Introduction: The emigration of Slovenes from their homeland has always accompanied our nation and represents a strong influence on the natural movement of the population. In particular, young educated people are looking to work abroad, where they see greater opportunities for the development of their professional careers and their personal lives. In this diploma work we have focused on the work of Slovenian radiographers who are employed abroad. Purpose: The purpose of our diploma work was to explore the essential differences between the work of radiographers in Slovenia and the work of Slovenian radiographers abroad giving the future graduates who are considering finding employment in foreign countries an additional look at working abroad. Methods: In the theoretical part, we have used various sources to find information on the emigration of Slovenes and the profession of radiographers. In the empirical part we have gathered and edited information about work of Slovenian radiographers employed in Austria, Qatar, Switzerland, Sweden and Ireland and have identified differences with work in Slovenia. We have chosen a semi-structured interview as the data collection method. Results: In the results, we have presented the answers of nine interviewees, and gathered the findings in different sets. The first set refers to their departure abroad, in the second set we have asked the participants about their education in Slovenia and what was the procedure for recognizing their qualifications abroad. The third set covers questions about working conditions at the new job. With the questions of the fourth set, we wanted to find out what were the competencies of radiographers in foreign countries and whether they differ from the competencies of radiographers in Slovenia. In the last set, we asked the interviewees what was their point of view on working abroad, what have they gained by leaving and if they intend to stay abroad. Discussion and conclusion: Respondents decided to go abroad because of the expanded opportunities for career advancement, facing new challenges and gaining experience. The departure had a positive impact on their careers. Prior to the official start of work abroad, they validated their education obtained in Slovenia. With the answers given by the interviewees about their departure and work abroad, we can provide others with an insight into the course of employment, life abroad and the work of radiographers in foreign countries.
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