Some projects in certain countries pay a crazy amount for expat project managers. Would you leave family and friends to work overseas on a 2-year project if it meant earning twice as much? Saving Changes...
Anish AbrahamPrivacy Program Manager| University of WashingtonAuburn, Wa, United States
I would be interested, not just for money but for a different experience. Saving Changes...
Dinah YoungProject Manager / Software Asset Manager| Prince William CountySpringfield, Va, United States
My significant other was considering going overseas himself but it was to a volatile area that it would be difficult for me to go and find a job. I let him know that I was not on board with that decision and he dropped it.
But if either of us had an opportunity in an area that was good for both of us, I would consider it. Saving Changes...
LOL :-) Just kidding well it is good question but like a project it has many Mandatory Dependency and discretionary Dependency
If your kids are quite elder and can look after your spouse and them self
Talking about triple constraint I thought you would offer thrice the package, Just kidding I would do it even with just+10% not double if that country meets my dream country and I want to be there.
Remember working in some countries means every penny / cents goes into your pocket (NO TAX) that two years saving equal the work of eight years here.
If you are planning to continue abroad and not thinking to get back in market where you live now then yes and you would be retiring after, the recruiter love to use this against you that you have been cut off from local market's experience for two years.
There are a few sacrifices with accepting the offer but it will enhance your ability to retire sooner
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Jun 24, 2018 11:58 PM
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This is very true Riyadh, about being cut off from local market's experience. I found this out when I got back here, and I was gone for over 10 years.
I will go with that. the experience is much more important. Saving Changes...
Ferdinand SantiagoMASTER PROJECT MANAGER| F. E. SANTIAGO Management ConsultancyQuezon City, Philippines
Hello fellow PMI'er,
Great opportunity comes once, if twice you're considered luckiest!
While most of the young guns preferred to take and adventure outside their comfort zones coupled with bigger rewards, it is the transition that truly spells the key on how to insert again yourself in the mainstream once that gig is done. Long ago it was difficult but now with the help of infinite technologies that transition gap has become as thin as a hairline crack in a concrete.
My verdict, take it and start the worry period at least 4 months before finishing the contract.
LOL :-) Just kidding well it is good question but like a project it has many Mandatory Dependency and discretionary Dependency
If your kids are quite elder and can look after your spouse and them self
Talking about triple constraint I thought you would offer thrice the package, Just kidding I would do it even with just+10% not double if that country meets my dream country and I want to be there.
Remember working in some countries means every penny / cents goes into your pocket (NO TAX) that two years saving equal the work of eight years here.
If you are planning to continue abroad and not thinking to get back in market where you live now then yes and you would be retiring after, the recruiter love to use this against you that you have been cut off from local market's experience for two years.
There are a few sacrifices with accepting the offer but it will enhance your ability to retire sooner
This is very true Riyadh, about being cut off from local market's experience. I found this out when I got back here, and I was gone for over 10 years.
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1 reply by Anton Oosthuizen
Jun 25, 2018 1:40 AM
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Good point. Had the same experience.
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Anton OosthuizenSenior Business Analyst / Project Manager| Self EmployedPretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Jun 24, 2018 11:58 PM
Replying to Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
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This is very true Riyadh, about being cut off from local market's experience. I found this out when I got back here, and I was gone for over 10 years.
Good point. Had the same experience. Saving Changes...
I heard it is not that great a paid anymore. I have refused a few years back a mandate that was just a bit better than the local condition here. And didn't provide sufficient travel back home, since family would not have move.
Conditions for expat are getting less interesting from what I heard.
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1 reply by Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD
Jun 25, 2018 6:15 AM
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That's generally true Vincent due to globalization and distributed working solutions. But still some of the middle eastern countries pay insane amounts for many roles.
I heard it is not that great a paid anymore. I have refused a few years back a mandate that was just a bit better than the local condition here. And didn't provide sufficient travel back home, since family would not have move.
Conditions for expat are getting less interesting from what I heard.
That's generally true Vincent due to globalization and distributed working solutions. But still some of the middle eastern countries pay insane amounts for many roles.
I did it, good experience, exposure to different cultures and the money was good. I also benefitted from having this on my CV on my return. Saving Changes...
