Sun, 22 November 2009
A guide to doing gaffe-free business here.
Includes geography, people, government, economy and transnational issues.
Find an affordable roof over her head.
Heroic Gauls celebrate their half century.
Kimberley uncovers the sacred rituals of Frite Almighty.
Tips for managing a successful relocation back home.
| Index | Last | Var.(%) |
|---|---|---|
| BEL 20 | 2119.3 | 0.50 |
| DAX | 5252.45 | 1.50 |
| IBEX 30 | 10726.8 | 0.59 |
| CAC 40 | 3377.59 | 1.40 |
| FTSE 100 | 4564.5 | 0.79 |
| AEX | 276.85 | 0.95 |
| DJIA | 9096.72 | -0.13 |
| Nasdaq | 1975.51 | 0.39 |
| FTSE MIB | 20341.67 | 1.65 |
| TSX Composite | 10570.54 | -1.74 |
| ASX | 4148.9 | -0.60 |
| Hang seng | 20135.5 | -2.37 |
| Straits Times | 0.00 | |
| ISEQ 20 | 442.48 | 0.27 |
As a holder of two passports, Expatica's editor questions the nature and validity of nationality.An expat friend of mine had a baby the other day - her first.
She's partly Italian by descent, but has also lived in Africa and France. She completed her university studies, however, in her 'home' country Australia, where her expatriate parents are now also based.
For the past few years, she has lived in London and is more of an 'expatriate' than anyone else I know - at last count, she has three passports.
Her partner is also Italian and earlier this year they decided to move together to Australia - a place my friend has officially decided is home.
The name they have given to the baby boy is distinctly Italian, but I anticipate he will also grow up an Aussie, though I'm sure he and his parents will travel to and from Italy on occasion.
And the birth has again (after the initial excitement) made me think about the significance of nationality.
As a holder of two passports, by birth and naturalisation in my adopted country, I am obligated to two nations. And yet, where should my full loyalty lie?
At the recent World Cup in Germany, Australian soccer captain Mark Viduka was of Croatian ancestry. But given the chance to play for the Croatian national team, he opted instead to play for Australia.
Did that make him more Australian than Croatian? Then what about the 'Australian' player who did the exact opposite and lined up for the Croatian team?
I think also of a recent flight to Melbourne, where I talked with a woman who was returning home to Australia after visiting family in Britain. Her emphasis on the word home was definite.
Where then do I call home? The answer: I have two homes, here and there.
But how strong is the pull of one over the other? An Australian embassy official has in the past told me that elderly expats often chose to return home to Australia if their foreign partner dies.
This handy guide from Expertise in Labour Mobility includes how to write a CV, application procedure, interview dos and don'ts, Belgian management culture.
Belgium’s first alternative directory assistance services - available through the shortcode 14-14 - can now be accessed on the internet.
Moving to Belgium presents a host of challenges to expats, not least of all finding the right home.
The psychological effects of global mobility can be physically painful.
Twitter
LinkedIn
Facebook
Flickr
General rating: Not rated yet
Rate article:
Add my rating