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Pop AbroadTeacher, Traveler and Homeowner in Dubai | Tom StreppelTom Streppel, a teacher originally from the Netherlands has lived in Spain, China, Malaysia and now Dubai where he has purchased his first piece of property.
On this episode we chat:
-Working in China compared to the UAE
-Getting paid in Euro and local currency
-How and why to buy an apartment in Dubai (deposit, location and contracts)
-Making friends and finding your social circle in Dubai
-Clothing and dressing modestly in the UAE and Middle East
-Weather in Dubai and Abu Dh...2023-04-2536 minPop AbroadFrom South Africa to Working in Healthcare in Abu Dhabi | Adrienne KatombelaSonographer and Radiographer Adrienne Katombela has been working in healthcare for over a decade. She has always wanted to live abroad so she made the move from Johannesburg, South Africa to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She studied radiography and ultrasound in postgrad at the University of Johannesburg.
In this episode we discuss:
-Contracts and Finding a Job
-Housing
-Benefits of Working in Healthcare Abroad
-Tax Free UAE
-Work Environments at Different Hospitals
-Finding Friends and Personal Growth
-Middle East Travel
...2023-03-2140 minPop AbroadFrench Language Teacher in Abu Dhabi | Leila SammouSuper mom and super teacher, Leila Sammou has been working abroad for a decade in Morocco, USA and now the UAE. She has made Abu Dhabi her home and has grown her family from two to four since her move to the Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. She is a language teacher by trade and speaks multiple languages, loves traveling, music and more. On this episode we chat:
-French as a foreign language abroad
-Working as a translator and teacher
-Resources to find language (Spanish, German, French) teaching jobs
-The American...2023-03-1439 minPop AbroadUniversity English Instructor in Saudi Arabia | Jordell BynumWe are changing it up for this special episode. Saudi Arabia, or the Kingdom is a neighbor of the United Arab Emirates and are often confused but for this episode we wanted to give you some information on this country and how it compares to the UAE.
Jordell Bynum, originally from North Carolina USA, Jordell has taught English in Shanghai, China, Miami, USA, Dubai, United Arab Emirates and now in Saudi Arabia. He has a passion for learning and understanding new cultures and languages. In this episode we discuss:
-Finding English Teaching Jobs in Saudi A...2023-02-2151 minPop AbroadAmerican Elementary School Teacher in Abu Dhabi | Quitney PriceQuitney Price, from Hawaii USA has been a teacher in Hawaii, Mexico and the United Arab Emirates. She has degrees in Education and is currently teaching the 5th grade at an American international (private) school in Abu Dhabi. In this episode we chat
-Applying to schools abroad
-The Attestation Process (#1 thing you need to do after getting the job offer)
-4.5 Day Work Week and UAE Laws
-School Curriculums
-Teacher Salaries in the UAE
-Housing
-Vacation Time
-Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
-F...2023-02-1444 minPop AbroadBritish Diplomat in Abu Dhabi | Stephanie ShawStephanie Shaw, originally from Liverpool, is on her third posting on behalf of the British Civil Service here in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Her first posting was in Beijing, China then Delhi, India and now Stephy calls Abu Dhabi home. In this podcast episode we discuss:
-Her First Post (Job Role) in Beijing
-Salaries as a Civil Servant
-Apartment Hunting in Abu Dhabi
-Communities & Mental Health Abroad
Privilee
-Learning Arabic
-Driving in Abu Dhabi
-Adopting a Pet Abroad
-Best UAE Apps to Do...2023-02-0753 minPop AbroadUniversity & Guidance Counselor in Dubai | Shalyn TharayilShalyn Tharayil from California, USA has worked in university and guidance counseling in a high school setting since 2014. She has been a counselor in Los Angeles, Hong Kong and now Dubai
In this episode we discuss:
-Working at an international or private school abroad
-Types of counselors abroad
-Websites to find a job in counseling abroad
-Salaries
-Savings abroad
-American taxes
-Self-care in Dubai
-Shalyn's TikTok supporting students
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Follow me...2023-01-311h 05Pop AbroadNursing in Abu Dhabi | Elizabeth CraigElizabeth Craig, has worked as a nurse for many years. Most of her nursing career has been with the NHS in the UK but due to her love of travel, Lizzie has made the move to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to work at one of the more reputable hospitals.
In this episode we discuss
-Nursing recruitment process in the UK and Ireland
-Nurse contracts & benefits
-Accommodation
-Communities in Abu Dhabi
-Feeling homesick and lonely
-Fostering cats and helping Reem Island Cats
-Active h...2023-01-2446 minPop AbroadWorking in Hospitality in Abu Dhabi | Ellen AichelmannEllen Aichelmann, originally from Germany has worked in hospitality since 2009. She has worked in London, China and now Abu Dhabi. Starting at the Kempinski hotel group and now working for Hong-Kong based luxury hotel brand, the Rosewood, Ellen studied hospitality in Switzerland and has since navigated her way around the world working in sales & marketing.
In this episode we discuss;
-Finding a job in hospitality
-Navigating salaries abroad
-How expensive Abu Dhabi can be
-China VS UAE life
-Longterm Living in the UAE
-Real Estate A...2023-01-171h 02Pop AbroadAmerican Middle School Math Teacher in Abu Dhabi | Lan LyLan Ly, a Vietnamese-American born and raised in Ft. Worth, Texas has made the leap to move to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to teach middle school math. Abu Dhabi is Lan's first home abroad and it has been a wild ride.
In this episode we discuss
-Her move from Texas USA to Abu Dhabi
-What credentials are needed to teach in Abu Dhabi
-Resources to find a teaching job in the UAE -
The perks of teaching in Abu Dhabi
-American taxes abroad
-Falling in love...2023-01-1054 min
Pop AbroadFrom NYC to Working in Global Health in Abu Dhabi | Priya KanaysonOriginally from California, Priya Kanayson, a Manager at one of the first Global Health Institutes in the United Arab Emirates shares her journey from her life working and living in New York City to her new home, Abu Dhabi. An NYU graduate, Priya lived and worked in NYC for 9 years after deciding to make the move to the Middle East.
In this episode we discuss
-Her move from NYC to Abu Dhabi
-Job platforms for the global health industry
-Negotiating contracts and salary ranges
-The PRO (public relations officer) th...2023-01-0357 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 13: Girl Gone International | Anne ScottAnne Scott was a digital nomad before the term existed; a "Digital Nomad 1.0" she likes to say. One day in 2010 she looked up and realized that she'd lived in 10 countries in 10 years and that she felt at home on the road. She founded Girl Gone International (GGI) to help her connect with other women who were navigating life while living outside of their home countries. Today, GGI has several hundred thousand members in nearly 200 cities around the world who hosted more than 3,000 free offline events last year. More than just a network for people who are traveling, the mission...2019-12-2446 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 12: Global Shapers | Stephany ZooStephany Zoo is one of the young people working on supporting economic and entrepreneurial development in Africa. She's on the ground bridging the gaps between the people and the forces driving African economies and China. Currently splitting her time between Nairobi, Cape Town and China, she is the outgoing Curator of the Global Shapers Shanghai II Hub, a multi-stakeholder community born out the World Economic Forum which boasts almost 9,000 "Shapers" in 400 Hubs across 150 countries. As a part of Global Shapers, Stephany's had a hand in driving the local community's mission of inspiring people under the age of 30 to work...2019-12-1724 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 11: Shanghai Mamas | Melanie HamFew things are more frightening to migrants than giving birth outside of their home country. This is what led Melanie Ham and a few other mothers in Shanghai in the mid-2000s, to connect and build community. What began as a small clutch of expat women with babies and toddlers looking for companionship and reassurance, has exploded into Shanghai Mamas, a diverse city-wide organization with over 17,000 parents and multiple events per day. Their members connect online and offline for parent-to-parent recommendations, advice, and community-building activities such as educational talks, spa days, holiday parties, charity fundraisers, and family meet-ups, as...2019-12-1037 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 11: Qmmunity | Gabby GabrielWhen Gabby Gabriel arrived in Shanghai, she couldn't find any other LGBTQ people to hang out with. Even in China's most socially progressive, outward-looking city, life for queer people is difficult. Conservatism still rules in the wider culture, so many are forced to live either closeted or very cautiously. Faced with the need to make friends and armed with a recognition of the growing queer population's rising economic influence, she has devised a social enterprise solution to not just her social isolation, but to the wider "Qmmuinty's" as well. Her platform encourages mutual support, increased queer people's visibility, and...2019-12-0300 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 10: LinkedIn Local | Tamar HelaLinkedIn Local: a community to bring online connections offline with chapters in over 600 cities. Co-President of the Shanghai chapter of LinkedIn Local, Tamar Hela has been living overseas since she was 23. After studying in Spain and starting her own business, she spent time as a digital nomad, eventually making a swing back to her home in California where she switched to teaching and then made the move over to China. A training session on how to optimize your LinkedIn profile led her to discover LinkedIn Local, which is the longest-running campaign on the platform. Conceived as a way to...2019-11-2641 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 9: Startup Grind, Part 2 | Rebecca LiangOriginally from Hefei, China, Rebecca Liang migrated to Shanghai where she became an entrepreneur. And then her company failed spectacularly. She was jobless, homeless and went through a bad breakup. Rebecca walks us through the story of her first venture, how it seemed like a cant-miss opportunity, and then how, in the aftermath, the Startup Grind community, along with the entrepreneurs that she worked with in her subsequent job at WeWork, gave her support and mentorship that was more valuable than an MBA program. Now, as the Lead of WeWork Labs in Shanghai and Co-director of the local Startup...2019-11-1931 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 8: Startup Grind, Part 1 | Sabrina BenioudrenWith a presence in 600 cities across 125 countries, and boasting over 2 million members, for entrepreneurs in the tech space, or anyone who is interested in the tech industry, Google-supported Startup Grind is a great way to no only meet like-minded people, but to help get plugged in to the local startup ecosystem wherever you are. Sabrina Benioudren, founder of the student chapter at Renmin University, and Co-director of the Beijing chapter, says that while Google takes a mostly hands-off approach when it comes to local chapters - especially chapters in China - they do provide a platform for their activities...2019-11-1227 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 7: Rotary International | Rita MalvoneA global community that gives back to communities through volunteering and fundraising projects. Rita Malvone is one of those folks. For people like her who want to dig deeper into the place where they live and who want to give back, Rotary Club has just what you're looking for. As Rita explains, people who get involved in Rotary's service projects find their lives enriched in incredibly fulfilling ways, AND that they're a part of a global network of like-minded people who are committed to making the world a better place!
To learn more about Rotary International and...2019-11-0547 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 6: Podcast Brunch Club | Shannon MartinShannon Martin has been living abroad for years. Ever since she convinced her employer to let her work remotely and she fell in love with the #ExpatLife in Spain, she's never felt the pull to go back "home." Today she's a successful content manager and PR pro who is also the organizer of the Shanghai branch of Podcast Brunch Club, a global community for people who love on-demand audio. "It's like book club, but for podcasts!" PBC is probably one of the most open, welcoming and easy-to-join communities that will help you plug-in to the local scene no matter...2019-10-2937 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 5: FitFam | Vy VuAustralian Vy Vu set up FitFam, "A free fitness community that is accessible to all." They offer free workout classes to people of all fitness levels taught by volunteer instructors, and the idea has taken off. FitFam classes are now taught at 35 locations across the city, along with multiple locations in another 9 cities in 7 countries and regions. She discusses how she has built and runs what has now become a multinational non-profit, and how its founding principles have not only helped community members get fit, but it has provided pathways to personal and professional development for the volunteers, many o...2019-10-2244 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 4: InterNations | Catalina CalinOne of the largest expat-focused organizations in the world, InterNations often serves as a "landing pad" for young professionals when they move to a new city abroad. This week, Romanian-born Catalina Calin, local ambassador in Shanghai (one of the 420+ cities worldwide with a local chapter), talks about how a local community of volunteers sharing their knowledge and experience with new arrivals can help to alleviate loneliness and demystify the acclimation process.
To learn more about the InterNations and to find a chapter near you, visit them on the web at https://www.internations.org. You can also fol...2019-10-1527 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 3: IPWS | Amanda ArgentieriAre you in China and want to develop yourself professionally? Where do you turn for mentoring? Who can call out the pitfalls and obstacles as you try to advance your career? Amanda Argentieri, President of the International Professional Women's Society (IPWS) talks about her work leading a volunteer-run platform for dynamic women with diverse professional backgrounds to help them connect through events that build networks, foster personal growth, and enable professional development.
To learn more about IPWS, visit their webiste: https://ipwsconnect.com/. You can also follow them on all of the platforms: Stay in touch and sen...2019-10-0831 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 2: Lean In | Roberta BassoThis week we're discussing women in leadership with Roberta Basso, International Manager for Lean In China. She traces her path from Southern Italy to the Netherlands to China to Dubai, where she found herself as the only woman on a team of engineers in the industrial sector, and then again in the software industry. So how do you find your way as an expat when you're a minority (foreigner) within a minority (a woman), dealing prejudice and assimilation issues? She talks about the tools that the Lean In community gave her to succeed in her career, and how being a...2019-10-0128 min
Pop AbroadCommunity 1: SASS.C (Sweat & Social Sisters) | Kelly OlverDo you like sweating and being social? South African-born and New Zealand-raised Kelly Olver shares her story of being an ex-flight attendant gym rat who has created a fitness community for women in Shanghai, called SASS.C. The idea came about as she searched for a way to combine her passion for staying in shape with her desire to find spaces where women could connect with each other. The results have been lots of sweaty empowering fun!
To learn more about SASS.C and see what they're up to, follow them on Instagram at @thesass_c. If yo...2019-09-2438 min
Migratory Patterns#041: Pop Abroad | Michelle IbarraWe kick off Season 3 of the show by welcoming our newest team member to Migration Media, Michelle Ibarra! Her show, Pop Abroad, explores the keys to finding success and living your best life overseas. The show's first season explores the importance of community in our lives and how successful people have built theirs. Her own desire for community led her to the organization Girl Gone International, where she's thrived as the Shanghai-based Community Manager for Asia & Oceania. Along the way, she's had stints in Argentina, South Korea and Europe, and now she says that she might be ready for...2019-09-2300 min
Pop AbroadWelcome to Pop Abroad!So you've made the leap. You're living overseas; living the dream. Now what? Once the honeymoon period ends, and friends back home stop being excited and impressed by your courageous leap to find your fortune in a foreign land, things start to get real. How do you build a life overseas? How do you thrive? Michelle Ibarra, APAC & Oceania Community Manager for Girl Gone International, interviews the women who are killing it overseas to learn how they did it. Season 1 is all about community- why we need it, how we can use it to get a leg up, and how...2019-09-2000 min