Living Abroad

MOVING ABROAD? WHAT EVERY EXPAT NEEDS TO KNOW. The challenges of living in a foreign country don't begin and end with culture shock. If you're planning a move abroad, you need to prepare yourself for the unique pressures, anxieties and personal and family problems common to all expatriates, which are often difficult to anticipate and a challenge to overcome, including: Culture shock: what is it really? Long-distance relationships with friends and family Affairs and other marriage-stressors Raising third culture kids Being single overseas Business travel booby-traps Expatriate burnout The unforeseen trials of returning home ...and much, much more Expatriate psychologist Dr. Cathy Tsang-Feign uses real-life examples and easy-to-understand explanations to fully prepare you for a move abroad, and to help those already there to help themselves live a well-rounded, satisfying life. On the principle that "awareness is half the cure," Dr. Tsang-Feign identifies and explains most of the common personal, relationship and family problems encountered by people living abroad: from the initial culture shock to the special joys and pitfalls of the expatriate experience, to the challenges of re-entering your own native country. This expanded new edition contains new information on expatriate relationships and marriage, third culture kids, and a thorough guide to finding help abroad. Click the "Look Inside" link above to read the first chapter free! "The essential survival guide. Must reading for anyone living abroad." Louis Kraar, Senior Editor, Fortune "In an easy-to-read, jargon-free book Cathy Tsang-Feign helps confront problems unique to the expatriate experience." South China Morning Post "The best survival manual I've come across. If you live overseas or are going to, read this and keep it beside your bed." Fred Schneiter, author of Getting Along with the Chinese

This introduction to living abroad should enlighten all those heading off to work overseas, whether they are teachers, professionals, volunteers or diplomats.

A Finnish journalist, now a naturalized American citizen, asks Americans to draw on elements of the Nordic way of life to nurture a fairer, happier, more secure, and less stressful society for themselves and their children Moving to America in 2008, Finnish journalist Anu Partanen quickly went from confident, successful professional to wary, self-doubting mess. She found that navigating the basics of everyday life—from buying a cell phone and filing taxes to education and childcare—was much more complicated and stressful than anything she encountered in her homeland. At first, she attributed her crippling anxiety to the difficulty of adapting to a freewheeling new culture. But as she got to know Americans better, she discovered they shared her deep apprehension. To understand why life is so different in the U.S. and Finland, Partanen began to look closely at both. In The Nordic Theory of Everything, Partanen compares and contrasts life in the United States with life in the Nordic region, focusing on four key relationships—parents and children, men and women, employees and employers, and government and citizens. She debunks criticism that Nordic countries are socialist “nanny states,” revealing instead that it is we Americans who are far more enmeshed in unhealthy dependencies than we realize. As Partanen explains step by step, the Nordic approach allows citizens to enjoy more individual freedom and independence than we do. Partanen wants to open Americans’ eyes to how much better things can be—to show her beloved new country what it can learn from her homeland to reinvigorate and fulfill the promise of the American dream—to provide the opportunity to live a healthy, safe, economically secure, upwardly mobile life for everyone. Offering insights, advice, and solutions, The Nordic Theory of Everything makes a convincing argument that we can rebuild our society, rekindle our optimism, and restore true freedom to our relationships and lives.

It is a challenging decision to migrate to another country. Doubts surface. Which country has the best work culture and how it is different from the others? Which country offers a fantastic work-life balance? In what ways is a dependent’s life more fulfilling in the UK than in the USA? Is Indian food really smelly? If Singapore is close to India, why do people aspire to go to far-off countries like Australia or New Zealand? Canada is inviting skilled immigrants in huge numbers now; what secrets should you know before moving there? Which is a better place to thrive—Germany or the Netherlands? France is beautiful, but what are the challenges involved in settling there? How are the health and education systems in China? What would your lifestyle be like in South Africa or the UAE? The ones who have walked this path themselves are the ones who can answer the questions best! Thirty-four people from twelve countries around the world joined the author to share the untold secrets of living abroad. This ultimate guide hopes to help you not only in chasing your dreams but also in living them with dignity. Madhu rises from the ashes to find her wings again. Hari redeems his life in the face of odds, to live with dignity! Compelling stories promise to give direction to your dreams and change your thoughts about living abroad forever! When dreams are fulfilled, and the alarm goes off, should you keep snoozing it, or should you traverse from one dream to another, a dream within a dream? Explore these untold secrets and embark on your own journey of a lifetime!

Writer and adoptive Londoner Karen White knows what it takes to make the move to London. In Moon Living Abroad London, she shares her seasoned advice on transplanting to this bustling English city. From obtaining visas and arranging your finances to finding employment and choosing schools for your kids, White uses her firsthand knowledge of London to ensure that you have all the tools you need to navigate the ins and outs of the relocation process. Packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life, plus extensive color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps, Moon Living Abroad London will help you find your bearings as you settle into your new home and life abroad.

Christina McDonald knows what it takes to make the move to Ireland, and she shares her seasoned advice on transplanting to this vibrant country in Moon Living Abroad in Ireland. Whether it's a bungalow in verdant County Kilkenny, a flat in lively Dublin, or a a rustic cottage in the quiet Lakelands, there's a place that matches your budget, needs, and dreams—and McDonald uses her firsthand knowledge of Ireland to ensure that you have all the tools you need to obtain visas, arrange your finances, find employment, and choose schools for your kids. Packed with essential information and must-have details on setting up daily life, plus extensive color and black and white photos, illustrations, and maps, Moon Living Abroad in Ireland will help you find your bearings as you settle into your new home and life abroad.