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The importance of protecting your income while working abroad

July 14, 2019/in Expat Employers, Expat Tips /by David Tompkins

Make Sure you Purchase Disability Insurance When You Work Overseas

Nowadays, apart from safety, what most people are concerned about when considering an offer of employment overseas are the salaries and benefits coverage. According to HSBC’s Expat Explorer survey, more than 35% of expats working in the banking and financial services sector in Hong Kong make more than HKD 1.55 million annually. And according to ECA International’s annual MyExpatriate Market Pay Survey, middle expat managers in Japan earn $375,289 per year on average. An expat professional’s income is one of the most valuable assets, but what if an unfortunate event happens and you lose that income? Disability can occur at any time. In this article, we will discuss the importance of protecting your income while working abroad.

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6 Reasons Why You Should Relocate Overseas

July 1, 2019/in Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips /by David Tompkins

Six Reasons Why You Should Move Abroad

The traveling bug seems to have taken the world by storm. One can also call it the “expatriation bug” as people are moving abroad in increasing numbers. While there are people who are investing their time to explore new pastures for the sake of adventure and fun, there are many who are actually looking to turn it into a way of life. In fact, the idea of departing from an old and mundane lifestyle to a new beginning seems extremely inviting.

Tips on Becoming a Global Nomad

June 30, 2019/in Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips /by David Tompkins

Become a Digital Nomad Abroad – Global Nomad Tips

Being a global nomad is definitely an intriguing opportunity for many people. However, there are many factors that come into play while choosing an expat destination. Prior planning regarding the city you would want to move to, type of residence to book, and children’s education is a must to look into if you don’t want to juggle around at the eleventh hour before departure. We have created a beginner’s guide for tips on becoming a global nomad to get you on the right track for your next adventure!

9 Questions To Ask Before You Become An Expat

June 28, 2019/in Expat Tips /by David Tompkins

9 Important Questions To Ask Before You Become An Expat

Planning to kick-start your journey as an expatriate? Still confused about deciding to settle abroad? Moving to a foreign country on a short-term or long-term basis is in no way an easy choice to make. Your international assignment is a big step in your career, life or even retirement. You may even be going abroad for a few years for extended travel. To make the most of your days on foreign soil, asking yourself a few questions will certainly help. Here are 9 questions to ask before you become an expat living abroad, or even if you have already moved offshore to your dream destination:

Top 7 careers for Expats in South America

June 26, 2019/in Country Information, Expat Tips, international health insurance /by David Tompkins

Careers for Expats in South America

Planning to start a new life overseas? If you want to boost your income and travel at the same time, you’ll be happy to know South American countries and cities offer a wide range of jobs for expats. Based on your skills and qualifications, you can definitely find a decent job to take care of your expenses. We have created a list of the top 7 careers for expats in South America that will aid you in your search abroad:

Make sure you research international health insurance coverage before moving abroad

June 16, 2019/in Expat Tips, international health insurance /by David Tompkins

Moving abroad can be an exciting and life-changing experience for you and your family. If you are going abroad to study, work, travel or retire, it is vital that you be prepared for life’s overseas challenges, including healthcare. Unfortunately, many expats do not properly research international health insurance options before departure and some even think that their domestic plan will cover their health expenses overseas. In this article, we will discuss the importance of international health insurance, healthcare costs overseas in general and how to obtain a healthcare insurance quote online.

5 Common Challenges Faced by Expats

June 5, 2019/in Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips /by David Tompkins

Challenges that expats often encounter while living abroad – Five Plus One.

Moving abroad is often an overwhelming experience for any expatriate. The act of moving to a country that is unfamiliar to your own, a limited social network, and new cultures and languages can often feel burdensome on many people. As an expat moving abroad, there are surely going to be some challenges and obstacles when it comes to the relocation process, as well as the adjustment period once relocated. Many people will react to the stress in different ways as challenges will vary depending on location, cultures, languages, personal mannerisms and general customs of the country.

What to consider when you are relocating abroad

May 17, 2019/in Expat Employers, Expat Health, Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips, international health insurance /by David Tompkins

Relocating abroad will almost always involve finding somewhere to live, looking for a new job, and finding schools for your children. With so many things to consider, it is often easy to overlook something as important as international health insurance. In this article, we explain what to consider when you are relocating abroad, and we will explore the international health insurance that you will want to take with you when relocating abroad.

What to consider when moving abroad as an expat

May 14, 2019/in Expat Employers, Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips, international health insurance /by David Tompkins

Deciding what to consider when moving abroad as an expat can be an overwhelming experience. Relocating abroad will almost always involve finding somewhere to live, looking for a new job, and finding schools for your children to attend. With so much to consider, it is often easy to forget to look into an essential ingredient to having a successful and happy period abroad: international health insurance.

Top 10 Expatriate Careers in 2019

May 3, 2019/in Expat Employers, Expat Lifestyle, Expat Tips /by David Tompkins

Learn About the Top Ten Expatriate Careers in 2019

The decision to move abroad has been made, and the process of organizing your checklist of tasks to accomplish before taking off has begun. There will surely be lots of things to consider while planning your move abroad; however, one task that should be high on your list will be your search for a job. Securing a job will facilitate your move by securing funds, increasing your local network, facilitate your ability to rent an apartment and so on. We have created a list of the top 10 industries for expats working abroad to help you discover where you’ll prosper! It is important to remember which opportunities are best for you and where you believe will allow you to call a new city home.