If even short vacations can present some unpleasant surprises, moving abroad will surely have its down moments. When you sign up for our platform, for free, we are getting a team of advisors who will help you find work and build a life in a whole different country as smoothly as possible. We read Aaron Howarth’s article about mistakes he made when moving from Oregon to Vietnam and felt inspired to share with you some of our advice too. But we’ll do the opposite here and talk about three mistakes we can help you not make when working abroad.
Haworth is a Project Integration Manager at an international technology company, currently working in Da Nang. Being originally from Portland, he has spent the last two years working internationally in Asia. You can check out his article here.
Mistakes VanHackers do not make when working abroad
Accepting a job offer that seems good, but isn’t. (This will never happen to VanHackers)
If you are going to pack your things and move across the globe, you have to be sure the opportunity you’re chasing is legit, right? Currently, employers from 20+ nations partner with VanHack to select and hire international candidates. Our hiring partners are solid tech companies looking for experienced professionals and we have helped over 1800 skilled tech talents find work and move abroad.
👩💻 Sign up for free to apply for international tech jobs
Get lost in bureaucracy (We help you sort things out)
Not only do we help you find the best international job, but we also assist you and your family relocate. We’ll help you with important information about how to settle, get health insurance, open a bank account, use the public transportation system, enroll your children in school, and so on.
Relocation Guide – https://buff.ly/3BHiFKv
Not finding a nice place to live (We offer the assistance you need)
Aaron Howarth says that when he moved to Asia he signed the rental contract on the spot for the first apartment he saw. “It wasn’t a bad apartment, but now I know I could have gotten something better”.
“It is worth taking some extra time to look at a few different apartments to get a true feel for the type of apartment you can afford on your budget. Consider: do you want to live in a more local area or near the hustle and bustle of the city center? How far do you want to commute every day to work? Do you want a bigger place that is farther away from the action or a smaller place in a prime location?”, Haworth says.
Again, VanHackers will have our team’s help. We have assisted hundreds of families and individuals move abroad so we know how you can find the place that most suits your needs.
3 mistakes you should not make when looking for an international job
Yes, we are here for you through the hiring process and relocation. Some life decisions, though, are yours and yours alone. That’s why we encourage candidates to reflect on their goals and dreams before starting to apply for opportunities. When you have a clear vision of what you need, we are all the more able to help you achieve it. Some mistakes you should avoid are:
Not knowing what you want
“The world is a big place with an infinite number of jobs and locations to explore, and you can never be sure what type of work you will ultimately find to be the best fit”, Haworth says. Reading, talking to other professionals and good old soul-searching help you understand what is important to you.
Moving abroad can’t only be about work. The right place for you to live fits your hobbies, your family’s needs, and your personal preferences. Think about those before applying to opportunities that may turn out to be not ideal for you.
Not learning about the cost of living
Once you have considered what you and your family needs, the next step is to estimate costs.
“If I were to do it again, I would take the time to research the cost of living of my host country and then evaluate the salary offer based on the lifestyle I thought it would afford me”, Haworth explains. “I now know that thanks to online resources, it’s actually fairly easy to estimate your monthly expenses in any country. For daily goods and expenses, use Numbeo“.
Taking the first offer (You can negotiate pay and benefits)
You are almost at the end of this amazing journey. You applied for jobs, improved your profile, went through many interviews, got through the final round, and got an offer! Now it’s time to… negotiate!
That’s right. You don’t need to close the deal right away. Most companies are open to negotiation and you can work out the best benefits for you and your employer. That means vacations, and training, among others.
3 mistakes we can help you not to make when working abroad
If even short vacations can present some unpleasant surprises, moving abroad will surely have its down moments. When you sign up for our platform, for free, we are getting a team of advisors who will help you find work and build a life in a whole different country as smoothly as possible. We read Aaron Howarth’s article about mistakes he made when moving from Oregon to Vietnam and felt inspired to share with you some of our advice too. But we’ll do the opposite here and talk about three mistakes we can help you not make when working abroad.
Haworth is a Project Integration Manager at an international technology company, currently working in Da Nang. Being originally from Portland, he has spent the last two years working internationally in Asia. You can check out his article here.
https://www.goabroad.com/articles/jobs-abroad/mistakes-i-have-made-while-working-abroad
Mistakes VanHackers do not make when working abroad
Accepting a job offer that seems good, but isn’t. (This will never happen to VanHackers)
If you are going to pack your things and move across the globe, you have to be sure the opportunity you’re chasing is legit, right? Currently, employers from 20+ nations partner with VanHack to select and hire international candidates. Our hiring partners are solid tech companies looking for experienced professionals and we have helped over 1800 skilled tech talents find work and move abroad.
👩💻 Sign up for free to apply for international tech jobs
Get lost in bureaucracy (We help you sort things out)
Not only do we help you find the best international job, but we also assist you and your family relocate. We’ll help you with important information about how to settle, get health insurance, open a bank account, use the public transportation system, enroll your children in school, and so on.
Relocation Guide – https://buff.ly/3BHiFKv
Not finding a nice place to live (We offer the assistance you need)
Aaron Howarth says that when he moved to Asia he signed the rental contract on the spot for the first apartment he saw. “It wasn’t a bad apartment, but now I know I could have gotten something better”.
“It is worth taking some extra time to look at a few different apartments to get a true feel for the type of apartment you can afford on your budget. Consider: do you want to live in a more local area or near the hustle and bustle of the city center? How far do you want to commute every day to work? Do you want a bigger place that is farther away from the action or a smaller place in a prime location?”, Haworth says.
Again, VanHackers will have our team’s help. We have assisted hundreds of families and individuals move abroad so we know how you can find the place that most suits your needs.
3 mistakes you should not make when looking for an international job
Yes, we are here for you through the hiring process and relocation. Some life decisions, though, are yours and yours alone. That’s why we encourage candidates to reflect on their goals and dreams before starting to apply for opportunities. When you have a clear vision of what you need, we are all the more able to help you achieve it. Some mistakes you should avoid are:
Not knowing what you want
“The world is a big place with an infinite number of jobs and locations to explore, and you can never be sure what type of work you will ultimately find to be the best fit”, Haworth says. Reading, talking to other professionals and good old soul-searching help you understand what is important to you.
Moving abroad can’t only be about work. The right place for you to live fits your hobbies, your family’s needs, and your personal preferences. Think about those before applying to opportunities that may turn out to be not ideal for you.
Not learning about the cost of living
Once you have considered what you and your family needs, the next step is to estimate costs.
“If I were to do it again, I would take the time to research the cost of living of my host country and then evaluate the salary offer based on the lifestyle I thought it would afford me”, Haworth explains. “I now know that thanks to online resources, it’s actually fairly easy to estimate your monthly expenses in any country. For daily goods and expenses, use Numbeo“.
Taking the first offer (You can negotiate pay and benefits)
You are almost at the end of this amazing journey. You applied for jobs, improved your profile, went through many interviews, got through the final round, and got an offer! Now it’s time to… negotiate!
That’s right. You don’t need to close the deal right away. Most companies are open to negotiation and you can work out the best benefits for you and your employer. That means vacations, and training, among others.
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