Table 4 Expatriate homesickness coping approaches (negative practices)
From: Global South expatriates, homesickness and adjustment approaches
| Actions | Expectation |
|---|---|
| Approach 4: particularities of medicalisation | |
|
Consumption of drugs Consumption of alcohol |
Temporal removal of homesickness Fewer social networks and societal assistance Substance misuse/addiction Reduced personal control |
| Approach 5: particularities of job mobility | |
|
Decisive step to leave Consideration given to poaching approaches by other companies Steady search for a new role in a rival company Second job/private consulting |
Punish current employer Integrate a more friendly organisation community Be involved in new challenges Access greater mental health support Keep mind occupied |