Knowledge bank: Research and Resources 

Global relocation and strengthened career capital

When I first started working with globally mobile families and expat partners, I was struck by how role expectations change on relocation. How we see ourselves, how others see us, and how we behave in society all shift.

For years, my family moved every 3–4 years for one partner's job. Moving or staying was never up for debate. But where did we move? That's another story.

Jennifer Petriglieri's book is based on a research sample of 113 couples who self-identify as 'dual career' and have verifiable careers—defined as "sequences of jobs that require a high degree of commitment and that have a continuous developmental character" (p. 229). It explores how two careers evolve together over time and how love and work...

NetExpat and EY 2023 Relocating Partner Report

Here's a list of resources—articles, books, and websites—on expat partners, expat families, and international dual careers, in no apparent order and with no paid ads.