The economy globalizes and the world looks more and more like a village. Businesses focus more internationally. Doing business in foreign countries becomes more fundamental, as well as dealing with different cultures, norms and values. Having empathy in other cultures is indispensable and it is something which you better start sooner than later.
Working abroad will give your social intelligence a boast. Because of this working abroad is a must for every young professional. Empathy / social intelligence is something which you cannot learn in school desks. But it’s something which you have to face in the real world!

Source: Mediaplanet