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Should You Move Abroad for Work?

March 26, 2024 / 01:00

This episode discusses international relocation, focusing on priorities, skills, and personal enrichment. Key topics include the trade-offs of higher pay versus professional opportunities and the importance of adaptability.

The conversation emphasizes that individuals considering moving internationally should assess their motivations, whether for financial gain or personal growth. It highlights that higher pay may not always be available when relocating.

Listeners are encouraged to think about the skills they want to develop, such as cross-cultural communication and adaptability. These skills are essential for those who plan to move frequently throughout their careers.

Building deep local networks is also mentioned as crucial for those who intend to settle in a new location long-term. Establishing connections within organizations and communities can enhance the overall experience of living abroad.

TL;DR

Consider priorities and skills before moving internationally.

Episode

1:00
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somebody who is thinking about moving
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internationally needs to really think
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about their priorities because there's a
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number of different things and they're
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all really good reasons is it because
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they want higher pay and higher pay is
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not necessarily going to be the thing
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that you can really get when you move
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internationally you may have to trade
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off actually higher pay for that
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personal enrichment or for those
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professional opportunities the second
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piece that I think people should be
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thinking about when they're moving
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internationally is what are their skills
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and what is their knowledge or what are
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they trying to develop through doing
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this because if you think going to keep
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moving internationally throughout your
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career it's something you're really
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excited about you really value you see
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yourself doing then you're going to want
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to develop skills that are about sort of
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adaptability and open-mindedness and
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being able to operate in a lot of
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different environments maybe
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crosscultural communication skills but
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if you think you just want to move to
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the place that you want to be forever
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then that's great once you do that
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you're going to want to put in place
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those deep local networks really get to
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know everybody in your organization
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people in your
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communities

Episode Highlights

  • Moving Internationally: Key Considerations
    When considering an international move, weigh your priorities and potential trade-offs.
    “Higher pay isn't always the answer when moving internationally.”
    @ 00m 12s
    March 26, 2024
  • Skills Development for Global Opportunities
    Focus on developing skills like adaptability and cross-cultural communication for success abroad.
    “Think about your skills and what you want to develop.”
    @ 00m 23s
    March 26, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • Higher pay isn't always the answer when moving internationally.
    Should You Move Abroad for Work?
  • Think about your skills and what you want to develop.
    Should You Move Abroad for Work?
  • Adaptability and open-mindedness are key for international moves.
    Should You Move Abroad for Work?

Key Moments

  • International Move Considerations00:02
  • Skills and Knowledge00:23
  • Adaptability and Open-mindedness00:36

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