As a popular tourist destination as well as home to over 620,000 foreigners, Hong Kong is very international with English signs and translations scattered throughout. The majority of Hong Kong jobs will not require knowledge of Cantonese (though it can be useful!) and proficiency in English will be required. Of course, if the desire to learn Cantonese is there, kudos and good luck!

The culture shock is likely to hit pretty hard, but it will fade away just as quickly; reading up on the differences between Hong Kong and your country will ease the transition much faster. Things like hierarchy at your job in Hong Kong, common cultural norms (e.g. concept of face/dignity is paramount to Hong Kong citizens) that might not be concurrent in yours could throw the balance slightly initially, but hey ho, that’s what makes the expat life so enriching and exciting!

Major perk of being in Hong Kong: being situated bang in the middle of Asia. For wanderlusters, this should sound a music to your ears. With readily available and cheap flights from Hong Kong to the rest of the continent, countries like Vietnam and Malaysia are waiting to be explored. Working in Hong Kong while becoming an Asia travel guru — not too shabby la (tip for sounding like a local in Hong Kong: at the end of every sentence add la, ar, wor, gar).

Plonking yourself down in Hong Kong is synonymous with a sparkling CV and a new outlook on life. Take the plunge, go for the job in Hong Kong you always wanted to try but didn't have the time or courage, and become part of a new culture. All the while, you’ll feast like a king on Hong Kong delicacies every day.

Read our comprehensive guide on working abroad in China.