What a great question and thoughts. I changed countries 5 times so far. Number 6 still coming up, what takes longer than expected. As you already say, things can happen along the way especially delays. (Some still covid related backlogs)
I would not liquidate all of my assets. Maybe just a certain percentage.
Have you looked into companies in other countries that would relocate you? Sometimes there is a great package for moving. Including shipping belongings, plane tickets or part of it. And doing the visa, paperwork for you. Or offer help to do so. Etc.
We are relocated 2 times with a company now to another country. This next big move will also be a company relocation.
We wouldn’t mind paying some our selves to speed up the process… or to change countries. Depends on the company you find.
There are ways that you don’t need to loose all of your savings/ assets.
I did move alone from the Netherlands to Spain in 2015 on a budget, it can be done for many countries.
I sooo understand your position. We have outgrown Spain. So we move on.
Hope you find what would work best for you Joe 🤞🏻🍀
Happy to chat a bit more about it.
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Actually no, maybe that could be a starting point, I have often looked at it from me financing the relocating, and it will be great if I could find a company that could finance 60-70% of my relocating expenses.
It sounds a lot easier with the company able to assist like in your case.
I sooo understand your position. We have outgrown Spain. So we move on.
I feel the same with South Africa, I've had enough of the place now and would embrace an opportunity like in your case, company assistance, other than that I wouldn't liquidate my entire asset lol.
Thank you, Jackie, so on average how much are we looking at to migrate it might depend from country to country though.
!PIZZA
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See, good I saw your post. There are opportunities out there. Even companies relocating people 100% of the cost. It just depends on the company. And rules in their country.
I know the cost have gone up, like everything else. So a shipping container that is 20 m3 large used to cost around 5000 dollars from Europe to the US is now closer to the 8000 dollars mark. It also depends if it even makes sense to take belongings like furniture etc. sometimes just personal things/ memories and clothes are better. As the cost of shipping is more than getting new on the other side.
You see, so many things you have to look at.
It does sound easy, but in our case… working for a long time for that company does pay off. But I know from friends and hear on the internet, there are companies out there that do help you for a large bit, just to come work for them.
Easiest at the moment and a good future. I would look into Canada. 😎🤓
The cost… it depends on a lot of things. In my case the cost was from as low as 1200 euros all the way to 7000 euros. The lower amount I payed for my move. The higher one, company paid for that move.
You have to figure a country out first. What work do you want to do or what work is available…
Than find a company and talk to them and their relocation lawyers.
Than move 😉 it isn’t that simple of course. But start with, where would you like to be?
I’m here to talk and give you my experiences of course. 😉🤓
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I won't be moving my furniture, I will get rid of them by selling them lol.
The idea sounds hopeful now that you are sharing your experience, it makes sense to pick the country and my kind of job and then take the hunt from there.
Many thanks to Jackie for this free experience you are sharing with me, on a serious note an ex-colleague was charging me some amount of money can't recall the amount now but I can check my WhatsApp to share his experience with me now that he is in Ireland, so I just let him be.
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Good to hear. We are selling almost all furniture too. So this move will be lighter than all the others.
A new start in everything is sometimes good 😉😎
Keep me updated on your thoughts and findings. Happy to brainstorm and see what happens where you end up.
Are you kidding me… he is charging you money to share his experience… nope, not done. Crazy… but I know those people are out there.
In my experience, you can find almost all information you need on the internet. From moving abroad, specifics of all countries, all the way to visa and what is needed in each country. Don’t fall into the trap of paying money for that info.
Always here and happy to help you Joe 🤓😊
You are so welcome… anytime.
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Will do that Jackie, I appreciate this.
Yeah true, it is crazy how some seize the slightest opportunity to take advantage of others.
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Great Joe 😊👋🏻 Anytime.
I know… sigh.
Enjoy your evening further 😎
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Enough your evening as well Jackie.🙂🤗
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