Expat Tips – Moving to China

When people decide that they want to move country with their work it can sometimes be a challenging time (especially if they are taking their family with them). However if you are looking to move to somewhere like China then it can be even more demanding and it is very likely that if you do […]

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Translation Scam Exposed

By very good fortune a translation scam using Kwintessential’s name and brand has been exposed by an eagle-eyed translator.
The email was sent to the translator, who shall be called Mr X, requesting information for a large project.
Dear Mr. X
As translation office on the west coast of the US, we are looking for freelance […]

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It takes two to tango: socialization versus expatriate adjustment

Whereas traditional views considered the expatriate the sole actor in his/her adjustment process; recent literature suggests an important role for host country nationals in the expatriate adjustment process. It seems that socialization tactics of the organization and the information-seeking process of the individual have been overlooked as factors in the success of expatriates. As well, […]

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Culture Shock: from the inside out

Expats often underestimate the challenges of culture shock, and even those who’ve mastered adaptation are often unprepared for the adjustment the expat bubble itself demands.

A glazed stare, withdrawal, excessive sleep, overeating, under-eating – these aren’t side effects of some ill-fated psychosis, but believe it or not, symptoms of culture shock.
Sure, not every expat assumes zombie […]

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Live in new country to challenge your creativity

Recent research published in the American Psychological Association’s Journal of Personality and Social Psychology seems to suggest a truth in the long held notion that living abroad nurtures our creativity. From Byron in Switzerland to Picasso in France, cultural change has historically been seen as the way to broaden the mind and enhance the artistic […]

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