What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Austria. They wrote...
"Being alone and finding friends who are of like ideas and interests. I am happily married and am not looking for romance but having close friends with which to do things is a challenge," wrote a member who made the move to Vienna, Austria.
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"Expats in Austria may find the traditional Austrian culture to be conservative and somewhat hard to penetrate. Many may find it difficult to form close friendships with locals, as Austrians tend to take quite a while to break the ice. Additionally, the common formality that is often expected when speaking with strangers may be difficult for those coming from more casual cultures, who may prefer to get straight to the point. Furthermore, Austrians take great pride in their customs, country and language and so expats may find the adaptation process more challenging than other countries if they do not make an effort to completely immerse themselves in the culture," explained one expat living in Austria.
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What do expats find most challenging?
If you live in Austria, newcomers to Austria would love to hear your answer to this question.
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.