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Second Wind: How Moving Abroad Can Help You Rebuild Your Career
Immigration isn’t always about “starting from scratch.” More often, it’s about “doing things differently.” Many people moved to Serbia just to live a bit more freely or wait things out, and ended up finding themselves again. Some joined international companies, others retrained for IT, and many started earning remotely. If you’re at a crossroads right now, here are a few thoughts that might help you see things from a new angle.
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Why moving can give your career a boost
- New environment, new ideas. It’s not just the country that changes — it’s the people around you too. And with that comes a chance to see things differently. What might you notice? That people switch careers at 30 or 40 without drama. That there are other ways to live and work — and that’s totally okay.
- A different job market. Serbia still has a real need for people in service, logistics, sales, creative roles, construction, and IT. Foreigners aren’t rare here — they’re part of the ecosystem.
- More room to experiment. Sometimes it’s easier to take a risk in a new country: to switch fields, try a side gig, or launch a project — simply because you’re no longer living by anyone else’s expectations.
What if the only thing in your head is: “Now what am I supposed to do?”
Start by calming the panic. Then try this:
- Check what’s in demand. Look at current job postings — try sites like Ovde Jobs. Don’t rush to apply. Just check: are your current skills useful to anyone? And if not — what skills are?
- Think about what you can transfer. For example: were you a teacher? Then you’re good at explaining things: that works in training, sales, and customer service. Accountant? That means you’re good with numbers and keeping things in order: perfect for banking, finance, or analytics.
- Find careers you can learn fast. Courses in QA testing, SMM, or English-language customer support often don’t require a degree, and can get you job-ready in a couple of months.
- Don’t fear remote work. A lot of foreigners in Serbia work for companies abroad, and it’s not just in IT. You’ll find jobs for designers, copywriters, project managers, support specialists, and more.
- Learn how to search. A strong resume, a clear LinkedIn profile, a bit of networking — it’s all doable. It just takes time. At Ovde Jobs, we regularly post tips on how to put everything together and adapt it to the local market. Follow us so you don’t miss anything useful.
And what if it all still feels “foreign”?
That happens — especially if you’ve just arrived, don’t speak the language yet, and your confidence is low. The most important thing: don’t shut down. Almost everyone who moves abroad ends up asking themselves: “Who am I, really?” But over time, the answer comes quietly, steadily: “I can do more than I thought.” Just not all at once. Just give yourself time.
How we can help
- We post fresh job listings in Serbia and remote: nothing outdated.
- We have a candidate database that employers actively browse to find people like you.
- We write clearly and honestly: check out our posts and articles; they might answer your questions.
- You don’t have to “be someone” to belong here: just be yourself and open to growth.
Most importantly—don’t stay stuck
You don’t have to change your whole life overnight. But if you feel the urge to move forward, start small: update your resume, sign up for job alerts, explore the market, take a good look at yourself from the outside. A new country isn’t a loss—it’s space. And in that space, you can breathe.