Five lesser known benefits of working abroad

Five lesser known benefits of working abroad by Michael Cheary Ok, so we know there are many advantages to working abroad. It looks great on your CV; gives you confidence; independence; perspective. But, aside from the obvious ones, what are the real benefits of pursuing a career away from home?If youre considering relocating, here are five lesser known benefits of working abroad:You always have a conversation starterOk, so confidence is a great by-product of working overseas. But that doesn’t help you when you first get there.Luckily, you have the advantage of being ‘the exotic foreigner’. Add a mysterious accent into the mix, and you’re pretty much The Fonz.You can reinvent yourselfRemember that embarrassing nickname/story/haircut? Luckily, none of the people you’re with will.Be yourself only better.Makes you more interesting at homeYou can officially top any story at pretty much any social gathering â€" ‘that reminds me of the time that I was teaching kids in Botswana’.(Insert your own hero statement he re)Makes you appreciate the little thingsYour family; your friends; Love Island.Sometimes you need to move away to put everything else into perspective.Trust us, you’ll never look at a jar of Marmite the same way again.You make long lasting friendshipsOf course those Canadian guys you once met in that bar in Cambodia want you to visit. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t have mentioned itMeet enough people, and you’ll set yourself up for life.  Still searching for your perfect position?  View all available international jobs now. Find a job What Where Search JobsSign up for more Career AdviceSign up for moreCareer Advice Please enter a valid email addressmessage hereBy clicking Submit you agree to the terms and conditions applicable to our service and acknowledge that your personal data will be used in accordance with our privacy policy and you will receive emails and communications about jobs and career related topics. Features