Expat guilt
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Top Expat mistakes to avoid, and how to make it right
Moving abroad is thrilling, but it’s also full of hidden challenges that can catch even the most prepared expat off guard. From overlooking cultural nuances to underestimating bureaucracy, small missteps can make settling into a new country far more stressful than it needs to be. In this guide, we break down the most common expat…
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How to Deal with Expat Guilt: Finding Peace Living Abroad
Living abroad can be a dream — until the guilt creeps in. The missed birthdays, aging parents, and the quiet question that lingers after every video call: am I being selfish for staying away? For many expats, guilt becomes an unexpected part of the journey. It’s the tug between building a life overseas and wanting…
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Managing Grief as an Expat: When Loss Hits Far from Home
Life abroad often comes with its share of excitement and discovery from new cultures, new people, to unexpected opportunities. But for many expats, the hardest moments are not about culture shock or language barriers. They come when loss strikes far from home. For Nancy Hunter, who spent years living in Switzerland and Denmark, grief became…