The importance of Global Connection’s expat partner network to other partners-to-be was recently underlined by the way we were able to support a same-sex couple, living in Denmark. The two women were used to the liberal attitudes in their home country, where they and their children were regarded as any other family. But can they continue to live their life in Athens?
Job offer in Athens
As part of their preparation for a possible posting in Athens, they posed this question to Global Connection. When we were asked to help, we used several approaches. First of all, we asked Global Connection members who were living in Athens. Many of them wanted to help, and shared their knowledge and insights. We also talked to intercultural experts (who, by and large, reached the same conclusions as our members!), researched literature on the matter, talked to schools, and advised on the steps the women could take that could help them to adapt to Greek society.
The resulting report proved to be an important factor in the decision the couple ultimately made.
