International relocation isn’t always a case of swapping your comfortable life at home for another equally easy life abroad. Whether by choice or otherwise, you may find yourself whisked halfway around the world to take up a position somewhere most people wouldn’t dream of going.
But it’s not all stress and hassle. By keeping a few key tips in mind, you can overcome even the most jarring change and adapt quickly to life and work in your new country.
Meet Janice Diaz of Beacon Global Group. At Beacon, she’s Vice President for Marketing and Business Development, developing and maintaining relationships with clients worldwide.
Personally, she learned how to adapt to change in work and out when she left her native America for Israel ten years ago.
Now she’s comfortable anywhere in the world, and we got in touch with her to find out her top tips for expats facing challenging assignments. Who knows, you might never come home.