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7 incentives to look for when choosing an international job in education

LaChrislyn Goss/ WEST

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Are you searching for another job?
Are you looking for position in another country?

Let’s jump into the top 7 incentives you should look for when you are searching for a job overseas.

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1: Tax Free Money

Within the United States, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion allows you to exclude up to $112,000 of your foreign earned income from United States tax. 


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2. Paid for Housing

Specifically fully furnished apartments and our housing. Some countries even provide groceries to assist you with settling in.


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3. Stipends

Depending on the country, you can receive an additional stipend such as an overseas allowance.


Free international flight benefits

4. Free Flight Benefits

Flight benefits includes your arrival flight and your returning flight to go home at the end of the school year.


Reimbursement of moving expenses

5. Reimbursements

Moving abroad can be an expensive process, specifically your work visa process. There are potential funds that are needed in order to complete the steps to obtain a work visa. Many international schools will reimburse you for the funds spent if you keep your receipts.


If you would like to read more on the work visa process, check out my blog: 5 Steps To Prepare For Your Counseling Job Abroad


Free International Health Insurance

6. Health Insurance

Free health insurance package. You want to check to see if you will be paying for anything out of pocket.


Free, Paid for International Phone or SIM card

7. PAID FOR PHONE AND/OR SIM CARD

Each country/school is different, but I would suggest checking to see what perks are included regarding international phone plans.

You are looking to save as much money as possible. Most of you are like me, and you wanted the benefits of exploring a new area/country without the burdens of multiple bills. 

choosing the right international job is important

Knowing what to look for when choosing an international job is key.

As I continue to journey through this process, I will be updating you along the way.

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