As trailing spouses, we often find ourselves in unfamiliar territory — literally and figuratively. Where are we? Who are we? What now?
When I emigrated from Germany to Chicago with my husband three years ago — a move that scored a 10/15 on the Gupte Scale — I decided to embrace this experience as an opportunity to pursue my new passion: career coaching. Through my consulting business and website, Share the Love, I now reach thousands of expat partners around the world seeking advice and direction on their professional and cultural transitions.
As part of our work together, I often find myself encouraging clients to step outside their comfort zones — even more so than they already have, as part of their partner-prompted relocations. I also have to remind myself to follow my own advice.