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Many times returning expatriates or repatriates can put to great personal economic benefit the contacts, skills and other knowledge gained from working in a foreign land, An area to consider for employment once you’ve returned home is in the import/export business.
International trade is a large segment for many western countries’ economies. Also, an always increasing desire for exotic far-away products exists in western markets. Therefore, sharp and knowledgeable personnel may find excellent opportunities trading their expertise gained from years working overseas in the import/export business.
When you were an expatriate living and working in that foreign land, you probably were drawn to many different aspects exhibited by the local culture in fashion, jewelry, art, furniture and other marketable objects that you found pleasant. Plus, throughout the years you more than likely “sent home” something that was typically representative of the country where you were now living. And, if that someone to whom you sent that representative cultural object thoroughly enjoyed it mentioning Aunt Jean might like something similar, you were laying the foundation for what might be a prospective job or possibly a lucrative business for yourself when you did finally return home. So, paying attention to merchandise likes and dislikes when posted overseas might prove to be a wise avocation.
Your bustling about your new found home when posted overseas may provide you with the future contacts for importing native merchandise. As you gain greater knowledge of cultural events, social, religious, political and other ethnic-centric art or commercial objects, this knowledge would allow you a greater edge as an authority about that country’s natively produced, culturally-focused and western marketable goods.
Plus, you won’t necessarily need any certification about your abilities other than expressing the knowledge you’ve gained by living and exploring the foreign land where you were for some time. There are a number of sources you may research in the import/export business for gainful employment that could be as specific as companies specializing in a particular type of merchandise like furniture. Because you have a great knowledge of the local wares, you may find your familiarity with the country gains you an important buyer position. You might find the contacts developed during your life in that foreign land might lend you to starting your own business where, based on your own life experience, you can find investors that will put you well on the way toward commercial success.
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