Back Home by Jochen Schuppener

Author:Jochen Schuppener
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Books on Demand
Published: 2016-03-18T04:00:00+00:00

Permanent headaches, an upset stomach, irritated skin, or hurting limbs may be signs that you brought a disease back home with you, but they could also be symptoms of extreme stress. Climate change may affect your thyroid. Physical ailments may lead to depressive moods and need to be addressed.

CULTURAL STRESS DURING THE RETURN

Most people understand that foreign assignments cause cultural stress, but very few expect this same type of stress when returning to their homeland.

The “stress table” by Thomas H. Holmes (see below) does an excellent job illustrating the challenges we face before, during, and after foreign assignments. Holmes’ studies prove that an accumulation of more than 300 points within a year lead to an 80% chance of serious health issues during the next year, either physical or psychological.

The returning expat is most likely going to be facing the following stress factors:

CHECKLIST:

Stress factors during the foreign assignment:

Activity Stress Value

• Change in employment 36

• Change in living standards 25

• Change in personal habits 24

• Change in work schedule 20

• Change in housing 20

• Change in recreational opportunities 19

• Change in social activities 18

• Change in family activities 15

• Change in diet and nutrition 15

• Change in language 50

• Change in financial status 38

Total points 280

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