Working Abroad: The Complete Guide to Overseas Employment and Living in a New Country - Softcover

Golzen, Godfrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749449519 ISBN 13: 9780749449513

Publisher: Kogan page, 2007

Synopsis

<p>Whatever the reason and however long you plan to stay, moving overseas is not just about deciding what to take with you. Your entire life is about to change and the more prepared you are, the better the relocation will go. Working Abroad covers all that expatriate employees and their families might need to know about expatriate employment and the issues associated with it. It provides a full reference source to help assess the pros and cons of overseas employment, including overseas job markets; taxation; international education; relocation and medical issues.<br><br>The 28th edition has been fully updated to include the latest information on managing personal finances across different countries, preparing the family for the change in environment and managing the move. It also contains in-depth profiles of numerous countries, spanning the European Union, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, providing insights into living and working conditions. A comprehensive directory of useful contacts is also included. The book is complemented by 'The Corporate Guide to Expatriate Employment,' providing together a thorough insight into expatriate working conditions.</p>

About this title

About the Author

The late Godfrey Golzen was the author of several highly successful Kogan Page guides, specialising in business affairs. He also wrote regularly for the national press.

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<p><b>Part One: Job Opportunities and Employee Expectations</b><br><br> <b>1. Independent Job Opportunities </b><br><br> Finding a job abroad<br><br> Finding a job on spec<br><br> Specialist areas<br><br> <i>Checklist:Independent job opportunities</i><br><br> <b>2. Internationally Mobile Employees' Expectations</b><br><br> Categories of overseas employment<br><br> When an overseas appointment is required<br><br> The employer's perspective<br><br> Terms of employment and remuneration<br><br> Conclusion<br><br> <i>Checklist:Employment conditions </i><br><br> <b>Part Two: Managing Personal Finance</b><br><br> 3. Domicile and Residence<br><br> The concepts<br><br> The impact on UK taxation<br><br> Your employment package<br><br> Planning points<br><br> Conclusion<br><br> <i>Checklist: Tax aspects of leaving the UK </i><br><br> <i> Checklist: Tax aspects of returning to the UK </i><br><br> <b>4. Banking, Financial Planning and Asset Management</b><br><br> Offshore banking services<br><br> Foreign currency<br><br> Alternatives for investing surplus income<br><br> Investment through UK or offshore managed funds<br><br> School fees planning<br><br> Basic planning points<br><br> Planning for departure from the UK<br><br> Financial planning while overseas<br><br> The UK expatriate - planning for return<br><br> Letting and insuring your home while abroad<br><br> <i>Checklist: Financial planning and the expatriate </i><br><br> <i> Checklist: Letting your home </i><br><br> <b>5. National Insurance, Benefits and Pensions </b><br><br> DSS agencies<br><br> Liability for contributions while abroad<br><br> Making voluntary contributions<br><br> Getting NI benefits abroad<br><br> The NHS and health care benefits<br><br> Child benefits while working abroad<br><br> Unemployment benefits for job hunters within the EU<br><br> UK pension schemes and the expatriate<br><br> <i>Checklist:Working abroad and National Insurance </i><br><br><br><br> <b>Part Three:Preparing the Family </b><br><br><br><br> <b>6. Partner Issues </b><br><br> Company attitudes<br><br> Finding work<br><br> From expat to expert<br><br> Further education<br><br> Networking and considering the children<br><br> Using your initiative<br><br> <i>Checklist: Partner issues </i><br><br> <b>7. Your Children's Education</b><br><br> Maintaining continuity<br><br> Continued schooling in the UK<br><br> Schools abroad<br><br> <i> Checklist: Your children's education</i><br><br> <b>8. Health, Security and Welfare </b><br><br> Health risks<br><br> Expatriate medical insurance<br><br> Personal security<br><br> Accidents<br><br> <i>Checklist: Health, security and welfare</i><br><br> <b>9. Adjusting to Living and Working Abroad </b><br><br> Culture shock<br><br> Preparing yourself for the change<br><br> Learning a language<br><br> Take it easy<br><br> <i>Checklist: Adjusting to living and working abroad</i><br><br> <b>Part Four: Making the Move </b><br><br> 10. Moving Out<br><br> What to take and removal<br><br> Moving smoothly to a new working life<br><br> Pets<br><br> Checklist: Choice of removers<br><br> VAT<br><br> Taking a car abroad<br><br> Customs<br><br> Essentials before you go<br><br> Keeping your vote while living abroad<br><br> Removal notifications<br><br> <i>Checklist: Moving out </i><br><br> <b>11. Settling In </b><br><br> Going through diplomatic channels<br><br> Reading matter<br><br> Entertainment and home comforts<br><br> <i>Checklist: Settling in </i><br><br> <b>12. Coming Home</b><br><br> Personal possessions<br><br> Accommodation<br><br> Finding a new job<br><br> Reverse culture shock<br><br> Preparing the family for return<br><br> <i>Checklist:Coming home </i><br><br> <b>Part Five: Website Directory of Useful Contacts</b><br><br> Internet directories and search engines<br><br> Job opportunities<br><br> Country-specific data<br><br> Expat networks<br><br> Education<br><br> Health advice<br><br> Entertainment<br><br> Useful miscellaneous websites<br><br> Advertisers' contact details</p>

Edition details

• Publisher: Kogan page
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0749449519
• ISBN 13: 9780749449513
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320