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Introduction to Type and Reintegration

Posted by admin on Aug 26, 2011 in Featured | 0 comments

Elizabeth Hirsh, Katherine W. Hirsh, and James Peak have co-authored this manual, subtitled “A Framework for managing the Transition Home.”

Speaking with the authors at the recent Association for Psychological Type International Conference in San Francisco, Elizabeth explained they had service members and their families in mind. Coming from the expatriate background, I cannot help but notice the similarities in experience. Every repatriate also has a unique preference and coping mechanism for reintegrating into their home country after an international assignment. Type is a valuable method to unearth the sometimes subconscious struggles, and define an action plan to accelerate reintegration.

German Pension System

Posted by Doris on Oct 13, 2010 in Expats | 0 comments

Greetings fellow expats! As you might know, I’m on file as “agony aunt” over at Expatica.com. I usually receive questions regarding immigration, which I cannot answer because I’m not a lawyer. This week’s question was only slightly different, but I did find some more sources of information you might find helpful. (more…)

US Expat Working Visa Fees Increase

Posted by Doris on Aug 17, 2010 in HR Management | 0 comments

Were you thinking about coming over to the US on an H-1B or L Visa in the near future? The process just got more expensive. (more…)

Expat holidays

Posted by Doris on Aug 12, 2010 in Cultural Intelligence, Expat Coaching, expatsMBTI | 0 comments

Planning your relocation can hit significant snags when you least expect them. Right now is one of those periods: many Europeans are on vacation, taking usually at least two weeks off at a time – a concept that is pretty much unheard of in the USA and therefore not anticipated. (more…)

Overcoming Family Concerns In Relocation

Posted by Doris on Jul 23, 2010 in Expat Coaching, expatsMBTI, Featured, HR Management | 0 comments

They are the number one challenge cited at every stage of an international move. Will adequate schooling be available for the kids? What about your spouse’s career? What if you can’t seem to adjust to the new life?

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Celebrating National Holidays

Posted by Doris on Jul 4, 2010 in Expats, expatsMBTI | 0 comments

Happy 4th of July, everyone! This is the third time I’m in the USA for their Independence Day celebrations, and to be honest, I’m a bit underwhelmed this year.
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Bridging the Gap

Posted by Doris on Jun 24, 2010 in Expats, HR Management, repatriation | 0 comments

As a result of my recent repatriation survey, two main factors topped the list of challenges: lack of support provided by the company and family concerns. Here are 7  tips how to face the first challenge.
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Managing your repatriation

Posted by Doris on Jun 11, 2010 in Expat Coaching | 0 comments

Last month, I’ve asked you to help me find out about your repatriation practices and concerns. So far, I have 21 responses, and am now happy to share some of the findings and your (anonymous) comments. (more…)

Repatriation dilemma

Posted by Doris on May 17, 2010 in Expat Coaching, repatriation, Self | 0 comments

One of the respondents to my repatriation survey described a discrepancy between feeling internally free in their home country where there’s little financial or personal security, and feeling internally at un-ease in a safe society with opportunities for personal growth. Here’s what I shared with them: (more…)

Making friends

Posted by Doris on May 10, 2010 in Expats, happiness, relationships | 0 comments

I’ve always been an outgoing person and have made many acquaintances and a couple of friends along the way, too. Looking back, however, I can’t help but notice how much easier it was to make friends as a child compared to now. (more…)