The Importance of Cultural Competence For a number of reasons, many companies have found themselves in positions where having many more remote employees working abroad is advantageous. As a result, they are developing policies that take into account new and unique factors, including compliance and tax regulations. If your company allows global nomads, are you […]
Are you feeling a bit pinched these days, with prices rising on just about everything? Basics like grocery staples, automotive parts, new and used cars themselves, home building materials, appliances, and furniture all cost more these days. Supply chain issues are contributing to price increases, as is the cost of labor, as well as shortages […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Inflation.jpg483724Ellen Harrishttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgEllen Harris2022-02-23 03:45:342022-02-23 03:45:34Put More Money in Your Pocket
What do building a phone app, developing global mobility policies, and even stocking your pantry have in common? All these projects can benefit dramatically from using a structured approach to complete them. At Living Abroad, we’ve begun to talk about what’s next for the International Relocation Center, and we’ve found the structured approach of design […]
How are you supporting the partner? Partner support has come a long way over the last 10 years. Not only are more dual-career couples relocating, but it’s also more common that both partners want or need to work. With COVID-19, work permit complexities have increased based on location/country. Tax issues need to be addressed from […]
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When is your favorite time to listen to audio? Is it while commuting, to hear traffic and weather reports? Passing the time on a long trip? While exercising? Playing music in your home? To keep up with news or listen to an interesting podcast? When you’re traveling, do your listening habits change? Traditional radio broadcasts, […]
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https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Moose-64-3.jpeg448640Cathy Heynehttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgCathy Heyne2022-01-21 16:00:072022-01-21 16:00:07What to Know Before You Go to Chile
In my household there are three people with three jobs, one car, too many pets, and countless remote and in-person activities and obligations. We rely heavily on knowing who needs to do what, when. After our holiday decorations are put away every January, I turn to a task that takes less than an hour but […]
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There’s something so satisfying about starting with a clean slate, a fresh perspective, and setting new goals. That’s what the start of each new year gives us. Meanwhile, we often start with the best intentions and then lose track somewhere along the way. Here are some things to think about for 2022 goal planning. Deal with challenges […]
‘Twas the fright before Christmas that COVID would spawn with a virulent variant, that darn omicron. The tunnel had brightened. We all saw the light at the end that surely meant an end to our plight. We were traveling again, in the skies, on the seas, in our cars and on trains or however we […]
Even during seemingly ordinary times, year-end can be busy and stressful. Small acts of self-care can make a difference. If you haven’t had a good therapeutic scream since we last suggested one, it might be time to pay another visit to Looks Like You Need Iceland. You might want to select a new setting for […]
While international relocations were slow and steady in 2021, a recent survey suggests that by February of 2022, we should begin to see an uptick in global relocations. Based on employee feedback, this is due to pent up demand. Motivation for moving to a new country remains largely driven by work and job opportunities. Top […]
Today’s date is a palindrome here in the U.S., where we write December 1, 2021 numerically as 12.1.21. With the weight of the past 20 months, and the busy season ahead, I thought it would be nice this week to take a lighter look at some dates in December. Everyone is familiar with Hanukkah, which […]
https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/December-1-2021.jpg443788Ellen Harrishttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgEllen Harris2021-12-01 18:50:432021-12-01 18:50:43What’s in a date?
Click here for the answer! On this Thanksgiving, we want to share our genuine appreciation for you. We wish you a safe and healthy holiday filled with laughter, love, and gratitude!
A true story I heard recently — names changed! Ashley Artiste stood at the airline check-in counter, doing her best to contain her excitement. She had been tentatively invited to a studio residency in Malta months ago. After meticulous planning and coordination — not to mention several reschedules — it was finally time to go! […]
Country borders are opening around the globe, and the U.S. borders opened just a couple of days ago (hooray!). As you may have seen in the news, travelers from all over the world are heading to the U.S. This is great news for the relocation industry and for international business travel. There has also been a […]
A news feed item caught my eye the other day. It was about finding a particular book when you can’t recall the author or title. It made me smile, bringing me back to my college days working in a bookstore, and the occasional, inevitable vague question about a book… “that’s got a pink cover. Do […]
It’s no secret that the global pandemic has caused great disruption to manufacturing and logistics — supply chains — throughout the world. Many merchants are urging online shoppers to plan ahead, especially with demand as high as ever. For example, Singles Day — the November 11th holiday which had already become the biggest shopping day […]
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https://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Moose-50-Factoid-2.jpeg448640Michael Caddenhttps://www.livingabroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/color2.svgMichael Cadden2021-10-21 22:08:322021-10-21 22:08:32Be careful where you shake hands
The skills that make us successful in our jobs have changed due to continued remote work. And remote working – in some form — is not going anyway any time soon. A KPMG survey found that 80% of U.S. workers would turn down a job opportunity if it did not include flexible working option. So […]
You Did What?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneThe Importance of Cultural Competence For a number of reasons, many companies have found themselves in positions where having many more remote employees working abroad is advantageous. As a result, they are developing policies that take into account new and unique factors, including compliance and tax regulations. If your company allows global nomads, are you […]
Put More Money in Your Pocket
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisAre you feeling a bit pinched these days, with prices rising on just about everything? Basics like grocery staples, automotive parts, new and used cars themselves, home building materials, appliances, and furniture all cost more these days. Supply chain issues are contributing to price increases, as is the cost of labor, as well as shortages […]
Still Thinking About Angola?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneFeeling Creative? Try this…
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Erin FitzgeraldWhat do building a phone app, developing global mobility policies, and even stocking your pantry have in common? All these projects can benefit dramatically from using a structured approach to complete them. At Living Abroad, we’ve begun to talk about what’s next for the International Relocation Center, and we’ve found the structured approach of design […]
How to provide partner support
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneHow are you supporting the partner? Partner support has come a long way over the last 10 years. Not only are more dual-career couples relocating, but it’s also more common that both partners want or need to work. With COVID-19, work permit complexities have increased based on location/country. Tax issues need to be addressed from […]
Play It By Ear
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisWhen is your favorite time to listen to audio? Is it while commuting, to hear traffic and weather reports? Passing the time on a long trip? While exercising? Playing music in your home? To keep up with news or listen to an interesting podcast? When you’re traveling, do your listening habits change? Traditional radio broadcasts, […]
What to Know Before You Go to Chile
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneClick here for the answer!
Peace of Mind
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Erin FitzgeraldIn my household there are three people with three jobs, one car, too many pets, and countless remote and in-person activities and obligations. We rely heavily on knowing who needs to do what, when. After our holiday decorations are put away every January, I turn to a task that takes less than an hour but […]
Make it happen!
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneThere’s something so satisfying about starting with a clean slate, a fresh perspective, and setting new goals. That’s what the start of each new year gives us. Meanwhile, we often start with the best intentions and then lose track somewhere along the way. Here are some things to think about for 2022 goal planning. Deal with challenges […]
Cheers to 2022!
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen Harris‘Twas the fright before Christmas that COVID would spawn with a virulent variant, that darn omicron. The tunnel had brightened. We all saw the light at the end that surely meant an end to our plight. We were traveling again, in the skies, on the seas, in our cars and on trains or however we […]
You’re #1
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Erin FitzgeraldEven during seemingly ordinary times, year-end can be busy and stressful. Small acts of self-care can make a difference. If you haven’t had a good therapeutic scream since we last suggested one, it might be time to pay another visit to Looks Like You Need Iceland. You might want to select a new setting for […]
Why 2022 looks promising
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneWhile international relocations were slow and steady in 2021, a recent survey suggests that by February of 2022, we should begin to see an uptick in global relocations. Based on employee feedback, this is due to pent up demand. Motivation for moving to a new country remains largely driven by work and job opportunities. Top […]
What’s in a date?
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisToday’s date is a palindrome here in the U.S., where we write December 1, 2021 numerically as 12.1.21. With the weight of the past 20 months, and the busy season ahead, I thought it would be nice this week to take a lighter look at some dates in December. Everyone is familiar with Hanukkah, which […]
A tricky situation in Thailand
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy Heyne Click here for the answer! On this Thanksgiving, we want to share our genuine appreciation for you. We wish you a safe and healthy holiday filled with laughter, love, and gratitude!
A true story…
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Erin FitzgeraldA true story I heard recently — names changed! Ashley Artiste stood at the airline check-in counter, doing her best to contain her excitement. She had been tentatively invited to a studio residency in Malta months ago. After meticulous planning and coordination — not to mention several reschedules — it was finally time to go! […]
We’re traveling again!
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneCountry borders are opening around the globe, and the U.S. borders opened just a couple of days ago (hooray!). As you may have seen in the news, travelers from all over the world are heading to the U.S. This is great news for the relocation industry and for international business travel. There has also been a […]
Your destination, chapter and verse
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Ellen HarrisA news feed item caught my eye the other day. It was about finding a particular book when you can’t recall the author or title. It made me smile, bringing me back to my college days working in a bookstore, and the occasional, inevitable vague question about a book… “that’s got a pink cover. Do […]
Plan ahead to get what you want
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Erin FitzgeraldIt’s no secret that the global pandemic has caused great disruption to manufacturing and logistics — supply chains — throughout the world. Many merchants are urging online shoppers to plan ahead, especially with demand as high as ever. For example, Singles Day — the November 11th holiday which had already become the biggest shopping day […]
Be careful where you shake hands
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Michael CaddenClick here for the answer!
You’ve got skills
/in Articles, Home Page News Message /by Cathy HeyneThe skills that make us successful in our jobs have changed due to continued remote work. And remote working – in some form — is not going anyway any time soon. A KPMG survey found that 80% of U.S. workers would turn down a job opportunity if it did not include flexible working option. So […]