1. Learning languages
Multilingualism is considered a particularly valuable asset in today’s world. Globalisation means that language skills are an added bonus for everyone. Even if you don’t manage to learn the local language to native speaker level during your stay, you will at least perfect your English skills. If you are shy and don’t dare to speak the language, you often just have to take the plunge and suddenly everything becomes much easier.
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2. Establish independence
Would you like to test your independence straight after school? But don’t want to be completely without financial resources? Then this is the perfect opportunity to combine an experience abroad with financial independence. Whether you want to move away for a longer period or just for a few months, it’s possible for everyone.
What’s more, working abroad will teach you how to organise yourself and be independent. Whether it’s a visit to the doctor or the pharmacy, or a trip to the authorities. Doing everything in a different language in a different country will be a challenge.
3. Create new challenges
When you start working abroad, you’re not just taking on a completely new job, you’re broadening your horizons. You’ll have to learn to work with new colleagues and the corporate culture may be completely different from what you’re used to.
Even outside of work, in your free time, not everything will be the same as at home. But why not take on this challenge? You can experience so many new things, draw comparisons with your home country and establish new personal standards.
4. Build your profile
Your jobs abroad not only look good on your CV, but also show future employers that you are always ready for new challenges and can adapt to different situations.
Especially at the beginning of your career, a stay abroad can give you an advantage over others. Larger companies also like to see that you have already gained international experience. This allows you to create an attractive profile for your future.
5. Discover new things
What do all jobs abroad have in common? You will be living in a different country! Every culture is different, even when it comes to general shopping for ingredients for dinner, national holidays, the way people greet each other or interact with residents in general.
There is so much to learn about other cultures and people. But you will also hear a lot about yourself and your home country. If you notice stereotypical characteristics abroad, you can be sure that others will notice them in you too. This often gives you something to laugh about together!
6. Make new contacts
For many, it is difficult to leave friends and family behind. However, if you are open to your new situation, you can quickly make new contacts and friends. Ideally, you will get to know future employers and other jobs abroad will open up for you. But even just the new friendships that remain after you return to your home country make the whole experience worthwhile.
7. Realistic expectations
No matter where you have seen your destination before, whether in a magazine or in a film, certain expectations have already been set. Especially in southern countries, people have the idea of spending most of their time outdoors in nature and in the sun. It is often forgotten that you are moving abroad for work. So you shouldn’t be disappointed if it’s not all cocktails on the beach and everything isn’t exactly as you imagined.
Of course, it would be ideal if you had a specific reason for wanting to work abroad and that reason was fulfilled. However, you shouldn’t forget that you’re not on holiday and that things wouldn’t be any different at home.
8. Finding a new home
Of course, you want to find the right flat or shared accommodation as soon as you arrive. Ideally, your employer will provide you with accommodation or help you find a flat for certain jobs abroad. Local acquaintances can also be helpful. If this is not the case, there is no need to panic!
There are many ways to find a new home. Do some research online in advance to find out about different options, including which neighbourhoods are available and how high the rents are. If you want to find out more once you arrive, a hostel, Airbnb or hotel is also an option for the first few weeks.
When looking for a flat, make sure you don’t pay any money in advance and don’t give out all your personal details straight away. If you are asked to do so, it may be a dodgy landlord. Ask your new colleagues for help, as they will already know their way around or may even know someone who can help you. Not only will this give you a chance to chat and meet new people, but they will usually have the best tips.
9. Embrace the experience
Of course, working abroad will present many challenges. You will leave your home behind and embark on something new. You may enjoy it so much that you want to stay forever. However, if you don’t like it, it’s not a permanent decision and you can always return. But what’s stopping you from giving it a try? It’s definitely worth the experience!
