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566 essays in the archive · 13 languages · 45 categories
Expat's guide to securing your US driving license
Navigating 35+ language options and location-specific pass rates helped me crack the DMV system—here's how to skip the common pitfalls expats face.
Read the analysisTips for handling the career progression conversation (for First-time people managers)
Career progression conversations catch most first-time managers off-guard, but with 6-9 months of planning and clear goal-setting, you can turn them into powerful retention tools.
What to look for when buying your first car in the US as an expat
I learned the hard way that buying a car in the US has hidden quirks expats miss—from Apple CarPlay volume locks to using rentals as extended test drives.
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Take the Lead: How to Supportively Guide Non-Performers Toward Success
No. 05Driving in the USWhy is the gas price so different between nearby stations in the US?
No. 06LeadershipLearn how to interview (for first-time people manager)
No. 07Book review"How the world really works" - a book review
No. 08Paid MediaLinkedIn B2Believe event Nov 2022 - A review
No. 09GeopoliticsMy reaction to Ray Dalio's post "China’s “Dangerous Storm” Coming: The Eight Big Challenges Facing China and the People Chosen to Deal with Them"
No. 10Credit score for expatsWhy expats in the US should freeze their credit report
No. 11Expats in the USThe Basics of FSA for Expats in the US
No. 12Book reviewWhy We're Polarized by Ezra Klein - A Book Review
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