This is the second installment of the four-part series “Frankfurt Life to the Fullest” in which contributor Amy Wilkins is sharing reflections on how her family made the most of their two-year expat assignment in Frankfurt. PART TWO: Explore Seeing and experiencing new things, the kinds of things that were unlike anything […]
My husband and I had always dreamed of living overseas. In 2014, his company offered us the opportunity to move to Frankfurt for a short-term assignment. Even though this meant uprooting our young family and leaving behind all that we knew in Texas, our answer to this call was a resounding, “Yes!” We couldn’t wait […]
I think everyone can comprehend that the idea of packing up everything you own, moving to a place you’ve never been to, and saying goodbye to everyone you know in order to step into your new life, can sound like the most intimidating submission life will ever offer us. It can be especially daunting for […]
Moving. It’s intriguing. But it isn’t painless either. Being an expat can either be an ecstatic adventure to embark on for a lifetime, or a temporary shift to building some foundation for the future of your children or even for yourself. Yet, even when the journey does benefit a family greatly, it can affect the […]
Here you have 3 tips from my own experience as a relocation manager, dealing with numerous clients from many different countries and cultures, for how to manage your expectations.
