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Top 10 Concerns of Expats #4 – Defining Moves Version

On January 21, 2012 By Rachel

8. Standard of Living

“Few people willingly move abroad to accept a lower standard of living – there are exceptions of course such as those who volunteer to help in nations affected by wars or dire economic circumstances. The majority of us move abroad expecting to find or achieve a better or [...]

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Character Traits of an Excellent Expat

On October 19, 2011 By Rachel

I recently discovered the The Economist Intelligence Unit special report on expatriate life, Up and Out. Next Moves for the Modern Expatriate. While most of the study focused on corporate global mobility strategy, they also explored the viewpoints of expatriates themselves, and what contributed to the success or failure of expatriate assignment.

What they [...]

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