Expats will always face cultural differences, but have you considered what it would be like if you moved someplace where corruptive business practices were considered normal or acceptable? Click here to read a very interesting article suggesting that HR professionals need to prepare expats for questionable business practices depending on the assignment.
December 28, 2009
If you’re going to continue to work for the same company, the adjustment could be even harder because you may expect the new job to be just like the old one. It’s very easy to start a new job with the expectation and hope that you’ll fit in perfectly, be well-respected because your great reputation… [Read more…]
August 19, 2009
I just saw the movie “Julie and Julia” (great film!) and it made me think about one of the very important things you need to do to ensure you’re happy after relocating. Namely, you need to pursue your passions. When you relocate, having a passion and pursuing it gives you an outlet that will help you… [Read more…]
August 9, 2009
More and more people have been expanding their job searches beyond where they currently live. The challenge now is, many companies have reduced their relocation expense budget, thus requiring the relocating professional to absorb that cost. So, though it might be easier to find a job in another city, you’re looking at potentially paying more… [Read more…]
August 2, 2009
Interesting development – government will now sponsor Expats working in Bahrain. Click here for the full article.
July 24, 2009
As competition increases for jobs, interview techniques are getting tougher. One of those changes is with the phone interview. It used to be a prelude to a face-to-face interview, but nowadays, it’s becoming a tactic to differentiate between the best of the best candidates. What this means is, you need to be as prepared for a… [Read more…]
July 23, 2009
My colleague, and member of the ever-growing Culture Transition Community, Anja Luesink, sent me an article I think you’ll enjoy. It’s about how our cultural background impacts our views about money, and how to deal with a financial crisis. Whether you hoard money, save it, or take big risks – this is a worthwhile read to… [Read more…]
July 20, 2009
If you’ve followed my writing for a while, then you know that volunteering is one of the things I recommend for many reasons. Well, today was my first time volunteering as a Big Apple Greeter and I had a great time! First, I got introduced to something I had never done in all my time… [Read more…]
July 16, 2009
Expatica recently conducted a survey of women working abroad and how satisfied they are with their Expat life in the workplace. Apparently, they are more satisfied then ever! Read more here.
July 7, 2009
I recently watched the movie “Sydney White” and found myself completely inspired. As a self-professed dork(!) I loved how the movie appealed to everyone’s inner-dork, and put me in touch with my own personal desire to positively impact the lives of millions of people. As I thought about this experience, I realized this might be… [Read more…]
January 4, 2010
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