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In Pursuit of a Better Life?: High-Skilled Migration in Portugal

In Pursuit of a Better Life?: High-Skilled Migration in Portugal

Nina Szczygiel, Iwona Staniec
Copyright: © 2021 |Pages: 17
ISBN13: 9781799856917|ISBN10: 1799856917|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781799856924|EISBN13: 9781799856931
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-5691-7.ch010
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Szczygiel, Nina, and Iwona Staniec. "In Pursuit of a Better Life?: High-Skilled Migration in Portugal." Handbook of Research on the Role of Tourism in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, edited by Filipa Brandão, et al., IGI Global, 2021, pp. 175-191. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-5691-7.ch010

APA

Szczygiel, N. & Staniec, I. (2021). In Pursuit of a Better Life?: High-Skilled Migration in Portugal. In F. Brandão, Z. Breda, R. Costa, & C. Costa (Eds.), Handbook of Research on the Role of Tourism in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (pp. 175-191). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-5691-7.ch010

Chicago

Szczygiel, Nina, and Iwona Staniec. "In Pursuit of a Better Life?: High-Skilled Migration in Portugal." In Handbook of Research on the Role of Tourism in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals, edited by Filipa Brandão, et al., 175-191. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2021. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-7998-5691-7.ch010

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Abstract

Nowadays, people enjoy the sense of freedom by moving from one place to another, seeking personal and professional growth, and satisfaction with life. Borders have become fluid. In the global world, education and employment seem to be within easy reach. People are pursuing lifelong learning and training to adjust to a changing job environment and maximise career opportunities. However, migrating qualified individuals can face specific difficulties in their way. The present research aims to study high-skilled migration in Portugal. For this purpose, a qualitative approach, with a focus group methodology, was applied. Two focus groups were conducted with foreign-born individuals residing in Portugal. The chapter aims to add to the understanding of how highly qualified migrants make decisions on migration, and how they perceive the job market, professional development, and career growth opportunities in Portugal.

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