Disadvantages Of Working Abroad

With the modern globalization of our world and the many people that seek to find employment in the areas outside of their social and cultural norms, we find that there are many great benefits to being involved in a globalized industry. While there are many benefits and rewards to working abroad, one of the big things that individuals do not always expect is the culture shock experienced by moving and living in another country. With the expanding businesses in the world, there is no telling where a manager may end up within any part of the world as a leader of a company. With this, there is the joy of being in a new environment, the progress of the individual’s career, and the many financial benefits of taking on a larger responsibility this position abroad. What most people are unaware of are the many “little things, from navigating a grocery store in a foreign language to not knowing the appropriate moment to shake hands with a business partner” (Lindegren). There are all of these small things that pop up when moving abroad and finding that the social norms that you are used are no longer the norms. This culture shock can become something of a burden for people starting a career abroad. You want to prepare yourself for change in some way or

But “despite any advance preparation, you may still find yourself in situations where you simply do not know how to act” and in turn what you should discover is to “follow the lead of your foreign counterparts” to better understand the small nuances and traditions of the culture in which you are immersed (Lindegren). With culture shock of any kind, it is seen that when being in a new work environment, and especially as a manager, you want to be respected and seen as a leader. If a new manager abroad is