DISCUSSION-Expatriate

Interesting that you should mention, Switzerland,   I have known several people who have worked in Switzerland, but not as expatriates. I think you make a good point about the standard of living and high pay scales. It wasn't all that long ago that I read where a number of other countries such as Denmark and Norway were also among the highest rated places to live and work. What effect do you suppose a "happy expatriate" has on the performance of the company? Do you think it matters all that much?