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Perhaps your employer has recently presented you with an opportunity for a short-term assignment overseas, or they've mentioned several short-term assignments throughout the year. The challenge lies in ensuring that these professional commitments align with your family responsibilities. How can you strike a balance between the two? Should you undertake these work assignments alone, or is it feasible to involve your family? Let's delve into the key considerations you should explore and offer some guidance.

If you're considering relocating overseas with your children, you might be curious about what their future school will be like. Will your host country be overcrowded or have a more intimate atmosphere? Will the teaching style speak to you, or will it be different from what you're used to yet still satisfactory? Here are the primary factors you should take into account before making a decision about your children's education.

Have you been dreaming of leaving everything behind to live abroad, enjoying expat life, but without working? Does this sound feasible? Maybe it does, and if you're keen on doing so, here are a few pointers to guide you in making your dream come true.

Women's status varies globally, and when a woman moves abroad alone, she may encounter different customs in various countries. How do you navigate these challenges and adapt to different situations? We address these issues in this article.

Having a work visa is often the key to working in another country. However, the ease of obtaining a work visa varies by country. For many expatriates, securing a work visa is crucial for joining the labor market. Nevertheless, there are circumstances where you can work without a work visa. Let's find out how.

Taiwan, Finland, Comoros, Indonesia, and seven other countries have already held their elections since the beginning of 2024. Over 50 other states are yet to go, with elections scheduled almost every month throughout the year. Portugal in March, South Korea in April, South Africa in May, the European Union in June, and undoubtedly, the most awaited election globally: the American presidential election. How do expats feel about all this?

Introverted expats face a double challenge in interviews. First, their reserved nature might make them uncomfortable with interviews in general. Second, the language barrier and cultural differences in a new country add an extra challenge when it comes to facing an interview. Strategic preparation before the interview can still make them have a successful interview. Here are some tips.

Getting married abroad as an expat involves not only different marital laws but also different cultural customs. Should you plan a wedding like one you'd have back home, or should you embrace local customs in your ceremony? What about a mix of both?

Whether intentionally planned or unexpected, discovering you're pregnant while living abroad can lead to significant considerations about your future in the current country. Various factors, such as personal situations and future plans, can influence this decision: should you stay or return? 

On one side, labor shortages are driving many countries to seek foreign workers. On the other side, increased life expectancy and extended working lives are causing many older people to remain in the workforce. So, what opportunities exist, and under what conditions can senior expatriates secure or retain employment?

Digital nomads are reshaping work norms and altering work and personal life dynamics. Many countries now offer special visas to acknowledge their significant economic impact. However, several questions arise: How do you choose the ideal "digital nomad" country? What criteria should you consider to make the right decision?

Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI, continuously makes headlines. According to its developers, millions of jobs will disappear in the coming decades. But there are other professions unrelated to AI that are also disappearing. How can one consider moving abroad when working in a profession that is at risk?

Today, more and more people have not only the opportunity but also the desire to live abroad. But as you make such a bold decision, you will face various challenges — one of the most important of which will be managing your expenses overseas.

Nearly half of the international students admitted to Canadian institutions have been facing visa rejections over the past months, with certain public colleges in Ontario experiencing the denial of thousands of admitted students.

Moving abroad comes with an additional challenge when you have a disability. Some countries or even individual cities have better legal protection for the differently-abled, accessible buildings and public transport, and other things like accessible leisure and sports activities. They offer more welcoming environments for expats with disabilities to move to. Here are some of these destinations.

Singapore regularly tops the list of the most expensive cities in the world. In 2023, it tied with Zurich in first place among the most expensive cities in the world, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). The same year, a report by Mercer called Singapore the best city for expats in Asia. However, in recent years, Singapore has been experiencing a continuous exodus of expats. Even those who have called it home for a long time are starting to reconsider.

The tech world, already shaken in 2022-2023, is still in turmoil. As AI continues to develop, other sectors will come under the scrutiny of multinational corporations. What does this mean for aspiring expats? Should this be seen as a risk for international recruitment?

To stand out on the international job market and further strengthen the position of the European Union, the European Commission announced the creation of a European diploma. What does this mean for potential international students in Europe?