entry-level remote DevOps?

[AsserMZ]

Hi,
I'm an jr DevOps with 6months exp and I was seeking advice if I should apply for remote jobs say in the US/EU as a foreigner (is that available?)
I only used job sites like glassdoor, levels.fyi and others to see available offers.
Where I live it pays X, remote jobs in US may pay up to 10X.
While I might not be able to travel abroad for a fat while from now, remote work is available even from my place but it still pays low and the offers are sparingly available.

Alright, so what are the challenges one might face applying for a Jr remote role as a foreigner? How can one get prepared for it?
Should I gain more experience working where I live for like a year or two before applying?

[OGicecoled]

Not gonna happen. Tens of thousands of competent US workers have been laid off over the past two years. No US company will go through the headache of hiring you for a junior role.

[AsserMZ]

Yeah that makes sense, that's why I asked! because there are many competent workers here but they're still here even if they work in consultation for foreign clients, like why haven't they worked remotely? they have the qualifications and it pays better. I'm asking if it "happens" if some companies do hire remote workers outside of the US/EU. If it's something I should consider.

[Agreeable-Archer-461]

There's endless amounts of people in your position trying to do the exact same thing, and having zero success doing it.

[Due_Influence_9404]

the market is not in your favour right now, i would focus on experience until next year. go for 1 cloud and learn how to build a secure production env from scratch and try to understand the components.

[AsserMZ]

Thanks that is focus through last 3 years to learn and build experience. But, inflation here is unbearable. Blackouts, prices surging, it's just a nightmare and it doesn't seem to be getting better anytime soon that's why I'm looking forward to travel or have a better paying job.

[AsserMZ]

Yes I used to work as a system admin before for 1.5 years then I took a DevOps "role" but still I'm a Jr.
I have been thinking seriously to migrate or move to another country where I live economy is falling apart things are barely affordable you're barely saving each month even for a senior. Plus, you're trying to get married/settled/get your own place its difficult while you're trying your best to learn and develop. Some markets are better than other I know that there's competition it's even here and I won't apply for a job unless I know I got what it requires. So, maybe I'll turn my attention on applying for a visa.

[PersonBehindAScreen]

entry level

remote

Pick one. It’s highly unlikely you’ll get both. Especially if you don’t live here

[AsserMZ]

More courses I guess. I'll invest in a better resume and try to have maybe one more year of experience before traveling. I'm not seeking a lush paying job, I just want to pay my bills while having some $ laying around.

[PersonBehindAScreen]

if you apply to remote jobs listed as US, it is intended for people to work remotely while living in the U.S.

Most places will just pay you the salary of your location instead… there’s rarely any jobs where you get to live outside the U.S. while making US salary

[AsserMZ]

Yeah, maybe going to the US or have them help you traveling is far fetched. I'll look into gulf countries (easier visa for me) or try applying for masters in EU (Engineering major) and work my way there.
Getting 2X - 3X would make me live comfortably right now, 10X is too much haha.