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Checklist for Overseas Job

 

General Aspects

a) Company details and management.

b) Location.

c) Project Details.

d) Assignment Details.

 

Financials aspects

1.    Salary ( In US$)

2.    Tax      ( In US$)

3.    Living Expenses (In US$)

4.    Saving potential (In US$)

5.    Medical expenses

6.    Insurance coverage

7.    Relocation expenses

8.    Bonus

9.    Passage every year?

10.   Extra baggage claim during relocation.

11.   Work Permit tenure (In years).

12.   Car / Transportation.

13.   Accommodation ( Furnishes / Un-furnished) -- If not provided then approx. cost per month.

14.   Family Status?

15.   Contract Duration (In years)

16.   Renewable Contract?

17.   Benefits like PRP (Performance linked pay/bonus)

18.   Roles and responsibilities.

19.   Reporting relationship.

20.   Other benefits generally available to expat.

  

Apart from the above financial aspect the following non financials details also needs to be considered.

 

1.   Country, City, nearest airport, capital.

2.   Language widely spoken

3.   General atmosphere.

4.   Currency used.

5.   Currency freely transferable?

6.   Knowledge up-gradation/training policy.

7.   Major religion breakups.

8.   Availability of Indian foods stuffs?

9.   Medical facilities.

10.  Time zone

 

  

Note : Bold items need to be clarified properly hence mandatory.