# Traveller Employment Websites Jobbatical Helps People Tour Overseas While Still Working By Meghan Young | Published 2015-05-16 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jobbatical References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/375769/Want-To-Work-Overseas-And-Travel-At-The-Same-Time-This-Website-Is-For-You/) & [jobbatical](https://jobbatical.com/) Travelling overseas for an indeterminate amount of time can be incredibly expensive and that's where Jobbatical comes into play. It's a website that connects travelers with [foreign employers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arc-30) that have [short-term jobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creare) that need to be filled. Although most of them revolve around [tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/career-hound) right now, Jobbatical has grown to include 400 opportunities in less than a year -- with 2000 job seekers registered to date. Developed by Estonia-based Karoli Hindriks, Jobbatical was conceived after she took an eight-day vacation in Malaysia. Design Taxi writes, "Some listings on the site include an Android developer role in Slovenia, a sales associate position in Indonesia, a marketing specialist opening in Hong Kong, and a cloud engineering stint in Israel." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Travelling Employment Opportunities:** Jobbatical connects travelers with short-term jobs abroad, creating new opportunities for remote working while exploring different countries. - **Global Job Market:** Jobbatical's platform allows people to access a diverse range of professional opportunities worldwide, promoting cross-cultural collaboration. - **Rise of Digital Nomads:** Jobbatical caters to the growing trend of digital nomads, facilitating work-travel balance and freedom of location. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Travel and Tourism:** Jobbatical disrupts the traditional travel industry by offering professionals the chance to work and travel simultaneously. - **Tech and Telecommunications:** Jobbatical's focus on tech jobs reflects the increasing demand for skilled professionals in this industry. - **Human Resources and Recruitment:** Jobbatical revolutionizes the recruitment process by connecting employers and job seekers on a global scale. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Digital Nomad Career Sites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/remote-nomad-jobs.md) - [Remote Work-Locating Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-remote-worker.md) - [Remote Job Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexrem-20.md) - [Connective Travel Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/travel-apps1.md) - [Diverse Job Connection Platform](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexrem.md) - [Flexible Job Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alert-jobs.md) - [Streamlined Hiring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bid2work.md) - [Destination Review Jobs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edubirdie.md) - [Tech Hiring Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hackajob-ondemand.md)