Nearly all assignees and global road warriors experience times of extreme fatigue, exhaustion, and feelings of hopelessness from time to time. Some common symptoms include anxiety disorders and depression, which can be a result of bombardment with a series of changes in quick succession and little time to process these changes. According to the World […] Continue reading… from Expat Fatigue is Real
Nearly 1.8 billion people are projected to shop online in 2018 * Approaching the holidays, we all tend to accelerate this practice. And if you have recently relocated, online shopping can be a comfort and a time saver. In many cases, you can get the same gifts you would have purchased in your native country, […] Continue reading… from Be Safe Out There!
As we prepare for our son’s wedding next month, I was comparing notes recently with a Chicago friend whose son is also getting married. In Mexico. Janet has been getting to know her future daughter-in-law’s family, though they speak different languages and live thousands of miles apart, while she learns about wedding preparations in a […] Continue reading… from When the Wedding Aisle Includes a Country Border
Ask anyone who has traveled abroad for any length of time, and you will quickly learn that relocating to a foreign country requires a colossal amount of preparation. What will your new living quarters be like? Where will your children attend school? How’s the local food? Are there any security concerns? What are the passport […] Continue reading… from Voting Whilst Abroad
In Brunei, the Chinese New Year is the most important festival for the Brunei Chinese community. Pesta Tanglung, or ___________ is the name of the last night of the New Year. A. The Dragon Festival B. The Lantern Festival C. The Flowers Festival D. None of the above Click here for the answer! […] Continue reading… from What’s different about the Chinese New Year in Brunei?
Online help isn’t just for text files or chatbots anymore! Do you ever start everyday questions with: “Hey, Siri…” “Cortana…” “Alexa…” “OK, Google…” If so, you’re far from alone. Apple’s Siri, Microsoft’s Cortana, Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant are the world’s most popular virtual assistants. With current versions born in 2011, 2013, 2014, and 2016 […] Continue reading… from Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant, Cortana….and You
For many, a new year means a new calendar — and a few minutes of writing (or tapping!) important dates into it. But simply copying from last year’s calendar may not give you everything you should note in this year’s, especially if you are globally mobile. Do you need to also add these to your 2019 calendar? Club […] Continue reading… from Twenty you may have missed!
When was the last time you had to think about where to buy a newspaper? Or whether your kids can find something to read over school vacation? Or how to view a movie you’ve been wanting to see? Expats and business travelers may face these questions when they land in a new country, but technology […] Continue reading… from Digital Content at your Fingertips
Frequent business travelers say their job satisfaction is directly tied to their business travel experiences. According to a recent Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) survey, 59% of those looking for new employment state that a company’s travel policy is an important factor when considering a job opportunity. Not surprising is that almost 84% say that […] Continue reading… from Why Business Traveler well-being is important for your company
