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The Relocated South African | Emigration stories
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In this episode, I talk with Mariette Momberg, who left South Africa to build a new life in Dublin, Ireland. With a background in finance and a thirst for experiencing the world, Mariette's story is sure to resonate with many. Mariette moved to Dublin five years ago for a combination of personal and professional reasons. She desired to experience more of the world alongside her husband (as they're both in finance and wanted to travel more), be closer to family abroad, and expand her career in investment management. She has an EU passport (which definitely made relocating easier), and they wanted to find a place with a lifestyle and culture similar to South Africa. Although the move was emotional, her vision of a better future for her career growth as well as for raising children outside of South Africa means that they do not regret the decision at all. I was truly inspired by her journey and how she embraced the new culture while navigating the ups and downs of relocation, especially during such a challenging time like COVID. I hope you'll find her story as valuable and inspiring as I did. “Once you get your people and you get your support structure, you get closer a lot quicker.” - Mariette Momberg 00:00 Introduction 03:25 A big career decision 07:14 Building a South African network 10:25 Debating returning home 13:29 Furniture misfits 17:18 Embracing positivity in challenges This podcast was produced by the team at Zapods Podcast Agency: https://www.zapods.com

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