Join me for an informative Q&A regarding things to consider if you are tossing around the idea of moving abroad -- especially if you have never done so. Living abroad can be a beautiful thing, but should not be rushed or done in a panic. Resources and assistance are plentiful, and leaning into communities in advance can also greatly ease the transitional process.
Topics featured in this video:
00:00 Start
02:25 Background and My Personal Relocation "Why"
11:58 Taking Time to Adequately Research Relocation Options
20:08 Factoring in Family or Pets Coming with You
28:00 Preparing Financially for Relocation and Living Abroad
41:00 Health Insurance Coverage Options Abroad
48:48 Underscoring the Importance of Mental Health Abroad
53:40 Obtaining Visas and/or Citizenship in Other Countries
1:02:17 Underestimating Potential Language Barriers
1:07:40 Difficulties with Cultural Barriers
1:14:00 Inadequate Move Preparation (Over- or Under-Packing)
1:20:18 Recognizing How CRITICAL Support Networks Are For Expats
1:25:40 Occasional Homesickness and How to Buffer for It
1:29:04 Concluding Thoughts and Suggested Relocation Resources
SUGGESTED RELOCATION SUPPORT RESOURCES:
• Expatsi/Expatsi Test (if you are a US citizen thinking about moving to a new country, but not sure where to start; the test will tell you some of the best countries for you): [ Ссылка ]
• Exodus Summit’s “Which Country” quiz: [ Ссылка ]
• Move Abroad/Relocation Calculators/What it potentially costs in other countries:
o Numbeo (for country information): [ Ссылка ]
o The Earth Awaits (city-level information for countries): [ Ссылка ]
o Nomad List (one-stop shop for digit nomads looking for information and seeking to make connections in other countries): [ Ссылка ]
• Exodus Summit (Facebook): [ Ссылка ]
• Nomadness Travel Tribe (Facebook): [ Ссылка ]
• Libryia Jones for remote work: [ Ссылка ]
• Adalia Aborsade for financial planning/investing advice: [ Ссылка ]
• Roshida Dowe, Exodus Summit Co-Creater and Founder of “From Burnout to Bliss”: [ Ссылка ]
• Stephanie Perry, Exodus Summit Co-Creater and Founder of “House Sitter School,” for those who want to travel the world and live for free as a house/pet sitter: [ Ссылка ]
