EX-PATRIATES &
EX-PAT PARTNERS
Going abroad for work or as a partner of an expat is an exciting adventure. Yet around 40% of foreign placement fail or end prematurely.
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BECAUSE OF EMOTIONAL STRESSORS
The ORC Worldwide Survey 2007 found that ex-patriates identified the following top five stress factors:
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Challenging new job (62.8%)
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Inability to take part in activities available at home (44.6%)
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Loss of support network (42.8%)
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Language and other cultural difficulties (40.7%)
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Spouse unable to find work (37.9%)
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WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?
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