Moving and living abroad is a titillating and exciting proposition: Living in a new climate, completely new surroundings, exotic foods and people.\u00a0 But before selling off your possessions and applying for a visa, you might want to take a moment to consider if you\u2019re really ready for the transition or only the romantic idealism of it.\u00a0 A bit of soul searching and planning can go a long way in making your potential move abroad a rewarding experience.<\/p>\n
When moving overseas, the key is definitely location, location, location.\u00a0 If you\u2019re relocating for work, then you probably won\u2019t have too much say in this decision.\u00a0 Otherwise, you\u2019ve got a big decision on your hands.\u00a0 Wherever you\u2019re thinking about going, try to think about how life will really be.\u00a0 Will you still love it when you have to run errands or when your car breaks down?\u00a0 Make sure to factor in how everyday life will affect you.<\/p>\n
Unfortunately, moving abroad will probably be expensive.\u00a0 Even if you plan to move to a \u201ccheaper\u201d country, it can be difficult to immediately habituate to the local \u201ccheap\u201d way of life.\u00a0 Additionally, there will always be unexpected expenses, especially when getting settled, so you should plan appropriately to have a financial cushion to cover you in the event of unforeseen problems.\u00a0 Obviously, the amount of money to have is different for every situation (Do you have a family?\u00a0 Will you need to buy a car?), but a general guide is to have a three months cushion in the event you\u2019re living off of your savings.<\/p>\n
Along these lines, it\u2019s important to have a way to make money in your destination country.\u00a0 However, if you\u2019re a retiree with a pension or a student enrolled in a program, this may not be applicable to you.\u00a0 Otherwise, you either need to have a job lined up ahead of time or become a freelancer to support yourself when abroad.\u00a0 You\u2019ll also meet people faster and learn about the culture quicker if you\u2019re working side-by-side with others in the country.<\/p>\n
If you have a family, moving abroad is a decision that they must be included in.\u00a0 Their lives will be permanently changed, so they need to have a say in the where, how, when, and if.\u00a0 You\u2019ll all need one another\u2019s support for the entire process of moving and living abroad.<\/p>\n
Venturing to another country will take a lot of preparation.\u00a0 You\u2019ll need to get your paperwork, possessions, and finances organized well ahead of time, but the payoff can be incredibly rewarding once you\u2019ve successfully established yourself abroad.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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