English teacher in Thailand
If you're a native English speaker, then you have a commodity that is in huge demand. You can work in almost any destination, and earn decent money.
Earn: Four-month contract in Thailand 30,000 THB (£530) per month, plus accommodation.
How to do it: Many schools insist on a formal qualification, and if you're certified it's easier to nab a job. Thanks to a 50-hour online course set up by TEFL England (0871 221 8335; teflengland.co.uk) you only need a computer and £150 to become a fully trained TEFL teacher. There are always jobs listed on jobsabroadbulletin.co.uk, seasonworkers.com and teachabroad.com, in destinations from Brazil to China