She responded that it was actually one of the best decisions she had made. Her children were well adjusted to their lives there, as they moved to Dubai before it became the “DUBAI” that we see on social media and in advertisements for travel. She stated that they feel safer there than they did in Michigan, often times leaving their house doors unlocked. She also stated that, based upon the agreement she negotiated with the university she is working for, she is able to save a ridiculous amount of money to help pay off her home back in the states.
Leslie Waller, Global Director of Trident Gum, accepted a 20-month assignment in Mumbai, India and Singapore. When she expressed her interest to us (as her good girlfriends) in contemplating moving to Singapore, we were NOT with it. I mean, who wants their good girlfriend moving 23 hours away? She ultimately took the brave route, trusting her gut and going for what she had been praying for, which was to see the world and strategically advance her career.
Based upon her experience as an expatriate, Leslie offered the following benefits on both the professional and personal sides of taking an assignment abroad:
* In depth understanding of the landscape of emerging markets.
* The company shoulders a lot of your expenses which leaves more discretionary funds for traveling and exploring.
* Realizing how small the world is. Yes, there are differences but at the core, we are all more alike than different.
* Becoming a global citizen allowed me to realize how insular and closed off the U.S. can be. The world is so big and has so much to offer beyond the boundaries of the U.S. You have to accept that different does not mean wrong.
Are you considering leaving the country for a job? What has been your experience?
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