What matters in life and what doesn’t? Typical answers include happiness, love, family, health, career and wealth. As many of us know, the planned trajectory in our lives can change quickly.
As a publisher for companies who wish to attract, hire and retain international talent, the wellbeing of expats is top of mind. When a professional decides to relocate abroad, they leave much behind. An abundance of friends, family, places they go, things they do become irrelevant.
Their new employer is renowned, the job is exciting and the package generous. And yet life is turned upside down. Suddenly the everyday beyond work is also a new learning curve.
Language is an obvious barrier if they choose a country other than their native tongue. Bathing in a different culture becomes a challenge too. From the foods we eat to the shops we frequent, everything is different. The list is endless and it is easy to feel overwhelmed.
Trusted brands? Some. Label of ingredients? Interesting. Favourite goodies? Good luck with that. Suddenly we are foreign and far less in control of our destiny. Highly skilled and clever individuals now find themselves feeling somewhat naive and foolish. So too their partner or family members.
It is easy to underestimate the energy of such conflict and should not be ignored by the company nor colleagues. A helping hand can work wonders from time to time.
The publication of English language online resources creates an ecosystem to empower international residents to make informed choices, wise decisions and and enrich their lives. Connecting to how and where included.
Recreation is one such topic. In Düsseldorf the world’s largest water sports fair, boot (boat in English), is in progress with a fascinating abundance of craft and accessories. The immersive experiences as well as ecology and protection of the oceans are perfect for interested local expat employees and families.
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Photo © Messe Düsseldorf
By Vincent Green, Jan 20 2025
