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L'erasmus: another seed
six months to discover myself Some time ago, I was a guest on Antonella Crisafulli’s YouTube channel. She is a career counselor with...
Chiara Marturano
Sep 153 min read


The first Seed
When did I make the decision to move abroad? Some time ago, I was a guest on Antonella Crisafulli’s YouTube channel. She is an Asnor...
Chiara Marturano
Sep 12 min read


Expat Journal: What Will I Be When I Grow Up?
Did you know that one of the hats I wear is that of an Italian teacher for foreigners? But how did I end up here? And what did I learn...
Chiara Marturano
Jul 193 min read


Expat Journal
Leaving one's own country is selfish and cowardly. "If you leave, you're selfish." "The country has invested in you, now you must give...
Chiara Marturano
Jun 92 min read


Expat Journal"Do you like Italians abroad?""It depends..."
Dear Diary, A few days ago, an hater insulted me. Just like that. Out of nowhere. On a Sunday, no less. For a post where I gave some...
Chiara Marturano
May 22 min read


Destination: Life Abroad. What Does It Mean to Work in an International Environment?
The #coachforexpat column where I’ll share useful insights to help you design your life and career abroad. “Have you ever worked in an...
Chiara Marturano
Apr 252 min read


Expat journal
Cultural filters Let’s play a little game. You see a tourist wearing white terry socks with sandals… what nationality do you think they...
Chiara Marturano
Apr 162 min read


Expat Journal
That time when a red dress..." The Coachforexpat Column.A space where I share my experience as an immigrant in the Netherlands—the highs...
Chiara Marturano
Mar 292 min read


Expat journal
Who Can You Rely On? Think about your daily life. Who do you call when you have a problem? Maybe you have young children, they’re sick,...
Chiara Marturano
Mar 182 min read


Destination: Life Abroad.
Working in the Netherlands – Part 1 The #coachforexpat column, where I provide useful guidance to help you plan your life and career...
Chiara Marturano
Mar 132 min read


Expat journal
Go back You live abroad and return to your home country. It’s a mix of emotions and feelings: the exhaustion from the journey,...
Chiara Marturano
Mar 101 min read


Destination: "Life Abroad"
Choosing the Country to Move To. First Step. New column for #coachforbreakfast: Destination “Life Abroad” . Through this series, I will...
Chiara Marturano
Feb 252 min read


Expat Journal.
In this column, I share my life as an Italian immigrant in the Netherlands, with reflections, changes, and small daily achievements. ...
Chiara Marturano
Jan 282 min read


First Check: Totally Amazing!
Recently, two dear friends of mine started working. Both for the first time in a “real” company—structured and with an actual employment...
Chiara Marturano
Jan 142 min read


Candidates Wanted with International Experience.
Have you ever come across a job posting and read among the requirements: “International Experience” ? Does it mean they’re looking for...
Chiara Marturano
Dec 11, 20243 min read


Reality and imagination.
Can what we believe become possible? My Daughter Always Teaches Me Something. Do You Know Sinterklaas? To put it simply, he’s the Nordic...
Chiara Marturano
Dec 6, 20242 min read


Expat journal
How tired are you? Expat fatigue. I’m tired, very tired. I notice it from the lack of creativity, the frustration, the difficulty in...
Chiara Marturano
Dec 3, 20243 min read


Expat journal
Return to being visible. A few days ago, I came across this short film, and it surprised me. "So it's a problem that someone sees!" I...
Chiara Marturano
Nov 26, 20243 min read


"Imagining Possible Scenarios"
I was in a session with my client. She was lost. There were so many options in front of her, and this, in some way, was overwhelming....
Chiara Marturano
Nov 12, 20243 min read


Where Should I Go if I Leave?
Survival Kit for Choosing the Right Country. How many of us, at least once in our lives, have thought: "What if I just moved abroad?"...
Chiara Marturano
Nov 8, 20242 min read
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