Hello, I'm a qualified Indian Chartered Accountantand audit professional. In three years I've moved abroad twice, to Luxembourg in 2024 and to Dubai in 2026, both without a master's degree. My career has been in audit, with regional firms, Grant Thornton's Indian member firm, and Deloitte's offshore practice supporting its US and European offices, before moving to PwC Luxembourg after which I served a short stint with KPMG. A family priority brought me back to India in 2025, so I've seen the whole cycle: planning, landing, settling in, having to change course, and then packing my bags a second time. My two job searches could not have been more different. Luxembourg came through a colleague's referral, a year after my direct application didn't work out. For Dubai, I tried referrals, applications and outreach, and the offer came when a senior partner at my current firm approached me. Both taught me that finding a job abroad is part strategy, part persistence, and part timing. What surprised me most was the practical side. Bank accounts, phone plans, which area to live in, transport routes, local customs, even the dialect. You can only prepare so much, but a lot of the stress is avoidable with the right guidance. People's kindness made both of my moves possible, and I want to pay it forward. I work mostly with finance professionals, but most of my advice applies to anyone planning a move abroad. What I can help you with: - Job search strategy and positioning - Financial planning and expectations before you move - Your first 30 days, including housing and rental structures - Building a social circle in a new country