Making new friends worries women working abroad

There are a number of practical issues that accompany the expat experience. Sorting out these problems is often more time consuming than anything else; the real worry is more likely to come from such things as adapting to the new environment.

Of all the aspects of the settling down process, many expats seem most concerned about making new friends. Women more than men seem to hold this fear, though both sexes admit this is a worry for them. Women also seem to worry considerably more about those they are leaving behind.

Such worries may seem a little trivial when observed casually, but this is far from the truth. Worries about friendships could have an impact upon general health, notably in those partners not at work throughout the day, and so who miss out on a natural form of social interaction.

Though this is unlikely to lead to any serious conditions, it is a timely reminder for the need to address suitable expat health insurance when everything else is being arranged. Whilst this can be dealt with on site in the new country, arranging at home is more straight forward.

There will be no rush to get things done of course, thus alleviating any panic. Having it sorted out prior to making the move abroad will also be one less thing to worry about. Furthermore, costs would be significantly lower compared with what they’ll be should you try to arrange international healthcare abroad.

At Expatriate Healthcare, we are experts in getting the right cover for people living away from home. Our team specialises in the industry and are hugely experienced travellers, so we are ideally placed to offer advice and guidance in the build up to your big move.