People say it all the time, loften light heartedly; “things are bad here (politically, economically, even weather wise) I want/wish I could move abroad” People are even tweeting about their desire to move to a new life abroad. Of course many don’t ever get round to anything more than writing that tweet and I often [...]
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Do you have a story to tell? – Interview Questions.
Where are you living now? What is your nationality? Was this your first move abroad? How long have you been living in X? What brought you here? What do you do to make a living? How has your experience of living in X been so far? What do you like/love about X? What do you [...]
Do you have a story to tell?
When I first relocated abroad to Madrid from the UK – a frightening number of years ago now! I remember vividly the excitement I felt at being in a new vibrant city “Abroad”. I loved the lifestyle, the long lunches, the late dinners, tapas – oh yes!, the loud chatter of the locals ‘discussions”, the [...]
Where is Home?
One of the consequences and realities of moving abroad for the first time is that we leave our ‘homes’ behind. What does ‘home’ mean to you? Perhaps the word ‘home’ elicits thoughts of your personal and private space, possibly something that you created with great care and effort, something that gives you comfort and a [...]
Deciding to Move Abroad With Kids.
There is no doubt about it the decision to relocate gets tougher and more emotional once you have kids. On the one hand you are dealing with your own concerns, challenges and emotions as you leave all that is familiar behind. Whilst on the other hand you are coping with your children’s reactions or your [...]
On the Move Again!
This year, like many expatriates around the world we are moving on again. This year, I’m pleased to say it won’t be me watching as my friends leave, wondering how I will manage without them. I remember one very sad April/May when four friends and their families left in quick succession, I honestly think it [...]
So, do you have what it takes to be successful abroad?
So you’ve been thinking about moving abroad, to live, work or even retire. You’ve seen friends go and friends come back, some have enjoyed their experience some have not and you’re now wondering what it takes from a character/personality perspective to be successful abroad. A lot of research has been conducted in terms of what [...]
Why, Why, Why, Why, Why – ?????
I imagine that if you have or know children aged around four and upwards, then you will be very familiar with this questioning technique! “Why is the sea, sea?” Was a recent question from my seven year old daughter and once I’d explained a little about what the sea was and what made it “the [...]
Coping with partners differing perspectives when making move abroad decisions.
What motivates people to move abroad? Is it the pain of what they currently experience or the gain that is promised by the relocation? Are people moving away from something (pain) OR towards something new and attractive (gain or pleasure)? Of course it is always best to be making change for positive reasons but it [...]
A Timely Reminder that Not All Move Abroad Experience End Happily!
Today I read some sad stories of expatriate dreams gone very sour! You can too if you click through to this link http://bit.ly/cA6NV4 For me this was a very timely article. I am currently designing a Relocation Decision Making System that will be launched on the 17th June. As with all new products I have [...]
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