Career development

Live and work abroad: 5 reasons to encourage you to go now.

Woman living and working abroad walking on sidewalk

Experiencing life abroad can be life-changing, providing opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. By stepping outside your comfort zone, you will discover that managing daily challenges, learning a new language, and engaging with diverse cultures will become easier than anticipated. With the many options available today for overseas travel, now is an ideal time to explore and broaden your horizons.

My advice for Americans giving up on expat life. Don’t!

Young professional woman thinking about expat life during the pandemic.

While the pandemic tested us in many ways and changed how we approach our professional and personal lives; it is easy to understand why young professionals might feel that expat life is out of reach. Yet, the opposite is true. Research shows that companies still see the importance of expat assignments with the number of all types of international assignments increasing in the future. Furthermore, professionals who are currently abroad are confident that life as they know it will return. If working abroad is something you want to experience, don’t give up on it.