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There are 1001 things to consider if/when you make the move to live overseas. At ExpatWomen, we understand many of the challenges that you are likely to face and we have endeavored to provide you with some essential direction and guidance to make the whole process a much smoother one for you and/or your family. We genuinely hope that you find the articles below useful and if would like to write some of your own, please email us. |
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 Courage To Fly
Robin Fay McNair |
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On every flight, while some passengers are excitedly browsing through their in-flight movie guide, other passengers are fighting their inner fear of flying and thinking things like: "Look out!", " The plane is going to fall out of the sky and crash", "I will be trapped and screaming for my life", "I cannot stand it, I will end up going crazy!"...
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 Picking The Right Removal Company
Rob Fenn |
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Moving abroad is undoubtedly an exciting experience, but one element people often do not enjoy is the planning stage of moving their belongings to their new home. Moving abroad has added complications, so there are a few things you should do before picking a removal company for the job...
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 10 Essential Tips For Landing A Job Overseas
Randall S. Hansen, Ph.D |
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Develop a Job-Search Strategy. |
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Determine What Jobs You Want to Pursue. |
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Research Potential Jobs, Companies, and Countries. |
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Develop / Polish / Acquire Key Job / Language Skills. |
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Prepare Job-Search Correspondence. |
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 Home-Based Career Do's And Don'ts
Katharine Hansen |
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Don't be sucked in those dozens of
e-mails...
Do research work-at-home opportunities scrupulously...
Do consider your own passions and interests...
Do think about whether you might need additional training...
Don't be daunted the costs of working at home...
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 Expat Evolution
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The use of international assignments is not only growing, but its role is changing, according to ORC Worldwide's 2006 Worldwide Survey of International Assignment Policies and Practices. The survey shows 56 percent of companies have increased expatriate usage.
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 Overseas Job Search Tips
Andrea Martins |
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1. Get the correct work visas and permits.
2. Check that local employers can hire you.
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Follow up your job application with a phone call |
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 Feng Shui Your Way
To Relocation Success
Samantha Honey |
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What woman does not wish for herself and her family a smooth transition into a new home – and wish to find herself and those she loves in an environment that feels welcoming, relaxing and healthy? Whether you have a choice in the home you move to... whether you like the place instantly upon entering, or dread returning to those four walls every day...
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Women On Overseas Assignments
http://www.interchangeinstitute.org/
A study of women expatriates from around the world - their reflections on what their companies are doing to maximize their adjustment at work and at home. |
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Six Job-Search Tips For Expatriate Spouses
http://www.careerjournal.com/
With the increase in the number of dual-earner couples around the world, spousal employment is a problem more transferees are facing. This article includes six job search tips to help expatriate spouses find the best way to secure employment. |
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 Stumbling Along...
Jenny Early |
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The internet can be a dreadful bore. You visit the same old websites day in day out, whether from habit or necessity. Finding something new and interesting in the net's plethora of pages can be a real chore. How on earth do you sift through it all to find something you really want to see, without trailing through all of the junk as well?
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 Social Media
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Confused about Social Media? To learn about Social Media in Plain English, watch this 4 minute video...
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 What Is A Blog?
Andrea Martins |
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The term "blog" is blend of the words web and log (web log). Blogs provide commentary or news on a particular subject, such as food, politics, or local news and some function as more personal online diaries.
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 Language Learning Tips
AskOxford.com
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1. Find out what kind of learner you are
2. Work at your own pace
3. Why not learn with someone else? |
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Remember that you can go a long way with just a little language |
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Language learning is also about intuition |
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7. Speak, speak, speak!
8. Build up your vocabulary
9. Get the right tool |
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Get used to hearing everyday language at normal speed |
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May Speak English, But It's Not Your English
http://www.careerjournal.com/
The problems often start with the language. Although your colleagues may speak English, their words and phrases may not carry the same emphasis or meaning as they do in the U.S... |
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 Mind Your Multicultural Manners:
It's Good For Business
Lisa La Valle-Finan |
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Unless you have been living in a cave lately, you are probably experiencing considerable anxiety about the global economic crisis. This emotion is immediately followed by further panic when recruiters or employers are asking you to 'go global' to make yourself more marketable. That is if you still have a job...
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 Cultural Considerations
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1. Symptoms of culture shock Tips for
dealing with cultural change.
2. Tips for dealing with local attitudes &
perceptions.
3. Helpful cultural exercises.
4. Considerations when returning home.
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 Three Ways To Manage Culture Shock
Margarita Gokun Silver |
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All of us at one time or another probably experienced the phenomenon that's widely regarded as culture shock. I have named the five stages with more friendly terms. This way we can see that they are merely examples of how we look at our relationship with another culture.
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 Relocating Your Pet
With
The Right Vet
Rachel Farris |
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Your neighborhood veterinarian might have an excellent bedside manner, know your dog's favorite place to be scratched... but if they are not familiar with the health certificate procedures for pets moving domestically or internationally, you may find yourself struggling... |
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 Traveling By Car
The Humane Society Of The
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Important information to guarantee a enjoyable experience when traveling with your pet in the car.
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 Traveling Ship or Train
The Humane Society Of The
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Essential instructions to guarantee a pleasant encounter when traveling with your pet ship or train.
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Moving Overseas And Cultural Adjustment |
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Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI)
http://www.intercultural.org
The Intercultural Communication Institute (ICI) is a nonprofit charity with the mission of fostering an awareness and appreciation of cultural difference in both the international and domestic arenas offering training and development on Intercultural Communication, a non-residential Master program, as well as assessment services. |
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Moving Matters: A Study of How to Help International Transferees Relocate
http://www.interchangeinstitute.org/
A study of 104 international transferees who had moved (as expatriates or repatriates) to one of 17 countries. What do people do to feel settled after an international relocation? How do people learn about their new country? What do parents do to help their children relocate smoothly? What role does a moving company plan in this process? |
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Many Expatriates Many Voices
http://www.interchangeinstitute.org
A study of 101 accompanying spouses and partners who had recently moved to the US because of their spouse/partners' job, focusing on their reactions to Americans, what made a difference in their adjustment, and which services helped smooth their way. |
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Many Women Many Voices
http://www.interchangeinstitute.org/
A study of 194 women who moved to a new country primarily because of their husbands' jobs - what helped and what hurt their chances of adjusting smoothly to their new lives. |
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Checklists For Planning Your Move |
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 Home Inventory
Jill Lengré |
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You know you are heading abroad: the date has been set. Now the fun part: preparing the move and paperwork. Most countries expect a list of the possessions that you will be shipping and the relocation company also must have list to organize the insurance on your move. So its time to make a home inventory ...
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Electric Power Around The World
http://kropla.com/electric2.htm
This website summarizes information on the electrical systems in use in most countries of the world. |
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Relocation Planner
http://www.crownrelo.com/web/relo.nsf/relo.planner.htm
A relocation planner will help you determine the timeline of your move, from the date you start packing to the time your goods are delivered to your new home. It will ensure that you are given a clear idea of the length of time your relocation will take, as well as remind you of your responsibilities and important dates. |
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International Health Insurance |
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 Local Versus International Health Insurance
Andrew Apps,
Aetna Global Benefits |
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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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 Abu Dhabi On His Own
Andrew Apps |
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There seems to be a growing trend for international companies to expect their employees to take on shorter-term assignments abroad which separate them from their partners and families. Usually it is still the woman who is left at home to worry: What if he gets sick or injured? How are we going to communicate with each other if he does? And how are we going to pay for it?
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 Peace of Mind for Your Family
Alison Massey |
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If you are living or working in a strange country with your family, especially with young children, you'll certainly not want to take risks with healthcare provision.
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 What to Look For When Choosing International Health Insurance
Alison Massey |
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If you live or work abroad, buying healthcare cover will be one of your first priorities. But, short of becoming a leading authority on the ins and outs of medical provision in your new country of residence, how do you make the right decisions about insurance for you and your family?
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 Insurance For The Modern Explorer
Emilie Udell |
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Magellan set sail years before the idea of insurance was ever created, and never had the opportunity to benefit from this modern concept, but today you have a wide variety of choices in coverage to help you on your journey.
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 Healthcare For The Family In Eastern Europe
Andrew Apps |
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As the EU expands eastwards a new confidence is emerging within the economies of Eastern Europe driven by a growing middle class. As a result countries such as Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia are becoming sought after as second-home destinations and also seeing an influx of more and more expatriate workers from the UK and Western Europe. So how are the new immigrants served by the medical infrastructure?
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 Street Smarts Equal Safety
Emilie Udell |
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The boogie man. Monsters under the bed. Things that go bump in the night. When you were young, there were plenty of things to fear. But you also knew a nightlight, a quick check under the bed, and some reassuring words from your parents were the right precautions to take to make sure you got a safe, uninterrupted night's sleep.
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 Re-Entry Shock
Robin Pascoe |
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Re-entry shock is simply the shock of being home. Abroad, you expect to feel foreign; you don't expect to when you come home.
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 Reverse Culture Shock
Nicole Ross |
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Basically consists of feeling out of place in your own country, or experiencing a sense of disorientation. While everything is familiar, you feel different ...
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