Expat's Manual

Relocating to a new country, whilst exciting, can also be very challenging and you should never underestimate the impact that it can have on your partner. In a large percentage of cases only one half of a married couple will have successfully secured a job abroad, leaving the other half with the challenge of finding their own job or reinventing themselves in their new country of residence. It is crucial that neither party takes this lightly and that as a couple you work together in order to ensure that live abroad is a pleasant experience for you both.

This section of the Expat's Manual deals with some of the issues you may face when you move abroad with your partner.  We offer practical advice on how to prevent and counteract common problems and share our own insights into how you can keep your relationship on track and ensure that both parties are happy in their new lives abroad.  By using this section with the expatriate city guides you can identify clubs and networks that can potentially assist your transition and can start to put plans in place for meeting people once you arrive.

About the author

Sarah MooreSarah Moore was born in a small town in the North West of England, near Manchester. In August 2007, after a successful career spanning seven years across major blue chip countries, she resigned in order to throw caution to the wind and follow her dreams of living in Asia— she hasn't looked back since.

After living in Hong Kong for two and a half years she has recently relocated to Singapore where she is now facing the daunting, yet exciting, task of making the city her own.

She is the proud founder of Global Art Limited— a Hong Kong registered publication agency— which owns both an online writing and editing site; http://www.vappingo.com, as well as a boutique publication house that provides more personalized editing and writing services.

In her spare time she likes to spend time with her dog, Spongebob, and loves nothing more than a cold drink in any bar that is willing to permit her entry.