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| Hello and a very warm welcome to our Expat Women Member Newsletter for February. |
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We were very excited about our mention this month in . Thanks go to freelance writer Renuka Rayasam who contacted us for inclusion. If you are a freelance writer and find an opportunity to mention us in one of your articles, please do so. |
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The big news this month is that sadly, Jill is stepping aside from ExpatWomen.com to focus on her upcoming move back to California, USA. Jill has lived as an Expat Woman for 9 years in Paris and 5 years in Mexico City. Moving back to the US as a single mother with two children is an incredibly gutsy move and will require all of Jill’s time and energy in these coming months.
I personally want to thank Jill for her two years (one prior to launch, and one after launch) of every-day-dedication in helping to build ExpatWomen.com and its growing reputation as an essential community site for expatriate women around the globe. Anyone who would like to send their best wishes to Jill is invited to do so . |
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We also say goodbye this month to our Forums section. We know that the Forums really helped some women in our audience, but unfortunately they took too long to maintain at this end. We hope that in the future we will be able to offer you some new ways to network online. We want to sincerely thank Carol (featured below as our Mentor of the Month) and Claire (French, in Israel) for their huge contributions to our ExpatWomen Forums last year. If you are moving to Saudi Arabia, please visit our page to find the new home for Carol’s great Saudi information - which was just too good to lose.
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| Thank you very much everyone and best wishes for a fabulous February! |
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Success Story |
Special Report |
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Tibi
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Amy Smilovic started Tibi in 1997 when her husband was transferred to Hong Kong. She had a choice— report to her husband at American Express or start her own business. She chose the latter. Tibi fashions are now found in over 200 specialty stores and upscale department stores around the world.
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Do you have an inspiring story?
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A worldwide shortage of accountants has been evident since about 2002 with the most critical need being for CAs/CPAs with 3-5 years’ experience. What sparked this problem and how are accounting firms trying to solve this dilemma of heavy workloads but not enough workers? |
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Mentor of the Month |
Book of the Month |
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Saudi Arabia |
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Carol (American) is a former American diplomat who after 20 years of foreign sevice resigned to marry her Saudi husband. She now lives and works in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia with her husband and their 3 cats. |
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Saffia Farr |
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We talk to Saffia about her journey of discovery from the first miserable days in the strange, grey, concrete capital to her joy at falling in love with her expat country. |
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Expat Confessions |
Health Insurance |
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I was born in Asia and went to London at age 23. I studied, worked, lived and met my American husband in London. Fourteen years later, we have now relocated to the United States, where I am having difficulties fitting into the country that I had adopted but never had any social ties with… |
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Andrew Apps |
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Expatriates moving to a new country will look to establish a fresh and local way of life: a new home, new friends, regional food and so on. A local healthcare policy would therefore appear to fit in well with this approach, and it’s usually cheaper, but that’s until the damage limitation factors start to hit home.
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Business Idea |
Country of the Month |
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How to Start a Business in Italy |
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We talk to Emma (British) about why she moved to Sardinia, Italy, and why she co-wrote a book about starting a business in Italy. If you are interested in starting a business, read on to find out Emma’s Top 5 tips for starting a business in Italy. |
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Europe |
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Have you ever thought about moving to Portugal to enjoy the cultural delights, history and beautiful Algarve coastline? Find out what you’ll need to know about in our Portugal Settling-In Tips section, thanks to AFPOP, Portugal’s largest Foreign Residents’ Association.
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Winning Story |
January Poll Statistics |
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We were headed to the Bateau Mouches at Pont d’Alma, France. Two sweet young things stopped us en route. “You’re American, right?” My sister, Jenny, and I glanced at each other, and then nodded. “We need you to buy a wallet for us at Louis Vuitton.” I agreed to help out the girls. The taller of the girls peeled out $250 worth of francs, passed them to me… |
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Congratulations
Serena
(in Mexico)
You have won US$100 |
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How Many Countries Have You Lived In As An Expatriate Woman? |
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| 1 - 2 |
51 % |
| 3 -4 |
24 % |
| 5 - 6 |
13 % |
| 10 + |
8 % |
| 7 - 10 |
4 % |
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FIGT Conference |
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FIGT International Conference Celebrating their
10th Anniversary
6 – 8 March 2008
Houston, Texas USA |
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February 2008 Poll |
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What Is Your Main Motivation for Staying Abroad? |
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Free Book Sample |
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Yolanda Solo |
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for a Free Book Sample |
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Giveaways |
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Congratulations
Maricela (in Italy),
Raafia (in Qatar),
Sarah (in France),
Ephrem (in Hong Kong)
and Caroline (in France)
for randomly being selected by Marybeth to receive a
free copy of her book. |
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