Many people really love the thought of taking the chance and living in a foreign country. It sounds so dreamy and romantic. But the reality for many expats is that very shortly after arrival in their new home, they find that there are often harsh realities to face about living abroad.
Joining clubs. Do they work for you?
I chose to use my positive experiences with clubs when I relocated overseas and got involved with different clubs that suited my interests such as the dance club, the “Learn Korean” club, the singles club, the fitness club and of course last but not least, the badminton club.
Keeping in touch taking emails a step further
There are many reasons why some people never move. This is a topic for later discussion, but for now lets focus on those individuals who do hop from country to country and make new homes in different countries and often on other continents. Are you one of those people whose address seems to be forever changing?
So, what is culture shock?
The term “culture shock” originated in the 1950s. Basically it describes the physical and emotional discomforts that occur when someone moves from one cultural environment to another. There are several stages to culture shock which start when you first enter the new environment right through the acculturation process and back to re-adjustment when returning home. Culture shock has no steady line of progression. Each stage you go through can vary in length of time, or occur at clearly defined tim
UK Property Market
The price of houses in the UK saw an astronomical rise over the last few years, but for the last year or so, we have experienced a cooling off period in terms of house price inflation. Many prophets of doom were predicting a house price crash, last seen in the eighties, but the housing market has remained stable.
How to Manage Your Money When Working Overseas
How to manage your financial affairs easily and effectively when living, travelling or working abroad.
Using consolidation loans to solve credit problems
The consumer borrowing debt in the UK has reached records levels and more and more people are looking for ways to reduce and manage their credit.
Telephone calling cards
If you are living as an expatriate, you will no doubt need to make international calls, probably to loved ones back home. Although the cost of telephone calls are coming down in price generally, it can still be a financial burden staying in touch with home.
Applying for Work Abroad
For anyone who has ever dreamed about finding an overseas assignment, living life as an expatriate and experiencing new horizons this article shows you how to apply yourself to the task of finding and securing that dream job abroad.