Move Abroad

What do you do when the person you want to move abroad with does not want to come?You have dreamed about this for months, maybe years. You can picture the city, the weekend trips, the new lifestyle. But when you bring it up, your partner says no, or changes the subject, and your dream becomes tension in your relationship.If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you. I went through this myself when I first wanted to move abroad, so I am sharing what I wish I had known.Here is what we are covering:6 common reasons your partner might be hesitant, and why "I don't want to move" often hides a deeper concernThe difference between a partner who does not want to move and one who is scared to moveWhy you should stop trying to convince them and start having a real conversationHow to explain your reasons so it does not sound like a passing fantasyWays to help your partner see what is possible, including what they would gain and what they would not have to give upHow to test the idea first with a trip, so the decision feels smaller5 compromises to explore, from setting a future timeline to a temporary moveWhat to do if, after all of that, your partner still does not want to moveYou should not automatically give up a dream because someone else does not share it. But you also should not expect someone you love to uproot their life without thinking about what it means for them.The goal is not to get your partner to agree to move abroad. It is to figure out whether there is a future you can both feel excited about.👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroadWebsite: jordangiberson.comInstagram: @jordan.giberson

Every year, thousands of Americans make the leap across the Atlantic to start a new chapter in Europe. And the good news is that Europe is full of opportunities for skilled professionals, freelancers, and entrepreneurs. Many industries actively look for English-speaking employees or value the global perspective that Americans bring to the table.In this episode I am walking you through the 10 best jobs in Europe for Americans, including why each one is ideal, the top roles to look for, and the cities where the opportunities are.Here is what we are covering:Tech and IT, and why Berlin, Amsterdam, and Dublin are boomingEducation and why native English speakers are in demandFinance and banking in London, Frankfurt, and ZurichMarketing and communications, and how an American perspective can give you a leg upTourism and hospitalityHealthcare, where worker shortages can make visa sponsorship easierCreative industriesInternational organizations and NGOsConsultingEntrepreneurship and freelance work, and how to live well in lower cost cities like Lisbon, Prague, and BudapestIf your job did not make the list, do not sweat it. There is probably still a path for you. And if you only speak English, go back and listen to Episode 49: Can I Get a Job Abroad If I Only Speak English?Take time to explore visa requirements, check for language requirements, and think about your lifestyle preferences. Then you can decide which option fits you best.Are you ready to find your dream job abroad? Let’s make it happen.👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroadWebsite: jordangiberson.comInstagram: @jordan.giberson

What if the best part of moving to Europe isn’t the weekend trips, the beautiful architecture, or even the fact that you get to live in another country? What if it’s the little things that become part of your everyday life? The way you spend your mornings, how you feel in your city, and the experiences that stop feeling like special occasions and start feeling completely normal.Most of us start dreaming about moving abroad because of what we can see. The cafes, the beaches, the incredible cities. But some of the most meaningful benefits have very little to do with sightseeing.In this episode I am painting a picture of what the European dream actually looks like day to day, so you can stay motivated while you work toward it.Here is what we are covering:Why the biggest benefits of living abroad often come from the ordinary parts of lifeThe little rituals that can make a regular Tuesday feel specialHow your world gets bigger even when you are not travelingWhy moving abroad might change how you define successHow living abroad builds confidence you did not know you hadThe best parts of moving abroad that nobody can predict before they go3 questions to help you start moving toward your own European dreamYou do not have to be an experienced traveler, speak another language, or feel completely ready to begin. You just have to be willing to start figuring it out.Because the European dream is not just about visiting beautiful places. It is about building a life you love in one of them.👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroadWebsite: jordangiberson.comInstagram: @jordan.giberson

Getting a master's degree is one of the easiest and smartest ways to move to Europe. And the best part? You do not have to have everything figured out to start.If you have been feeling stuck on how to actually make the move happen, studying abroad might just be your best foot in the door. In this episode I am diving into the how, the why, and what happens after you decide to get a master's degree in Europe.Here is what we are covering:Why student visas are some of the most straightforward visas to obtain and why that matters for your moveThe difference between getting a full master's degree abroad versus a short-term study abroad program and the pros and cons of eachCountries with English-language programs including the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Spain, and PortugalCountries with cheap or even free tuition including Germany, Norway, and FinlandA 6 step practical guide to making this happen from choosing your goal all the way to preparing your applicationHow to use your time abroad to network, get part-time work, and build connections that lead to a full-time job after graduationPost-study work visas by country including Germany's 18 month job seeker visa, the Netherlands orientation year, and Ireland's 1 to 2 years of post-study work rightsHow studying abroad can eventually lead to permanent residency or citizenship in some countriesWhy a master's degree does not lock you into a path, it opens doorsA master's degree or study abroad program is a powerful stepping stone. And once you are legally living in Europe, everything else like finding a job, meeting people, building a life, becomes so much more possible.👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroadWebsite: jordangiberson.comInstagram: @jordan.giberson

You have saved the TikToks. You have looked at apartments in Lisbon. You have Googled the visas. And somehow someday still has not become a date.The problem is not that you do not want it badly enough. The problem is that moving abroad is too big and undefined to actually act on. Today we are fixing that.In this episode I am walking you through exactly how to turn I want to move abroad someday into I am moving to X country and here is what I need to do between now and then.Here is what we are covering:How to get honest about whether you actually want to move abroad or just want a break from your current lifeWhy moving abroad is not one enormous decision and how to break it down into something you can actually work withHow to stop researching Portugal vs Spain vs Italy forever and just pick a destinationWhy giving yourself a real deadline changes everythingThe fill in the blank exercise that identifies the one specific thing standing between you and the moveWhy you are probably never going to feel completely ready and what to do about thatA concrete action plan of tiny steps you can take starting this weekYou do not need to have every answer today. You just need to know what question you are answering next.👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroadWebsite: jordangiberson.comInstagram: @jordan.giberson

You want to move abroad. And then you open Google and suddenly you are looking into Portugal and Spain and Italy and France and Greece and Croatia and the Netherlands. And then all of a sudden you have 50 tabs open and no idea what to choose.The problem is that most people are asking the wrong question. Instead of asking which country is the best, the better question is which country is the best for you.In this episode I am walking you through exactly how to figure that out.Here is what we are covering:Why you should start with the life you want rather than the countryHow to think about climate and why most people completely underestimate how much it mattersWhy your visa needs to be part of the decision from the very beginningHow to look at cost of living, career, and income in the right wayWhy language matters more than just getting by in EnglishHow to find a place where building a social life is actually possibleWhat infrastructure and everyday life factors most people forget to researchHow to identify your absolute deal breakers so you can stop researching endlesslyWhy you should narrow it down to 3 locations and test before you commitYour dream destination needs to be both desirable and possible. And there is no perfect country. Every destination comes with trade-offs. The goal is not to find a place that checks every single box. It is to figure out which combination of trade-offs makes the most sense for the life you actually want to build.👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroadWebsite: jordangiberson.comInstagram: @jordan.giberson

After almost 7 years of living in London, I can honestly say that moving abroad is one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life. And today I want to share exactly why your life might genuinely be better in Europe too.This is not an America is terrible and Europe is perfect episode. It is an honest look at the things I genuinely prefer about everyday life in Europe as an American who grew up in the US and chose to stay.Here is what we are covering:Why Europe is significantly safer and happier than most Americans realizeThe food quality difference that might explain why your body feels better when you visitWhy the dining culture in Europe completely changed how I think about eating outHow international travel becomes a normal part of your weekend rather than a once a year tripWhy work is less likely to consume your entire identity in EuropeThe absence of hustle culture and what your life looks like without itWhy healthcare in Europe does not carry the same financial anxietyHow public spaces, walkable cities, and beautiful architecture change your daily quality of lifeAnd the most important reason of all — what it feels like to actually go after the life you have always dreamed ofMaybe for you it is just 1 or 2 years. But maybe, like me, you thought it was going to be 1 or 2 years and you end up staying for 7 or more. Either way, this episode might be exactly what you needed to hear today.👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroadWebsite: jordangiberson.comInstagram: @jordan.giberson

Most of us imagine that moving abroad is going to make us happier. We picture the beautiful European city, the walkable streets, the better work-life balance, the weekend trips, the amazing people. And then we move. And eventually it just becomes normal life.In this episode I am not giving you a simple yes or no. Because the answer is more nuanced than that. And I think it is one of the most important questions to sit with before you make the move.Here is what we are covering:Why we think moving abroad will make us happier and the psychological trap behind itWhat moving abroad genuinely changed for me including lifestyle, travel, perspective, and identityWhat moving abroad did not fix and the problems that followed me across the AtlanticThe bigger question worth asking: are you unhappy with your location or unhappy with something else?My honest personal scorecard after almost 7 years abroadThe question you should actually be asking instead of will moving abroad make me happierA simple 2 list exercise to help you get honest about what you are really expecting the move to changeBecause moving abroad does not manufacture happiness. But it can absolutely change the environment in which you build your life. And sometimes that makes all the difference.👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroadWebsite: jordangiberson.comInstagram: @jordan.giberson

The biggest question most people have about moving abroad is how to find a European employer to sponsor them. But what if you make your own money? You do not need anyone to sponsor you. You just figure out the visa that fits your situation, apply for it, and move.If you have ever thought I would move to Europe tomorrow if I could just figure out how to make money there, this episode is for you.Here is what we are covering:The difference between a freelancer, contractor, self-employed professional, and online business owner and why it matters for your visaThe 3 main visa routes for independent workers including digital nomad visas, freelance visas, and entrepreneur visasA country by country breakdown of the best European options including Portugal, Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Malta, and FranceWhat to do if your American company lets you work remotely and whether that is actually enough to move legallyThe biggest pros and cons of moving to Europe as a freelancer or business ownerA 10 step framework for exactly what to do if you are starting from scratchYou do not have to wait for a European employer to sponsor you. If you already make your own money, you might be closer to moving abroad than you think.👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroadWebsite: jordangiberson.comInstagram: @jordan.giberson

Have you ever thought about moving abroad and then immediately started talking yourself out of it?Maybe you picture yourself living in Italy, spending your mornings at a cafe, or moving to Spain with the beach just a short walk away. And then the questions start. What if I hate it? What if I miss my family? What if I move and realize America actually has it better?There is some truth to that. But I think we have taken that phrase way too far. Because sometimes the grass is not greener. Sometimes it is just different. And you will not know which one it is until you actually look.Here is what we are talking about in this episode:Why the grass is always greener mindset is one of the biggest things keeping people from moving abroadWhy comparing your current reality to your imagined life abroad is not a fair comparison and what to do insteadWhy every life has trade-offs and what that actually means for your decisionWhat greener really means and the questions worth asking yourself before you goWhy you do not have to prove that Europe is better than America to make this decisionThe difference between fear and intuition and why it matters more than you thinkThe real cost of not moving and the question most people never ask themselvesWhy moving abroad does not have to mean leaving America foreverAre the reasons you are not moving actually reasons you do not want to go? Or are they reasons you are afraid to go? Because those are two very different things.The grass is not always greener. But sometimes the grass you have been standing on just is not the grass you want anymore. And that is okay.👉Take the free quiz: Which European city should you move to? 🤔 Grab my free guide: 5 exact steps to move abroadWebsite: jordangiberson.comInstagram: @jordan.giberson