We think it is important to give you five key tips to handle your repatriation* to Zurich, Switzerland. We have clients like Peter, a Swiss national, who decided to go on an international assignment that led him to spend several years in another country. During his stay, he fell in love with a local resident and they got married. As a result, their children obtained dual nationality. Eventually, when the assignment was over, Peter decided to return to Switzerland with his family, triggering a series of immigration and other challenges, particularly for his partner, who did not speak the local languages such as German or French. Unfortunately, such matters are regarded as personal and not within the means of a […]

In the interview below we cover four key tips for your repatriation or your next transition. 1 – Repatriating Your Role – You own your career and your brand Maintain a Repatriation Plan with your Employer Regular “home leave” where you network with your previous colleagues and meet your sponsor and other important influencers, and key decision-makers. Think about alternative roles you could do with your expat experience, start your own business Update your CV and LinkedIn profile and add your transferable skills 2- Expect Re-Entry Shock – It’s not all milk and chocolate Reading the news and keeping up with the latest trends in the country before you repatriate Keep relationships up and return “home” regularly. Psychological contract: Consider […]