Being asked to undertake an international assignment is an exciting proposition for most people and it can be a hugely rewarding one for them and their employer. However, an expat assignment can be a risky endeavour as well and, according to one organisation, around 50% of expat assignments will end in failure.Their research suggests that … Read more
Are the Middle East and North Africa growing as expat destinations? What are the main things that draw people to work there? The MENA region and Dubai specifically, is still an appealing area for expats who are considering relocating, but definitely not to the same extent as before.The cost of living is also very high … Read more
Moving overseas is often about freedom. Many expats are looking to get away from long, grinding hours chained to a desk. Instead, they want to enjoy a laidback lifestyle where family comes first. Even after the move, though, it’s possible that you’ll still be slaving from nine-to-five, enduring similar drudgery in a different time zone. … Read more
A great many expats are experts in their field. That’s why companies pay to have them move around the world to work in their businesses, injecting new ideas and bringing in their world-beating experiences. But even if you are the inventor of a product, the top-grossing salesman or an award-winning designer, you may find yourself … Read more
Moving countries is a simultaneously daunting and exciting experience. It can be especially so if you are moving to a place without a stable job already in place and mean to either find one or start your own business. Not knowing anyone in the country doesn’t make your life any simpler. The experience will depend … Read more
The number one issue for relocation managers, as reported by 78% of those questioned in a survey, is the pressure to control costs when relocating an employee. While many relocation managers may highlight issues with moving families for an overseas assignment, that problem is outweighed by a ratio of 5:1 with issues over cost. That’s … Read more
Tell your friends that you are moving overseas and they’ll picture you sitting on the sand of an exotic beach, sipping cocktails while the rest of the world slaves away in drab offices. Even if you are heading off to a warm, tropical climate the cruel realities of grown up life aren’t washed away by … Read more
We often warn potential expats to be careful with their cash, making sure that their income overseas can not only support their lives abroad but feather the nest for the return home too. This has lead many companies to offer competitive salaries and generous benefits packages to expats, hoping to attract the cream of the … Read more
The majority of expats jet off into the world to take up a job offer: in many cases, their dream job. Filled with visions of being a business badass, sealing deals and combating competitors, making a name for themselves as a titan of their trade. These idle daydreams can end with a rude awakening as … Read more
A large portion of the expat population around the world is made up of employees on foreign assignments and retirees or pensioners. Families and international students also make up a considerable percentage of the global expat population. However, entrepreneurs are also quite a large group. For example, according to one estimate, in the United Kingdom … Read more