Ask your employer these questions before you go.

1. Relocating For Work Ask Your Employer These Questions Before You Go

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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.”
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#1 How did this position become available?
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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 assignment
prematurely 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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#10 What other support is available?

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