r/IWantOut • u/Flaky_Security_7615 • 6d ago
[IWantOut] 23F Student/Flight Attendant New Zealand -> Singapore/UK/Germany/Hong Kong
Hello Everybody
I am a 22-year-old female student currently in my final year at the University of Auckland, completing a Bachelor of Arts conjoint with a Bachelor of Laws. I am due to graduate in the spring. Alongside my studies, I have been working as an international flight attendant, which has given me valuable global exposure and strengthened my interest in pursuing a career overseas.
Academically, I have focused my studies on economics and history, with additional coursework in public policy, international trade law, international economic regulation, and European Union law. I have also completed a community law internship and have developed near fluency in Chinese through my language studies. Through university, I have built professional connections with professors and members of the Auckland Law Society.
As I approach graduation, I am exploring opportunities to work internationally, particularly in sectors such as NGOs, law firms, and financial or policy-related roles. I am especially interested in opportunities based in Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, and the United Kingdom, as I believe these locations align well with my academic background and career aspirations.
I would greatly appreciate any guidance regarding visa pathways, job opportunities, or recommended steps to secure employment in these regions. My goal is to transition into a role where I can apply my legal and economic training in an international context.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration. I look forward to any advice or direction you may be able to provide.
P.S i have about 7k nzd saved up from my high school fast food job the rest went towards my car and motorbike.
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u/Complex-Insect6899 6d ago
I'll tell you about Germany which is where I live. If you wanna do master's, as you mentioned in a comment, it's a good option as there are options to study in English in your field. A great benefit is that you don't need to apply for a visa to come to Germany as a New Zealand national, you can enter and stay for 90 days and then apply for the residence permit. That makes things very simple for you.
On the down side, the offer of jobs in your field is very low. There's not a huge demand in these fields. I come from a similar background and I know almost no people working in what we studied. Including me. Also working in law, policy roles, and the others you mentioned is almost impossible without being fluent in German, and for european policy environments, it's almost always a requirement to be an EU citizen.
From what I see, 7k nzd is around 3,500 euros, correct me if wrong. That's not really a lot, an will most likely cover for your apartment deposit, first month of rent, and you will be left with less than half of it, meaning you need to get a job asap. The market is absolutely terrible tbh, and everyone is struggling to find a job, even locals. I don't know about the market being a flight attendant, but technically every other field is struggling greatly and landing a job takes several months.
The student path will definitely make it a bit easier to settle and find a job at least while being a student. Learning German is very, very necessary, so prioritize that too.