New programme to make expats’ lives easier when moving abroad
Workers moving abroad will soon have the chance to experience life in their new city before they move – all from the comfort of their own home.
The Expat Virtual Relocation Service, which was created by ExpatFinder.com and Twinity.com, is the new expat forum which offers the opportunity to take a virtual 3D tour of worldwide cities, such as Berlin.
To make the transition into living abroad even easier, the programme also allows people to meet up online with their fellow future expats so they already know the community when they move.
Sebastien Deschamps, co founder of ExpatFinder.com, predicts that the new programme will also help families of those working abroad.
He said: "Getting family members on board at an early stage of the relocation is crucial to the success of the overseas assignment; a lack of commitment from the family or partner is often the reason why a stint overseas fails."
ExpatFinder.com also believe that the programme will help save employers money when they are arranging international recruitment.
Yesterday, the Daily Telegraph launched its Best of British competition to find the best expat bars, clubs and restaurants where expats go to chat in the world.
Written by Chris Moore.