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The Expat Stagnation Trap: How Emerging Markets Can Ruin Your Resume

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Leigh McKiernon
Mar 07, 2025
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So, you did it. You broke free from the soul-sucking monotony of corporate life in a developed economy, where things just worked, and instead chose adventure, challenge, and (let’s be honest) a lower cost of living with a much higher standard of brunch options. You convinced yourself that this was the move. That this was a career-defining strategic deci…

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