Thank you all for the swift, informative comments.
Right now the only country of prospective interest is India, one job with very few details but might be interesting as a family member goes there on consulting work often and perhaps we could spend more time together that way.
Otherwise, I'm just trying to research as broadly as possible, in case nothing works out for me locally, what with the US financial crisis and all. I want to know if I am comfortable taking overseas work and for me part of that is knowing the risks, benefits, etc.
Several folks here and in other phone calls have indicated that the worry over paperwork is taken care of by the employer, be it licenses or work visa. Probably if I choose such and option it should be with a larger firm until I learn the ropes better. Not good to be stuck overseas on a contract loophole that I didn't see from lack of experience!
Something still might open for me here locally or elsewhere in the states, whether a long commute and weeks on/off, but again, trying to be as best prepared for as many possibilities as I can.
Thanks again.