In this episode we hear from Becky and Sam who are enjoying their first expatriate assignment in Dubai. In this episode you will hear about how:

• luck can be involved when you are managing two careers,
• two different personalities and approaches to career and travel can bring about a rich discussion.
• the pandemic is changing the way that companies are viewing employment and how this might open up opportunities
• finding your support network/expat community is key.
• being willing to make sacrifices, respecting each others careers and taking the opportunities of being able to travel with either job are important parts of managing international careers.
• future challenges include keeping the balance with family, the big question of 'where to next?' and finances.

The key advice from this episode:

• respect each others careers,
• take the risk professionally and personally so that you can reap the rewards of expat life,
• seek opportunity,
• adapt to your environment,
• develop cultural understanding.