3.4 Working for a multinational

3.4 Working for a multinational
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3.4 Working for a multinational

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Learning objectives
After studying this section, you will be able to:
  • Describe what an expat is and why they migrate to another country;
  • Explain why temporary migration is increasing over the world.

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Most common destination countries and most common nationalities of expats.
Expat(riate) = Somebody who temporarily moves to another country for his work.

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International companies, international jobs
Multinational
A company with branches in many countries around the world.

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Talking point
How would you feel, if your parents said you’d soon be moving to another country?

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Employment-based immigrant visa
Visa = A document giving permission to enter and stay in a country for a specified period.

Long term migration = If a migrant worker or expat stays in a foreign country for more than twelve months.
Short term migration = If a migrant worker or expat stays in a foreign country for three to twelve months.

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America or the United States?
These names for the country are often used interchangeably, but there is a difference: America refers to the entire continent, while the United States refers to the country. You cant call inhabitants of the US ‘United Statesions’. ‘Americans’ is the only good alternative, looking at the entire name ‘United States of America’. In Spanish though there is a word that literally translates to ‘United Statesions’: Estadounidense.

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About 24% of Dutch students have studied or done an internship abroad. The most popular country is the United Kingdom.

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Characteristics of expat groups around the world (expat insider, 2017).

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Brain gain = When many skilled workers move to a specific area.
Brain drain = When many skilled workers leave a specific area.

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Brain gain or brain drain?

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Real Madrid in 2017, a team with many temporary migrants.

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Homework
22 March, 6th hour:
Read 3.4 and do ex. 1 to 9ab, 10 and 12

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