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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


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


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


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


Sustainable work
What does it mean to balance all aspects of our life? What does work-life balance mean? In trying to juggle the different aspects of our...
Chiara Marturano
Oct 1, 20246 min read


1st STEP
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Why am I doing this job?" It’s a moment. A brief pause where you stop the daily loop and ask...
Chiara Marturano
Sep 6, 20241 min read


Travel and changes
Emilio Salgari: "Life is short and the world is vast and full of wonders. To travel is to live twice." When we face #change, there are...
Chiara Marturano
Jul 16, 20243 min read


Self-evaluation
"Look around and reflect on where you are. What do you feel the need for?" The phrase that, inevitably, comes up at a certain point in...
Chiara Marturano
Jun 4, 20243 min read


Expat Journal
GEZILLIG TOGHETER Hub A year ago, I organized a ladies' dinner at my house, and now it's become a tradition with some friends. Seated...
Chiara Marturano
Apr 9, 20242 min read


Turn your passion into your job?
Or do your job with passion? This is the cake I made to celebrate my daughter's birthday. Every year I make her cake; they're not...
Chiara Marturano
Feb 26, 20243 min read
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