The U.S. ranks No. 35 out of 53 countries around the world for expats.
The U.S. ranks as the No. 35 best country for expats out of 53 global countries, according to the latestThe report, which considers survey responses from more than 12,500 expats around the world, covers their satisfaction across five broad indices: quality of life, ease of settling in, working abroad, personal finance and"expat essentials" like the ability to find housing and navigate the local language.The U.S.
However, foreigners say American work culture isn't great. Expats working full time in the U.S. say they work an average of 43.7 hours per week, versus the 42.5 hours global average. They also point to limited vacation time as a factor that negatively impacts their experience.Outside of work, about half, 52%, of expats in the states say they're dissatisfied with the overall cost of living, compared with 39% of expats who feel similarly around the world.
Newcomers say Americans are friendly overall but also express difficulty making friends and settling into a social life. Overall, expats in the U.S. rate the country highly for its robust digital access , ease for navigating the local language, leisure options, and a welcoming culture. The average expat in the U.S. is about 48 years old, according to the InterNations survey data. Their top reasons for moving here are to attend school or university , because they were sent by their employer , or because of their partner's job . For those working in the U.S., they're most likely to work in finance, health care or information technology.to learn what hiring managers really look for, body language techniques, what to say and not to say, and the best way to talk about pay.
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