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Working Abroad


Learn about your company culture as much as possible

  • Find out more about the characteristics and expectations of top executives and the history of the organisation in the area
  • Get to know how things work and expectations of colleagues

Embrace cultural differences

  • Fully immerse yourself in the local culture.
  • Contact people who have lived there and ask them about the way of living.
  • Keep an open mind

Learn about employment rights

  • Learn what you’re entitled to as an employee
  • Know what you can do if and when an employer oversteps their legal boundaries

Brace yourself for chilly reception

  • Stay focused on understanding the organisation and culture
  • Figure out how to produce results and effectively navigate

Learn the language

  • This would enable you to join in local conversations and expand your skillset

Plan your routes

  • Get to know their transportation system
    • This prevents you from getting lost and feeling anxious on your first day of work



Written by: Tan Khai Teng | Designed by: Tan Khai Teng| Edited by: Jonathan Kuek

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