1. Identify networking resources. Before departure, with the help of a relocation service, put the trailing spouse in touch with nonprofit organizations such as the Federation of American Women’s Clubs Overseas (FAWCO). This organization has 65 chapters in more than … Continue reading →
When my husband announced that his employer, a mid-sized computer software firm, wanted to send him to Paris as acting country manager for a year, pleasant memories returned of a vacation spent in Parisian cafes and art museums. But those … Continue reading →
Ever wonder how Jakarta stacks up against other major cities around the world for quality of life? Wonder no more … World-wide quality of life survey N. America has the two cleanest cities in world; Mexico City is most polluted; … Continue reading →
When a company sends one of its executives on an overseas assignment, they sometimes offer some form of assistance to the individual and their spouse to help them prepare for the move. Once the expat family arrives in their new … Continue reading →