Publisher's Synopsis
Praise and Reviews
"Detailed guidance on the questions to ask"
The Times
"Covers everything you need to know from finding a job abroad...to the reverse culture shock of coming home."
Evening Standard
"A great resource that covers a wide range of issues vital to the British expatriate... this book is thoroughly researched."
The Weekly Telegraph
"Anyone involved in working abroad will quickly come to look upon this as their bible."
Personnel Today
"Taken from both employee and employer perspective this book is thoroughly researched."
The Guardian Weekly
Whatever the reason and however long you plan to stay, moving overseas is not just about deciding what to take with you. Fully revised and updated, this new edition of Working Abroad covers all the major considerations that need to be taken into account, including:
the overseas job market
terms and conditions of employment
taxation systems
arranging your finances
your children's education
health and medical matters
returning home.
For more than two decades Working Abroad has alerted fledgling expats to the pros and cons of overseas employment. In-depth profiles of forty countries spanning the European Union, leading EU accession states, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australasia, provide insights into living and working conditions, as well as a comprehensive directory of useful contacts.
The late Godfrey Golzen was the author of several highly successful Kogan Page guides, specialising in business affairs.
Jonathan Reuvid is the editor of a series of international business books and co-author of Working for Yourself and Start-up and Run your Own Business (all published by Kogan Page).
