HuaweiThe family shared the bitterness and difficulties of being away from home for a long time with their husbands. Not only do couples get together less and leave more, but couples also face all kinds of pressures and problems caused by expatriate. There are even episodes of family members dreaming of their husbands cheating, which has triggered a series of worries and discussions. InHuaweiIn such a global company, expatriates are the norm. Based on my own work experience, I would like to share a few things about:HuaweiTruthful information about the expatriate system and living conditions.
HuaweiAs a global company, it operates in more than 170 countries. According to the needs of each business module, the company will make expatriate arrangements according to the needs of the position. There is an unwritten rule within the company, that is, the "principle of territorial avoidance of non-R&D positions". This means that expatriate employees are likely to travel to a different place of work than their home register or school. At the same time, some employees who have been promoted to a certain stage also need to have overseas work experience to participate in promotions and salary increases. In addition, the principle of expatriate is generally not more than three years.
During the onboarding phase,HuaweiEmployees are asked if they are willing to submit to global assignments, and if they don't agree, it's basically a no. However, the employee can discuss the country or region in which they will be based, and the company will take into account the employee's family situation and personal needs to make the final decision. The salary package of expatriate employees will be composed of three parts: basic salary, expatriate allowance and hardship area subsidy. The subsidy for hardship areas is divided into six categories according to the country's degree of development and political environment, and the amount of subsidy is increased step by step. In addition, expatriates typically have three to four sets of family and friend tickets per year, as well as the opportunity to be reimbursed by the company for the opportunity to bring clients back home.
HuaweiIt provides a relatively safe working and living environment for expatriate employees. Even in difficult areas, employees have chauffeurs to provide travel services, and the accommodation conditions are relatively comfortable, and most of them are stayingVillaOr rent a house (with subsidies). And,HuaweiFive-star chefs are also dispatched to cook for the staff. Although during the expatriate period, the work pressure is greater than that in China, the working hours are longer, and there may even be overtime until 11 p.m. or even all night. But safety is guaranteed, and living conditions will also be cared for and taken care of by the company.
Although expatriate brings some special treatment and opportunities to employees, there are also some significant inconveniences. The first is being separated from your family, which is an ongoing challenge and stress for families. Within the first five years of employment, many employees don't have enough time to spend with their partner. For employees who have been working for more than five years, often being separated from their families has become a sacrifice they have to pay well and provide for their families. Family members also often become full-time caregivers for the children, which undoubtedly brings more pressure and difficulties to the family. In addition, due to frequent job rotation and remote work, it is difficult for employees to establish long-term and stable interpersonal relationships and social circles, which is also inconvenient for personal development and career planning.
HuaweiAs a globalTechnologyGiants, expatriate work has become a norm for employees. Expatriate work has its advantages, such as high pay, abundant work experience and opportunities, as well as disadvantages, such as the difficulties of long-distance family relationships and limitations in personal development. However, everyone's situation and choices are different and depend on the individualValuesand family status. For those who are resilient, eager for a challenge, and build wealth, expatriate work is a platform for opportunity and growth. However, as you get older and face stability considerations, the disadvantages of expatriate work will gradually become apparent. Therefore, everyone needs to balance and choose according to their own situation and goals, and find the path and way that suits them.