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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2026 · 14 MIN

Leaving your employer as a high executive after your stint abroad

from Expat to Repat · host Mirjam de Bakker

The opportunity to go abroad for a few years arises and you take it. It's an adventure and a great career move.When you move back to your home country, the Mobility team is doing everyhting thing right to make this a smooth transition for you and your family.But there is no Reboarding; just a role you have to 'settle' for. The added skills you bring after your posting are not seen and soon after your return you leave the company.Today's episode gives you some insight in this process, we;re grateful that this high executive was willing to share his story! __________About your host ⁠Mirjam de Bakker⁠ (click on my name to connect on LinkedIN!):I have lived and worked in 7 different countries both during my childhood and as an adult when we spent 14 years abroad as a family. My professional background is in hospitality and marketing, I have a degree in Interior design and am an entrepreneur with a mission... About Resettl: Together with Corine van Dijk-den Ouden we founded ⁠Resettl⁠, helping Expats and Repats by offering: Career coachingTransitional coaching Reboarding and international talent retention advice to Global Mobility & HR professionals. We know what people go through when settling(back) in the Netherlands, and what it takes to reshape your professional career when you are the accompanying partner.Our coaching, training & consultancy options, both for individuals and InCompany are based on a selection of building blocks, created to guide international talents through their relocation.

The opportunity to go abroad for a few years arises and you take it. It's an adventure and a great career move.When you move back to your home country, the Mobility team is doing everyhting thing right to make this a smooth transition for you and your family.But there is no Reboarding; just a role you have to 'settle' for. The added skills you bring after your posting are not seen and soon after your return you leave the company.Today's episode gives you some insight in this process, we;re grateful that this high executive was willing to share his story! __________About your host ⁠Mirjam de Bakker⁠ (click on my name to connect on LinkedIN!):I have lived and worked in 7 different countries both during my childhood and as an adult when we spent 14 years abroad as a family. My professional background is in hospitality and marketing, I have a degree in Interior design and am an entrepreneur with a mission... About Resettl: Together with Corine van Dijk-den Ouden we founded ⁠Resettl⁠, helping Expats and Repats by offering: Career coachingTransitional coaching Reboarding and international talent retention advice to Global Mobility & HR professionals. We know what people go through when settling(back) in the Netherlands, and what it takes to reshape your professional career when you are the accompanying partner.Our coaching, training & consultancy options, both for individuals and InCompany are based on a selection of building blocks, created to guide international talents through their relocation.

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