Relocating to Another Country – Phew – It’s Hard! I remember the time before I moved to Mexico – I didn’t really prepare myself culturally at all, and I wish I had. I also wish I had spoken to other Americans who had previously moved to Mexico. But,...
It’s no surprise that when we comb through the job ads, a phrase that hits us in the face again and again is, “Bilingual a plus”, “Spanish/English Speakers Needed” or “Bilingual Employees Wanted”. Even if it’s not mandatory, boy would it be easier for everyone if the...
So, you’ve been asked to relocate to Mexico for your company. It’s a great opportunity, so you definitely want to say yes. But they say the move could be for up to five years. Whoa! That’s a whole lot to think about. In 2008, I, too, was offered a job in Mexico. And I...
From its culture to its language to its food, Japan is one of the most fascinating places in the world. A lot of people became intrigued with this country thanks to the recent “Queer Eye: We’re in Japan!” episodes on Netflix. And then there are the...
I recently got a frantic call from a client who is a Swedish expat in the U.S. Her son wouldn’t get out of bed because he was too depressed about the differences between the schools and the people in his home country and those in his new country. Finally, on the fifth...
