Most of the “I moved abroad” stories are formulaic stories designed for click bait, they misrepresent reality and ignore the pre-existing privilege of the central character. But the myth of moving abroad – or the romance angle of marrying abroad – is powerful click-bait. These stories are based on a standardized “formula” which is why they are all nearly the same.
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Those who share luxury travel experiences on social media viewed more positively
Sharing luxury travel experiences on social media leads to positive thoughts about the person and may provide job benefits.
Continue readingThe importance of international experience – another example
Grew up in Brazil, pursued a career in ballet, lived in Europe, then switched gears and went to MIT to earn a degree in computer science. Says this illustrates the importance of a sports background, but doesn’t mention it helps to come from money too 🙂
Continue readingMicrosoft Co-pilot AI cites this blog as a source
An AI cites this blog as a source but also identifies another reason we may see far more American women moving abroad via marriage than American men doing that. It’s possible that American men marry foreign women, but then tend to settle in the U.S., not a foreign country.
Continue readingJust 1.3% of Americans live abroad, suggests WSJ
WSJ article suggests 1.3% of Americans are living abroad, lower than other estimates of 1.6% to 3%.
Continue readingU.S. proposes to ban immigrants who are not in perfect health
The proposed guidelines for rejecting long stay visa applicants to the U.S. would appear to reject 70% of those over the age of 40, and 85% of those over the age of 60.
Continue readingNot really: Yes, you too can get an EU passport, says marketing fluff!
It is amazing how many people have turned the “you can move abroad” meme into a business peddling an aspiration that is only possible for some.
Continue readingDigital nomad life may not be as rosy as portrayed
Many digital nomads finding it is not working out.
Continue readingSolo travel?
16 out of the first 18 “solo” travel stories in a Google News search are about female solo travelers. Stories about guys traveling solo are nearly non-existent.
Continue readingThe importance of a global mindset in a tech startup
95% of potential customers are outside the U.S. Or, why you need a global mindset and global experience to reach your full market potential.
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