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Working and living in Germany – a cultural overview: part 1
Working and living in Germany - a cultural overview
ilkane
Mar 155 min read


Breaking New Ground: Embracing Retirement as an Expatriate
Travel the world as you retire and embrace new opportunities as an expatriate.
ilkane
Jan 204 min read


Trouble on the job as an expat – 7 ways to cope
Annoyed at work? Trouble on the job as an expatriate? 7 ways and strategies to cope and improve the situation at the workplace.
ilkane
Nov 20, 20244 min read


How to settle in as an expatriate more easily
Some essential hints how to settle into a new country as an expatriate. Making it easier to start in a new country, e.g. Germany.
ilkane
Sep 18, 20243 min read


Expatriates living in another country: seeking discomfort
Choosing to live in a foreign country is not easy and requires some flexibility to adjust.
ilkane
Jun 21, 20242 min read

Some thoughts about living and working abroad
Pros and cons of living and working abroad.
ilkane
May 22, 20243 min read


The phases of culture shock
Living abroad doesn't come easy at once - there are different hurdles in the adaptation process to feel comfortable in the new country.
ilkane
Apr 28, 20242 min read


Once more with feeling - partners of expatriates
find out about the challenges partners of expatriates face when accompanying them to a new country, such as Germany.
ilkane
Apr 21, 20242 min read


What motives thrive different types of expats to go abroad?
what different types of expats are there, what thrives people to move abroad?
ilkane
Mar 31, 20243 min read


What aspects of employment law should employees be aware of before coming to Germany to avoid problems?
most important things to know before moving to another country as an expatriate: Visa, work permit, employment contract, application CV
ilkane
Feb 25, 20242 min read


Phases of reverse culture shock
phases of reverse culture shock can be challenging as they come as a surprise after moving back
ilkane
Nov 19, 20233 min read
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