Working abroad isn’t just a job — it’s one of the most transformative experiences a young person can have.
And Ios, Greece, is one of the best places on earth to do it.
If you’re thinking about applying for LIABP’s 2026 season, here are the biggest personal, professional, and social benefits you’ll gain from a summer abroad.
1. You Grow More in One Summer Than in a Year at Home
When you live and work abroad, you:
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Build confidence
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Become more independent
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Learn to adapt fast
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Improve communication
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Handle new environments
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Meet people from everywhere
Link: Top Skills You Need to Work with LIABP in 2026
2. You Build Lifelong Friendships
Working in Ios means living and working with people from across the world.
The friendships formed in Greece feel stronger because you:
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Experience nightlife together
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Explore the island together
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Work long hours together
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Support each other
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Share the highs and lows of the season
Link: Life Is a Beach Party Staff Culture
3. You Gain Experience Employers Love
No matter your role — bartending, promo, events, management — employers respect people who have worked seasonal hospitality.
You gain skills in:
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Leadership
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Handling pressure
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Customer service
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Event operations
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Team coordination
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Communication
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Sales & persuasion
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4. You Live in One of Europe’s Most Beautiful Islands
Most people pay thousands to visit Ios for one week.
You live there for the entire summer.
Your days include:
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Beaches
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Sunsets
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Cliff views
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Greek food
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Sea swims
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Daily social life
Link: What It’s Really Like to Work a Summer in Ios
5. You Build a Network Across the World
The people you work with end up becoming:
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Travel buddies
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Business connections
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Long-term friends
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Future colleagues
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International contacts
6. You Make Unforgettable Memories
Staff parties.
Late nights.
Sunrises after shifts.
Inside jokes.
Moments you’ll talk about for years.
This is why so many people come back for multiple seasons.
Final Word
Working abroad changes you — and doing it in Ios with LIABP amplifies that change in the best way possible.
If you’re ready for growth, adventure, friendships, and the biggest summer of your life, the 2026 hiring round is your opportunity.
Official Ios Wristband (best experience in Ios).
LIABP Bar Crawl (best bar crawl in Ios).
Nio Fusion (best brunch in Ios).