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Coming back from abroad: a first-month plan

How to use your first weeks home well., 5 min read

The first month back sets the tone. A simple plan helps you settle without spending your savings too fast.

  • Rest, see family, and give yourself a few weeks before big decisions.
  • Meet three people who came back before you and ask what they would do differently.
  • Write down your monthly costs and how many months your savings cover.
  • Choose one thing to test, a job, a course or a small business, before committing.

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A small plane on the runway at Lukla, in the hills of Nepal