Bolig og arbejde i udlandet: praktiske råd

Just prior to the flight of Mark Dake's parents from Toronto to visit him in Seoul - where he was teaching English - his mother phoned to ask if they needed to get inoculated for disease. Realizing how little North Americans know about South Korea, Dake decided to write a travel book, to introduce the country to foreigners. He purchased an old car, and, with his best friend, Kim Heju as translator, spent an intensive, exhaustive four months driving 5,000 miles through the nation's villages, towns, mountains, plains and islands.Along the way, he discovered some strange things: an island of lepers; a Shangril-La where locals live past 100; a seaside village where everyone is a diver. He kidnapped a dog destined to be stew, and he swam in waters where a 2,500-pound great white shark had been hauled aboard a fishing trawler. He interviewed a would-be king and an elderly woman imprisoned during the Japanese occupation. Citing overwork, Heju temporarily quit the journey after six weeks. Two other translators bailed prematurely. Dake had a million places to explore and needed answers. If fellow travelers couldn't keep up, tough luck, it was full-steam ahead! Dake, a former reporter, has spent about twenty years between 1995 and 2022 living and working in South Korea. He leaves no stones unturned on this fascinating journey through an ancient and modern land.

Join the author on a captivating journey through the heart of South Korea, where personal experiences blend seamlessly with cultural insights and workplace adventures. Seoul Searching offers a unique perspective on Korean culture, life, and work, providing valuable information for Western expats looking to relocate to Korea and an engaging read for anyone curious about this dynamic nation and its people.In this enthralling narrative, the author shares how the idea for this book was born during an arduous twenty-six-mile hike along the Han River, a team-building event of the local firm he worked for that turned into an endurance test under unexpected snowfall. These moments of challenge and camaraderie were just one aspect of the author's deep exploration of Korean society.Drawing from over twenty years of experience in the asset management industry, including work in a Korean corporation, the author provides a rare insider's view of the intricacies of Korean corporate culture, hierarchy, and protocols. Unlike many other books about Korea, this author's firsthand knowledge of the corporate world sets this volume apart.This book, however, is not limited to the workplace; it delves into the rich tapestry of Korean culture and politics. Amongst other events and insights, the author's visits to the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) and North Korea offer gripping accounts of encounters with history and geopolitics.Seoul Searching is an informative and entertaining resource that combines personal stories with facts and figures about Korea. This book is your passport to understanding the diverse facets of Korea, making it an invaluable guide for those considering relocation and a delightful read for anyone interested in Korean culture.

Bangkok, a city full of contrasts, is perceived as loud, hectic and disreputable. Despite this, it is one of the most popular cities in the world. In this report, the protagonist visits many sights and places in Bangkok, Ayutthaya and Kanchanaburi. In addition, it leads him to the sinful nightlife. Su-khumvit Road is the centre with its hotspots Nana and Soi Cowboy, which lead the protagonist into some erotic adventures. Finally, he falls in love with an exotic beauty and is confronted with the notorious love disease, leading him into a dangerous emotional chaos.

Ein Jahr ohne Gehalt, abseits aller Routine, Reisen mit sozialem Engagement. Anja und Tobias berichten aus ihrem Sabbatjahr in Teilen Afrikas und Lateinamerikas und lassen die Leser*innen u.a. teilhaben- an ihrem steinigen Weg ins Sabbatical;- an ihrer Mitarbeit in sozialen Projekten;- an ihren mitunter kuriosen Eindrücken der bereisten Länder; - an den verschiedensten Herausforderungen, auf die sie gestoßen sind, und nicht zuletzt - daran, was sie persönlich aus diesem Jahr mitnehmen.Ein Reisebericht über intensive Begegnungen mit unterschiedlichsten Lebenswirklichkeiten.Authentisch, unkonventionell, vielseitig und vor allem Mut machend.Kurz: Ein Jahr Lebenserfahrung in Buchform.

In Untethered you'll learn exactly what it takes to engineer a digital nomad lifestyle in a post-pandemic world. With travel stories and case studies interlaced with clear, real-world guidance, you'll discover whether the digital nomad lifestyle is for you and equip yourself with the tools to create your own location-independent life.

“Kom godt hjem” er en håndbog til inspiration for både familier på vej hjem efter en udstationering, og familier, der allerede er kommet hjem. Bogen belyser overvejelser, praktiske problemer og konsekvenser, når familien skal etablere sig på ny. For nogle forløber hjemflytningen og reintegrationen gnidningsfrit, for andre er det en kompliceret affære, som kan have store personlige og familiemæssige effekter og konsekvenser. “Kom godt hjem” bygger på viden og erfaringer fra en lang række familier, der er vendt hjem efter en udstationering. Desuden bidrager professorer i blandt andet udstationeret ledelse, pædagogik og uddannelse, psykologer, psykoterapeuter, karriererådgivere og andre fagfolk, som har forsket i de problemstillinger, bogen tager op. Kom godt hjem er også relevant for virksomheder, der udsender deres medarbejdere. “Kom godt hjem” skal ikke nødvendigvis læses kronologisk. Bogens tematiske afsnit kan bruges til opslag og danne udgangspunkt for samtale og diskussion i familien, så familier, der oplever udfordringer ved at flytte hjem, kan tage disse i opløbet med hjælp fra bogen.