Working as an expat in Taiwan entails important decisions for those with wives and children to think about. Moving clear across the globe from Europe to Asia may force the expat to make some sacrifices in terms of family time. With the distance and time difference, it is a challenge to maintain strong family ties for British expats staying in Taiwan for a length of time. Fortunately for some, the companies that the expats work for are are able to make arrangements for their families to join them in their new home. Continue reading
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How It Feels to Be an Expat in Taipei
It is extremely difficult for a corporate executive expatriate to adjust in Taipei, Taiwan. Most people are aware of the cultural and climate differences in each country, but the difference gap between American and Asian countries is wide. Continue reading
Great News! Taiwanease.com Launched as one-stop resource for Taiwan’s foreign community
Awesome find! Hartford Group International Taipei heartily recommends!
Managing the ins and outs of life in a foreign country has its challenges, and in Taiwan, expatriates have long turned to online communities and Web sites to ask and answer questions, exchange tips and information, or simply vent their frustrations.
A fair number of Web sites cater to English-speaking foreigners in Taiwan. The best-known include Forumosa.com, an established Internet forum full of lively discussions on every facet of life in Taiwan, from the practical to the mundane; Tealit.com is another popular site for finding English-teaching jobs and buying and selling used items; Taiwanfun.com and Taiwannights.com focus on leisure and recreation.
And now a new Web site, run by two Taipei expats, aims to cover all of the above.
Taiwanease.com was launched in September last year by Eric Schmitt and Anthony van Dyck, who are hoping their Web site’s features will make it the new go-to resource for foreigners and visitors to Taiwan.
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2012/03/12/2003527567
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