Why Work in Portugal?

It is a known fact that Portugal has some of the most incredible beaches in the world – they are one of the country’s greatest highlight. They come in all shapes, sizes, and colors with each one miraculously more beautiful than the next. The waters are always amazing whether it’s peacefully caressing the shore or crashing into the coast.

You can experience moments of euphoria by jumping into or being forcefully swallowed by the waves before surfacing amidst the gorgeous lands surrounding you! You can do kayak through the sea caves, mountain bike along the coast, and hike along several trails, all the while taking in the stunning scenery.

Portugal’s landscape will amaze even those who only care about the wonders of nature.

The enormous power of the elements has given way to spaces of great peacefulness throughout many of the country’s regions.

Portugal’s rich and exciting History will amaze you. It was technically considered a country in 1143 after a whole sequence of power struggles and invasions.

As a general rule, Portuguese are very nice and easy-going people. They will try hard to make you feel at home; Portugal has more fluent English speakers than any other southern European country.

High number of cultural festivals attended by large number of passionate citizens who love to take part in the events that retell their history and express their roots, coming together as a community.

Portugal offers some of the best nightlife around. In a series of steep narrow streets filled with bars and clubs, parties have been known to expand onto the packed streets.

Having become a huge part of the summer event calendar, music festivals come in all shapes and sizes, catering for all music genres throughout the country.

There is no place in the world where seafood is more adored and masterfully prepared than on the coasts of Portugal. The cuisine is fresh, authentic, and full of flavors that have been perfected over generations.

Portugal Minimum Monthly Wage – 530€
Medium Monthly Wage (Contact Center Agent) – €949

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant / Fast Food – €7.5 / € 5.5
Domestic Beer (0.5l draught) / Coke/Pepsi (0.33l bottle) – €1.5 / €1
Coffee – €0.65
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) – €4.70

Grocery bill for one person/month – €150

One-way Ticket (Local Transport) – €1.50
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) – €35

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat – €6
Fitness Club – €30/mo / Tennis Court – €8/hour
Concert ticket – €25 / Club tickets and a drink – €5
Soccer match – 1 ticket – €15

Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) – €50
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, …) – €25
Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) – €50
Shirt in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, …) – €15

Public hospitals – €20
Private physicians- €50

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Center – from €350
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Center –  from €250
Basic (Electricity, Water, Gas, Cable TV) – €80 average

Taking the decision to go abroad will open your mind. You will meet people that don’t necessarily think and live like you do. This will call into question some of your beliefs and you will grow from this experience. You will make lasting and meaningful relationships and these few months or years abroad will change you forever.

Contact center agents are probably among the happiest employees in the country. They evidently enjoy the camaraderie and team chemistry within the organization. It’s inevitable you are going to make some great friends. Who knows? Some of those friendships might lead to something more…

Whilst most people haven’t typically viewed a call center job as a career choice, it has certainly proven to be a great career for a surprisingly large number of people.

Promotions happen at a faster rate in call centers compared to other companies. You can easily be promoted to a team leader position, then to a supervisor one if you perform well. Your efforts are easily recognized, measured, and quantified either with a promotion or an incentive.
Getting more career opportunities – Career development opportunities are significantly enhanced by a period spent working abroad. Working internationally gives you an edge over others.