Finding a job biggest concern for British people who want to move abroad

(PRLEAP.COM) How to find a job is the number one question asked by British people who are thinking of moving abroad, says a new survey.

Nearly one in three (30%) people when asked about their single biggest question about moving abroad said finding work was their concern.

Next came cost of living, with 19% asking if they will be able to afford to move and live abroad and whether their salary will be high enough.

This was followed by questions about visas and permits (12%) and general questions about ‘where to start’ in the process of moving abroad (9%).

Questions were also asked about settling in to life abroad (7%), learning a foreign language (4%) and schools for children (3%).

Simon Payn, editor of subscription newsletter Living Abroad Report (www.livingabroadreport.com), which conducted the survey, said people are interested in moving abroad but wonder how they are going to pay for it all.

"Living abroad is a wonderful opportunity, but people fear they won’t be able to afford it," says Simon.

"The overseas job market is very active, but people find it difficult to know where to start when looking for work.

"It seems very daunting when you have the whole world to play with, but with a carefully thought-out plan backed by some careful research, it’s very possible to work overseas - and have money left over for a better quality of life than you had in Britain."

A total of 289 answered the question "what is your single biggest question about living abroad" at the Living Abroad Report website (www.livingabroadreport.com) between mid July and early September 2005.

Editor’s notes

1. Living Abroad Report (www.livingabroadreport.com) is a new monthly newsletter, which launches in September. It aims to help British people change their lives by starting a new future abroad and provides nose-to-the ground information that will help them make the move quickly and easily. In the first issue are articles on the top 10 destinations for ambitious career-focused Brits; how to manage your money when living abroad and how to start a business anywhere in the world. Readers can get a two-month free trial of the newsletter.

2. Simon Payn, editor, is the founding editor-in-chief of Expatica, the news and information provider for expats living in 5 European countries.

3. For further information or an interview, please email comments@livingabroadreport.com

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