Developers Working Abroad

In this episode of GeeksBlabla, we discuss with our guests what is it like to work abroad as a developer.

Guests

• Abdelfettah Sghiouar

• Mariam Kharbat

• Oussama Salimi

• Ahmed Kachkach

• Othmane Meniar

Notes

0:00:00 - Introduction

0:04:00 - What is your academic background and where have you worked in Morocco?

0:09:00 - What to consider if you want to work abroad for the first time?

0:19:00 - Does the position you are applying for abroad take into consideration your Moroccan diploma?

0:25:00 - What are the pros and cons of working abroad?

0:35:00 - Is it less complicated to get promoted abroad?

0:49:00 - Which is better as a first job in Morocco, to work in an "SSII" or in a startup?

0:54:00 - How is the lifestyle abroad, in terms of cost and work-life?

1:16:00 - What to consider when applying for remote jobs in Europe?

1:19:00 - Is English the primary work-language in Europe?

1:25:00 - What are the best job sectors to apply for abroad?

1:39:00 - Is it important to change jobs after a period of time?

1:55:00 - Freelance vs CDI.

2:02:00 - Do I need to verify all the requirements to apply for a job abroad?

2:12:00 - How to negotiate your salary?

2:20:00 - Work permits abroad.

2:26:00 - Wrap up and goodbye.

Links

• Calculate your salary
• Remote hiring
• Cost of Living Comparison
• glassdoor

Prepared and Presented by

• Meriem Zaid
• Ismail Tlemcani