MAI LIFE COACH

THRIVE IN YOUR LIFE ABROAD

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.

BECAUSE OF EMOTIONAL STRESSORS

The ORC Worldwide Survey 2007 found that ex-patriates identified the following top five stress factors:

Challenging new job (62.8%)
Inability to take part in activities available at home (44.6%)
Loss of support network (42.8%)
Language and other cultural difficulties (40.7%)
Spouse unable to find work (37.9%)

WHERE DOES IT COME FROM?

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CHALLENGE AT WORK

Language barrier
Cultural difference
Working style discrepancies
Team dynamic
Boss - subordinate relationship
New working environment
Adjustment to ambiguity
Social challenges

Family Time

CHALLENGE AT HOME

Language barrier
Cultural difference
Spouse unable to find job / social life
Loss of social & support network
Finding appropriate school for kids
Children fitting into new school
Setting up new home
Simple tasks (groceries, medical etc)

BENEFITS OF COACHING

EX-PATS & PARTNERS

Outlet of emotions
Clarify career & personal goals
Take control of the relocation experience
Understand the challenges in this new setting and make steps going forward to make any needed changes
Ensure support / encouragement to the partners
Reduced the stress at home
Be more productive at work
Understand the cultural differences

EMPLOYERS

Demonstrates commitment & care to their employees
Maximise the chances for successful expatriate assignment
More productive employee
Higher chance of retention
New ideation
Avoid burn-outs

Success Stories