| Expat Women Newsletter - September 2007 |
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Message from Andrea & Jill |
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Hello and welcome back to the half of the world that has been on Summer vacation.
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This month we launch our section. The information in this section is supplied directly by you. Wherever you are living in the world, other women are planning to move there and would love to know what it is really like – the good and the bad. Please participate via our online form and we will post your answers online in this new section. We need everyone’s help! |
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We would love your on our suggestions to Human Resources HR Professionals in the article we wrote for the WorldwideERC® (Employee Relocation Council)'s September . |
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We're proud to confirm that we have donated another $655 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., as a direct result of your commitment to join ExpatWomen.com! |
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Success Story |
Highlighted
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VP Human Resources,
Ford
Chennai, India
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Nancy Reisig is currently the Vice President - Human Resources, for Ford in Chennai, India. She took this position in 2005, after years of dedication to Ford and Auto Alliance International (Ford's joint venture with Mazda). |
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Do you have an inspiring story?
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Andrea Martins and
Jill Lengre |
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In an era of high global mobility, many professionals are searching for ways in which to boost both the success rate of their companies’ expatriate assignments and the retention rate of those same repatriating employees.
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Mentor of the Month |
Book of the Month |
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The Netherlands
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Mandy (British) relocated to the North Brabant in the Netherlands almost 6 years ago. She says "Life here is wonderful, so laid back and such a contrast to the hustle and bustle of England." |
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Robin Pascoe
If you're moving back home, be sure to check out our interview with well-known Expat Expert, Robin Pascoe, about the various challenges and struggles of "re-entry shock".
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I am an Indian citizen and have been living in Singapore on and off for 21 years... I was wondering if you could give me some advice on being the permanent foreigner – the one that inevitably seems to be left behind by expatriate friends? It’s very difficult not to retreat and become insular when meeting other expats now – for fear of the pain when they leave...
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What percentage of women are being sent abroad on assignment? |
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What percentage of expatriate assignments are not completed?
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| Which three countries are the emerging hot spots for expats? |
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Find out the answers to these questions and more in the recently-released GMAC Relocation Services Global Relocation Trends 2006 Survey... |
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Business Idea |
Country of the Month |
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Megan McCaffrey-Guerrera |
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Megan McCaffrey-Guerrera, an American expat in Italy, has created her own concierge business to help travelers have worry free vacations in Italy. Read about her challenges and her highlights as an expat entrepreneur.
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Do you have a overseas business?
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Europe
Germany is located in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union, and with over 82 million people it has the largest population among the EU member states. Thank you so much to How To Germany for our Settling In Tips.
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Winning Story |
August 2007 Poll Statistics |
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I don’t know how long I had lain in the road when I came round. What jerked me into consciousness was Merengue’s high pitched screeching – no barking, just screeching. I started crawling towards him and that is when I saw the prone body of Grahame, white faced and bloodied head. People came running to help. |
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Congratulations
Ginnie
(in the Dominican Republic).
You have won US$100
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What are Your Must-Haves from Home? |
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Food Items |
30 % |
| Other |
25 % |
| Books / Magazines |
17 % |
| Medicine - Medical Supplies |
14 % |
| Clothing |
11 % |
| Toys |
3 % |
Other included: teabags ,news, natural health products, pet food, music and movies, high speed internet connections, toiletries |
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| David Shalleck & Erol Munuz |
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Travel with David as he serves as a chef and a do-whatever-it-takes employee for a super-rich Italian couple aboard their yacht - which sails up and down the French and Italian coasts. |
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Charlotte Hindle, Nate Cavalieri, Rachel Collinson, Korina Miller & Mike Richard |
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Lonely Planet's new handbook for those who want to make a difference when they travel, connect with country locals, give back to local communities and meet like-minded individuals. |
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Congratulations to Nneka (in the UK), Myrthe (in Armenia), Carly (in the UK), Linda (in Germany) and Bibie (in Ghana) for randomly being selected Rebecca S. Ramsey to receive a free copy of her book,
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| French By Heart. |
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Rebecca tells a wonderful story of her family’s expatriate experience in Clermont-Ferrand, France. Ramsey, her husband, a three young children leave South Carolina and say goodbye to everyone they know and hello to a new cultural and language. While her husband works at the headquarters of the Michelin Tire Company, she must manage with everyday life's challenges. The book consists of anecdotes to everyday events rather than a chronological recount of their four years abroad. Truly, An American Family's Adventures in La Belle France. |
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Sales Opportunity |
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Got Sales Experience? |
ExpatWomen.com is looking for a
Europe-based Expat Woman,
willing to work on commission,
to sell advertising space on our site.
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For more details, please . |
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WIN Forum 2007 |
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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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Free Book Sample |
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David Miskimin &
Jack Stewart |
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for a Free Book Sample |
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September Poll |
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Do you
volunteer overseas? |
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Giveaways |
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Winners
Congratulations to Sarah (in Taiwan) and Priscilla (in France). You have won free memberships for September to TheHairstyler! |
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Grandparent Survey |
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Peter Gosling, father of Expat Author, Jo Parfitt, is writing a book on how to keep the relationship alive between grandparents and expat grandchildren. |
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with Peter before 30 September. |
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Freelance Writers |
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Living in Dortmund, Tangier or Rijeka? easyJet Magazine needs Destination Guides of 600 words. Writers are paid. |
For more information please contact . |
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