235 episodes

Living Unconventionally is a podcast featuring weekly interviews with digital nomads, full-time travelers, entrepreneurs, and a variety of other people who have ditched their desk and decided to chase their passions around the world. We discuss their travel stories, how they find deals on travel, how living in an unconventional way has improved their life, how they fund their travels, and how they make money when on the road.

Living Unconventionally Chris Pyak with top travel bloggers, digital nomads, world travelers, expat

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 81 Ratings

Living Unconventionally is a podcast featuring weekly interviews with digital nomads, full-time travelers, entrepreneurs, and a variety of other people who have ditched their desk and decided to chase their passions around the world. We discuss their travel stories, how they find deals on travel, how living in an unconventional way has improved their life, how they fund their travels, and how they make money when on the road.

    233 Live in Germany with an English job at Elektrobit GmbH

    233 Live in Germany with an English job at Elektrobit GmbH

    Ever thought about living in Germany? Or Vienna? Or Paris? This episode might be your change to get a job in one of these places. I talk to Dr. Joachim Schlosser, a senior manager at Elektrobit GmbH. Joachim shares why his company started to hire in English several years back, how this has changed the companies culture - and most importantly: Which concrete jobs you could apply for! Imagine yourself, one year into the future - drinking coffee in Berlin, Vienna or Paris: Just because you listened to your favorite podcast! :)

    Get 100 German employers that hire in English at immigrantspirit.com/newsletter.
    Find current job offers with Elektrobit GmbH.

    • 23 min
    232 Naveen Got A Job In Germany - After He Already Got Rejected By HR

    232 Naveen Got A Job In Germany - After He Already Got Rejected By HR

    It's hard for international professionals to get an English job in Germany. Naveen got a job within four weeks - after he joined my coaching. Now it's nine months later and Naveen shares his story since.

    Get excellent advice on how to get a job in a foreign country - if you only speak English. Sign up for the Expats Job Offer Miracle at https://www.immigrantspirit.com/miracle

    "But jumping to become a Quereinsteiger takes gall. However, Düsseldorf-based career coach Chris Pyak says if he can do it, anyone can – that’s why his job is now helping others overcome such obstacles."
    BBC

    • 24 min
    231 English Jobs at Magna International Europe

    231 English Jobs at Magna International Europe

    A change to work in the world's most livable city: Vienna! English jobs at Magna International Europe. Chris Pyak talks with Gerald Harzl, Vice President Human Resources, about job opportunities for international professionals at Magna - a giant with more then 55,000 employees in Europe alone.
    Get 100 German employers that hire in English at https://www.immigrantspirit.com/newsletter and jobs at Magna International Europe at https://www.magna.com/company/careers

    • 21 min
    230 Welcome, New Subscriber!

    230 Welcome, New Subscriber!

    "And there is magic in every beginning"
    Hermann Hesse

    Chris Pyak starts a new project that will keep him busy for at least one year. For you this is great news: It means more stories, exciting personalities and actionable advice on the Living Unconventionally podcast! 

    We will be joined by subscribers of the Immigrant Spirit Podcast, a former podcast of Chris that now will continue it's life with the Living Unconventionally podcast.

    If you dream about a career in a foreign country: Make sure to read Chris Pyak's book "How To Win Jobs & Influence Germans".

    • 2 min
    229 Esther Earns Income Everywhere

    229 Esther Earns Income Everywhere

    Esther Inman wanted it all: Travel, career, family. And she got it. Now she helps others to make a decent living, working as a virtual assistant. We talk about freedom, Bali and how to find your first client. (Her answer might surprise you.) Get her free VA course at 90dayva.com & employment abroad at immigrantspirit.com

    • 34 min
    An invitation to smile today

    An invitation to smile today

    Hey! I am on vacation, but I made a little something to make you smile today. Listen to this trailer to find out more - then search for "Solarpunk" on your podcast app. 

    Or visit www.solarpunk.art.

    If you like what I did - leave a comment in your podcast app - over at the "Solarpunk" show. It means the world to me! :)

    Chris Pyak

    • 2 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
81 Ratings

81 Ratings

malfoxley ,

Great show!

Chris, host of the Living Unconventionally podcast, highlights all aspects of digital nomads and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

Grusha - ElitePodcastBookings ,

Awesome Content!

Cheers on your podcast!! Looking forward to your next episodes!

Learned Listener ,

Deeply Personal

Chris Payak is able to take you deep into someone’s heart and all across the globe effortlessly with his stories. They grip you fascination. Honestly I could listen to him for hours. Highly recommend.

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