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You don't need to take my word for it! Take a look at the ways in which I've supported my lovely clients across different aspects of their expat journey, enabling them to flourish wholeheartedly in their life abroad! Are you the next expat that I will assist and guide towards clarity and purpose? If you'd like this to be you, then please click the link to find out more:  ✨ Jasmin-Braun.com 🙏🏼 Please share too if you know of someone who needs some help. #womenexpats #globalwomen #expatwomen #expatwife #womenlivingabroad #expatlife #EFTcoaching #HowToThriveAbroad

🌍 Embracing the Journey: Navigating Life Abroad 🌏 Reflecting on the challenges of living far from home, away from the comforting embrace of family. 🏡 The expat life brings incredible opportunities, but let's not shy away from acknowledging the hurdles. From missing family gatherings to navigating cultural nuances, each day is a testament to resilience. 💪 It's a journey of self-discovery and growth, a mosaic of emotions that weave into a unique expat experience. Let's share our stories and support one another in this global community. 💬 How do you cope with the distance? What lessons have you learned along the way? Together, we can turn challenges into triumphs. 🌟 #ExpatLife #LivingAbroad #GlobalCommunity

5 reasons why everyone should be an expat at least once Only once. Why should you not try it? I moved away from The Netherlands some time ago now. And this was my best decision ever. I'm so happy and grateful for the things I have learned and experienced while living and working in different countries. I therefore actually think everyone should be an expat at least once in their life. And here are 5 reasons why I think so: 1. Cultural immersion Living in a foreign country allows you to fully immerse yourself in a new culture, learn about new customs, traditions, and ways of life. This can broaden your perspective and help you appreciate cultural diversity. 2. Personal growth Being an expat can help you develop independence, resilience, and adaptability. It can also challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and learn new skills, such as language proficiency or cross-cultural communication. 3. Professional development Living and working abroad can enhance your career prospects by giving you exposure to international markets, networking opportunities, and valuable experiences that can set you apart from other candidates. 4. New friendships and connections Living as an expat can give you the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends from all over the world. These connections can broaden your social & professional network and lead to new opportunities and experiences. 5. Adventure and excitement Living as an expat can be an exciting and adventurous experience, full of new sights, sounds, and experiences. It can give you a sense of freedom and excitement that may be difficult to find in your home country. These are just a few of the many reasons why I think being an expat can be a valuable and rewarding experience. 👉 Who can relate to this? All the best, Martijn Koekkoek #expat #expatlife

🌍 Balancing Career and Family as an Expat: A Guide to Setting Up Your New Home Abroad 🏡✨ Embarking on an expat journey is an adventure filled with excitement and opportunities, yet it comes with the challenge of finding balance between career ambitions and family priorities while setting up your new home in a foreign land. In our latest video, we delve into invaluable tips and insights on how to navigate this delicate balance as an expat. From practical advice on managing time effectively to understanding cultural nuances that impact family dynamics, we've got you covered every step of the way. Join the conversation by sharing your own experiences or seeking advice in the comments below. Let's come together to empower and support each other on this unique expat journey of balancing career and family life! 🌐💬 #ExpatLife #BalancingAct #FamilyFirst #WityCoaching #GlobalLiving

Expats come to Germany for the high quality of life BUT “55% find it difficult to make local friends” /Expat Insider survey/ ❌ I used to struggle to make friends with Germans. ❌ I was afraid of not being authentic and easy-going. ❌ In the meantime, I was sure, it was them. It wasn’t not me. Then I learned, it’s not them and it’s not me. My expat journey had seasons: 1️⃣ Honeymoon: ▪️ Everything is new and exciting. ▪️ You are open to new people. ▪️ You start learning German. ▪️ You make your first friends: expat friends and/or German friends. 2️⃣ Culture Shock: ▪️ You start to miss things from your own culture. ▪️ The differences feel annoying and tiring. ▪️ You might feel isolated. ▪️ You ask yourself why it is so hard to find German friends. 3️⃣ Adaptation: ▪️ You settle in. ▪️ You learn to navigate cultural differences. ▪️ You’ve learned (some) German ▪️ You have a handful of close friends - some of them are German Remember: It’s the easiest to make friends when everything is new and exciting. It’s hard when Culture Schock hits. You’ll have close friends, once you settle down and build a life. Some of them will be German. Do you have German friends? Do you find it difficult to make German friends? German volks, do you have non-German friends? #Germany #expatlife #fiendship

𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴!🤯     What did you dream or expect your life to be like abroad?     Does it live up to those dreams?     Every one of us - it doesn't matter what stage of our international life we are at - has a specific picture in our heads of how life abroad MUST be for us.     We have an idea of how everything should be:     🌿 If we move because of our career, we must integrate and fit in pretty quickly with our colleagues.   🌿 Understand every social code, every joke, and every cultural nuance.   🌿 Of course, we should learn the language fast enough (who says what is fast), find friends, and establish meaningful connections quickly, so we don't feel alone. But still, find the time and energy not to neglect our people back home.   🌿 And stay fit because our health is essential.     The list can be endless.     The most useful phrase I learned in Vienna was - "Ich muss gar nicht" or "I don't have to do anything."     You choose. You decide. You take one (or ten!) for the team because it serves your values and the person you want to be.     𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲. 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 "𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲" 𝘁𝗼.     That bad-ass expat woman who gave up many aspects of her life to start a new one in a different country.     I understand we need to set goals to move forward in our lives.     Yet...     Who measures how realistic and reasonable expectations are?     Do your expectations have to do with yourself or what you think others want from you?     Expectations of how our expat life should be are a burning topic, and I get many messages about it. They have a powerful impact on our self-confidence. They motivate and give us a clear direction.     Yet if we let them take over our will and what we really want, they can frustrate us and lead to self-deprecation.     Share with me one thing that you are “supposed” to do in your expat life and add “Ich muss gar nichts”, or “I don’t have to do anything” or “no tengo que nada”. I’d love to read you!     By your side, Gabriela #expat #expatlife #mentalhealth #internationals #gabrielaencina

All roads indeed lead to Rome! - saying goodbye to Vietnam and heading to Italy, I thought about pros and cons of expat life. International career excites many with its opportunities, but also scares with uncertainties and changes. The pros are well known and are all about diverse experiences. The cons are less obvious - and this is what scares people. People know its not all rosy, but often dont really understand possible traps - and its the unknown that worries you. Having another long flight I thought about my top 10 "cons" of going international. At the end, having international career is a fantastic experience - as long as you know and ready for few bumps you may experience along the way. 1. You experience a lot of different cultures, but you rarely become a true local. Rather you still live in a bubble of expat neighborhoods, cafes and shops. You also typically connect much more to other expacts than to locals. Not even because of cultures differences, but because local people dont necessarily need too many new friends 2. Your social circle keeps changing. The moment you believe you settled in a new place and established your new social circle, people start to move and you are back to square zero 3. You can live in many great places but you need to be ready that its almost for sure that you will never return to the same company and country from where you started 4. You get disconnected with people from your past. Not only that you are never there, but your life is too different and often people just "dont get you" 5. Moving to a new place is exciting at first, but than it becomes mixed with a pain of leaving people you connected to; the more you move, the more is the baggage of broken connections. Being just one email" away is still largely a myth 6. You are constantly filing taxes, often in more than one place. You also learn a lot about legalization and apostiles as having your documents admitted abroad is a pain 7. You miss "your house" and "your things" as even if you get a great housing, there would always be compromises, like a wrong sofa, firm matress, etc. 8. Holidays are a constant dillema - go home, visit family and friends or travel to beach, sightseeing, etc. 9. It's harder for your spouse / partner. While you have your new work, which keeps you busy and colleagues to socialize with, she is at home and bored and typically struggling to find a proper new job. Your relations might get under pressure especially during first months: after a boring day she is waiting for you to come, to talk, to go out while you are tired and just want to watch Netflix 10. You are the last one to learn any office gossip and you pay more for everything. Often even the most basic things that you are used to (like food) could be exotic and expensive in your new location. But also as you just dont know the right places to go, you end up going to more expensive places as some guarantee of right choice. What was your experience?

🌍 Balancing Career and Family as an Expat: A Guide to Setting Up Your New Home Abroad 🏡✨ Embarking on an expat journey is an adventure filled with excitement and opportunities, yet it comes with the challenge of finding balance between career ambitions and family priorities while setting up your new home in a foreign land. In our latest video, we delve into invaluable tips and insights on how to navigate this delicate balance as an expat. From practical advice on managing time effectively to understanding cultural nuances that impact family dynamics, we've got you covered every step of the way. Join the conversation by sharing your own experiences or seeking advice in the comments below. Let's come together to empower and support each other on this unique expat journey of balancing career and family life! 🌐💬 #ExpatLife #BalancingAct #FamilyFirst #WityCoaching #GlobalLiving

🎢 Visiting your home country: a Roller Coaster of Emotions ⁉️ As an expat family, the anticipation of visiting your home country and reuniting with loved ones, often during the summer, is something you eagerly look forward to. However, what might not always cross your mind is the emotional roller coaster that accompanies these visits. Here’s a glimpse into the emotional ups and downs I experienced during my last trip: 1️⃣ The Honeymoon Phase: Upon arrival in your home country, it's like a new honeymoon. You relish the familiar foods you didn’t realize you had missed and enjoy reconnecting with friends and family. 2️⃣ Reverse Culture Shock: But then, there’s the small shock of re-adjusting. For example, I was taken aback by the professional rudeness of some German service providers—a sharp reminder of cultural differences. 3️⃣ The Pain of Goodbye: Time flies, and before you know it, it's time to say goodbye again. For me, it was just as painful as when I first left Germany for our new adventure in the USA. The guilt of leaving my parents and in-laws, the tears of my children as they said goodbye to their German friends—it all hits hard. 4️⃣ Returning ‘Home’: Being back in the USA now feels so right, reaffirming that this is where my family and I want to be at this stage of our lives. This summer’s visit to my home country has reminded me once again of the importance of constant reflection and open conversations about our feelings as an expat family. We must acknowledge the bittersweet reality of frequent goodbyes alongside the positive aspects of life abroad. 💡How do you handle saying goodbye? 💡What strategies do you use to cope with the guilt of leaving friends and family behind in your home country? 🎢 I’d love to hear your experiences. ———————————————————— ✅ Do you operate globally? Are you hosting international teams? ✅ As a certified intercultural trainer, I can help you onboard new team members faster and more smoothly. With personalized training, I can improve your team's efficiency and reduce internal friction in just one morning. This will boost motivation and drive your company's success. ✅ Don't miss out on global opportunities—contact me today for more information. #interculturaltraining #interculturalcompetence #interculturalcommunication #expatlifeUSA

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝗚𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗮𝘁𝘀? Curious about expat life in Germany? Dive into our blog exploring why Germany is a top destination for expats! From thriving job markets to rich cultural experiences, discover the allure of living abroad in this vibrant European gem. Read the full blog on our website (see the link in the comments). #Expats #Germany #LifeAbroad #ThisWorks