25% plus of migrants face these common obstacles

Hey,

I want to say a brief hello!

And ask: what are you looking forward to in the coming months?

Other than Christmas of course.

(Less than 4 months left before 2025 year-end. Can you believe it?)

Anyway, I wanted to share a few sneak peeks of projects/ideas that excite me, and updates on past projects.

Quick insights about the EU labor market reality: if you’re a professional aspiring to live and work in EU, or move to another EU country, this is for you.

The 2021 EU Labor Force survey shows that:

More than one-quarter of migrants reported facing obstacles to finding a suitable job.

The common obstacles:

• host country language skills

• recognition of formal qualification obtained abroad, and

• absence of suitable jobs

Having little or no skills in the main host country language reduces the likelihood of employment.

Thus, migrants are primarily concentrated in elementary occupations (38.6% of migrants, compared to 16.2% of native workers)

Further, migrants are strongly underrepresented in high-skilled non-manual occupations (23.4% of migrants, compared to 48.1% of native workers).

This “brain waste” happens because many don’t prepare early for the realities of new labor markets, different hiring practices, and cultural adjustments.

But don't lose hope yet. Other migrants found a way around the obstacles.

And in my last webinar, a fellow coach based in Berlin, Germany shared her #1 strategy for finding a job.

Here are some takeaways:

• Let people know that you exist, especially if you're moving to a country where you know no one.

• Reach out to at least 100 people, outside and within your network.

• Make relationship-building an ongoing process.

You can learn more about Chiara's Project 100 strategy in this video (the short version is less than 15 mins!).

And also, don't forget to visit Chiara's website to discover whether she can help you apply her Project100 strategy in your job search.

In the webinar, I also shared some mistakes and lessons learned as a migrant professional.

If you want to get the full picture and gain practical tips and insights to prepare yourself for a happy and fulfilling move overseas, then, "Survive and Thrive" ebook is a must-read.

👉 Grab your copy of the ebook now

What’s next for Survive and Thrive

I just signed an eBook distribution agreement with Reko!

Reko is a platform to discover, read, and support books published by Filipino authors, wherever you are in the Philippines or in the world. Their vision and mission resonated with me.

And that’s why I was happy to partner with them for my eBook.

You can check them out here.

Long-form article/s or quick guides to generate new ideas or help you become a better version of yourself:

How to build a no-code application (even if you’re not a techie)

One day, out of inspiration, I asked ChatGPT to help me build a no-code application.

The challenge: improve financial literacy and well-being among expats and migrants

Read more about my little experiment here or click the blog link above.

After reading, feel free to share your insights, reactions, or feedback.

Or even better, share the article with people who have similar interests within your network.

How to become a better, faster, and smarter auditor this busy season?

Discover what AI can and can’t AI do for you.

My 1-pager guide helps you decide which aspects of your job you can delegate to AI. And which one can you delegate to your team.

If you’re a manager, a team leader, or someone who supervises younger colleagues, this guide is for you. Download the guide here.

That’s all for now. Watch out for my next post soon!

Tin here! Welcome to Busy Season Journals, a newsletter made especially for you by a fellow accountant/auditor, adventurer, and coach-guide. I write about my adventures as an accountant and auditor and everything in between. You get deeper insights and personal stories on how to shape a happy, meaningful journey.

Interested in 1:1 coaching/consulting/DIY digital products?

View my latest and current offers through my website.

What do you think of today’s newsletter? Suggestions or ideas are always welcome through [email protected].