What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Ireland. They wrote...
"Expatriates in Ireland often find the country's strong emphasis on community, connectedness and communal activities to be very different from what they are used to in their own countries, making it a challenge to feel part of the local culture. Some expats find the wet climate and short days of winter to be very difficult to adjust to, while others struggle to understand the variety of regional accents and slang. Additionally, some may find that Irish culture is comparatively secular and that traditional Catholic mores are less prominent than in other parts of the world," remarked another expat in Ireland.
"Bureaucracy. Banks, Insurance, documents, learning bus routes and how to deal with rental agents. I had several problems with "owners" and their agents. No room here to tell all the stories. Did not know about need for TV license until neighbors told us after we bought new TV. License does not cost for 65 + but one still needs to get it. Took 4 months," said a member in Enniscorthy, Ireland.
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What do expats find most challenging?
If you live in Ireland, newcomers to Ireland 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.