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have been to Japan, UAE, Singapore and Malaysia. I often visit Japan for business trips, so I dont get much time to explore things.
Two most fascinating things among all countries I travelled:
1.In Japan, they give you so much respect, any shops, restaurants or any place you go.
2. Japanese people love their country and they always make sure foreigners always go back with good impression about their country.
Two most fascinating things among all countries I travelled:
1.In Japan, they give you so much respect, any shops, restaurants or any place you go.
2. Japanese people love their country and they always make sure foreigners always go back with good impression about their country.
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1) The Cost of Living
For Britons impacted by a weak pound and an even weaker economy, almost everywhere abroad suddenly seems expensive. It will be critical to assess whether you can actually afford to live, and enjoy your desired lifestyle in your chosen nation.
Absolutely essential to factor in will be accommodation, utilities, transportation and groceries as well as taxation and any insurances you may need such as health care coverage for example. You need to assess what you will need to live on and then you will need to consider the next point carefully…
2) The Jobs Market
Assuming you’re not moving abroad to live on your pension or investment assets, (and if you are you will need to make sure they are sufficient to buy you a quality of life you will be happy with), you need to look at the local jobs market.
What is a typical wage, what is the minimum wage (if there is one), what is a realistic salary that someone can live on, what skills do you have that are in demand locally, and how many options and alternatives will you have to find employment.
It’s the same in every country in the world – the majority of people are pushing for the lowliest paid, least skilled jobs which makes competition stiff for just the most basic job and salary…
If at all possible you need to position yourself outside of this fight and ensure you have the experience, qualifications, language skills and ability to get decent paying work where there is a broader opportunity for employment. Be very cautious and realistic as your future abroad will depend on your ability to earn and afford your lifestyle.
3) Healthcare Standards and Medical Facilities
As mentioned above it may be important for you to take out (and be able to continue to afford to pay for) medical insurance abroad. Even in countries where there is a state funded healthcare system there are often limitations to the scope of care given for free which results in local citizens having top up insurance.
You need to look carefully at the healthcare standards available abroad in your chosen nation, and whether they are acceptable to you – and then you have to look at how you will afford access to medical treatment if it has to be privately funded.
4) Political Situation & Crime
Whilst political landscapes can change overnight in any nation, it’s wise to assess the general consensus of opinion and feeling within a nation relating to its leadership and governmental structure. It’s then possible to make a judgement call on whether a country is secure enough to call home. Political assessment affects the economic prospects of a nation too, as well as their opinion on immigration which could affect you as a foreign citizen.
In terms of crime we may think we have it bad in the UK, but compared to some parts of America or countries like South Africa, the UK is safe! Look closely at the crime statistics in your new nation and whether crime against the person and petty crime is common. You do not want to feel unsettled and unsafe in your new home.
5) Paths to Forging Friendships
Finally, we would like to draw your attention to an often overlooked yet critical aspect of integration abroad – and that is the ability of an expatriate to meet people and make friends. HSBC recently released its list of the friendliest nations in the world with Canada coming out on top – and it has highlighted the fact that in some nations expats fail to integrate because they find it very hard to settle in sufficiently.
For Britons impacted by a weak pound and an even weaker economy, almost everywhere abroad suddenly seems expensive. It will be critical to assess whether you can actually afford to live, and enjoy your desired lifestyle in your chosen nation.
Absolutely essential to factor in will be accommodation, utilities, transportation and groceries as well as taxation and any insurances you may need such as health care coverage for example. You need to assess what you will need to live on and then you will need to consider the next point carefully…
2) The Jobs Market
Assuming you’re not moving abroad to live on your pension or investment assets, (and if you are you will need to make sure they are sufficient to buy you a quality of life you will be happy with), you need to look at the local jobs market.
What is a typical wage, what is the minimum wage (if there is one), what is a realistic salary that someone can live on, what skills do you have that are in demand locally, and how many options and alternatives will you have to find employment.
It’s the same in every country in the world – the majority of people are pushing for the lowliest paid, least skilled jobs which makes competition stiff for just the most basic job and salary…
If at all possible you need to position yourself outside of this fight and ensure you have the experience, qualifications, language skills and ability to get decent paying work where there is a broader opportunity for employment. Be very cautious and realistic as your future abroad will depend on your ability to earn and afford your lifestyle.
3) Healthcare Standards and Medical Facilities
As mentioned above it may be important for you to take out (and be able to continue to afford to pay for) medical insurance abroad. Even in countries where there is a state funded healthcare system there are often limitations to the scope of care given for free which results in local citizens having top up insurance.
You need to look carefully at the healthcare standards available abroad in your chosen nation, and whether they are acceptable to you – and then you have to look at how you will afford access to medical treatment if it has to be privately funded.
4) Political Situation & Crime
Whilst political landscapes can change overnight in any nation, it’s wise to assess the general consensus of opinion and feeling within a nation relating to its leadership and governmental structure. It’s then possible to make a judgement call on whether a country is secure enough to call home. Political assessment affects the economic prospects of a nation too, as well as their opinion on immigration which could affect you as a foreign citizen.
In terms of crime we may think we have it bad in the UK, but compared to some parts of America or countries like South Africa, the UK is safe! Look closely at the crime statistics in your new nation and whether crime against the person and petty crime is common. You do not want to feel unsettled and unsafe in your new home.
5) Paths to Forging Friendships
Finally, we would like to draw your attention to an often overlooked yet critical aspect of integration abroad – and that is the ability of an expatriate to meet people and make friends. HSBC recently released its list of the friendliest nations in the world with Canada coming out on top – and it has highlighted the fact that in some nations expats fail to integrate because they find it very hard to settle in sufficiently.
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