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How to NOT have an X-Trailing Spouse

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Xpatulator

I was that woman, I could have been a man in this situation, but I was that woman. You know the one, the Trailing Spouse as we are commonly known.  The one that gets to say “Yes” to moving abroad … Continue reading →

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The need to be open minded as an Expat

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Xpatulator

continuation of raising kids as an Expat…..being openminded Continue reading →

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How to Calculate a Cost of Living Allowance

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Xpatulator

A Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) is a salary supplement paid to employees to cover differences in the cost of living, particularly as a result of an international assignment. The amount of COLA should enable an expatriate to be able … Continue reading →

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A New Approach to Expatriate Pay

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Xpatulator

The challenges of ensuring expatriates are paid fair salaries across different countries, in the current economic climate, of the credit crisis together with rapid currency and inflation fluctuations are increasingly complex. The current economic climate has made it necessary to … Continue reading →

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