Expat Spouses/Partners
The happiness of expat spouses or partners is part of the overall success of any international relocation. Finding some clarity is the best way forward. This section is all about life challenges and career development opportunities for expat spouses and partners.
The trailing spouse
Your happiness and fulfillment are integral components to the overall success of your family’s relocation.
Career development for expat spouses - 7 things to consider
If your career development is important to you, then there are a few things to consider before and after the big move.
Struggles of Expat life
We have asked our expat and spouse support coaches about the most common challenges and struggles of expat life. Here is what they said.
Learning how to cope with risks abroad
The recent corona virus threats once again show expats that they have to learn how to deal with potential dangers, their personal perception of risk and a deep sense of insecurity.
Burn-out versus bore-out: two sides of shared expat life
The gap between an overburdened expat and an underchallenged accompanying spouse gets wider quickly. Finding a balance is essential for both.
The male trailing spouse
There still seems to be some kind of ignorance-based silence around the topic of the male trailing spouse or accompanying partner.
The 4 stages of culture shock - have you experienced them?
If we want to fully understand culture shock – and how to cope with it in a healthy way – we have to look beneath the surface.
Reverse culture shock - some tips to help you cope with it
Reverse culture shock isn’t such a well-known term, but that doesn’t mean people don’t experience it often.
