We’re doing a little series of “dos and don’ts” for the next few episodes. And we’re starting off with home assignments (aka: furlough, home leave, going back for a visit, etc.) Returning to your passport country holds wonderful opportunities to connect with family, friends, and our home culture. It also has a lot of stressful elements. On this episode, Alicia, Melissa, and Denise talk about going back on home assignment and they share a few do’s and don’ts based off personal experiences.

So go ahead and make yourself some tea or coffee and get comfy. Get ready to take some notes so you’ll be prepared for your next trip back to your homeland.

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 Denise
 Melissa
Alicia

Our Do’s and Dont’s of Home Assignment Discussed: 

• Don’t Overbook Yourself

• Do Make Doctors Appointments Before You Leave

• Don’t Forget Your Home Assignment Will Be Expensive

• Do Make a List for Shopping and Stick with It

• Don’t Bounce around from House to House

• Do Think Ahead and Consider Holidays

• Don’t Wait to Pack

• Don’t Be Shy and Ask for Help from Friends

• Do Reevaluate Motivations for Storage

• Don’t Buy Everything You Need (i.e. clothes for kids) New

• Do Give Grace to Your Home Culture

Resources about Home Assignments from Taking Route:

All About Home Assignments Podcast

Preparing for Furlough: 6 Months Before Departure

Preparing for Furlough: Organizing and Purging

Arriving “Home:” an Expat Paradox

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