Episodes
One worry I had when I was considering moving abroad was whether getting a job abroad would help or hurt my career.  In this podcast episode, we'll talk about the 2 ways moving abroad might potentially hurt your career and the 6 ways it can really help your career.  Give the podcast episode a listen to learn more!  Get my free guide: 5 Exact Steps to Move Abroad: https://jordangiberson.com/home#lead-magnet.0 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://jordangiberson.com/home#newsletter-subscribe.0...
Published 07/03/23
Ever been curious what it would be like to date somebody abroad? There are so many things to consider. From language barriers to cultural differences to planning for the future, and so much more.  In this episode of the Move Abroad podcast, we discuss all of these important topics to consider when dating abroad. I even share a few personal anecdotes about what dating abroad has looked like for me and a few lessons learned along the way. There's some real juicy stories in this episode for...
Published 06/26/23
Does anybody remember being in middle school and high school and some people would sign it ‘HAGS’ AKA have a great summer with their signature they practiced 100 times in their notebook earlier that week, some people would write a heart felt essay in detail about how important your friendship is and the funny memories from the year (cough me) and then there were the people that would say something like ‘You’re so great, never change’. As I was thinking about this podcast episode, I was...
Published 06/19/23
When I was putting this podcast outline together, I was thinking, "wait... I'm supposed to be convincing people that moving abroad is a good idea." But I do think it's good for you to know what you're getting yourself into when you move abroad - the good, the bad, the ugly. Here are a few of the sacrifices you will make if you move abroad, and the sacrifices you will make if you don't.  Get my free guide: 5 Exact Steps to Move Abroad: https://jordangiberson.com/home#lead-magnet.0 Subscribe...
Published 06/12/23
here are more people moving abroad now than there were a few decades ago and I believe this trend will only increase over time. I’ll explain why, but let’s first look at some of the reasons why somebody would want to move abroad in the first place: Better job opportunitiesEnhance your careerBetter education systemBetter living standardsChange of life circumstances back homeFor the adventure (this one was me!)We cover all of these topics in more detail about why somebody would want to move...
Published 06/05/23
I decided I wanted to move to London after only visiting for 4 days. I’ve now lived here for almost 4 years and I absolutely love it. I guess the saying “when you know, you know” fits here. But truth be told, I think I got a bit lucky. If you’re thinking about moving abroad and you haven’t spent much time in your dream city abroad, it might be worth planning for an extended trip there. In this episode, we dive into how you can do a sneaky test drive of your dream city abroad. Get my free...
Published 05/29/23
Okay hear me out. Making friends can be challenging. Period. In this episode, we'll talk about what you should look for in your dream country and city abroad when it comes to making friends. I believe you can absolutely make friends in any country abroad, but there are certain aspects to look for so you can build deep and meaningful relationships with people abroad. Because if you don't, it will be difficult to feel a sense of belonging in your new home.  Get my free guide: 5 Exact Steps to...
Published 05/22/23
Do you want to get real with yourself about whether moving abroad is right for you or not? Fear not. There are some tell tale signs about whether moving abroad is right for you or not. I have one magic question to help you make this life altering decision.  If you were like me, moving abroad pops into your head daily weekly or monthly and you find yourself bringing up moving abroad with friends and even strangers because it’s constantly on your mind and you just can’t help it. Or maybe you’ve...
Published 05/15/23
Have you ever worried about losing family and friend relationships when moving abroad? This was somethig that really worried me before I moved abroad. Would my friends move on to other friends? Would my relationship with my parents and brother and sister weaken over time? Would people... forget about me?  These were all fears I had before I moved abroad. But in reality, what happened was that I became more intentional about maintaining relationships with my friends and family. I created a...
Published 05/08/23
When I thought about moving abroad, do you know what I did? I searched 'how to move to another country' in Google. And, oh my. I was so overwhelmed. I didn't know what I didn't know. And what I didn't know was a lot. It's enough overwhelm to want to throw in the towel and not even attempt to move abroad all together. But it doesn't have to be that way. That's why I'm running this podcast and business.  Listen to this episode to learn the steps you will need to take to make moving abroad a...
Published 05/01/23