The Expatriate Therapy Journal
Advice for Life Abroad
My career has changed since moving overseas. How do I reinvent myself?
Expat life often brings significant career transitions. Whether you've relocated for your partner's job, moved abroad seeking new opportunities, or found yourself reinventing your professional identity in a new cultural context, navigating career changes across borders presents unique challenges and opportunities.
Why do I feel like a different person after moving abroad? Who am I now?
When you move abroad, you don't just change your physical location, you often experience a profound shift in your sense of self. This phenomenon, which psychologists call "identity disruption," is a normal but challenging aspect of the expatriate experience that rarely receives the attention it deserves.