Expat Book List - Page 4

catmce · #31 (**permalink**) 18th May 2008, 04:28 AM

guide to working abroad
by godfrey golzen

synthia · #32 (**permalink**) 20th May 2008, 12:17 AM

'Culture Shock' has a whole series of books specific to different countries. I'd forgotten about those. They can be good to read even for a short trip.

thailandusedbooks · #33 (**permalink**) 20th June 2008, 07:25 AM

'A Year in Provence' I love this books. It 's wonderful book.

oddball · #34 (**permalink**) 6th July 2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by synthia

But what does this book have to do with being an expat?

Memories,ah yes,memories we all need from time to time . Colin

oddball · #35 (**permalink**) 6th July 2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by gaikokujinkyofusho

Hi, I have been working in International Development for a few years now and have just gotten a “management” position that involves managing nationals. While I have experience working abroad and am fairly comfortable with it I feel less prepared for managing nationals (as opposed to working along with them). I guess it might need to be said I specifically work in Agricultural and Rural development in developing countries (Afghanistan at the moment) not something that talks about working in say western Europe (which I have done and had not problems, learned quite a bit actually).

Any suggestions on books that deal with managing nationals in “developing countries” would be exactly what I am looking for but can’t seem to find (I have found a few possibilities on Amazon but still not quite what I am looking for). Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

Cheers

-Gaiko

Managing nationals? Sounds more like brainwashing to me,Afghanistan , how can you indulge in attempting to enlighten a nationality that still lives with 1,000 year old teachings?May i suggest you go to Cambodia where they are ready for your teaching process and nobody in the country realy cares , not even World-Vision it seems , they are only interested in thier own 'Comfort' zone at best , do not even answer e-mails about pertinant points of self sustinance which is of paramount importance with the high escalation of day to day living costs on about #1.00 a day .Colin .

twostep · #36 (**permalink**) 31st July 2008, 08:43 PM

Why should they? It is not part of their life to mull about what you see as an issue.

Do you concern yourself with what may be a crisis in my world?