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Three Critical Questions to Consider Before Making a Move Abroad

Are you interested in moving overseas? Wondering if it's the right time for you to leave your country and start afresh? Read our three critical questions to consider before moving abroad for tips on planning your move.

By Jerry NelsonPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Three Critical Questions to Consider Before Making a Move Abroad
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Moving overseas can be an exciting and life-changing experience, but it also requires careful consideration and planning. Before taking the leap, there are three important questions to ask yourself to ensure that you are making the right decision for you and your family.

Why do you want to move overseas?

The first question to ask yourself is why you want to move overseas. Is it for work, adventure, or a desire to experience a new culture? Whatever your reason may be, it's important to have a clear understanding of why you want to make this move.

Moving overseas can be a difficult and stressful experience, so having a clear reason for why you want to make this change can help keep you motivated and focused during the process. It's also important to consider how this move will impact your personal and professional goals in the long term.

What are the potential challenges of moving overseas?

The second question to ask yourself is what potential challenges you may face when moving overseas. These can include language barriers, cultural differences, financial considerations, and even homesickness.

It's important to research and understand the country you are moving to, including its culture, language, and customs. This can help you prepare for any potential challenges and ensure that you have the support and resources you need to make a successful transition.

You should also consider the financial implications of moving overseas, including the cost of living, healthcare, and taxes. It's important to have a solid financial plan in place before making the move to ensure that you can maintain your standard of living.

What are your long-term plans?

The third and final question to ask yourself is what your long-term plans are. Do you plan on staying in your new country long-term, or is this move temporary? If it's temporary, what is your plan for returning home?

It's also important to consider how this move may impact your personal and professional goals in the long term. Will this move help you achieve your goals, or will it hinder them? It's important to have a clear understanding of your long-term plans before making the decision to move overseas.

In conclusion, moving overseas can be an exciting and life-changing experience, but it requires careful consideration and planning. By asking yourself these three important questions, you can ensure that you are making the right decision for you and your family, and that you have the support and resources you need to make a successful transition.

Jerry Nelson is an American writer living the expat life in Buenos Aires. Some of the adventures Jerry has enjoyed, he jumped into the ocean from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier in the Gulf of Aden, cut off a goat's balls as part of a mating ritual in Indonesia, raced a NASCAR around the oval in Charlotte, created a small coin purse out of live Tarantulas in Australia's outback, spent six-weeks with the Sinaloa cartel along the U.S./Mexican border and sailed a 16th century schooner through the sound and into the open ocean.

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Jerry Nelson is an American writer living the expat life in Argentina and winner of the Revi 2021 Reader Award.

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