To Build a Future Abroad

Abstract

Conscious of the challenges and changes that we are facing, this chapter aims to describe the characteristics of a work experience abroad from the point of view of a woman. In an organizational context, the value resulting from international assignments is getting more decisive. Overseas tasks represent a great occasion for workers to improve their professional path, but it also has positive outcomes on their personal life. Its growing importance is due also to the increased number of people accepting job in a foreign country. Among others, there will be highlighted the reasons why women should consider going and what they can gain from it as well as the obstacles that prevent them from accepting an international assignment or the difficulties that they could eventually find.