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| HOMEWARD BOUND - A WEBSITE DEDICATED TO RETURNING EXPATRIATES |
| Homeward Bound was set up by Rhiannon Wigzell for expatriates making the transition from living abroad to returning to Britain. People tend to be taken by surprise at how disorienting they find returning to the U.K. When people go abroad they expect it to be different. They are often given some preparation by an employer and expatriate communities tend to be supportive. When they return home they expect to fit in – after all it is home – and it’s a shock when reality diverges from memories and expectations. Employers rarely offer much assistance and family and friends may be part of the problem, unable or unwilling to help. Some experiences are common to all repatriates – for example a degree of reverse culture shock – although the form is variable depending on such factors as length of time abroad and the country from which someone is returning. Other issues affect only certain individuals or families – for example, repatriating teenagers, the contrast between working abroad and in Britain, or repatriation combined with retirement. Homeward Bound’s services include information on what to expect, identification of likely issues, advice on how to deal with them and help with creating a practical action plan. Many problems can be anticipated and planned for, so lose their edge. Homeward Bound uses a flexible, modular approach so all clients get a tailor made programme that is relevant to their individual circumstances. For further information on the basic services for individuals, families and employers visit Homeward Bound. You’ll also find an interesting article about enforced repatriations written with Saudi Arabian expatriates/repatriates in mind in the Talking Points section of the website: http://www.taglab.blogs.com/homewardbound |
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Posted 11Nov04
