Partner support: Ensuring everyone arrives safely.
International careers are often teamwork. Not only for the specialist who is sent abroad, but also for their partner and family who accompany them.
And this is precisely where an often overlooked factor comes into play: The success of an assignment abroad depends largely on how well everyone involved settles into the new country.
If accompanying partners cannot find prospects, if isolation, excessive demands or loss of identity arise, the risk of premature termination increases – with high personal and economic costs.
Those who go along give up a lot – and often start from scratch. A social network has to be rebuilt, roles have to be rethought, and often one's own career suddenly comes to a standstill. At the same time, it is important to stabilize the family and find orientation.
That's why there needs to be space for the people who travel with them. For their stories. Their wishes. Their life plans. Not as an “appendage,” but as active participants in this courageous step.
Because only when everyone feels included can a new beginning truly succeed.
Have you ever been in the situation of starting an assignment as a spouse/expat with your partner and family? If you are interested in the topic of partner support, please feel free to contact us!