Have you ever looked at someone thriving in a different country and thought…
Could that be me?
Or maybe you're already considering a move, but the questions keep piling up.
Is it worth it? Am I ready? Where do I even start?
If any of that sounds familiar, this is for you.
This book is the one I wish I had when I started my own international journey — across 3 countries, 10 years, 2 lateral assignments, and a season of remote work that forced me to reflect on everything.
Survive and Thrive cuts through the hype. It skips the glossy expat lifestyle posts. And it hands you an honest, strategic roadmap for one of the biggest career decisions you will ever face.
Inside, you will find answers to the questions most people are too afraid to ask out loud:
Does international work actually accelerate your career, or quietly derail it?
What does the real financial picture look like (taxes, hidden relocation costs, cost of living)?
What is the emotional and mental toll of cultural adaptation that nobody warns you about?
How do visa restrictions affect your eligibility?
What does the first 90 days abroad actually feel like?
Whether you are eyeing a temporary assignment, exploring permanent relocation, or still figuring out which path fits your life, this book walks you through every critical decision point.
Your international career might be the best move you will ever make. But only if you go in with a healthy dose of reality and an open mindset. Reading this book is an embarrassingly simple way to know whether life and work abroad is for you.
And once you have read the book, I would be truly grateful if you leave a review on Amazon. Even a short, honest review makes a huge difference in helping other adventurers discover this book.
Not the ideal reader? Here are a few ways you can still help (only if you are happy to do so).
Managing a team or coaching someone with global career goals? Recommend this book as their first honest reality check.
Working at a company that hires internationally or manages expats? Mention it to your Talent or Global Mobility Leader.
Part of an international university or teaching young people who dream of living and working abroad? This book works as a practical career guide to help them map their journey.
Share with your friends, colleagues, and others who might benefit from reading the book
Thank you for being part of this adventure. Your support means the world, and reaches me all the way to Europe!
Warm regards,
Tin
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