Work Abroad Blogs

For expats, having a community around you is critical to thriving in your new home.
Why I don't believe in country counting. 
Before I experienced it for myself, I thought that living in the world’s largest metropolitan area would cost me.
After a meltdown in Paris led to a dead-end in Alsace, I turned my gaze towards the mountains.
Move over Bangkok and Chiang Mai; Isaan may be the ultimate destination for English teachers. 
Leaning in to my "inner performer" wasn't part of the job description.
I'm the first foreign teacher my school has ever had in one of Thailand's most remote corners.
Waiting for my belongings to arrive from overseas, I realized how resourceful I could be.
When we decided to move overseas, there was just one small obstacle: Our beloved cat, Kitty.
In a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, a convenience store became my classroom.
 My leap from Vancouver to Tokyo as a JET Assistant Language Teacher (ALT).
An American expat examines how different countries value work-life balance.  
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