Problems Expats and Digital Nomads Face

Discover common hurdles for expats and digital nomads, from visa issues to work-life balance. Learn how to tackle these challenges to enjoy a fulfilling life on the go or in a new country.

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Retirement Crisis: Why Most of Us Will Work to Death

Are State Pensions at Risk? The Short Answer Is Yes. The Long Answer Is Below. Pension systems are Ponzi schemes on a hasty path to collapse. State pensions have been in a state of decline for the last few decades. A retirement crisis is coming. There are 3 reasons leading to not enough young people to […]

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Most Stressful Cities in The World

The 8 Most Stressful Cities in The World in 2023

From Asia to Europe, The Most Stressed-Out Cities 2011. I am a trainee at a global energy trader leaving the office at 18:30. Just an ordinary day in ordinary life in one of the most stressful cities in the world. At least that is what I thought. I walk to the parking lot, where my

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The World’s Least Stressful Cities in 2023

Consider Moving to the World’s Least Stressful Cities Do you live in a large, stressful city and always wondered how is your life compared to residents of other metropolises? Back in 2011, while stuck in a traffic bottleneck in São Paulo, Brazil, I wondered if residents of other mega-cities had a comparable level of stress.

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Best Countries to Start a New Life

The Best Countries to Start a New Life Abroad With No Money

A Rank of Countries to Move Abroad With No Money and Without a Job A question we had: I was just a recently graduated countryside boy with no money in the bank. I asked myself how could I move out. What are the best places for remote workers and what are the best countries to

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Moving Out from Home

5 Things to Buy Before Moving Out and Star a New Life in 2023

Things to Buy before Moving into a New Home You are leaving! Time to think about things to buy before moving out! It is a new step in life — an increasingly frequent step. According to FiveThirtyEight, a person in the USA moves on average 11.4 times during a lifetime. Millennials break this number much earlier. As

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Warsaw and the Cost of Living in Poland

5 Things Insanely Expensive In Poland in 2023 - How They Affect Everyday Cost of Living

Is Poland expensive? Maybe not, but these things definitely are! This is the second article of a series about the cost of living in Poland. The first was focused on the costs of living in Warsaw, while the third has a complete outlook of the average salaries in Poland. After living on four different continents,

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Types of Expatriates

Types of Expatriates in 2023

What are Expatriates and What are the Reasons for Expatriation? Only 16% Look For a Better Life. What about The Rest? What Is the Definition of an Expatriate? An expatriate is someone who has moved from their native country to live in another country. The term is often used in the business world to refer to

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Problems of Culture Shock at Work and Life in 2023

What You May Experience When You Move to a New Country: A Culture Shock  Essay With higher mobility between cities, regions, industries, and continents, there is an equal boost in intercultural issues. Maybe you already had a situation to experience culture shock in another country or seen how cultural adjustment can lead to some situations.

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Dr. Hofstede on Cultural Dimensions: Examples for Expatriates

Why Expats should know about Hofstede and his study of the five dimensions of culture You just received an excellent job offer abroad, or maybe you decide to open a company abroad and have the full plan read. Either way, you concluded that you checked what to consider when moving away from home. You think

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Adjusting and Adapting to New Culture (Cultural Adjustment Steps)

International Students and Young Professionals: A Guide for Adjusting to a New Culture Step 1 on the Cultural Adjustment Process When adapting to a new culture, get over the fact that you will never be 100% native. And you don’t need to. I start this article by making a minor excuse: the phrase you see

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