Expat Dilemmas Archives - In Search of a Life Less Ordinary

In Search of That Thing Called Happiness

16/03/2015 | Filed under: Career, Expat Life, Lifestyle, Moving Abroad, Travel | Leave a Comment

On balance, I have a good life. I spend quality time with my family, I work the way I like and I pursue my passions with little or no distraction. Life is sweet and I’m fulfilled, but I still haven’t found true happiness. I’m not even certain it exists.

Why I Can’t Accept Australian Attitudes to Women in the Workplace

18/03/2014 | Filed under: Uncategorized | 20 Comments

She’s called in to the office to meet with her manager. She has no idea what she’s done or why […]

Learning to Settle For More

02/03/2014 | Filed under: Canada, Expat Life | 7 Comments

Editor’s Note: This is a guest post from Laura Fortey, a journalist who has travelled extensively while reporting for Metro News. […]

Are Brits better off in Oz or back in Blighty?

02/10/2013 | Filed under: Expat Life | 14 Comments

More than 1.2 million British citizens call Australia home out of a total population of 23 million and the annual […]

Nothing to Lose and Everything to Gain

25/09/2013 | Filed under: Travel | 23 Comments

You’re got a nice, safe job. You’ve worked at the same company for years. You’re settled within your role and […]

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