Every country has people who immigrate for certain periods of time for various reasons such as expat assignments, experience the country and return home but in this episode, Mo speaks to those who decided to stay. She speaks to Felicia, an American who decided to come live in Nigeria with 5 children after she divorced her African-American husband.
Showing posts with label expat. Show all posts
Showing posts with label expat. Show all posts
Monday, 18 October 2010
Wednesday, 30 June 2010
Nigeria's Brain Gain - CNN Video
Nigerian expats repatriating to take advantage of opportunities in Nigeria and Africa's growth despite global economic downturn.
Friday, 28 May 2010
Expat Focus Announces New Guide To Moving Abroad
Drawing on over six years of experience listening to the stories of those moving to another country, Expat Focus has released "The Expat Focus Guide to Moving Abroad," a 130+ page downloadable PDF file/e-book which aims to help readers avoid the most common problems encountered by new expatriates.
Rod Morris, founder of Expat Focus, explains, "Although it has never been easier to locate the information you need to start a new life abroad, most expats still fail to plan adequately for what is a truly life changing experience. From considering the reasons for going to another country, to building a social network at your destination, this new guide has been specifically written to save new expats time, money and stress."
The guide addresses all the main issues which anyone moving abroad must consider and contains a detailed and comprehensive checklist of over 200 items which should be acted upon both before after the move. In addition, the guide also contains an up-to-date list of the web's most useful resources for expats.
The following important subject areas are covered:
- Reasons For Moving Abroad
- Visas, Permits & Documents
- Financial & Legal Issues
- Health & Safety
- Travel & Transport
- Moving Your Belongings
- Accommodation
- Employment
- Taking Your Children
- Education
- Taking Your Pets
- Arrival
- Keeping In Touch
- Social Life & Leisure
Available for immediate download from the Expat Focus website, "The Expat Focus Guide to Moving Abroad" is priced at $19.95 and backed by a 3 month money back guarantee. For more information, including a free sample of the guide, go to http://www.expatfocus.com/moving-guide
Started in June 2000, Expat Focus (http://www.expatfocus.com) aims to make life easier for anyone moving or living abroad. The site offers country and city guides, articles, forums, an email discussion list, monthly newsletter, expert financial advice and more.
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
My Account: From A Nigerian Expat
I came out to Nigeria last February on a two-year placement with VSO, having left my job managing pubs and restaurants for Scottish and Newcastle. I decided to volunteer because after 10 years working in and benefiting from the "system", I wanted to give something back...
Full Article: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/2632861.stm
Wednesday, 5 May 2010
7 Habits Of A Happy Expat
1. Happy expats are intensely curious. Coming to another land is always interesting. You get to learn about the culture, you get to experience a different way of life, you get to try new foods, and maybe even new sports and new hobbies. A whole new world opens up for you. Being curious around this new world leads to happiness.
2. Happy expats accept others as they come, they don't judge, and they don't try to change people to their liking. No matter how much things may bother them and no matter how much they may disagree, a judgmental attitude never gets anyone anywhere. Accepting that things run the way they do is the key to happiness.
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