Someone said 鈥渃hoose a job you love and you will never have to work a day in your life鈥�. This is often true as work and satisfaction need to come hand in hand to boost productivity. For expats, the sense of fulfillment often comes with the excitement that the new environment brings. Nevertheless being paid for the labor is equally important, and even more so in a new country where especially in the beginning, money can be an issue. Statistics show that only 39% of the people are ready to negotiate their salary and benefits, among which a much larger percent is men. This happens due to helplessness, fear of losing the job or of not meeting certain standards, but is wrong as it blocks the chances of getting the salary you deserve or in some cases a needed raise. For a newcomer unfair conditions change a lot and often make or break the life in the new place.
Before accepting a job, it is very important to check thoroughly what it offers in terms of the country, to be able to manage expectations and to raise the possibilities of getting a proper remuneration. The first and main step is to have a good and open communication with the recruiters. Discussing the salary options, benefits, and the working requirements is essential and one should never feel uncomfortable to do so.聽
Additionally it is important to understand whether the company is fully ready to support its workers with issues such as visa and settling with a family. These factors need to be established before the acceptance of the contract because otherwise they can lead to frustration, loss of productivity or even leaving the job.
