Moving to a different country to work is daunting prospect, but it's something that a lot of us might be willing to take given the possible upsides.
It's always going to be a challenge when starting over in a new environment, especially one that you're unfamiliar with. We have some tips we can give out to make sure you're able to adjust quickly. From leaving your current country to getting settled into your new home, we've got a range of pointers that hopefully can be useful:
- Double-check your flight information, check your flight number, airline, which terminal you're flying from. It all has to start somewhere and the first step is not missing your flight.
- Gather your essential documents, whether it be your passport, work permit, visa, or any other documentary requirement. Ensure they are well organized and on hand in case you need to show them.
- Familiarize yourself with the culture you're coming into. This is really important to make sure you know what to expect, especially when dealing with people from a culture entirely different from yours. This can help avoid misunderstandings and foster smoother and more satisfying interactions.
- Secure the essentials to be able to settle in comfortably. Whether it be a sim card, weather appropriate clothing, or whatever it is, make sure you have what you need to make life easy.
- Map out how you're going to get from the airport to your new home.
- Learn to budget your finances well to make sure you make ends meet
- Find a hobby you enjoy, you aren't just in this new environment to work, you've got to live life and enjoy.
- Make friends and get a support system, have the right people around you. Having a circle of friends, even a small one, can ease the transition to a new environment.
Again, moving abroad is an exciting adventure, but it can be overwhelming if you aren't prepared. Here at PHConnect Ltd, we make make sure that our recruits are well taken care of before they even arrive in their destination country. We realize that moving is difficult and requires all the support in the world, specially when you're leaving behind a family. Our relationship with our recruits go beyond the recruitment process, we're a family. We'll guide you through the steps, from finding an employer, to securing your documents, to finding a new home in your new city.
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6moI wholeheartedly agree! I recently finished a research paper on psychological support factors of trailing spouses, and the resounding conclusion in the academic literature is that the adjustment process is tightly linked to identity re-formation. In one study, the researchers found that forming a new identity in a new place is much more important than simply "transporting" the old identity to a new place. Therefore, ample time during the adjustment phase must be dedicated to re-shaping one's identity. Further, the adjustment -- or lack therefore -- is often directly proportional to how successful a trailing spouse ultimately ends up evaluating the lived experience of expatriation. In other words, solid adjustment periods lead to more positive perceptions of the overall experience. Great thoughts here!