A Great Move: How to survive and thrive in your expat assignment: Surviving and thriving in your expat assignment

A Great Move: How to survive and thrive in your expat assignment: Surviving and thriving in your expat assignment

by KatiaVlachos (Author), Katia Vlachos (Author), Katia Vlachos (Author)

Synopsis

In 2017, there will be almost 57 million expatriates worldwide. While the number of corporate expat assignments is growing steadily, these assignments are expensive and fail all too often for avoidable reasons. Many expats move with minimal preparation, have unrealistic expectations, and are left with insufficient resources to deal with the practical and emotional implications of a move. The result: failed moves, stressed families, and damaged careers. This book addresses a growing need to prepare people for making successful moves Adjusting to a new environment and culture, immersing oneself into a new life - both professional and private - navigating culture shock, defining and maintaining a sense of home, these are all big challenges.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 234
Publisher: LID Publishing
Published: 28 Jun 2018

ISBN 10: 1911498606
ISBN 13: 9781911498605

Author Bio
Katia's professional background is in policy analysis. Katia holds a Masters Degree from the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard and a Ph.D. from the RAND Corporation. Katia is a seasoned expat herself, having lived in eight cities, seven countries and three continents in the past 20 years, and currently lives in Zurich, Switzerland.