\u201cI\u2019ll come home because I will see my family more.\u201d<\/em> Often this is the case, but sometimes people return home \u2018thinking\u2019 their life will end up one way, when in reality it doesn\u2019t work like this.<\/p>\nFor those returning to a different city or state to where their family is based, they can all too easily find themselves beaten by the distance or financial costs involved with traveling within Australia. As a result they don\u2019t see their family as often as they thought or in the way they had imagined.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll come home now so I don\u2019t \u2018miss out\u2019 out on local career opportunities\u201d <\/em>For many expats who have grown their careers overseas in larger markets the reality of just how small the Australian employment landscape is, is completely under-estimated. The size, scale and complexity of business challenge is significantly less and navigating what is often a highly networked market leads many to realise that the opportunities overseas are often just as good if not better.<\/p>\n\u201cI was just ready for a change, so I figured I\u2019d head home\u201d <\/em>It\u2019s inevitable that we will all experience moments in our life where we crave something different. However thinking a move will \u2018fix\u2019 or address the need for something different without considering exactly what it is that is being craved is fraught with challenge.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\nLifestyle<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThere is no doubt that we are blessed with beaches, sunshine and an extraordinary quality of life here in Australia. Many repatriates however under-estimate the stimulation, sense of adventure and community that an expatriate lifestyle affords them.<\/p>\n
The richness and diversity of being in a new country and experiencing different cultures \u2013 and sharing it with a community of fellow expats \u2013 can be seriously addictive.<\/p>\n
Australia is also very expensive. For many the financial reward that comes with overseas opportunities is far more than what is offered here at \u2018home\u2019 and affords many with a greater sense of independence and freedom.<\/p>\n
\nThe opportunity is just \u2018too good\u2019 to not go again \/ the realisation that career is a bigger driver than anticipated<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nGiven that many returning expats are motivated to return for reasons other than their career, it can come as a surprise just how much their career shapes their identity and sense of purpose. When new career opportunities emerge that offer greater scope, challenge and growth, many multi-boomerangers are motivated to consider a second, third, fourth move abroad \u2013 especially when they are armed with the knowledge and experience of what makes repatriation successful.<\/p>\n
\nPreparing for the eventual return to Australia<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\nKnowing how you can prepare for life back in Australia while you are overseas can give many people comfort to leave.\u00a0 Multi-boomerangers talk about the importance of maintaining their contacts while they are overseas.\u00a0 Not only do they find ways to come home regularly, they are both strategic and intentional about how they engage with their network when they are visiting. Many multi-boomerangers have also found great benefit in establishing (formal and informal) mentorship relationships to keep abreast of market announcements, trends and events.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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Can you be a \u2018cured\u2019 expat or do you dream of doing it again? - InSync Network Group<\/title>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n \n \n \n\t \n\t \n\t \n