Moving abroad: What to think about (part 2)

In this episode of the Language and Travel Hacking Podcast, host
Benny Lewis dives into part two of his guide to preparing for a
potential move abroad. Building on the previous episode's core
tips, Benny emphasizes the importance of considering how to
financially sustain oneself while living in a new country. He
discusses the challenges of finding local employment due to high
competition and language barriers, recommending remote work as an
alternative. Benny suggests securing online work from a U.S. or
EU-based employer to take advantage of the favorable currency
rates. Although remote jobs may sometimes come with a pay cut, he
explains how this can still be feasible in countries with lower
living costs. He also highlights the flexibility that part-time
or freelance remote work can offer, which can ease the transition
without the need for full-time local employment.


Benny continues by addressing the logistical steps to smooth the
move, from mail forwarding and health insurance adjustments to
storing belongings and planning initial accommodations. He
suggests leveraging online communities and social media to gain
insight into the culture and daily life of the destination, and
even starting a separate social media account to immerse in the
local language and trends. Benny also advises gradual time-zone
adjustments for easier acclimation upon arrival. With almost 25
years of experience moving between countries, he shares his
expert advice on building routines and adapting to cultural
differences to hit the ground running. Benny plans to delve
deeper into each of these tips in future YouTube videos and
invites you to reach out for more personalized insights.



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