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Sandra Showalter – Episode 4

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In this part two episode as we explore Sandra’s challenges and opportunities that she faced during her stay in India and Dubai. From navigating bureaucratic processes to cultural integration and family dynamics, we dive into the realities of expat life. Discover personal stories, practical advice, and cultural insights that illuminate the expat journey.

Sandra’s experience of returning to her home country for a few years

– Missing the multicultural expat life

– Challenges of not being able to work in her home country after being an expat abroad

– Frustration with the “not allowed to work” visa restrictions that many countries impose on expat spouses

– How her husband’s company promotes building an expat community within the organisation. A culture other companies should also adopt for expat families

– Untapped potential of skilled and experienced expat spouses hindered by visa restrictions

– Things that impact the overall well-being of the family and the success rate of expat assignments

– Sandra’s experiences with extracurricular activities in Pune

– Adapting to cultural differences and making the best of what the host country has to offer

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Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1755695962
Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9fdd33e4-4e7a-4be7-b7c6-9f2ce76c5580/rooted-and-routed-podcast
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Player FM: https://player.fm/series/rooted-and-routed-podcast

 

Follow Sandra’s work on –
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visiblebysandra/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itsyourturnphotography
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-showalter/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCnnL4jRc6rq6iiW_1z5zLeg

 

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Sandra Showalter - Episode 4
  • fast_forward00:00:00 - Opener
  • fast_forward00:00:16 - Intro
  • fast_forward00:01:11 - Sandra's Background
  • fast_forward00:02:05 - Sandra's First Expat Journey
  • fast_forward00:02:37 - How was it going back to USA from being an Expat
  • fast_forward00:04:20 - Challenges while moving from and to different countries
  • fast_forward00:06:12 - Why being a photographer Sandra cannot work as an expat?
  • fast_forward00:08:42 - Support from her husband's company
  • fast_forward00:13:40 - Kids, US History, Language and Culture
  • fast_forward00:15:37 - How as an expat - Sandra chooses a school for her kids
  • fast_forward00:20:27 - Extra curricular activities in Schools in India and Barca Football clubs facilities

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