How to Move, Live, and Work Abroad: Settling Into Expat Life

Everything you need to know to enjoy life as an expat or nomad after moving, living, and working in foreign countries!
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David McNeill
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Do you want to be a digital nomad, work as an expat employee, or retire in another country?

Do you feel overwhelmed thinking about all the steps involved in getting settled into life in a foreign country?

Are you unsure or anxious about what you need to do in the months after going abroad?

If you answered “YES!” to any of these questions, then this course is for you!

How to Move, Live and Work Abroad: Settling Into Expat Life is THE course you need to get settled into your new life abroad! You’ll come away from it with an actionable step-by-step plan for all of the things you need to do in the first year after leaving home.

No matter where you are moving from and want to move to, you’ll come away from this course knowing exactly what you need to do to get comfortable and make a successful transition to your life abroad!

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Please note that this is the second course in a 2-part series on moving abroad and settling in a new country. The first course in the series, “How to Move, Live, and Work Abroad: Start Your Expat Journey,” covers the steps you need to take before your moving date. This course is focused on everything you need to do in the first twelve months after moving to a new country.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT THE COURSE

“I could not believe all the different details and specifics this class provided-I found this course as I was looking for a broader overview on moving to other countries after living abroad in one spot for a couple years, and David’s experience was just what I needed to prepare for another big move!” – Ellen S

“I totally recommend this course to anyone planning to relocate! It’s really informative and useful. David is very knowledgeable and has very interesting insights about life abroad.” – Natalia

“This course complements David’s first one quite well, highlighting the exciting (and challenging) aspects of life abroad. Everything from learning the local language to doing your taxes in one or more countries, David clearly lays out everything you’ll need to anticipate. He’s very succinct in his delivery, but uses relevant personal experiences to make the content come to life!” – Amy J

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

  • Anyone interested in or considering the idea of going abroad for work or travel – this course is not specific to any particular countries, nationalities, or lifestyles, so people moving from and to anywhere for any reason will be able to get a ton of value out of it!

  • Aspiring expats and nomads who are already making plans to go abroad – even if you are already in the middle of planning your international journey, take this course to make sure you don’t forget to add some important items to your to-do list!

  • Expats and nomads who have recently gone abroad – if you are wondering how you are going to manage everything you have on your plate as a new person living outside of your home country, watch this course to get some answers!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM THIS COURSE

If you’re looking for empty platitudes and generic information that won’t help you to achieve your international goals, then look elsewhere! Expat Empire courses are focused on providing useful, honest, and actionable advice to help students just like you to take their next steps abroad.

The content in this course is comprised of a mix of 1) your instructor David’s personal experiences and learnings that you can apply to your situation and 2) thorough discussions on the lesson topics along with actionable recommendations.

Originally from the United States, David has lived in Singapore, China, Japan, Germany, and Portugal, and he will share all the tips and tricks he has picked up over the last decade in this course. Most lessons feature David speaking over presentation slides so that you can hear his advice and perspective while seeing the main takeaways to take notes easily.

In addition to in-depth videos on all these topics, most lessons include additional resources such as relevant blog posts, important takeaways from the discussions, and Google Sheets worksheets to help you implement the material taught in the lessons.

COURSE STRUCTURE & CONTENT

This course is separated into two main sections, Within 3 Months After the Move and Within 1 Year After the Move, so that you can refer to the information you need exactly when you need it. Ideally, you will want to make sure to complete the tasks in the first section within the first 3 months of going abroad and then tackle the tasks in the second section over the following 9-12 months.

After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Discover great long-term housing options and know what to look out for when renting and purchasing property abroad

  • Find great local banks for foreigners and open bank accounts

  • Sign contracts for long-term Internet and mobile plans with confidence

  • Understand the differences between public and private healthcare systems and decide which insurance plans to purchase

  • Become fluent in new languages with several new study skills and tools

  • Make deep friendships with locals, expats, and nomads in your new destination

  • Take control of your international tax situation, especially as an American citizen

  • Navigate challenging experiences of culture shock to continue enjoying your life abroad

In short, you’ll be able to confidently move forward with your international plans with a solid understanding of the multitude of challenges you’ll have to overcome.

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

David McNeill is the founder of Expat Empire, a company committed to helping people around the world to move abroad. Originally from the United States, David’s interest in living abroad began when he started studying the Japanese language at 12 years old. He spent a semester studying in Singapore in 2009, was sent to Beijing for a 3-month work deployment in 2013, and then permanently left the US in 2014 to live in Tokyo, Berlin, and Porto. He has traveled to nearly 60 countries and is an avid scuba diver.

ABOUT EXPAT EMPIRE

Expat Empire is empowering people to experience the joys of living abroad. In addition to producing online courses, the Expat Empire Podcast, books, blog posts, events, and more, the company offers personalized consulting services to support people from all walks of life in moving to a new country. Expat Empire’s mission is to make living abroad a more achievable dream for people around the world.

GET STARTED TODAY

Don’t put off your international dreams any longer! Enroll in this course today and start making your exciting overseas adventure a reality!

How long do I have access to the course materials?
You can view and review the lecture materials indefinitely, like an on-demand channel.
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