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

Golzen, Godfrey

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0749450576 ISBN 13: 9780749450571

Publisher: Kogan page, 2008

Synopsis

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 everything that employees and their families might need to know about expatriate employment and the associated issues. It provides a full reference source to help assess the pros and cons of overseas employment, including job markets, taxation, international education, relocation and medical issues.

The 29th 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.

About this title

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Rare Book

Review:

"A great resource that covers a wide range of issues vital to the British expatriate." -- The Weekly Telegraph

"Anyone involved in working abroad will quickly come to look upon this as their personal bible." -- Personnel Today

"Covers everything you need to know from finding a job abroad...to the reverse culture shock of coming home." -- Evening Standard

"Detailed guidance on the questions to ask." -- The Times

"Taken from both the employee and employer perspective, this book is thoroughly researched."
-- The Guardian Weekly

"The book gives lots of practical information on every aspect of life as an expatriate." -- Phoenix, Spring 2008

"The ideal information source for fledging expats on the pros and cons of overseas employment."
-- e.manager, March 2008

About this edition

• Publisher: Kogan page
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0749450576
• ISBN 13: 9780749450571
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256