GenXpat by Malewski, Margaret -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Page Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Contents Introduction Chapter 1. Making the Decision to Move

The Importance of Making an Informed Decision Motivations for Going Abroad

Professional Advancement Checking the Box of International Experience Travel Bug Seeking a Better Future

External Circumstances to Consider

Economic Aspects Political Aspects Cultural Aspects

Personal Circumstances to Consider

Leaving Family and Friends Dealing with the Unfamiliar Romantic Relationships When You Leave, There Is No Turning Back

Making the Decision

Chapter 2. Negotiating Your Contract

Win-Win How Employers Think about Compensation Compensation across Borders Negotiability of Different Compensation Components Demystifying Corporate Relocation Packages Long-Term Expat Packages Short-Term Expat Packages Foreigners on Local Packages The Negotiation Process: Strategy The Negotiation Process: The Fine Print Adapting a New-Hire Contract Adapting a Local-to-Local Contract Adapting a Short- or Long-term Expat Contract

Chapter 3. Juggling Work and Logistics on Arrival

Main Demands on Your Time upon Arrival Setting Priorities in the First Month Striving for Balance Things That Can Be Done Later Priorities for Transferees

Chapter 4. Culture and Culture Shock

Defining Culture Culture as the Product of Choice Culture as Pertaining to a Group Culture as the Science and Art of Generalization Values and Culture Culture Shock How Do We Experience Culture Shock? Dealing with Culture Shock

Chapter 5. Identifying and Working with Cultural Differences

Seven Factors for Analyzing Culture

Personal Identity Power Differential Attitude to Change Notions of Time Communication Style Etiquette Emotional Expression

Using the Factors to Diagnose a Culture Appropriate Level of Cultural Adaptation

Chapter 6. Keeping in Touch

Homesickness The Importance of Keeping in Touch Saying Good-bye Deciding Whom to Keep in Touch With How Distance Impacts Relationships Tips for Keeping in Touch

Chapter 7. Building Social Networks Abroad

Challenges Involved in Meeting People Strategies for Meeting People Locals or Expats?

Meeting Locals Meeting Expats

Chapter 8. Dating across Cultures

Challenges of Going Abroad Single Cultural Dating Environments

Liberal Environment Mixed Environment Restrictive Environment

Diagnosing the Dating Environment Moving across Dating Environments Interacting with People from Restrictive Environments Mixed Men and Liberal Women Liberal Men and Mixed Women Is Intercultural Dating Worth It?

Chapter 9. Long-Distance Relationships

Can We Make This Work? Requirements for a Successful Long-Distance Relationship Impact of Distance on Relationships Communication Straddling Locations Trust

Chapter 10. Moving with Your Partner

Partner versus Spouse Challenges Faced by the Relocating Couple Tips for Managing the Issues

Chapter 11. Reverse Culture Shock

Returning Home: The Hidden Challenge The Professional Aspect The Personal Aspect Dealing with Reverse Culture Shock

Conclusion Appendix A The Look-See Trip Appendix B Cost-of-Living Calculator Web Resources References Index