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Expat Network Jobs Newsletter

Welcome to the Expat Network Jobs newsletter for December. As well as links to some of the many new job opportunities available at www.expatnetwork.com , we explore some of the many issues affecting your working life as an expat - or would-be expat.

In this edition we are keen to help you make sure you register or re-register with Expat Network so that you can fully enjoy all the many benefits available to you on registering.

This month we see evidence of confidence returning to the oil and gas market and examine some of the implications of the joint agreement on Brexit for British expats.

We are, as always, here to help. So if you have any queries about expat jobs or other topics don't hesitate to drop us an email. We love to hear from you!

We hope that you all enjoy a pleasant time over the festive season and wish you a happy, successful and prosperous New Year.

Confidence Returning To Oil & Gas Market

After a tough four years new research shows that for the first time since 2014 the oil and gas industry expects more new jobs to be created than lost over the next 12 months. Since the price of oil crashed in 2014 it is estimated that more than 440,000 jobs have been cut in the sector worldwide. But with the price of oil having stabilised since July 2017, new research by recruiter NES Global Talent and oilandgasjobsearch.com shows that almost 90% of employers expect staffing levels to either increase or remain the same in 2018.

Pensions Apartheid Is Keeping Expats Trapped In The Past

Patrick Hosking, the Financial Editor of The Times, sets out the pensions anomaly faced by British expats due to the UK’s two-tier approach to indexation of pensions. Depending on where you retire to your pension may be ‘frozen’ and not have the benefit of the ‘triple lock’.

Each year, countless people leave the UK for foreign shores, chasing a new life or career. Yet this break from Great Britain may not be clean in the eyes of HMRC, who could disagree with your ‘expat’ status.

Implications of the Joint Agreement For British Expats

The recent breakthrough in the Brexit negotiations have given some clarity to the rights of expats. We set out some of the implications on residence, healthcare and expat pensions. The clock is ticking.

Get A New Job

Whatever else is happening in the expat world, now might be the time to think about getting your next assignment , or preparing yourself for employment changes - foreseen or unforeseen. That is why we have been very busy making sure expatnetwork.com is packed full of the latest job vacancies, classified by role and by industry type, which you can view here. You can also browse by Industry using the buttons below.

Don’t Miss Your Latest Money Newsletter

Expat Network circulates a Money newsletter every month, the latest considering in depth how expats should plan their insurance cover, and many other subjects of interest to expats. If you have missed the latest newsletter you can view it by clicking below.

Contract News

All the latest news for expat contractors is loaded every working day at expatnetwork.com . Here is just a small selection of the latest contract awards. If any of these interest you just click through from the heading.

Siemens secures $825m Libya power project contracts

Acwa Power led consortium to build major Oman water project

Boskalis JV awarded 5-year South American dredging contract

Alstom secure Iraqi metro, rail project contracts

Wood wins multi-million dollar contract with Glaxo in Germany

Free Guide To Living In Spain

Make the transition to Spain work better with this free-to-download, full-colour guide. Your Guide To Living In Spain provides you with guidance on the issues you will need to address as you plan your move, whether that is to retire, buy a second property or simply enjoy a whole new life.

Do You Need To Re-Register?

Some long-term Expat Network members may not realise you have to register or re-register at www.expatnetwork.com to make sure you get access to all the Network's resources. Sign up for free at Expat Network to enjoy the following benefits: access the latest overseas jobs; get help with writing winning CVs and social media profiles; and upload your CV so that our unique network of recruiters and employers can find you.

You will also find expert answers to the most frequently asked expat questions and receive regular news bulletins on contract awards and other expat news. Registration is free of charge - and you can unsubscribe at any time.