I know I've been talking about becoming location independent as a freelancer, and I haven't even been browsing the job market at all.
I get about 2-3 emails a month from recruiters asking if I'm interested in this job or that job. I usually ignore them, or to keep on good terms with recruiters, I send them a brief thank you note saying that I'm happy where I am and not really looking for other jobs at this point.
But today, an email one recruiter gave me pause. He said this company has operations not only in the US, but also in Chile as well as a joint venture in Japan. I told him that "I'm looking for opportunities abroad", so that I would think about it and get back to him in a couple of days.
Off the top of my head - pros and cons.
Pros: If I get the overseas position, this is my ticket out of the U.S. and I'm still well paid. I'm not sure about Chile, although it's a short flight away from Colombia or Brazil. Japan could also be interesting.
Cons: I'd still be working for the Man, not for myself. It will slow me down in my business building, and also kind of defeats the purpose. Another con - it being a new job, means my vacation time would be more limited than what I have now and I may not be as free to travel as I'd like to be.
What do you think? Aye or Nay, and why?
I get about 2-3 emails a month from recruiters asking if I'm interested in this job or that job. I usually ignore them, or to keep on good terms with recruiters, I send them a brief thank you note saying that I'm happy where I am and not really looking for other jobs at this point.
But today, an email one recruiter gave me pause. He said this company has operations not only in the US, but also in Chile as well as a joint venture in Japan. I told him that "I'm looking for opportunities abroad", so that I would think about it and get back to him in a couple of days.
Off the top of my head - pros and cons.
Pros: If I get the overseas position, this is my ticket out of the U.S. and I'm still well paid. I'm not sure about Chile, although it's a short flight away from Colombia or Brazil. Japan could also be interesting.
Cons: I'd still be working for the Man, not for myself. It will slow me down in my business building, and also kind of defeats the purpose. Another con - it being a new job, means my vacation time would be more limited than what I have now and I may not be as free to travel as I'd like to be.
What do you think? Aye or Nay, and why?