that has offices in many places you'd like to live, and inquire about how and if you could be put on assignment there one day. Now probably isn't the time, but find a country in the midst of a "bubble" where lots of business activity is taking place and try to get in while the flood gates are open. Moscow and Dubai are two cities that come to mind where business exploded the last few years. To further complicate matters, some companies operate all over the world, but they divide up leadership and operations so it's practically only sharing the same name and mission. Another option would be working for the government in foreign affairs, defense, or intelligence. (government hiring can be a highly competitive crap shoot as well). Another would be to start your own business with an international scope (again, not easily done). The quickest option would probably be the military if that's something you're open to.</p>