So You're Going Overseas [Paperback]

Hal B. Gregersen (Author), J. Stewart Black (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A must read! Very few companies provide this kind of international assignment insight. If you want to take control of your career success--read it!" -- Mikell Rigg-McGuire, Area Vice President, Franklin Covey Co

"I only wish I had read this book years before embarking on my first international assignment in Europe. Without question So You're Going Overseas should be included in any self-assessment program before sending someone abroad." -- Sven Grasshoff, Vice President, Citibank

"Not one expatriate and family should leave home without this book" -- Jim McCarthy, Director--Global Transfer Policies and Programs, Motorola

From the Author

Having lived and worked overseas ourselves, we know firsthand the great personal and professional possibilities as well as pitfalls of international assignments. As professors, we have also spent over 15 years researching this topic. We have combined this research and experience into a practical, easy-to-read handbook. Good luck and good reading!

Product Details

• Paperback: 201 pages
• Publisher: Global Business publishers; 1 edition (April 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966318005
• ISBN-13: 978-0966318005
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,731,796 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars A lot of common sense, January 21, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: So You're Going Overseas (Paperback)

This book is ok, but a lot of the points made are obvious to anyone who has given serious thought to moving, working, and living overseas in today's world. The more critical issues that one faces are given only superficial attention, and a constant pitch for the "companion book" (not included) for elaboration. Why not include it all in one book?
On the plus side, chapter 7 gives some decent detail into the mechanisms behind culture shock that may keep you sane if you are having a tough time overseas. But 30 good pages out of 200 probably make this book one to pass on.

10 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not one family should move overseas without this book., February 20, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: So You're Going Overseas (Paperback)

Living and working overseas is a life-altering event-- this book takes you step-by-step through the process of preparing for the move and the adjustments to come. The chapters are well laid out so that it can be easily used as a reference guide. It's a must have when taking an international assignment!

7 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars So you're going oversees, May 4, 2000

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L. Kitson (US-New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: So You're Going Overseas (Paperback)

Clear, simple and full of insights and examples that perhaps one didn't think of, unless you know many that have been through it. Easy informative reading. Lists and chapters are well organized.