Living and working abroad is a fantastic experiences that anyone, at any age can enjoy. Meeting new people, experiencing a new culture and learning a foreign language truly shape a person positively. For many English-speaking foreigners, teaching can be a way to make money while abroad. And anyone who is able to live abroad, especially […]
The Post-Summer Job Hunt in Buenos Aires
The end of February and early March, when everyone is coming back from summer vacation in Buenos Aires is the best time of year to job hunt. A quick glance at Craigslist turns up job offers for waitresses, bar backs, English teachers, nannies, travel consultants and hostel desk staff. For most jobs listed there is […]
Q&A: Starting a Lemonade Stand
Q: Starting a Lemonade Stand? I read your articles about starting a business in Argentina, but my idea is a little more low-scale: a lemonade stand in the San Telmo Fair. I’ve been tossing around the idea in my head since I saw the guys making fresh squeezed orange juice on the streets of Buenos […]
Getting an IT job in Buenos Aires
Just about everyone is complaining about the economic crisis and unemployment the world over, and it’s no different in Argentina. But within the information technology sector it can be easier to find employment in Argentina’s growing ‘silicon valley’ than in Europe, North America and Asia. While the ideal for ‘digital nomads’ is to earn a […]
How Much Do English Teachers Earn in Argentina?
* Post updated 2017. Due to peso fluctuation, amounts are quoted in U.S. dollars The most frequently asked question of all about teaching English as a second language in Argentina has to do with the payscale. There are many people who eek out a living as English teachers in Argentina and even more who get […]
