Moving to another country to pursue a career opportunity is a big decision. On the one hand, it could be an exciting opportunity to travel and secure a job you’ve always wanted. However, it could also mean giving up home comforts and embracing a new way of life. Here are some of the big things to consider if you’ve been offered a job abroad.
Will you be taking your family?
If you’ve got family, you’ll need to consider what is best for them.
They may not want to move to another country to pursue your career dreams – your partner may have to get a new job, kids may have to move school and everyone will have to find new friends.
Some people are able to work abroad for several months at a time and send money back home to their family, however, this means sacrificing time spent together.
By sitting down and discussing the opportunity together you can come to a decision that all of you are happy about.
Weigh up the work benefits and drawbacks
You need to be sure that the job benefits are worthwhile.
A good salary can often be a deciding factor, but you should also consider how many hours you are expected to work and how many days off you are allowed. The work culture can vary from country to country – while some countries put a focus on working longer hours, other countries may encourage taking more time off.
Make sure to also look into the individual company policies as they may be better than the national average.
Research the local laws and customs
Moving abroad will likely involve adopting new laws and getting used to new customs.
For instance, in some countries, it is mandatory for women to cover their heads, while other countries may have a ban on headscarves. It’s important that none of the local laws restrict your lifestyle or interfere with your beliefs.
Understand the visa/citizenship requirements
In order to work in another country, you’ll usually need some form of legal certification.
This tends to be a working visa. If you plan to move to a country permanently, you’ll likely need to look into applying for citizenship. There are legal professionals that you can use to help guide you through the process such as an EB5 lawyer.
You can also read information online on the documentation that is required.
Consider the cost of living
While your new job could allow you to earn more, the cost of living could be higher too. You need to be sure that you’re not paying out more money in bills and taxes.
There could even be fees and licenses that you’re unfamiliar with back home.
Consider the costs of moving
The cost of the actual move could also be expensive, especially if you plan to move over possessions. Consider whether you have the funds to be able to afford this.
It could be worth shopping around and comparing the costs of various international moving companies.
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