Hi everyone,
My wife and I are currently preparing to relocate from London to Kampala, aiming for arriving in April. Now the Christmas period is out the way, we're starting to get very excited!
I'm relocating with my current employer - a major multinational company, though they have never had an employee working in Africa (outside of South Africa).
I am now getting deep into the discussions about what relocation support they will give me, though there are lots of questions from both sides given that a) I have never lived in Uganda, and b) my employer has never posted anyone in Uganda.
I wondered if there was anyone else who had experienced a similar situation? What kind of support should I be asking for? Here's some ideas I've been looking at, but any further thoughts / suggestions that may be obvious once 'on the ground' would be hugely appreciated (especially on the 'security' and 'travel' aspects).
- Security - is there anything in particular that I should ask for support with here? Are there any extra costs typically associated with property / personal security?
- Travel - I am considering asking to have the cost of a driver covered for 1(?) month whilst I work out routine travel arrangements. How much might this cost?
- Temporary accommodation - how much would temporary business accommodation (if such a thing exists? or just a hotel?) cost whilst finding somewhere more permanent? How long should I allow to find somewhere more permanent?
- Relocation travel costs (for both wife and I)
- Storage costs (for personal belongings left at home)
- Shipping costs (to bring out personal belongings)
- Visa costs / support
- Health insurance
Many thanks - any thoughts at all very much appreciated.