Different decisions lead to leaving your home country to step into a new life anywhere else such as; new job, study abroad, exchange, internship or the stability of the country. The process of moving to a new place and especially another continent can be tough and one must be prepared in advance to have everything ready before take-off.
You can experience arranging all documents, checking off what you can’t forget and all the appointments as overwhelming. However, many websites like; www.visum.com help you understand what documents are needed to apply for a visa and provide information you should keep in mind when visiting the country.
The future of working abroad
Research has shown that well-educated persons tend to move more abroad. 47% of these persons possess a master’s degree, followed by 33% that has a bachelor’s degree. An interview with expats’ confirms that moving to a new country is mainly because of the career path that is being followed. Since 2015 there is also a rise in numbers regarding contentment in work-life balance and work-hours.
Ever since the global pandemic appeared, more companies recommended their employees to start working from home to prevent too many people from gathering in the office. Currently, you even see more employees who like to combine it and prefer to continue hybrid. This became recently an important aspect in the work field of the future since a part of the employees consider working remotely as their dream job. This means that for certain jobs it is even possible to work from Australia, Romania or other countries while your main office might be in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
Tips to prepare before arriving at the final destination:
1. Start reading blogs from expats who already experienced living abroad or currently live abroad!
2. Search for a job abroad that’s perfect for you. Google is your best friend for remote jobs anywhere.
3. Prepare all documents you need for the country you want to go to ON TIME! Don’t underestimate the amount of time it can take.
4. Pre-learn the local language. Watch videos for beginners from YouTube or use Duolingo to practice. It is easy to find schools where you can learn the spoken language of the country and the community loves to help!
5. Check your insurance policies and make sure to change it to international. *Be aware to always inform about stays longer than 5 months abroad. Sometimes there is another insurance for longer stays.
6. It is recommended to visit the location you are moving to in advance (especially to view the housing and prevent scams).
7. Prepare for cultural shocks. Learn to adapt and understand.
Tip: Read before about the culture
8. Give yourself time to settle in a new environment. Many suffer from loneliness or don’t explore the areas to like their neighborhood/city.
9. Meet the locals and live like a local to adjust easily to the lifestyle of the country.
