I'm getting offers for relocation outside my country, I'm wondering if it's common for developers to relocate to country ? If yes what are your ex...
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I've lived in 4 different countries in a period of 10 years. Here's my list:
About the offer:
About the country:
Things you care about:
Risks:
As you can see. Most of the things in my list are related to money and day to day stability. So this is a time for self reflection and see what do you need money for.
Red flags? There are many depending on what you care about the most. Happy to bounce back if you have comments :)
Thank you, for answering :)
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You will make it, you are the greatest Saiyan in the Universe (7).
What Rafa have list is an amazing recomendation, It's always tricky and risky, but, that's what is life about. I moved from Mexico to US, I do miss my family, but I'm looking forward to give a better education to my kids. I would add to Rafa's, if you have family, look what's the best for them first. We all can make an outstanding sacrifice when we have the right motivation.
New places are always great, just consider as well the racial discrimination (if you will become part of a minory), your current culture and traditions and how they get along with that (religion, politics).
Also I would encourage you to take or try to learn self defence, you will be your only help for a few months, stay alert about everything, normally people is good and making friends will be the best, but there is always people who looks for easy targets. Following this, keep your contacts close.
Plan your comute, check how expensive is the public transportation, how much it cost to get and mantain a car (price + insurance + gas). My advice, move to a walking distance near your job if possible and/or look for a place near the public transportation routes, stay close.
Create an emergency plan, it's always handy to let people know (and know if they are willing to help if happens) you will request their help if anything happens.
Create a escape plan, you never know.
Stay away from problems, law, toxic people, ghosts from the past.
Enjoy the experience. It is overwhelming and in some point painful, but, pain is here to pass, when you get in the desperation remember "this shall pass too".
And the most important, get open yourself to learn new things and add more people to your circle, as an outsider speaking about your culture (the good things) is always a good card to make friends.
I hope it helps.
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Thank you so much, for answering & providing detailed answer :)
I think in post-COVID times, people prefer working remotely than going to an office. Do your offer provides you an option to WFH? If I were you, I prefer more on offers that gives me an option to stay home and work.
Yes there are options to work from home, but I'm thinking about moving to other country since my country is in the list of poorer countries :)
Relocating for developer roles is quite common nowadays, especially with companies that actively hire international talent. Many firms provide visa sponsorship and relocation packages, so it really depends on the employer and role. The important part is to carefully review the offer, things like visa support, relocation benefits, and contract clarity should be clearly written and not just verbal promises.
From what I’ve seen, one thing people often overlook is how stressful the actual move can be alongside starting a new job. Having reliable help for packing and shifting can make a big difference. Services like professional movers and packers in sharjah are often recommended by people who want a smoother, more organized relocation experience, especially when moving internationally or under tight timelines.
I think the biggest surprise with relocating for a job is that the job offer is only half of the decision. I remember a friend moving abroad for a developer role and he spent weeks thinking about the salary and the work itself, but barely considered what would happen to all his stuff once the move actually became real. Furniture, documents, finding a place, shipping belongings, even figuring out what was worth taking with him became a whole project on its own.
If you're getting offers, I'd definitely ask about visa sponsorship, relocation allowance, temporary accommodation, probation terms, and what happens if the job doesn't work out. Also check whether the salary still makes sense after rent and living costs.
And don't underestimate the physical side of the move either. When you're relocating a whole household, having someone handle the furniture and heavier items can save you a massive headache. I saw this first-hand with a villa move in Dubai, where the amount of furniture alone made DIY moving completely impractical, using villa movers in Dubai made that part much easier.
I'd be more interested in hearing from developers who've actually relocated though — what was the one thing you wish you'd known before accepting the offer?
It's just in plan for me