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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
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Apr 124 min read


The 4 Horsemen of Culture Shock for Expats Abroad
Let's take a slightly ironic look on how to survive living abroad as an expat and how to settle in.
ilkane
Mar 86 min read


Can you get fired out of sick leave?
Find out if you can get fired out of sick leave under a Germany employment contract.
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Jan 35 min read


Solving conflicts with mediation in the workplace
Mediation can be an efficient, sustainable conflict resolution tool for employers and employees, especially expatriates.
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Feb 2, 20254 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


Some thoughts about working from home and data protection measurements
The most important measurements for data protection when working from home.
ilkane
Oct 27, 20242 min read


Unemployment and depression: a complex situation and how to fight it
how to fight depression and mental affection whilst being unemployed
ilkane
Sep 27, 20243 min read


Owls and larks: Two biorhythms in conflict
Early bird workers have a better image than the late comers. The biorhythms of owls and larks differ. The productivity is equal though.
ilkane
Aug 31, 20244 min read
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