December 6, 2022
Relocation
7 essential skills for a successful international assignment
Is there a secret to having a successful international assignment? Housing, schools, work permits, employment visas, language barriers… With all the hassle and the challenges that come with an international relocation, is there a silver lining? Moving to a new country is hard work at many levels: physically, emotionally, and logistically. It’s a huge undertaking, […]
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April 29, 2022
Relocation
Motivated Sellers can get you a Home!
Identifying a motivated seller
Here are telltale signs that the seller is motivated: The home is priced to sell quickly, it has been fixed up and staged, and the listing photos were taken by a professional photographer.
Another sign is when the seller is willing to negotiate.
And sometimes a home’s listing contains the phrase “motivated seller,” or the seller’s agent says the seller is motivated.
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April 29, 2022
Relocation
The “cultural shock” for digital nomads, is it different?
It seems pretty self-explanatory that being able to communicate would help you to feel less lonely. But many digital nomads don’t make the effort to improve their language skills before they depart – especially when it comes to regional dialects.
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April 28, 2022
Relocation
The Pandemic Effect on Rentals in St. John, Canada
Like most places around the world, St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The effects spilled over into the long-term rental market, impacting rental demand, price, and availability.
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April 21, 2022
Relocation
Germany’s labor shortage and the Ukrainian workers
The shortage of skilled labour may soon threaten productivity in Germany, and Europe’s biggest economy is now scrambling to make the most of well-trained Ukrainian refugees as Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its third month.
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April 21, 2022
Relocation
International Mobility of Apprentices
Cross-country mobility in apprenticeships is still a niche phenomenon, especially long-term mobility.
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April 19, 2022
Relocation
Working Holiday Schemes in New Zealand
Visa applications for all the schemes will reopen in stages, with all uncapped schemes, which account for around three quarters of all working holidaymakers, opening for applications at 10am on Monday 14 March (NZ time) and capped schemes being staggered after that.
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