How to work in another country

A postdoctoral fellowship or placement in another country is considered a rite of passage for early to mid-career scientists. Moving countries, or ‘mobility’, has traditionally been the way to personally and scientifically enrich your career, enhance technical and leadership skills and show dedication to your scientific journey. But uprooting yourself to live in another country isn’t for the faint-hearted – it can feel like jumping into the deep end. We asked chemists who have experienced working abroad how they kept their heads above water.