A friend tweeted today that he doesn’t know why women aren’t more angry about everything that’s going on. There is lots on the news to be angry about, after all. Femicide. Sexual abuse of minors. The inevitable avalanche of victim-blaming. Coincidentally, I’d just spent a few days working on a…

I meant to write this several months ago, when I left my job at Jobbatical. But there was a pandemic and I got a cat and went to Brazil and it was like a whole thing and then I started a company and honestly it’s just been a lot. Jobbatical…

Based on original research and insights from team Jobbatical, here’s how to land your job application in the good pile (and get the job, too) when looking for work abroad. — We all know that finding a job abroad gets competitive. To give you a leg up in the job application process, I did some digging through our data and team Jobbatical’s collective wealth of experience. Here are my (shocking?) findings and the job seeking tips I distilled from them.

What factors are shaping digital nomads’ destination choices? We asked 1200+ former, current, and aspiring digital nomads to share their thoughts about the location-independent lifestyle. Here are the highlights. — Jobbatical recently carried out a survey to support the creation of a digital nomad visa for Estonia and the Schengen area. Preparations are in full swing for the visa, which would let digital nomads live and work in Estonia for up to 12 months. …

Can you spot a toxic work environment from just a job ad? Here are 5 potential red flags to make you think twice before you apply. — They expect you to work for equity and/or tiny pay: “This is an amazing opportunity!” This startup says they can’t pay you, but you’ll enjoy generous equity options and the sheer bloody privilege of working with the next Uber of this-and-that or the Airbnb of something-or-other.

Look for these signs in job ads to increase your chances of finding a job (and employer) you’ll love. — Look for employers who know what they want from you Ever come across a company that “doesn’t believe in job descriptions” or is a bit too eager for you to “define your own role?” …

Looking for a job in Europe? Here are Jobbatical’s picks for a career move (mostly) off the beaten track. — Tallinn, Estonia

Finding work abroad comes with all the challenges of a regular job search—plus a whole bunch of fun new ones! — Silence from recruiters Not hearing back from potential employers isn’t the end of the world. But if it keeps happening, you couldn’t be blamed for feeling a little bit like it is. The good news is that if you have access to a non-creepy way of contacting the recruiter you’re waiting to hear…

Here’s a step-by-step guide to landing your dream job in a new country. — 1. Decide if a job abroad is for you. Already flirting with the idea of an international move but not convinced it’s the right thing for you? It’s time to get inspired. Read the story of Alex Wellman, a marketer from the U.S., who moved to tiny Estonia to build a groundbreaking digital society with the e-Residency team. Or…