Going out of the country for one reason or another is a dream for some people. Knowing there are lots of different opportunities out there can drive a person to find the means to fly away from their
Homeland to bigger pastures. But it’s not all fun and games as there are lots of disadvantages to starting a new life abroad as well.
Here are 5 perks and problems you might encounter when you decide to start your new life somewhere overseas:
1) Perks: Nobody knows you, so you can start fresh.
Problems: Making new friends can be difficult.
If you were an awkward child growing up, you might know how difficult it can be trying to make new friends at school or in a playground. But even the flightiest of social butterflies can find making buddies abroad a little bit of a challenge. The good thing is, nobody will really know you or who you are over there, so having a fresh start at a new life can be as simple as moving into another house.
2) Perks: You can immerse yourself in a beautiful new culture.
Problems: You may find yourself missing home a lot.
One of the main reasons people decide to live in new countries is to explore and immerse themselves in a new culture entirely. It means giving up parts of your old life to make way for new ones in your latest home. Unfortunately, you never really get rid of your memories of the past, which often resurface and make you miss home a great deal when you feel alone or sad.
3) Perks: You can expose your kids to multiple cultures.
Problems: They may choose one culture over the other.
Opening your kid’s eyes to different cultures can give them a wider understanding of their parents and their current home and help them learn to fit in with a global-perspective. Unfortunately, this can open up preferences in them as well, making them favor one culture over the other. They may learn to ignore or even dislike aspects of their roots, which can seem disrespectful to the parents and their cultural background.
4) Perks: You open new job opportunities for yourself.
Problems: You may not enjoy the new work habits and ethics.
Another reason why people or families travel to new territories is to search for new and exciting
business opportunities. Sometimes, the grass is just a little greener on the other side and this can mean bigger pay and better living. But working abroad is no cakewalk either as you may find some of their ethics and policies a bit different or hard to deal with.
5Perks: It’s a whole new culinary experience.
Problems: It can be difficult to cook your old favorites.
A new country means new delicacies to savor and make in your own little kitchen. It’s a lot easier to find restaurants or buy ingredients of a certain dish you love when living in a place where it is a specialty. This is a double edged blade, however, as this means that your favorite meals from home may be harder or even impossible to make as some countries may not stock the
ingredients you need. Sure you can have substitutes, but it just won’t be the same as mama used to make.
No matter what reasons you have for moving, there will always be some ups and downs. It takes a brave attitude and a sense of adventure to truly get out there and explore newer and better ways of living. So next time you decide to move to a new home, think about it carefully and make sure you’re ready for what will come with the change.
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