Reflecting On Expat Life 6 Months Seelayne The first 6 months will make or break you. i have heard that how a person handles the first six months of an expat posting will make or break the overall experience for them, their spouse and or their family members, and their coworkers. So even though i feel guilty for not giving my child a simple life where a one word answer would suffice, i am pretty sure i would feel guilty if we had stayed in the same place for the past 13 years and hadn’t taken the risks that we have in order to give her the life that she has.
Reflecting On Life On The Move Canadian Expat Mom I took some time to reflect on the past 6 months. it hasn't always been easy, but i wouldn't trade it for anything. expat friends: can you relate to this?. The rule is simple: give it (your adjustment, settling in, figuring stuff out, making friends) 6 months. beginning a new life, in a new country, is a roller coaster. there is the initial excitement of arriving and exploring new neighborhoods and a new way of life. that thrill is quickly erased when the realities of your situation settle in. 7. things won’t be very convenient (like they are at home) obviously, you are used to what life is like where you are from. you know how things work, where to buy groceries, how to get money, where the best restaurants are, etc. when you are an expat, you have to figure all of that out again, on your own. 3. the sooner you stop taking things personally, the happier you will be. this one kind of surprised me, but it was definitely one of the most powerful things this experience taught me. as an expat, you’re constantly learning new cultural norms and trying to navigate a new country and language. inevitably, this means you’re gonna f*ck up.
Expat Life Lessons Reflections On Two Years Living Abroad 7. things won’t be very convenient (like they are at home) obviously, you are used to what life is like where you are from. you know how things work, where to buy groceries, how to get money, where the best restaurants are, etc. when you are an expat, you have to figure all of that out again, on your own. 3. the sooner you stop taking things personally, the happier you will be. this one kind of surprised me, but it was definitely one of the most powerful things this experience taught me. as an expat, you’re constantly learning new cultural norms and trying to navigate a new country and language. inevitably, this means you’re gonna f*ck up. That might be the wrong name but i can’t find a name for it! i mean a split between two countries per year. e.g. 9 months in the uk and 3 months in france (routinely, every year). or 6 months 6 months. i’ve always wondered about this and would love to hear any experiences!. And if you live in a small town or somewhere with a smaller expat community, you may need to level up quickly to live a more comfortable life. 3. making local friends. learning the language will definitely help you make local friends, but it can still be a challenge to get in with those tight knit friend groups.
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