Which of the following is(are) true about the spouses of expatriates?
A) Many are unable to legally work in the host nation.
B) Nearly one-quarter were employed during the course of the expat assignment.
C) Many experience stages of grief, similar to the loss of a loved one, due to career effects of the assignment.
D) Two of the above.
E) All of A, B, and C.

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Choice A is true as many host countries have strict laws and regulations that prohibit spouses of expatriates from working. Choice B is also true as according to a survey conducted by InterNations, 24% of expat spouses were employed during the course of the expat assignment. Choice C is partially true as some spouses do experience career-related grief due to the assignment, but not all. Therefore, the correct answer is D.

Which of the Following Is(are) True About the Spouses of Expatriates