In the modern world, women are more independent and career-oriented. They do not mind moving abroad alone for studies, or to job search.
But no matter which part of the globe you are in, moving as a single, working woman can prove challenging at times. When living alone, safety is a major concern many women working abroad face.
Saluting the strength and confidence of every woman, the following post shares a few safety tips for women who have relocated or are planning to move to a foreign location for work.
Understand the customs
It is vital to become familiar with the local customs of the new country you choose to live in as it keeps you aware about what you should do, and what not to do in a specific location. So do some research about the country, its people, customs and lifestyle. For instance, if you are living and working in the Arab countries, dressing modestly is mandatory.
Learn the language
Learning the language of the foreign location helps you to understand what is said to you. Imagine if a stranger approaches you and say something: chances are that you may be misguided due to lack of knowledge of the local language. Apart from safety, learning the native language helps you with your professional growth in the country. Join a language class or take some online courses. Learning the local language enables you to understand the culture and communicate with people.
Keep in touch with friends and family
Some of the time, living alone in a new country can create fear and a lack of peace of mind. To avoid raising concerns, you should stay in touch with your family and friends back home. Keep them informed about the new people you meet, places you visit and where you work and stay, and this will work in favour of your safety. Use calls or free Skype sessions.
Don’t get carried away with new things
A new life, a new place and new people give you a great feeling. However, you should be able to distinguish between what is right and what is wrong for you. The simplest way to decide is by asking yourself that if you were at home, would you ever feel safe in doing a particular thing? Your safety is in your hands. Remember the kind of people you make friends with is highly important: get to know them well before you share your personal information with them.
Take care and good luck.
Do you have any more safety tips for women abroad? Tell us more in the comments below.
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Swati Srivastava is an avid writer with a keen interest on the extensive domain of job search and career counselling. Her articles are published on several reputed job search portals and online career magazines.
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