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Thanks for sharing these useful perspectives. Back in 2009, after a year in which I oversaw 58 layoffs in my line of reporting and lost considerable income to furlough days, I moved to ireland for work, with a shift in focus from management of tech infrastructure and services to very different administrative/management roles. There were all the cultural differences you mention, like respect for a defined work day, but also some jarring issues relating to the status of women and clarity of labour regulations, for example.
One thing I've observed with regard to those who have relocated to Europe in particular and who work as sole proprietors is, most seem to have continued to focus on a clientele based in N America rather than within Europe. Any thoughts about the challenges of developing a new client base in a new geographical region, particularly if there are language differences?
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I've noticed that, too. My friends and clients who relocated to the EU still have a client base primarily in the U.S.
We've been discussing two strategies to expand locally.
1. Provide services that leverage your "bridge" between the local EU markets/businesses and American ones. Understanding both cultures and having connections in both geographies is an advantage.
2. Partnering with local business and entrepreneurs who have stronger local networks and also speak the local language. It requires some research to find harmonious partners where a collaborative offer would be more powerful and valuable.
Thanks Larry, Both strategies sound reasonable. There are also some groups/associations that can help with the latter (like the American Club). And thanks for reading the article, your enthusiasm and for sharing it!
Thanks for sharing these useful perspectives. Back in 2009, after a year in which I oversaw 58 layoffs in my line of reporting and lost considerable income to furlough days, I moved to ireland for work, with a shift in focus from management of tech infrastructure and services to very different administrative/management roles. There were all the cultural differences you mention, like respect for a defined work day, but also some jarring issues relating to the status of women and clarity of labour regulations, for example.
One thing I've observed with regard to those who have relocated to Europe in particular and who work as sole proprietors is, most seem to have continued to focus on a clientele based in N America rather than within Europe. Any thoughts about the challenges of developing a new client base in a new geographical region, particularly if there are language differences?
Finally a link to something related I wrote last year: https://bit.ly/Europe_Jobs.
Wow, that is an excellent article! I reshared it with my followers.
I've noticed that, too. My friends and clients who relocated to the EU still have a client base primarily in the U.S.
We've been discussing two strategies to expand locally.
1. Provide services that leverage your "bridge" between the local EU markets/businesses and American ones. Understanding both cultures and having connections in both geographies is an advantage.
2. Partnering with local business and entrepreneurs who have stronger local networks and also speak the local language. It requires some research to find harmonious partners where a collaborative offer would be more powerful and valuable.
Thanks Larry, Both strategies sound reasonable. There are also some groups/associations that can help with the latter (like the American Club). And thanks for reading the article, your enthusiasm and for sharing it!