DHL is running an ad that showed how they help bring the F1 to different locations around the world - a most worthy exemplar of their logistics capabilities indeed. The ad is beautiful to look at, the message is clear, and the emotions come through.

One line of the narrative struck a chord with me:
“The hours are long, the pace relentless. In other words, the best job in the …

In no particular order:

The immigration system actively welcomes qualified individuals.
The taxation levels are extremely low (compared to Australia).
The city is very safe and comfortable to live in.
People are generally highly qualified, polite and accommodating.
There is sufficient exposure to Western culture to avoid significant culture shock.
There is an effective command of English within professional circles.
Food is plentiful, diverse, good and inexpensive.
Taxis are significantly inexpensive (compared to Australia).
Public transport is …

For those who have worked with me, you will know that I usually carry two notebooks with me: a quarto sized paper notebook, and a Thinkpad. They are about the same width-length dimensions.

The paper notebook is my default interactive meeting pad. It lets me scribble freeform notes and draw diagrams during meetings as part of the process of the meeting. I find conversation-enabled doodling to be an effective …