When a spouse decides to go to the US, some people working in Japan may wonder if they should interrupt their career to go abroad with them. In the past, when it came to expatriation, it was often the case that a male employee would be sent overseas. In the past, it was common for male employees to accompany their "housewife" on an overseas assignment. However, as times have changed, so have the circumstances of expatriation. In particular, with the diversification of women's work styles, it has become commonplace for couples to work together, and women's awareness of their work is increasing year by year.
In this article, we will consider the careers of those who accompany their partners on expatriate assignments.