Posts tagged trailing spouse
How to Feel More Comfortable Abroad
How to Feel More Comfortable Abroad

Are you struggling to make your new country feel like home? You are not alone. When you move abroad you may feel uncertain and lack confidence. This article shares actions you can take to gain your confidence back and help make your new country feel like home.

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Life With a Driver While on International Assignment
Life With a Driver While on International Assignment

Safety, navigating expat life, feelings of guilt and becoming dependent are all topics discussed. There are positives and negatives when you're assigned a driver while living abroad as a company expat. This article will help prepare you for life with a driver.

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5 Tips for Expatriate Wives
5 Tips for Expatriate Wives

When we moved from Texas to Angola I was beyond excited for the new chapter. I felt like I could take on anything and then life got a little harder as the assignment went on and I took each day as a new lesson. After 6.5 years on expat assignment in 2 different countries, these are some things I would tell my younger, fresh-expat wife self.

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