Adventure or Adversity? Working as an Expat in the U.S. and Abroad

Maybe it was the perfectly filtered travel photos on Instagram. Or, all those Woody Allen films. Then again, maybe it was reading A Moveable Feast (okay, it was Eat, Pray, Love). Whatever the inspiration, life abroad is for you! You are – or you intend to be – an expat. But, let’s put the romance aside and get real: are you in for Adventure or Adversity?

The World Affairs Council’s Young Leaders invite you to find out what it really takes to be successful and happy as an expat living in the U.S. or abroad, directly from veterans of the expat life. Join us at the Trees Atlanta Kendeda Center for an honest and informational discussion on expat experiences, benefits, work-life balance and key professional development skills. Come and get the inside scoop on how to make the best of your life as expat!

Featuring:

• Antoinette Geiger, Director Swiss/German/Austrian Desk, YER USA
• Lené Hypolite, Senior Payments Partnership Manager, Booking.com
• Philipp Duelfer, Senior Manager, Corporate Business Development, Porsche Cars North America