Hardships

Hardships are difficult living or working conditions for expatriates. Situations in a country that cause political or economic uncertainty that make it challenging for expatriates to live and work there. Often, expatriates receive extra hardship pay.

Definition

According to the HRBoK Guide,

Hardships. Difficult living or working conditions for expatriates. Situations in a country that cause political or economic uncertainty that make it challenging for expatriates to live and work there. Often, expatriates receive extra hardship pay.