by Katherine | Dec 5, 2018 | Expat Life, Finance, Work
The Australian market is a small one in the grand scheme of things. Aussies know that if they really want to make it big, setting up a company in the US is the way to go. But where do you begin with what seems like a monumental task? What do you need to know in terms...
by Katherine | Dec 6, 2017 | Expat Life, Work
Working in Silicon Valley can be fun. It just sounds cool doesn’t it? That’s a rhetorical question for people who don’t live here and never have. It’s the Tech World’s Mecca, and has a huge concentration of start ups and well-seasoned...
by Katherine | Aug 9, 2017 | Expat Life, Getting Started, Uncategorised, Work
Now that you’ve decided to look for a US job the more difficult part begins. Sure you know what the most popular job posting websites are in your own country, but how do you find the good ones in the US? It can depend on the field you’re trying to crack as...
by Katherine | Jun 7, 2017 | Expat Life, Work
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...
by Katherine | Dec 9, 2016 | Expat Life, Work
You may have caught me talking about this before, when I did a roundup of etiquette in the US workplace. But it’s come up again, specifically in my quest to get back to Australia for a couple of weeks to see friends, family and renew my visa. I’ve worked...
by Katherine | Sep 14, 2016 | Expat Life, Work
It’s funny because it’s not a thing, right? Right? WRONG! (or maybe right) Today a thoughtful colleague passed on a recently posted job ad that totally blew my mind. Mapbox, a US map design company, need an office dog. And they’re willing to pay for...