Anne B.
Coming home? When Repatriation Hits You
Have you lived in another country for a while, but now it is time to move back home? I have to rephrase that question: Have you lived in...
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Anne B.
- Jan 15
- 5 min
Yolanda Ajak on Repatriation
The theory of repatriation is one thing. Actually repatriating is another. Come along Yolanda's journey as she moves from China to Canada...
Anne B.
- Sep 16, 2021
- 3 min
The Happy Repat
You might think this headline is an oxymoron. You might even wonder: Are there any happy repatriates out there? And if yes, what is their...
Anne B.
- May 14, 2021
- 4 min
Reverse Culture Shock - A Struggle in Disguise
We have been talking about the emotional phases and impacts of Culture Shock before and you may remember the four phases: Honeymoon,...
Anne B.
- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
Panic at the Airport (saying Good-bye to your Time Abroad)
The moment you start your adventure as an expat you are aware of the fact that usually after a few years you will move again. Maybe you...
Anne B.
- Sep 26, 2020
- 3 min
Expat Extension: Is it Time to say Goodbye yet?
So here you are. Living abroad as an expat for a while. Well adjusted. You have overcome culture shock and are feeling completely settled...
Anne B.
- Aug 24, 2020
- 3 min
Expat Parent: Do you have a TCK?
Are you a parent living abroad? Do you have children who accompany you or who were born in the expat country? If yes, you have a TCK. You...
Anne B.
- Jul 30, 2020
- 3 min
Disenfranchised Grief
You may never have heard the term disenfranchised grief before. However, chances are that if you have gone through repatriation or if you...