What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Mumbai. They wrote...
"how cheap it is, lack of respect for others, extreme inefficiencies, lack of cleanliness," explained one expat living in Mumbai, India.
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"I work from home and this helps. I do miss being part of a small community and family," said another expat in Mumbai, India.
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What do expats find most challenging?
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About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.