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Should You Move Abroad for Work?

March 26, 2024 / 01:00

This episode covers the considerations for moving internationally, including priorities, skills development, and the importance of local networks.

Key discussions include the trade-offs between higher pay and personal enrichment when relocating abroad. The guest emphasizes that financial gain may not be the primary benefit of an international move.

Another focus is on the skills needed for successful adaptation in different environments, such as cross-cultural communication and open-mindedness. The guest suggests that these skills are essential for those who plan to move frequently throughout their careers.

For individuals looking to settle in a new country, the guest advises building deep local networks and fostering relationships within the community and organization.

TLDR

Consider priorities and skills when moving internationally.

Episode

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

Episode Highlights

  • Moving Internationally: Key Considerations
    When considering an international move, evaluate your priorities and skills for personal growth.
    “What are your priorities?”
    @ 00m 02s
    March 26, 2024
  • The Trade-Offs of Higher Pay
    Higher pay may come with sacrifices; consider what you value more.
    “Trade off higher pay for enrichment?”
    @ 00m 17s
    March 26, 2024
  • Building Local Networks
    Establishing deep local connections is crucial for success in a new environment.
    “Get to know your community!”
    @ 00m 51s
    March 26, 2024

Episode Quotes

  • Higher pay isn't always the answer.
    Should You Move Abroad for Work?
  • What skills are you trying to develop?
    Should You Move Abroad for Work?
  • Adaptability and open-mindedness are key.
    Should You Move Abroad for Work?

Key Moments

  • Evaluating priorities00:02
  • Skills development00:21
  • Building networks00:51