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The Seasoned Expat

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Xpatulator

An image of a juicy piece of sirloin comes to mind that is ever so lightly seasoned and seared lightly on the outside but still rare inside and so it should be for the seasoned expat, moving from one country … Continue reading →

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From Paris with Love

Posted on June 19, 2011 by Xpatulator

Paris the “City of Love”. Who has not wished to live in Paris once in their lives? There is a line in a Baz Luhrmann song called Sunscreen that goes “Live in New York City once, but leave before it makes … Continue reading →

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As an Expat how do you communicate?

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Xpatulator

As expats we are far away from the ones we love (maybe distance does make the heart grow fonder), our communication systems of today however do make our loved ones within our grasp even across the miles. Having left home … Continue reading →

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What do you miss about Home?

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Xpatulator

  Initially there is the interview, the prospect of something new on the horizon, the excitement of travel, of the unknown. There is a flutter of energy that embraces the family as possessions are sold or stored, clothes and personal … Continue reading →

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Before you go on an international assignment

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Xpatulator

The opportunity to get international experience can accelerate your career, but you should do your homework thoroughly before committing. With the shift in economic strength shifting eastward, the number of people taking international assignments is growing. Continue reading →

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An Islamic Perspective on Child-Rearing and Discipline By Umm Salihah

Posted on February 21, 2011 by Xpatulator

Thanks to a small number of Muslims and large chunks of the mainstream media, Islam has gained a reputation for severity and harshness. When it comes to the way we raise our children this can often be true – but … Continue reading →

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Australia pressured to speed up skilled migrant applications

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Xpatulator

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The truth about expat lifestyle in Greece

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Xpatulator

The truth about expat lifestyle in Greece, a personal recount…. Continue reading →

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Negotiating an Expatriate Package

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Xpatulator

Although international experience can be helpful for future promotional prospects, companies recognize that employees are cautious about going abroad for “possible future consideration”. Consequently companies usually offer employees financial and non-financial incentives to compensate for the upheaval associated with relocation abroad. Continue reading →

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Effectiveness – How you can do more with less time

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Xpatulator

Your effectiveness is about identifying your most important task and tackling it with single-minded focus until it is completed. The challenge is usually those tasks that you know are priorities, but that you’ve put off for whatever reason. FocusYour ability … Continue reading →

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