WHAT ARE THE DREAM DESTINATIONS FOR EXPATRIATES?

What are the dream destinations for expatriates?

The Covid pandemic has profoundly transformed working practices, driven by employees seeking flexibility. Although remote working has become more commonplace, working people are still tempted to seek opportunities overseas, but not just anywhere...

Australia is the most attractive destination for aspiring expatriates, according to a new survey.

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According to the 4th edition of the "Decoding Global Talent "* study,English-speakingcountries are as popular as ever with aspiring expatriates. Australia is the most attractive destination, ahead of the USA and Canada. Working people considering a move abroad are drawn to Australia for the professional opportunities it offers, as well as the quality of life enjoyed by its residents. In fact, Australia is one of the best countries in the world in which to live, according tothe latest World Happiness Repo rt.

Although no European country features in the top three, the Old Continent remains well represented in the Top 10 most popular destinations for workers looking to move abroad. The UK, Germany, Switzerland and Spain are all well-placed, as is France in 9th place. France's capital takes 13th place in the list of the most popular cities for would-be expatriates.London, Amsterdam and Dubai top the list.

Generational differences

While professionals seeking opportunities overseas are more interested in some destinations than others, they also seem less inclined to work abroad than expected. On a global scale, interest in international professional mobility has continued to decline since the Covid-19 pandemic. Only 8% of French people actively aspired to move abroad in 2023, a rate three times lower than the international average of 23%.

But how can this reluctance be explained? First and foremost, family well-being. Sixty percent of the working people questioned in this study said they are worried about the difficulties they would face if they had to move with their family. Thirty-eight percent are reluctant to take the plunge because of a strong attachment to their home country, while 26% are put off by the language barrier.

However, interest in expatriation varies considerably according to age. In France, young people under 30 are twice as inclined to work abroad (16%) as the average. This figure rises to 20% for those under 25, apress release explains.

A similar phenomenon can be observed across business sectors. A quarter of hotel and catering professionals say they are ready to move abroad, compared with 4% of those working in the legal and education sectors.

* The 4th edition of the "Decoding Global Talent" report by Boston Consulting Group, The Network/Cadremploi and The StepStone Group surveyed 150,000 respondents in 188 countries between October and December 2023, including 3,803 in France.

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