US preschool from an Australian mums’ perspective
Moving overseas with toddlers in tow is difficult enough, but add finding a suitable preschool in your new home country to the mix and it can be a truly challenging time. If you missed our Guide to US Preschools, it’s a great place to start to get your bearings...
7 weird ways to survive a US heatwave
Please don’t revoke my Australian citizenship when I say this, but there’s been a heatwave in San Francisco this week. The mercury soared to 39c in some East Bay suburbs on Sunday – and San Jose and Redwood City weren’t very far behind. Of...
Tips for finding an accountant to support your (Australian and) USA tax obligations
If you had a relatively simple tax return to complete each year in Australia (before moving to the USA), you may have muddled your way through the ATO’s tax pack or online tax return forms or used a tax preparation chain (think H&R block). Now that you have moved...
Expat birthday: celebrating my unbirthday
I sat down to some strange emails in my inbox this morning. Everyone gets those pesky online shopping newsletters, reminding you that your one duty as a human being is to amass as many “things” as possible. This morning, I got one wishing me a happy...
Expat jobs: 4 tips on applying for US jobs
One of the most daunting parts of moving to the US is jumping into the market for expat jobs. It’s competitive because not only are you competing with those who already live in the US, and are cheaper to hire, you’re also up against those from other...
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