The Problem With Being A Long-Term Expat • Discoverology

The Problem With Being A Long-Term Expat

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People on long-term foreign assignments often find it hard to adjust once they return home. Many leave their company within a few years, and some leave the country entirely. Long absences can play havoc with a person’s sense of identity, a feeling that is intensified by the length of time away and how often they visit home.

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