Moving to a new country for work is a life-altering experience with its share of challenges and opportunities. While your employer plays a significant role in facilitating the transition, it’s vital to ensure a smooth and enriching expat experience actively. In this comprehensive guide, drawing from my extensive experience as a Global Mobility Coach, I will delve deeper into each of the ten crucial ideas to help you make the most of your expat lifestyle. 1 – Check the Host Market Salary with an Expert in the Country One of the first and most crucial considerations when embarking on your expat journey is understanding your host market salary. Often, salary levels are determined at the “peer” level, but the details […]

The dream is iconic: a laptop on a Croatian beach or a cozy hut in Estonia. For Millennials and the “new breed” of global talent, the allure of the nomadic life is undeniable. However, as any seasoned traveler knows, the picturesque Instagram post rarely shows the struggle for reliable Wi-Fi or the “tax nightmare” lurking behind a Zoom call. A New Breed in Global Mobility? The term “Digital Nomad” isn’t a 21st-century invention; it was coined in 1997. Yet, until recently, it was reserved for a tech-savvy elite. Today, it is a mainstream ambition. But as you transition from a “desk-bound employee” to a “location-independent founder,” you must realize that freedom comes with a new set of rules—especially in a […]

As we already mentioned in previous posts “Digital Nomads” are the new black in Global Mobility. According to Smart Gear, 90% of digital nomads plan on working remotely for the rest of their careers, while 94% of them encourage others to try Digital Nomadism themselves.

Recent legislative and policy changes in many countries seem to signal a global shift from an open market to a form of protectionism. Today, I would like to discuss this and how it impacts everyone in Global Mobility, using the dreaded Brexit as an example. Before we delve into Brexit, let’s first examine how open market policies were and still are beneficial to Global Mobility. Open Markets and Free Trade It all boils down to the fact that free trade agreements specifically include concessions for mobility. Combined with reduced taxes and government programs to encourage foreign investments, this opened the door for professionals to ply their trade in different countries successfully. Another step later down this pipeline is streamlining visas […]