5 Common Challenges of Migrating to a New Country – Part 1
Are you currently considering the idea of relocating to a new country? Are you feeling overwhelmed with the list of challenges that could face? It goes without saying that there are many benefits to living abroad but you don’t want to fall into the trap of identifying the opportunities without also pin-pointing the potential pitfalls.
At JapaDemy, we specialize in providing migration support for individuals like you seeking to relocate abroad. Many of our mentors who are coaches have been exactly where you are now, and we thought it beneficial to share with you what they’ve found to be the 5 most common challenges of moving to another country.
Language barrier
First up, the most likely challenge you could face is the language barrier. If you’ve never lived in a different country, then this is something you will have only ever experienced on holiday. When moving to another country, you have most probably got to know some of the main phrases of the country’s language and learn the basics to get you around day-to-day.
If you are planning to move to a non-English speaking country, consider doing some language classes online before moving abroad to ensure that you are comfortable with the basic conversational language in your new home country.
Truth be told, most people who move overseas can get by well enough on English alone. That said, learning a new language can be incredibly rewarding and will allow you to get the very best out of your new home.
Finding a job
If you haven’t moved abroad because of a job, then finding a job could be another challenge that you could face depending on the role that you are looking for and the destination that you are moving to.
Most destination countries usually have a Shortage Occupations List (SOL) that lists the occupations acceptable for immigration to there. For you to qualify for skilled migration, you must nominate an occupation that you have experience in from the SOL and will be assessed by an authorized agency before being eligible to use occupation points. You then require a minimum number of points for immigration.
Not all countries provide this level of information, and some are certainly easier to immigrate to than others. While not strictly necessary for all common immigration destinations, we would always recommend that you have a job in place before moving overseas. Securing a job offer or sponsor prior to moving is one of the biggest obstacles you will likely face, but doing so will help to ensure your financial security and peace of mind.
Whether one of the five above or something completely different, you’re going to experience challenges when moving overseas. This is to be expected and you should never lose sight of the fact that these challenges can be overcome, often with surprisingly positive results.
If you’re considering moving to another country, at JapaDemy we have over 30 overseas-based mentors and coaches in your destination country who can guide and support you through your migration journey. Get started HERE with one of our free migration webinars and let’s support you in achieving your dream.
Read the concluding part in part 2 (Check our blog page).
