| Expat Women Newsletter - June 2007 |
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Welcome to our Newsletter for June. We would like to take this opportunity to officially welcome another Gold Sponsor to our community: HSBC Offshore – whose network comprises around 10,000 offices in 82 countries and territories around the world. Wherever you are, we invite you to consider HSBC Offshore for your financial needs.
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If you have not yet checked out our new , we encourage you to do so. This resource now has more than 200 blogs from expat women living all over the world. You could literally spend hours surfing these great blog sites – learning about expat life abroad and connecting with like-minded women. |
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And finally, if you are planning to leave your expat location this month, we wish you all the very best for a safe and trouble-free move. Please stay in touch via our newsletter and in our . If you have a story to tell about your expat experience, we encourage you to before you forget it. You never know, you could be our US$100 Story of the Month winner for July! |
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Wishing you success overseas and/or for your move back home, and |
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Property Tycoon
Virginia Anderson and her husband Chris, arrived in Australia from New Zealand in 1991, with a AU$1400 loan and the dream of a better life abroad. Today, the couple are worth AU$35 million and are ranked 29th on Australia’s prestigious Business Review Weekly (BRW) Young Rich list.
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Do you have an inspiring story?
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In this article we examine the truth about overseas assignments and relocation packages for anyone contemplating an offer from their company to work abroad for a period of time. We’ll show you what you need to negotiate for and how to go about it…
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Argentina
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Widow, mother, two-time breast cancer survivor, dance-degreed from UCLA, dance librarian, newspaper dance critic ... |
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Anastasia M. Ashman and Jennifer Eaton Gökmen
Read our special interview with Editors Anastasia M Ashman and Jennifer Eaton Gökmen, who have enjoyed amazing success with their Turkish anthology.
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I’ve always dreamed of one day, retiring abroad, to live by the beach in the Caribbean. So now, at the ripe young age of 55, I’m leaving next month to live out my dream. I should be bursting with happiness, but I’m not. I find myself overwhelmed with anxiety. I’m worried about whether...
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Do you know the capital cities for all of the countries in the world?
Find out how many capital cities you really know... ...and impress your friends by learning more!
We take you to the capital city list for the 194 official countries in the world.
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Abigail Franks
There are literally thousands of small business ideas with many that would allow you to work from home. Here are a few things to consider before you quit your job and follow your dream.
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Africa
Kenya is located in Eastern Africa. It is best known for its safaris to see Africa’s “big five” animals. Thank you so much to TheExpatriate.org for our Settling In Tips
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…there is one story I’d like to tell, which I hope will particularly encourage women who are thinking about a new beginning but are scared that it may be too risky, or are afraid to break from their environment, even if their current situation is hopeless. |
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Congratulations
Julieta (in Austria). You have won $100! |
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How do you rate your Expat Career? |
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| I do not work, but wish I did |
31 % |
| Great! |
27 % |
| I do not work & have no desire to |
21 % |
| Worse |
16 % |
| Same as back home |
5 % |
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Victoria Colligan, Beth Schoenfeldt, Amy Swift
Ladies WhoLaunch.com's first book - to both inspire and encourage action towards your dreams of becoming an entrepreneur.
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Marian Weston
Explores the impacts of short term assignments on the family, as well as providing useful tools and support.
for a Free Book Sample
Thanks to
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Thanks to your support, we were able to donate US$450 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., in mid May. |
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| "Thank you for your generous donation. Without the support of people like you, National Breast Cancer Foundation would not be able to accomplish our mission". |
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Sincerely,
Janelle Hail, Founder/CEO |
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Congratulations |
Allyson (in Iraq)
Chelsea (in the USA)
Grith (in France)
Vicel (in Afghanistan)
Alessandra (in Belgium)
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| for randomly being selected by Jennifer Patterson to receive a copy of her book.
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Inspiring Women Worldwide |
10th W.I.N. Global Forum |
26 - 30
September 2007 |
Oslo, Norway |
€100 (Euro) Conference Discount |
If you mention ExpatWomen.com |
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What do you miss most about Home? |
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Winners
Congratulations to Amy (in Antigua) and Arige (in Qatar). You have won free memberships for June to TheHairstyler!
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Call For Proposals |
Anyone who is interested in presenting at next year’s FIGT Conference, is invited to submit their ideas to Anne Copeland .
The conference will be in Houston, Texas at the Omni Hotel from March 6 to 8, 2008.
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