Living abroad can be an unforgettable experience, not just personally but also professionally. Undoubtedly, even relocating to a new city is a huge step, to say nothing about moving to a new country. Relocation can be a bit easier for expats than for inpats, but there is still a lot of pressure in both cases.
The good news for qualified professionals is that many big names in the industry offer excellent relocation packages for employees and their families. Those are usually big tech companies, and their package plans can be very different — from simply covering the moving expenses to offering some settling down funds, but the general logic is the same. If you have always dreamed of exploring new countries and cultures but did not dare risk a steady job, you should consider employment in one of the following enterprises.
Adobe
As of 2022, Adobe had 26,000+ employees worldwide, with major operating facilities in the US and India. However, the actual span of Adobe offices is way more extensive, covering most of Northern America, Europe, Asia, and even Australia. The major tech company supports its staff members whenever they need to relocate — not only by covering their relocation expenses but also by helping with the actual logistics.
For example, Adobe partners up with Shyft Moving to make sure its staff has access to the most reliable movers in a given location. It also affiliates with companies offering exclusive prices on new furniture items for Adobe employees. Moreover, the company can provide legal assistance for any team member who needs to sell their home before the big move. The latter includes insurance, realtor support, and many more. You can explore new job opportunities at the Adobe careers page or contact the local HRs if you are already a team member.
Netflix
Netflix strictly complies with local laws and professional regulations of each country they have offices in. And that is quite an extensive list of offices and countries, spanning all over North America, Europe, and Asia. According to the company, Netflix does not limit itself to location while looking for the best talent. This means anyone with the right skills and creativity can join the international Netflix team.
More importantly, the company has relocation packages that support not only Netflix staff but also their families as they move from one destination to another. There is even a dedicated team for that purpose alone. Check out Netflix employees' locations for yourself and see how diverse the team is. Also, you can monitor all new openings on Netflix Jobs — this part is regularly updated, and new exciting projects are always underway. Back in 2022, the official number of Netflix employees already stood at 12,000, but the company is always looking for new talent, so its staff numbers are steadily increasing by 15-20% each year.
Amazon
Amazon, one of the largest technology companies in the world, has plenty of employment opportunities in different professional fields. With 1.5+ million team members worldwide (as of 2022) and offices in North and South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, Amazon offers plenty of flexible relocation packages. Note that the emphasis here is on 'flexible' because a lot will depend on where exactly you fall within the company structure.
For instance, Amazon's covered relocation expenses may vary between $20,000 and $40,000. The exact sum will depend on how high you rank in the company and the exact relocation specifics. Still, most package plans cover travel and temporary housing expenses. Often, Amazon also offers non-monetary relocation assistance, including help with house search and local community integration — something truly valuable in a new culture. To check out new openings, you should go directly to the Amazon Jobs page — it has a handy search by job title and desired location.
BP
BP, until 2001 known as British Petroleum, is a company with over a century-year-old history and operations in nearly 80 countries and almost 19,000 service stations worldwide. BP heavily relies on international collaboration — for example, in the US, it partners up with Amoco, while in Germany, it operates under the Aral brand. Still, regardless of the destination country, all employees and their families are entitled to generous relocation packages that cover settling-in expenses and a dedicated Relocation Coordinator for each employee.
Another great perk is that BP, unlike most other companies, offers employment assistance for their employees' spouses — and not necessarily in their company but in any industry within a specific location. So, this could be an excellent relocation opportunity for experts with families. BP regularly updates its job postings on the official website, but you can also find staff contacts and BP employees' locations via dedicated contact databases. This way, you can contact HRs directly and perhaps even get an invitation to an interview before the job opening goes public.
LinkedIn
LinkedIn may not have as many employees as the tech giants described above (21,000 as of 2022), but it has impressive relocation packages for its team members and their families. Today, the primary professional network has 33 offices worldwide, even though its top career opportunities are centered in the US. For existing employees, covering relocation expenses is a rather flexible procedure that will have to be negotiated directly with the management. However, considering a relatively small staff for such a significant enterprise, existing team members can usually count on complete compensation for travel expenses and any local support necessary.
Newcomers are also entitled to a relocation package that is both flexible and negotiable. Besides relocation packages, LinkedIn offers various internships and apprenticeship programs for its new team members. To check out all available opportunities, visit the LinkedIn Careers page.
Google
This list would not be complete without Google, with its worldwide coverage and offices in over 50 countries in the world. Surprisingly, for such a large enterprise, Google keeps the number of its employees under 150,000. And even though its employees are spread across 50 different countries, the total number of offices is roughly around 70, with most of them predictably located in the United States.
At the same time, Google has solid relocation plans for existing employees and newcomers. The actual packages are negotiable, but everyone, regardless of the position within the company, can count on covering travel and temporary housing expenses. Often, relocating employees will have other assistance, too — for example, the temporary housing is usually pre-arranged. Another great perk about applying to Google is that this company regularly updates its vacancies and describes job requirements and responsibilities in great detail. You can find the complete list of available vacancies and locations on the Google Careers webpage.
Undoubtedly, the huge international companies listed above are not the only employers who can help their staff start anew in a new country. Sometimes, an expanding startup can offer equally lucrative opportunities and very impressive relocation packages, too. But the main perk of going with these well-established companies is that they are certainly here to stay, and their size alone means there could be great vacancies for relevant industry experts — something you should certainly try your luck with!
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