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Coming to Luxembourg as an expat can be difficult but on this week's episode of Office Hours, Adam and his guests look at the vast array of networking opportunities the Grand Duchy has to offer.
On the latest episode Adam meets some of Luxembourg's networking experts. Andrew Notter of the British Chamber of Commerce, Patricia Martin of The Network Luxembourg, and Cândida Nedog of Aztec Group give tips and advice on how to make the most out of Luxembourg's networking opportunities.
When recording this week's episode, I was really struck by how there are opportunities in Luxembourg for almost everyone with any interest.
Could that make it the least lonely country in the world?
Luxembourg's size is not its limitation, but its secret advantage.
I used to live in London. Teddington may be closer to Slough than the city, but it is still part of London.
I would regularly meet my friend across in Blackheath. But I didn't do it that often as the travel alone would take three hours and cost the same as a round of drinks.
The time and cost of travel in London is the same as a night out in Luxembourg.
The end of the night was also stressful. Watching the clock to make sure I got the last train to avoid a second mortgage for a taxi.
The fast and free public transport is one thing that attracts many to Luxembourg. People arrive without established social circles so look to expand their networks, and in the process they invite others in.
The international nature of the country brings a diversity that may exceed most other capital cities, and with it a wide range of activities.
Want to attend family friendly events whilst speaking Flemish? The Luxembourg Flemish society is for you. Want to talk tax law? It won't take you long to find them.
The challenge isn't finding something to do; it's choosing between all the things happening at once. This is why I think Luxembourg could be the least lonely country in the world. Whilst there are twenty times more people in London, it is more than twenty times harder to find the person who has the same shared interests as you.
But networking isn't for everyone. The idea of small talk with others can send shivers down the spine of some introverts. Some people would much rather spend an evening playing a board game.
If that sounds like you, don't worry, ironically the Board Game Fanatics of Luxembourg meet every Friday night at Indie’s cafe.
If you hate networking, or just love board games, that may just be the place for you.
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