Beyond Coffee Mornings

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Expat Summer SeminarJuly 29, 2010

With Evelyn Simpson & Jennifer Bradley

Beyond Coffee

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Beyond Coffee Mornings - July 29, 2010 Copyright 2010, Evelyn Simpson & Jennifer Bradley

+Accompanying Partners and Careers

85% of accompanying partners believe that relocation affects their personal career development (Bradley, 2010)

Over 50% of accompanying partners are concerned that relocating will jeopardise their own careers (McNulty, 2005)

Number of partners in paid employment drops from 79% in home country to 28% on international assignment. (Permits Foundation, 2008)


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+What will you take away from this seminar?

A framework for evaluating your career/lifestyle alternatives

Learning to address loss of/changing identity

Practical steps to successful reinvention


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+Evaluating the Possibilities


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+Yes I can work and I want to continue in my chosen career

What can your current employer do for you?

Which other companies in your industry might have opportunities in your new country?

What contacts do you have who might help you to make relevant connections in your new country?

Can you consult/work remotely either for your current employer or a new company

Professional Networks and Associations

LinkedIN


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+Yes I can work…. Challenges

Accommodating the demands of your physical move and new jobs– your role versus your partner’s

Commensurate compensation

Support systems – childcare

Progressing your career in another culture

Communications with home office

Creating a social structure for you and your family


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+No, but I don’t want to lose ground in my career

Are there other ways to build your resume?

Opportunities for further education – local or distance

Voluntary work which gives you experience

If you can, freelance work where you get paid in your home country

Use your networks to explore what is possible


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+No, but I don’t want to lose ground……..challenges

Be prepared to be flexible

Skills-based view

Be prepared to explain to future employers

Not everyone understands what it takes to live and work in another country and culture

Delivering value without pay

Financial dependence can change you relationship with your partner


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+Yes or no but what a great opportunity to try something new Research the possibilities

What interests you, what gives you a sense of purpose?

Is there something that you’ve always wanted to do but have never had the time to try it

Do you want to just take some time off from the daily grind?


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+Trying something new …….Challenges

Changes in identity

Changes in your relationship with your partner

Answering the dreaded question: “What do you do?”

Taking time to make the right choice

BUT giving yourself enough time to engage before your assignment is over


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+Wrap up and Q&A


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