Easy Expat on French TV - Direct8: Facile, la vie
easyexpat
23 May, 2008 00:09
Easy Expat was today on French TV (Direct8) a couple of minutes in the show Facile, la vie.
Mobile careers are going places
siddlobo
21 May, 2008 00:17
Today’s increasingly mobile world has resulted in a growing
need for mobile careers. People demand more flexibility and want to work at
their own time, in their own space - this could be at home or by the beach.
People also want to maximize time with family, beat traffic and travel. More
and more people find themselves moving across countries and finding temporary
homes in different parts of the world. Never before has the world been so small
or flat. And never before has there been so much opportunity to pursue a career
without having to be present at your office. All this combined with managers
looking for high quality final output without concerning themselves with
details like where and when the work was done make mobile careers an extremely
interesting option for many. (More)
Frequent Traveler: flying to the UK or how to avoid new T5 at Heathrow
easyexpat
14 May, 2008 23:02
If you ask frequent travellers going to or departing from London what is their biggest advice, they will often answer: avoid Heathrow. The UK main hub, one of the busiest airport in the world, has had a long reputation for its problems, delays, congestion, baggage lost and unfriendly for most passengers. However a big hope was lifted a few month ago by the opening of the new Terminal 5 on March, 27, dedicated to British Airways sole occupier of the new building. The result was a shameful fiasco with tens of thousands of baggage lost and the nightmare for travellers lasting days as BA and the airport owner BAA were trying to restablish the situation. (More)
British Expats - Documentary for Brits living abroad: No Place Like Home, ITV1
easyexpat
07 May, 2008 17:46
ITV1 is currently working on the Second Series of "No Place Like Home", a documentary
looking at British Expats who are thinking about returning home. It's a
straightforward, feel-good programme, simply investigating the dilemma that many
expats face, and will hopefully be of help to anyone who is considering going
back to the UK.
They are looking to start filming in June and the show will be on air
in November 2008 on ITV.
Fever Media, the company in charge of the programme, has sent us this announcement:
ARE YOU A BRIT LIVING ABROAD
ARE YOU MISSING THE UK?
IN A DILEMMA ABOUT WHETHER TO COME HOME TO THE UK?
If the answer is YES to any of these questions then we want you!
We are making a documentary series about expats called ‘No Place Like Home?’ We are keen to hear from British families who are living abroad, but are now thinking about returning permanently to Britain.
Perhaps you miss your family and friends, or could you be longing for the simple things? The sense of humour, the warm beer & the proper cuppa!
BUT...You're also concerned that you might regret leaving all the good things about living abroad if you do go back to the UK.
We are offering you the opportunity to explore the reality of coming home by flying you back to the UK to ‘test-drive’ life in Britain.
This fact-finding visit will give you the opportunity to see loved ones but also equip you with the knowledge to make an informed decision about whether to remain an expat or return to the UK for good.
You’ll be flown back to the UK and given the opportunity to ‘test-drive’ the reality of living in the UK.
Relocation expert Catherine Gee will give you the information you need to make an informed decision about whether to remain an expat or come home for good.
If this sounds like you or someone you know, please contact Kaaj Mehta as soon as possible by email: kaajal.mehta @fevermedia.co.uk
Or call +44 (0) 207 428 5755
Survival Tips for the Expat Spouse
siddlobo
06 May, 2008 19:16
You’ve moved into your
new house, gone shopping, explored the town center, visited the library,
marveled at the architecture and then that nagging question looms up again,
“What do I do now?” You’re friendless, jobless, clueless. But not to worry,
things aren’t that hopeless. Here’s what you can do to keep your sanity and
maybe even your career on the right track!
Start with the
language: You’ll feel extremely proud of yourself in your first week
in your new home country. This might have something to do with the fact that
you can utter your own version of ‘good morning’ and ‘thank you’ in the local
language. Unfortunately there’s more to it than those two precious words. If
you plan to stay in your new country for more than a year, join a language course.
The sooner you learn the language, the faster you get on with life. Most
companies sponsor private courses for expatriate spouses. This however depends
on the contract, company and the country you’re living in. If it’s not part of
the deal, check your options on the internet. Most language schools tend to be
in centrally located areas. Take a stroll in the city centre and you’re bound
to stumble upon one of them. (More)
