What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Sydney. They wrote...
"Expats in Sydney often find the local culture very different from what they are used to. One of the biggest challenges for expats can be the challenge of blending in and understanding unwritten cultural norms. Many also find it difficult to get used to the pace of life in Sydney, which can be quite fast and frenetic. Becoming accustomed to the Australian way of speaking, which features a lot of slang phrases, can also be a challenge for new arrivals. Additionally, the weather can be a bit of a culture shock for expats, as seasonal temperatures vary greatly from those in many other countries," remarked another expat in Sydney, Australia, Australia.
"Mentality, obtuse thinking, superficiality, consumerism, lack of values, ignorance (everywhere, not just in Australia), racism, judging people by their accent, not being inclusive as they pretend to be, not being laid back as they tend to demonstrate to tourists... mate," said a member in Sydney, Australia.
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What do expats find most challenging?
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