(EMAILWIRE.COM, December 30, 2011 ) Maryport, UK -- New research suggests that as many as a third of young people in the UK are currently deciding whether to emigrate from UK homes to work abroad.
The surprising statistic came to light following a survey carried out by Post Office International Payments in which young people aged between 18 and 34 were asked whether they had ever thought about looking further afield and live abroad to improve their job prospects.
As well as a third of respondents having thought about moving overseas, 27% like the idea of being an expat, and almost one in five has five has already worked or lived abroad.
The Perfect Combination of Travel and Work
One of the main reasons for going abroad that the respondents highlighted was that it would allow them to combine their desire to travel and see the world with getting paid, with 23% saying this made the idea attractive.
Now it is easier than ever to move to another country and find work, either by telecommuting or through being self-employed. Studying abroad is another popular option.
Better Weather and Higher Salaries
As well as the chance to combine travel and work, there were other reasons why many of the young people questioned said that they liked the idea of living abroad for a period of time. These included:
– Better quality of life
– Warmer weather
– Higher salaries
– Experience a new culture
– Escape the high cost of living at home
– Live in a better place to raise a family
Family and Friends
However, despite the obvious appeal of moving abroad and experiencing a different way of life in another country, the one thing that would prevent young people from moving abroad was the fact that they would miss their friends and families.
Indeed, homesickness can be hard to cope with when people go abroad for a long stay, especially when they are young. However, with technology like Skype now so easy to use to connect with people all over the world, perhaps it is not as difficult as many people think.
Many Options Available
Many people have ideas about moving abroad to live and work or joining up with study abroad programs. There are many advantages of doing so, whether they want to escape the current economic woes in the UK or they simply want to satisfy their urge for adventure.
People considering moving abroad may want to check out the information at Live Work Abroad and download the free ebook to get a better idea about their options of living a location independent lifestyle and what awaits them when they decide to make the big move.
About LiveWorkAbroad.com:
Live Work Abroad is a website dedicated to helping anyone with an ambition to move abroad to work. It includes tips, advice, news and information on all aspects of moving and living overseas. It regularly reports on relevant news relating to moving abroad, including information on the numbers of people who want to emigrate from UK homes.
