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Individuals, couples and families who left the ‘comfort’ of their home for study, work, love or simply for adventure all agree that living abroad can be both exhilarating and challenging at the same time. Learning about new…
Why go on Tiktok as an expat?
With nearly 1.8 billion users, TikTok has established itself as the social network for short videos. Increasingly used as a search engine, especially by generations Z and Alpha, it is useful in many other ways besides entertainment. Using TikTok as an expat can serve to: There are endless reasons why expatriates or future expatriates spend […]
Expert talk #3: Monika, Policy Manager
We are happy to welcome Monika, Policy Manager, for this new Expert Talk interview! Hello Monika, we would like first to know more about you, what is your background? Hello ? my name is Monika, I was born in Germany, where I also spent half of my childhood. At 12 years old I moved to […]
Expatriation and secondment of employees, what are the differences for the employer?
Do you, as an employer, want to send one of your employees on an assignment abroad? Two options are available to you: secondment and expatriation of your resources. Although often confused, these statuses do not mean the same thing… What are the differences between expatriate and seconded employees? The status of expatriate employee: definition The […]
Which instant translation tool is right for expatriates?
Who hasn’t experienced this situation? Whether you excel in a foreign language or are just starting out, you have inevitably stumbled over a sentence. Pronunciation, unfamiliar words or idiomatic expressions will soon hold no secrets for you with these instant translation tools for expatriates. This is it, you’ve just taken up your dream job as […]
Expat Woman: Expatriating as a Woman
Let’s start the article with a striking statistic. In 91% of cases, the expatriate’s spouse is a woman. A woman who, in one out of three cases, even admits to having “sacrificed” herself professionally to complete her husband’s project. This sacrifice is more widespread among women, but is gradually changing sides. Expat woman: the obstacles […]
These are the countries in which you cannot buy
Expatriation is a carefully considered choice that allows for personal and professional development. And what is one of the highest achievements of personal development, the goal of a lifetime: becoming a property owner!Buying real estate while abroad represents a long-term commitment, proof, if any were needed, of the attachment one has for the host country. To […]
Covid: the latest on the global pandemic
Virus status SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing Covid-19, like any circulating virus, undergoes mutations (changes) that result in different variants of the virus. These changes may have an effect on the infectiousness, the symptoms it produces and their severity, or resistance to existing vaccines. In other cases, the changes have little or no effect on the […]
Psychology and expatriation, the struggles of the expatriate
Expatriation is a complex and multifaceted event. It often gives rise to contradictory and sometimes destabilising emotions for those who are confronted with it. These strong emotions can represent a real psychological challenge for the expatriate. Expatriation amidst enthusiasm and doubts Moving abroad requires a physical, emotional and psychological effort that confronts the expatriate with […]
Supporting your expatriate employee during their relocation
If you are planning to expatriate one of your employees to one of your subsidiaries abroad, support is the key word. Indeed, professional expatriation is not only limited to obligations and formalities, but also includes support for the expatriate employee as well as family arrangements. It is therefore necessary to pre-empt the expatriation of an […]
Corporate Expat Package and Health Insurance
Expatriation is increasingly common in companies. Previously limited to long-term experiences and for managerial profiles, expatriation in companies is now proposed for shorter assignments and more varied profiles that are progressively less hierarchical. In order to support the future expatriate from his or her country of origin to the host country and to maintain his […]
Things you should know about Fatty Liver Disease
Currently, fizzy drinks are one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world due to huge advertising and society’s ignorance of some of their effects on the body. It has been observed that their consumption starts at a very young age and increases over the years. Its excessive consumption, when it should be sporadic […]
Which countries have mandatory health insurance?
In some countries, expatriates are required to subscribe to a minimum compulsory health insurance plan as a prerequisite to residence and/or employment. Compulsory health insurance is generally developed by the government to ensure basic health cover and access. In which countries is healthcare insurance compulsory? Is this type of local public insurance scheme fully adapted […]