If you weren’t bound by location, where, exactly, in the world would you choose to live and work from? According to Jobseeker, there’s one country we’re all collectively fantasizing about for our remote work dreams.
In November, the job website released its report analyzing social trend data to uncover where people around the world wish to work if they had the chance to move anywhere.
“There are various reasons why people dream of living in a different country, but the pursuit of a career can make that dream a reality,” the company shared in a statement provided to Travel + Leisure about its study. “Today, people’s ambitions and chosen careers can take them anywhere they want to go. Globalization has opened the door to enticing job opportunities all around the world.”
After looking at the data, it revealed that the most wished-for international relocation destination is Canada. To find where people wanted to move most, the team used the search template “jobs in [country name]” to chart the flow of job seekers across the globe and their search trends.
“Canada is most frequently selected for relocation among the nations reviewed, making it the most popular destination for people to work that isn’t their home country,” Job Seeker added in its findings. “A desire to work in Canada is the most prominent trend among job seekers in Costa Rica, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.”
Australia came in at No. 2, as it was “chosen by seven other nations, including Denmark, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom.” It was followed by Switzerland, the United States, Singapore, Denmark, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom, Germany, Qatar, and Spain rounding out the top 10.
“Moving away from a hometown or country to pursue a career opportunity is a significant moment in a job seeker’s life,” David Overmars, a career and resume expert at Jobseeker, shared. “There are various reasons why someone makes the momentous decision to take that leap. It could be to chase a dream job, gain a sense of independence, itch a sense of adventure, or simply create an environment where the cost of living feels more manageable and obtain a stronger work-life balance. Job seekers also often move away from their hometown to a location where their skillset is highly valued.”
And, as Overmars added, despite remote work remaining popular, many people are still moving to find new roles, either in-person or for a company that will allow them to work anywhere.
“Location remains an essential factor, both in embracing a specific sector such as tech or health care and establishing a healthy work-life balance,” Overmars said. “The global job market has never been more accessible, with people now embracing a desire to travel when it comes to finding their ideal career. In the coming years, we’re expecting to see more people considering relocation to other countries when making their next career move.”
See the full study and all the locations people are looking to move to for work at jobseeker.com.
