this video is closed captioned top 10 tips before moving abroad so you have a dream to escape the
rat race and move to a different country you've been thinking about it for years even drawing up a
budget based on selling all your belongings before moving abroad what's standing in your way not much
really except maybe that little problem of how you will manage it with no experience of living
outside your country for most people moving abroad is a complex process but one they will hopefully
be able to make more accessible with our top 10 tips if you enjoy our videos join us on
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when we publish a new video number one start saving now whether it's fifty dollars per month
or five hundred dollars it doesn't matter the sooner you start saving for your new life abroad
on a solid footing the easier it will be if possible try not to touch these savings until
you move abroad if you have been employed in your home country already and have been saving
money for your future abroad then this point is simple wait until you have enough money saved to
cover all the costs of moving abroad this will not only include what it takes to get yourself there
flights visa fees etc but also more general things like rent and bills back at home while you settle
into life abroad number two decide where you want to go i think most people watching this video will
have a plan of where they want to move to some may dream of living in an exotic jungle hut others
possibly want to live by their favorite beach with nothing more than a hammock and a coconut
tree perhaps you have your eye on one or two particular countries that stand out as being cheap
or having great weather at the moment whatever your destination is the time to plan is now some
people choose to buy a guidebook others find blogs forums and youtube videos are more up their alley
all three have their advantages you can read about places firsthand from blogs and ask questions and
forums or watch youtube videos of people who currently live there or have recently visited
number three start learning the local language this point ties in nicely with number two above
hopefully you will know where you want to go and what languages are spoken there by now
if you decided your destination is brazil for example then portuguese would be at the top
of your list of new skills to learn learning the local language is almost always a must-have when
moving abroad so get to know the language before you move if this means downloading an app onto
your phone or signing up for skype lessons so you can get talking with people who already live there
then do whatever is necessary to make sure you can get by once you arrive in your new home country
number four start researching where to live this is another of those highly personal choices that
will play a significant role in determining how easy or difficult your first few months abroad
turns out some people want that idyllic beach life others would be bored silly within a week you
might want to live somewhere that offers a bit of everything beaches culture and nightlife the first
place to start is research as this will let you know what's available where you want to go don't
rush this step this can make all the difference between arriving happily in your new home country
or dreading being there this point brings us nicely onto number five number five be aware of
your personal needs when planning your future life abroad take the time to sit down and be brutally
honest with yourself about how satisfied you are with different aspects of living where you are now
then think carefully about whether the next place you move to must have certain things for you to
be happy for example if you dislike the cold but dream of living in canada you had better consider
that most places there will be covered with snow during winter time likewise if you hate hunt
weather and want to move to the uk perhaps think again about if this is truly what you want the
more research you do about your chosen destination before moving there the easier it will be for you
when making major decisions later on number six don't forget your friends and family leaving
behind everyone familiar is probably one of the most difficult parts for anyone moving abroad
leaving behind everyone familiar you can achieve this by keeping close ties with people from home
as best as possible wherever you move to you will not only feel more settled but it can also make
your new life much easier too if you are moving to the uk for example perhaps a british colleague
lives close to where you want to live you can always ask them if they know anyone who has an
opening at their company this way you may avoid using expensive recruitment agencies the same
applies to finding cheap housing or short-term furnished rentals find out if your friends or
work colleagues know of any places available or go online and research local websites where you find
everything you need for your new place number seven remember how far away your new home is this
may seem like a given we've all had relationships end because one partner was always moaning about
how they didn't see each other often enough due to how far away they lived the distance can cause
significant problems in a relationship if you are serious about your future life with another person
then it's something you should consider before moving abroad the actual distance between you
is not the core issue here instead it's how the distance might affect your day-to-day lives number
eight keep an open mind many people associate moving abroad with hardship language barriers
culture shock etc in order to make the most of everything your new environment has to offer you
need to keep an open mind you may find yourself loving the activities provided by your local city
some often provide free yoga cooking lessons etc number nine make friends quickly but not too many
moving overseas can be a challenging adjustment period the best way to get through it
is by surrounding yourself with friends some of whom are in the same boat as you people who
are experiencing great new things alongside you number 10 don't forget about your visa status
moving abroad can be one of the best times of your life but only if you plan it correctly beforehand
doing this will somewhat ensure everything goes smoothly once you get there one way to help avoid
stress and frustration later down the line is to ensure that you are aware of your visa status
in case you plan on staying in one country for an extended period it's highly advisable
to find out whether you will stay with no issues after you have moved over having all the legal
documentation in place before moving is essential when you're faced with the decision to move abroad
it can be scary and exciting at the same time as a life-changing event it will require consideration
of so many things like your work status housing situation family relocation needs if any
not to mention all those questions about how much money you should carry in cash
or if ikea furniture would look good in your new home if you're a friend or family member of the
person moving abroad the best thing you can do is offer support during such a necessary process
we hope this video has helped answer some of your most pressing questions before making that final
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