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Study suggests that migrants suffer from extreme stress
A recent study cites that the demands on migrants made by unfamiliar cultural and work pressures result in seriously high levels of stress affecting general health. The paper, published in the International Journal of Mental Health, cites the demands on new immigrants of unfamiliar languages, strange cultures, working practices and other...
Hong Kong and UAE top emigration hubs for global professionals
As Asia becomes more popular as a destination for those determined to emigrate, Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates are highly rated in a global survey of expat professionals. The results of the Global Professionals on the Move 2013 survey identified Hong Kong and the UAE as the places most likely to attract expat professionals wishing...
Rethinking the reasons for expat retirement in Thailand
The southeast Asian country of Thailand has long been a retirement haven for older expats due to its lack of freezing weather and low cost of living, but its slightly seedy reputation is perhaps less deserved than many think. Many single, male retirees see emigrating to Thailand as a tropical dream, and many head to Pattaya for its...
Best migration destinations for 2014
With studies, reviews, surveys and media reports all suggesting different takes on the best places for a successful move overseas, how can potential expats decide? One thing’s for sure, there’s more discontent with the state of most Western first-world countries than ever before, with politics, soaring costs of living and increasing...
How to avoid being ripped off when buying your retirement home overseas
As the UK hunkers down for one of the worst winters on record after one of the worst summers, retirees’ thoughts turn to havens in the sun and a new life. If you’re planning to emigrate and buy a home in cheaper, sunnier climes, it pays to keep common sense to the fore and investigate all the tiny details which may trap you into making...
Emigrating not all it seems for multinational company employees
Expat employees working overseas for multinational companies are finding the promised good life is a myth, with employers not caring about their wellbeing. Recently published research indicated that, whilst the overseas arms of multinational companies invest heavily in their workplace environment, personal issues and the complications of...
UK state pensioners emigrating overseas must submit proof of being alive
British state pensioners palling their retirement abroad will need to prove they’re still alive bi-annually in order to keep receiving their pensions. The new regulation, stated in Chancellor George Osborne’s Autumn Budget speech last week, will also come as a shock to long-term expats who may not be aware of it until their pensions...
Young Irish unemployed told by government to emigrate
The Irish government is being seen as giving up on the country’s youth after its Welfare department send letters to thousands suggesting they leave the country and find work elsewhere. Whilst many social commentators and media outlets are expressing concern over the number of young professionals leaving Ireland, welfare officials have...
Brits eager to emigrate due to unchecked EU immigration
The controversial issue of the ever-increasing number of migrants entering the UK is proving a stimulus both to those against Britain remaining in the European Union and those wishing to emigrate. A recent survey indicated that a majority of UK residents were in favour of quitting the EU, with unchecked mass immigration being the major...
British expats mostly happy with life overseas
Although emigrating to an unfamiliar land and integrating into a different society is a stressful experience for many, most UK expats are happy with their choice. A recent survey by Lloyds Bank reveled that almost 75 per cent of expats questioned were more than happy with their new lifestyles. The main reason was the lower cost of living...
