The Guardian Guide to Working Abroad

The lure of working and living abroad can be hard to resist, and
improvements in technology mean that you can enjoy the best of both
worlds. Full of practical advice and up-to-date information on the most
popular countries to move to, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience working life in another part of the world. Features include:


  • The Basics: the pros and cons of working abroad, budgeting,
    learning other languages, visas, setting up a bank account, finding
    work, building contacts etc.
  • Information on the most popular destinations, including the
    USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy and France. This
    includes average wages, traditional and emerging industries and sectors
    that welcome foreign workers, as well as information on the different
    business cultures.
  • Advice on 'virtual working'. This applies to many people these days, but is particularly useful for freelancers.
  • Information on starting your own business.

The book also offers advice on: relocation and relocation services;
integrating into local communities; coping with homesickness;
acclimatising children to a new culture; and back-up plans if things
don't work out.

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The Guardian Guide to Working Abroad

The lure of working and living abroad can be hard to resist, and
improvements in technology mean that you can enjoy the best of both
worlds. Full of practical advice and up-to-date information on the most
popular countries to move to, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience working life in another part of the world. Features include:


  • The Basics: the pros and cons of working abroad, budgeting,
    learning other languages, visas, setting up a bank account, finding
    work, building contacts etc.
  • Information on the most popular destinations, including the
    USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy and France. This
    includes average wages, traditional and emerging industries and sectors
    that welcome foreign workers, as well as information on the different
    business cultures.
  • Advice on 'virtual working'. This applies to many people these days, but is particularly useful for freelancers.
  • Information on starting your own business.

The book also offers advice on: relocation and relocation services;
integrating into local communities; coping with homesickness;
acclimatising children to a new culture; and back-up plans if things
don't work out.

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The Guardian Guide to Working Abroad

The Guardian Guide to Working Abroad

by Nick Clayton
The Guardian Guide to Working Abroad

The Guardian Guide to Working Abroad

by Nick Clayton

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Overview

The lure of working and living abroad can be hard to resist, and
improvements in technology mean that you can enjoy the best of both
worlds. Full of practical advice and up-to-date information on the most
popular countries to move to, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to experience working life in another part of the world. Features include:


  • The Basics: the pros and cons of working abroad, budgeting,
    learning other languages, visas, setting up a bank account, finding
    work, building contacts etc.
  • Information on the most popular destinations, including the
    USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Spain, Italy and France. This
    includes average wages, traditional and emerging industries and sectors
    that welcome foreign workers, as well as information on the different
    business cultures.
  • Advice on 'virtual working'. This applies to many people these days, but is particularly useful for freelancers.
  • Information on starting your own business.

The book also offers advice on: relocation and relocation services;
integrating into local communities; coping with homesickness;
acclimatising children to a new culture; and back-up plans if things
don't work out.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781408105528
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date: 01/01/2009
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 208
File size: 1 MB

About the Author

Nick Clayton is a writer and web consultant. An international telecommuter, he writes a column for the Guardian ('A Desk in the Sun') from his home in Ibiza and is a regular specialist technology writer for publications including The Scotsman, Scottish Business Insider and Executive PA.
Nick Clayton is a writer and web consultant. An international telecommuter, he writes a column for the Guardian ('A Desk in the Sun') from his home in Ibiza and is a regular specialist technology writer for publications including The Scotsman, Scottish Business Insider and Executive PA.

Table of Contents


Acknowledgements     v
Introduction     1
Working in the European Union
France     24
Germany     35
Greece     41
Italy     48
Portugal     56
Spain     62
Working further afield
Australia     70
Canada     78
China and Hong Kong     86
Japan     98
Middle East (Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates)     104
New Zealand     115
Republic of South Africa     122
USA     129
Getting to grips with...
Banking     137
Income tax     142
Inheritance tax     146
Insurance     149
International job hunting     155
Working remotely     160
Keeping in touch with networks     168
Education     173
Moving with children     180
What to do with your UK property     183
Reducing the pain of coming home     187
100 useful websites     193
Index     199
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