Reading Resources and Links

Websites

Expatriate Resources in the Netherlands

http://www.access-nl.org/ACCESS – Resource of information and services for English speaking expats based in the Netherlands. Local offices in The Hague and Amsterdam
http://www.expatica.com/nl/main.html
Expatica covers all aspects of life as an expat in the Netherlands. Also has sites for Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland,
http://www.parentinginholland.com/
English language website for those raising children in the Netherlands

Expats (General)

http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/living/resources/expatriatewebsites.shtml
This site has a range of articles and information about and by expatriates. This link lists an array of expatriate sites suitable for all or tailored to particular nationalities.
http://www.expatexpert.com/
Robin Pascoe, writer and expat deals with relationships, raising children and repatriation issues. There is great list of other expat sites.
http://www.interchangeinstitute.org/html/about.htm
A US based, not for profit training and research body founded by an ex-expat Anne Copeland.

Women Expats

http://www.joparfitt.com/

The inspiring Jo Parfitt – expat entrepreneur and trailing spouse with a wealth of information, ideas, courses and understanding

http://www.aportableidentity.com/

Supporting website to the book (see above). Useful information and support for expat spouses

www.expatwomen.com

Coaching

www.coachingcircle.co.uk
www.icf.nl

Human Resources

http://www.expatica.com/hr.html

Great resource covers all aspects of managing expatriate employees:- mobility planning, compensation & benefits and tax issues, research and trends, intercultural skills, latest news in expatriate environment.

http://www.global-connection.info/content/html/about

A dutch based group which offers expatriate support and information network with forums and magazine via organisational subscription

www.cipd.co.uk

Recommended Reading

A Portable Identity by Debra R Bryson and Charise M Hoge
Trailing Baggage by Brigid Keenan (the personal account of a trailing spouse over 20 years – enjoyable and knowledgeable!)
Career in Your Suitcase 3 by Jo ParfittGrow
Your Own Networks by Jo Parfitt and Jacqui Tillyard
Expatriate Entrepreneurs by Jo Parfitt
Raising Global Nomads by Robin Pascoe
A Moveable Marriage by Robin Pascoe
Homeward Bound by Robin Pascoe

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