CountryRep_2009_Complimentary_Report Switzerland tops list of 2009 country reputation report conducted by the Reputation Institute. Russia is at the bottom of the list. Open the report to learn the factors that went into the rankings, and all the scores. This could be helpful for you if you’re trying to decide between several locations for an expat… [Read more…]
August 16, 2009
The HSBC 2009 Expat Explorer Survey is here! 3,146 people in 30 different industries and 50 countries across the globe completed the survey. Key findings: Credit Crunch hits expats hard The first report of the Expat Explorer series has revealed that the current economic crisis has had a significant impact on expats’ financial situation. US,… [Read more…]
August 12, 2009
Click here to see World Bank rankings of ease of doing business in 181 countries. Singapore ranks at top. World Bank Rankings [Posted with iBlogger from my iPhone]
July 9, 2009
Johannesburg ranks cheapest for Expats! Since we saw Tokyo take over as most expensive, good to see news about a more affordable place. Click here to read more. This one is about how England is becoming more affordable for Expats. Scroll down and read the section that says “Benefit in Disguise”. Click here for the… [Read more…]
July 3, 2009
And now, a poll just for the trailing spouses. Please select all that apply, and feel free to write in any additional comments in the “other” section. Once you vote, you can see how your results compare. Feel free to pass the survey to others.
July 2, 2009
Add your voice to the poll! Pick all answers that apply, and feel free to select “other” and write in any additional challenges. When you vote, you’ll get to see how others like you have voted, and what the most common answers are -
June 29, 2009
I found this article both shocking, and fascinating. Due to the recession, the number of applicants for H1-B visas to work in the US has declined dramatically. And, for those Expats already living in the US, many are choosing to return home. Click here for the full article.
June 25, 2009
Click here to read more about impact of recession and rising cost of living for Expats in UK who are thinking of leaving. Results from HSBC Bank International survey.
June 24, 2009
This is another survey I came across that I thought might be of interest – covers domestic as well as international relocating professionals and trailing spouses. Click here to see it.
June 24, 2009
The 2009 HSBC results are in. There’s excellent information on Expat insights into best places to live, highest salaries, Expat life trends, cost of raising children, and Key Expat challenges. 2,155 Expats in 4 continents were surveyed. Click here to access the results.
October 23, 2009
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