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Fear of moving abroad
Any decision as big as moving abroad is bound to spark fear: The timing will never feel perfect. It will always be hard to leave family and friends, and your career will always be in flux.
But if you wait for your fears to somehow fade away, you might be waiting forever.
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There is always a chance that moving abroad won't work out as you imagined.
Realize that this won't be the end of the world. You can always go back home, or you can always move to another city or country. This is not your only shot, and if you decide your new home isn't for yo...
There is always a period of loneliness when you move. Planning before leaving will help with that: Reach out to people you came in contact with while searching for jobs, contact your alumni office and ask for a list of people who live in your new city or join Fa...
Careful planning can cancel out many of the common fears around moving abroad, including fears about your career or the fear of being lonely.
The movie-like approach of "pick a place you think you might like, save money, buy a one-way ticket and hope that you will get a...
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- Make considerations on the taxes. Ensure that the HMRC is aware of your intent...
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- Research the country thoroughly such as the health and safety aspects and not just the price of a cup of coffee
- Be extremely keen on your finances and establish any possible expenses you will make and include ex-pat tax implications
- Get a job upfront or have an amount prep...
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In deciding where you want to work, consider the kind of experience you’d like to have:
- Is there a region of the world you've always wanted to explore?
- What kind of day-to-day lifestyle are you looking for?
- Is there a particular climate you prefer?
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