Relocating For Work?

Relocating For Work Ask Your Employer These Questions Before You Go

Source: www.expatfocus.com

Moving overseas “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.”

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Cruel realities “Even if you are heading off to a warm, tropical climate the cruel realities of grown up life aren’t washed away by the warm azure waters. You’ll still have to go to work.”3

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#1 How did this position become available?

What questions to ask before you agree to make the move:

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“It’ll reveal how the company operates and how they picture your career there. If the role is a brand new one, created because of a specific need, it shows the company is forward thinking and not afraid to invest in people when it sees an opportunity.“

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#2 What language do you work in?“It may be that you’re working for an English-speaking company in Malaysia and most of the office work is done in English, but when you go to meet clients, are you working in Malay, Tamil, Mandarin or the ‘Manglish’ mix of all of them?“

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#3 What exactly is the job and how will you measure my success?“As with any job you apply

for, do as much research as you can, make sure you ask about your specific responsibilities and who you report to. Make sure you also know how your performance will be measured. ”

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#4 Where will I be based?

“You may be in charge of an entire region, or several different projects at the same time. Whilst your office is in one city, you could be spending a lot of time commuting to other locations in order to keep on top of everything that’s going on.”

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#5 Can we visit before I start?

“Larger companies will often offer a pre-visit: an opportunity for you and your family to become acquainted with your prospective home. Push for this valuable chance to reconnoiter your new life.”





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#6 How long is the contract going to last?

“Knowing how long things are planned for is also essential for keeping a strong frame of mind. If moving with a family, it may be that one of the family is putting their career on hold to ‘tag along’. It’s only fair that they know how long they are expected to do this.”

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#7 Which currency am I being paid in?

“How much do you get paid and when and how? Life isn’t all about money, but there are some questions that you need to know the answers to, and this is a big one. It may be that your salary is paid in the local currency, pegged to another, more stable currency.”





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“Moving overseas is a massive change for anyone, but for the young it can be even more of a challenge. Expat kids are giving up their friends and extended family at a time when they are trying to make sense of the world.”

#8 Are you offering to assist with schooling?

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#9 Does my package include health cover for the whole family?

“Healthcare provision varies greatly around the world. In some countries a national service offers top quality healthcare for next to nothing. In others, breaking a leg can also break the bank.”

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“It has been reported that 34% of expatriates return from assignmentprematurely because of family concerns. So it’s in your employer’s interest to make sure you and your tribe are happily settled in your new home.“

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