These are the Best Job Options to Migrate to the Happiest Countries in the World
If you are thinking of migrating, why not do it where the happiness formula is? If you want to live in these countries and are concerned about job opportunities, this is a list of the best job options you could have.
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LatinAmerican Post | July Vanesa López Romero
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When migrating, you must consider several aspects of your possibilities and the opportunities offered by the new country of residence. Migrants tend to look for destinations that provide a good quality of life, so unsurprisingly, the most desired places are recognized as the happiest countries. Recently, the World Happiness Report 2023 was published, which also reveals which are the ten happiest countries in the world, an index that takes into account variables such as income (GDP per capita), healthy life expectancy, social support, the freedom to make vital decisions, and the absence of corruption. We tell you which are the most sought-after professions in 5 countries that make a list.
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Finland
The European country ranks number 1 in the index of the happiest countries in the world for the sixth consecutive year. This is largely thanks to its high social and economic equality level and easy access to essential services such as education and health. In addition, Finland is a country that is very open to migration. Since its aging population, they are looking for young migrants who want to make their life there, and companies are used to having foreign staff. In Finland, the most demanded positions are:
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Nurses, doctors, dentists, and psychologists.
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Social workers.
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Special education teachers and kindergarten teachers.
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Sales or telesales representatives
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Online accountants and payroll experts.
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Cleaners.
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Programmers and experts in ICT (Information and Communication Technologies).
As we can see, most of these jobs fall into the health field precisely because Finnish society is aging, but one sector Finland is betting on is technology.
Denmark
Thanks to its welfare and social equality, Denmark maintains second place in the index, providing free healthcare, free education, and financial support to needy citizens. Likewise, in the labor area, Denmark stands out for its work environment, which is very collaborative and in which employees have a healthy balance between their work and personal life. In Denmark, the most demanded positions are:
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System engineers
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Information and communication technology experts
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Business and finance
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Nurses, doctors, dentists, and psychologists.
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Web developers
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Transport and logistics
In this case, the most in-demand positions are associated with the technology sector, which is growing, especially in this type of country that seeks to be at the forefront of technology.
Iceland
The country that ranks third has also held it for years and has competed with the top two. The quality of life in Iceland is very high, with excellent healthcare, education, and social services. Also, the crime rate needs to be more profound. This country is perfect for migrating due to the possibility of jobs it offers for migrants who do not have enough experience in their profession or who do not have a professional career, thanks to the fact that its strong sector is tourism. The most in-demand positions in Iceland are:
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hotel cleaning
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Receptionists
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Rental car and van cleaning
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Fishermen
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Kitchen assistants
In addition to tourism, the fishing industry and aluminum manufacturing are the strongest in the country.
Israel
The Asian country ranks fourth in the index thanks to its high quality of life, with a first-class health system, high-quality education, and a high level of security. In addition, Israel has managed to maintain political and economic stability in a highly volatile and complex geopolitical environment. Despite the country's challenges, it has developed a highly innovative and technologically advanced economy. The most demanded positions in Israel are:
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Nurses and doctors
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High school teachers
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Lawyers
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Software developers
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Marketing managers
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Cleaners
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Waiters
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Secretaries
A significant fact to consider is that there is a robust Spanish-speaking community in Israel, so a good option is to be a Spanish teacher.
Netherlands
The Netherlands deserves a fifth place in the index thanks to its efficient healthcare system, quality education, well-developed infrastructure, and low crime rate. In addition, the work culture in the Netherlands is renowned for valuing work-life balance, allowing citizens to enjoy free time and leisure activities. The most in-demand jobs in the Netherlands are:
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Engineers
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Nurses and doctors
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Transport and logistics
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Software developers
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Cleaners
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Hotel cleaning
The Netherlands has the world's second-highest demand for engineers, so this is a fixed destination if you are an engineer and want to grow professionally in a place that gives you the best opportunities.