Many Americans are looking for work abroad. What are the reasons for leaving the United States and move to another country? Well, financial crisis is certainly the main cause. Some Americans move to a foreign country, stay there for a while, and then go back to the U.S. These are usually young people, who want to learn more about different cultures and perhaps learn another language. However, leaving the country permanently is not very simple. To do that, you need to find a job in a foreign country. This can be quite a challenge, especially if you want to live and work in Europe.
Looking for a Job Abroad
Choosing the right country is the first thing you need to do. Talk to other American expats who live in different countries and hear what they have to say about their new countries and job opportunities. If you have relatives or friends in a foreign country, talk to them and ask for some advice.
Find out whether your skills are needed in the country where you want to work. Many people are attracted by great climate, low cost of living and friendly people, but none of these will mean anything to you if you can’t find a job there. If you have work experience and skills that are needed in the country where you want to live, you will have more chances of getting hired and you will even be able to negotiate a better salary.
Visit websites like Go Abroad and Search Jobs Abroad to find out more about job opportunities in foreign countries.
Visit the country and spend you vacation there. You will learn more about the life in that country, but keep in mind that real life is much different from two-week vacation!
You need to get a work permit before you start working in a foreign country. This can be tricky. If most European countries (EU), you won’t be able to find a job if you don’t have a work permit. On the other hand, you won’t be able to get a work permit if you don’t have a job offer at hand. If you want to work abroad, perhaps you should consider more options, other than European Union. Visit the local embassy of the country where you want to work. Talk to their officials and find out more about your chances of getting a work permit.
Moving to a Foreign Country
Learn more about the health care system and cost of living. Some countries have great health care systems, good standard of living and low cost of living, whereas others are just cheap, but the standard of living is low.
Do the math! The entire relocation process can be very expensive, so try to make it simple and less expensive! You can hire an agency to help you calculate total costs.
Contact your bank and tell them you’re moving to a foreign country. Perhaps you will have to cancel your bank account in the United States.