What contributes to a successful expatriation

In a study about what contributes to a successful expatriation (alas, no longer available), employees were asked about the types of support they received during and after their assignment in areas such as language training, job skills training, cultural training, and repatriation. Most of the subjects answered that they didn’t get any support in these areas. […]

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Good reads for internationals

Last update 5. 11. 2024.  This is an ongoing bibliography with a list of books, sites, films and theatrical productions about expat life, international life, Third Culture Kids etc. (FYI: this list can also be found on my other blog www.expatsincebirth.com)  I always welcome titles or recommendations about useful sites. just leave a comment here […]

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International life and children

Many books, articles and posts give advice about what people can expect when starting an international life as adults.   From an adult point of view, the benefits of a frequently moving lifestyle are the “priceless life experience, unique cultural insights and precious skills“. The excitement of a life full of changes and constant travels […]

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