What it was like to move to Switzerland from the US after my divorce

Spilling the tea on moving around the world, corporate style, on the GTFO Pod

If you’ve ever wondered how I ended up moving to Switzerland, what it was like living and working in Japan, or the real story of how I quit that super sexy corporate job to build a community for divorced women, you’re in luck!

I was recently a guest on GTFO Pod hosted by

Caroline Donahue

and

Tara Calihman

. GTFO is a podcast about exactly what you think it is—getting the fck out of, well, the US—with conversations related to the ex-pat life.

(If you saw what I posted on Instagram this week, this conversation starts where this reel leaves off.)

Have a listen:

Cultural Whiplash: Corporate Relocation to Switzerland and Japan

Episode Takeaways

• Laura moved to Switzerland during a separation, which added complexity.

• Cultural workplace dynamics differed hugely between Switzerland and Japan.

• A lack of personal support when moving abroad takes a huge toll.

• Corporate relocation provides logistical support but won’t address emotional challenges.

• In Japan, Laura found a supportive community that helped her navigate cultural differences.

• Returning to Switzerland presented new challenges, including adapting to a changing corporate environment.

• Laura's journey emphasizes the need for personal growth and community abroad.