Finding a job abroad, when you don’t know the culture, the language and you can’t rely on any support network is a daunting task. No wonder that one of the major reasons employees refuse an assignment abroad is because of their spouse’s lack of professional opportunities. A 2012 Permits Foundation study of 177 companies managing 130,000 expatriates […]
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An Expat Story You’ll Never Forget
Today I’d like to tell you a story of hope. It didn’t make the headline of an international press campaign. It’s a simple story from ordinary people living in my neighborhood. Nonetheless, it’s a poignant story of human connection. A story where expatriates help other expatriates who seem to have nothing in common. A modern […]
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Holiday Season Abroad – Tempted To Give Up Your Traditions?
The traditional holiday season is approaching quickly – Thanksgiving, Sinter Klaas, Hanukkah, Christmas, New Year’s Eve, just to name a few. You find yourself hesitating. You won’t go back to your home country. You won’t gather with all your extended family. No, this year, you’ll be on your own. With your partner and your children. […]
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15 Surprising Facts About My Host Country
Let’s face it. “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust Click to tweet You know this feeling. Without thinking about it, you’re performing thousands of routine actions everyday. You’re not questioning them because you’re not even aware you’re conditioned. But by […]
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The #LOL Guide For Parents With Teenagers Moving Country
Changing country is an exciting adventure. But sometimes, not all family members are on the same page. Here are a few humorous tips to help you handle your #OMG teenagers when you tell them about the move. 1. How to deal with guilt Teenagers do their best attempts to make you feel guilty. It’s normal. […]
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Moving Abroad? 7 Things Your Child Needs To Hear You Say
Admit it… You feel guilty. For the third time in 4 years, you have to move. For you, it might just be OK. But for your kids? They’re 6, 12 and 15 years old. The younger starts grade one, the second is heading to high school and the older one is right in the middle […]
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