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Personal Growth, Redefined — The Positive Side of Long-Term Expat Life
redefine yourself and grow personally as an expat when living abroad for an extended time.
ilkane
Apr 285 min read


Expats: From culture shock to self-discover
In today’s increasingly globalized world , more people than ever are choosing to live abroad for extended periods — sometimes years, sometimes decades. While expatriation comes with its challenges, long-term life abroad can also foster profound personal transformation. It can reshape identity, expand perspectives , and enhance both professional and personal development. However, the phase of culture shock for expats is almost inevitable on the path to self-discovery. But he
ilkane
Apr 124 min read


Coping with boreout syndrome at work
What are the challenges and solutions of a boreout syndrome and how is it different from burnout syndrome?
ilkane
Aug 31, 20254 min read


A few insights into the day-to-day work of leadership coaching
leadership coaching insights
ilkane
Aug 8, 20255 min read


Challenges when working remotely abroad
challenges when working remotely abroad
ilkane
Jul 22, 20254 min read


then I'll just go on sick leave … employment law aspects after termination of contract
Some aspects to consider when you are on sick leave after termination of your employment.
ilkane
Jul 4, 20255 min read


Where is home? Expat’s questions about living abroad.
Where is home? Expat’s questions about living abroad.
ilkane
Jun 15, 20253 min read


Am I allowed to smoke weed at work in Germany?
Can you smoke cannabis weed at work in Germany?
ilkane
Mar 4, 20252 min read


Understanding Empty Desk Syndrome: Causes, Effects, and Remedies
Understanding the phenomenon of Empty Desk Syndrome in active working life.
ilkane
Dec 8, 20244 min read


Retirement blues and 5 tips about how to cope with it
learn how to embrace retirement as a source of changes which bring a bundle of new opportunities to your life
ilkane
Oct 7, 20244 min read


Challenges: transition from working life to retirement
reteirement - phases, countermeasurements to avoid depression and anxiety, adapt to the new phase, embracing the challenge
ilkane
Jul 10, 20243 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
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