Coping with stuff you didn’t expect, and want to run from, is hard! When we least expect it, stuff happens. Our holiday goes down the tube, our house gets burgled, our freezer full of yummy food for the party fails, or worse, COVID-19 strikes! Coping with the uncertainty of COVID-19 and what it will bring…
This too will pass – coping with COVID-19 uncertainty
Keeping sane during COVID-19 school closures
COVID-19 school closures have become a reality for many around the world. For those in the midst of it at the moment, life is chaotic and unpredictable. It would be good to keep sane during your COVID-19 homeschooling adventure and make it out the other end without the entire family falling apart. It is a…
U.S. immigration – A family separated
I have been an expat for the last twenty years. My first job outside of Italy was in Japan. That is where I met my husband. He is from California in the U.S. Since we met we have travelled, lived and worked around the globe, together. We have been legally married since 2006. Our son…
How to write a kick arse CV!
With the growth of professional networking sites and the increase in websites for private contractors (think graphic designers, copywriters etc), it’s a little hard to see CVs lasting. However, for now, they are alive and well and you need a good one to get noticed. Writing a great CV is not difficult but it takes…
Q&A – Coronavirus displacement
Russell Phillips and his family have been temporarily displaced due to the coronavirus outbreak in China. Russell and his wife Jess, are teachers at the American International School of Guangzhou. They have three children who also attend the school in grades four, two and kindergarten. This is a Q&A with Russell focused on their families…
Remote work: a job that follows you
It’s a pretty common story in the world of expats: you worked your tail off for a good education and a career you loved and leave it all behind to a) follow your spouse’s career or b) start a new life with your long-distance foreign love. Whatever your expat story is, it’s left many of…
The pros and cons of remote work
Remote work is on the rise. It is no longer considered a trend because it’s been clear for a while now that it is here to stay. Working remotely has become a viable option for many thanks in large part to the prevalence of high-speed internet. The beauty of working remotely is that people can…
Nationalism isn’t really the go for expats!
The world appears to be in flux at the moment. The current worldwide rise in xenophobia and nationalism really doesn’t jell well with the expat experience. When you are living an international life it is tough to understand why people are so keen on nationalism. It’s hard to find any expats who support the idea.…
Expat giving – The worlds best online shopping
It is time to step away from Amazon! Today we are bringing you the worlds best online shopping. We have curated a great selection of online stores that ship worldwide. YAY FOR TODAY has scoured the internet for smaller more independent brands that will deliver something a little different to the large online retailers’ offer.…
Expat giving – Keeping it sustainable
There is a lot of truth to the old saying ‘it’s the thought that counts’. With a little thought and planning, it is easy to make your Christmas gift giving meaningful, memorable and more sustainable. Sustainable giving is a goal we can all work towards and is something we should to be especially mindful of…