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9781931930239

Genxpat : The Young Professional's Guide to Making a Successful Life Abroad

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  • ISBN13:

    9781931930239

  • ISBN10:

    1931930236

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-06-07
  • Publisher: Consortium Book Sales & Dist
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Summary

The first book written for young professionals and the challenges that they face when relocating overseas.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments xiii
Introduction 1(8)
Chapter 1. Making the Decision to Move 9(16)
The Importance of Making an Informed Decision
Motivations for Going Abroad
Professional Advancement
"Checking the Box" of International Experience
Travel Bug
Seeking a Better Future
External Circumstances to Consider
Economic Aspects
Political Aspects
Cultural Aspects
Personal Circumstances to Consider
Leaving Family and Friends
Dealing with the Unfamiliar
Romantic Relationships
When You Leave, There Is No Turning Back
Making the Decision
Chapter 2. Negotiating Your Contract 25(24)
Win-Win
How Employers Think about Compensation
Compensation across Borders
Negotiability of Different Compensation Components
Demystifying Corporate Relocation Packages
Long-Term Expat Packages
Short-Term Expat Packages
Foreigners on Local Packages
The Negotiation Process: Strategy
The Negotiation Process: The Fine Print
Adapting a New-Hire Contract
Adapting a Local-to-Local Contract
Adapting a Short- or Long-Term Expat Contract
Chapter 3. Juggling Work and Logistics on Arrival 49(14)
Main Demands on Your Time upon Arrival
Setting Priorities in the First Month
Striving for Balance
Things That Can Be Done Later
Priorities for Transferees
Chapter 4. Culture and Culture Shock 63(18)
Defining Culture
Culture as the Product of Choice
Culture as Pertaining to a Group
Culture as the Science and Art of Generalization
Values and Culture
Culture Shock
How Do We Experience Culture Shock?
Dealing with Culture Shock
Chapter 5. Identifying and Working with Cultural Differences 81(20)
Seven Factors for Analyzing Culture
Personal Identity
Power Differential
Attitude to Change
Notions of Time
Communication Style
Etiquette
Emotional Expression
Using the Factors to Diagnose a Culture
Appropriate Level of Cultural Adaptation
Chapter 6. Keeping in Touch 101(16)
Homesickness
The Importance of Keeping in Touch
Saying Good-bye
Deciding Whom to Keep in Touch With
How Distance Impacts Relationships
Tips for Keeping in Touch
Chapter 7. Building Social Networks Abroad 117(14)
Challenges Involved in Meeting People
Strategies for Meeting People
Locals or Expats?
Meeting Locals
Meeting Expats
Chapter 8. Dating across Cultures 131(20)
Challenges of Going Abroad Single
Cultural Dating Environments
Liberal Environment
Mixed Environment
Restrictive Environment
Diagnosing the Dating Environment
Moving across Dating Environments
Interacting with People from Restrictive Environments
Mixed Men and Liberal Women
Liberal Men and Mixed Women
Is Intercultural Dating Worth It?
Chapter 9. Long-Distance Relationships 151(14)
Can We Make This Work?
Requirements for a Successful Long-Distance Relationship
Impact of Distance on Relationships
Communication
Straddling Locations
Trust
Chapter 10. Moving with Your Partner 165(14)
Partner versus Spouse
Challenges Faced by the Relocating Couple
Tips for Managing the Issues
Chapter 11. Reverse Culture Shock 179(12)
Returning Home: The Hidden Challenge
The Professional Aspect
The Personal Aspect
Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock
Conclusion 191(4)
APPENDIX A THE LOOK-SEE TRIP 195(4)
APPENDIX B COST-OF-LIVING CALCULATOR 199(8)
WEB RESOURCES 207(2)
REFERENCES 209(2)
INDEX 211

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