Crisis, globalization and improved communications… The current trends seem to make easier than ever to relocate abroad and we tend to think that work is the main reason for packing our suitcases, leave friends and family and moving to a new country. Is it still true? According to the latest ExpatSurvey carried out by InterNations, one of the largest expat networks worldwide, it isn’t anymore. Surprisingly as it might be, only 35% of the 14,300 expatriates surveyed worldwide mentioned their job or business as the main reason for packing their belongings and moving to a new country. Interestingly, not all the expats are employed in the same way neither they move abroad under the same conditions. From the 14,300 expatriates, 15% move abroad because they found a job on their own, 13% were sent abroad by their employer, 5% recruited by a local company and 3% moved because they wanted to start their own business abroad. Are you a future expat? Check our destination guides and learn more about your new country!