The one who loves to travel, in search of discovery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHe seeks whenever he can to experience the local culture and discover what surrounds him. He takes advantage of his expat life to alternate jobs and nomadic lifestyle to be on the road discovering the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here, when arriving on a 2-year PVT, many work 6 months and put some money aside to enjoy a road trip in the Rockies, the USA or even Central America. Thus taking advantage of a break in their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one in the honeymoon phase <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYes, when you arrive in a new country to settle there, like in a marriage, you go on a honeymoon with your host country for the first few days of your expatriation for the most part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everything is about wonder and discovery. You are only superficially in contact with the culture of the host country. You only see the positive aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You feel at home, love everything about this new culture that you discover a little more every day: local dishes, outdoor activities, people, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You want to see everything, do everything, launch lots of activities to meet new expats like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, you are all fired up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But this only lasts for a while when the reality of everyday life sets in and the novelty aspect has passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which can create gaps between those who have just arrived and people who have already been settled for years. You are not at the same point and friendships can be more difficult to create between these two profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who criticizes everything about his host country<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe know that the French are known throughout the world for pulling faces and complaining a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, when you are an expat, this pattern is confirmed at times. Faced with these jaded, bitter compatriots, whom you can rub shoulders with in your daily life or meet while traveling. Everything is negative, they do not try to acclimatize. It is too cold, then too hot, the food is disgusting, the city is ugly, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The question then is why do they ultimately stay if they are not happy in their host country?<\/p>\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who adapts and integrates into his new culture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHe is the one who quickly assimilates the codes, customs and ways of life of his host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the point of taking on its accent and expressions, faster than it takes to say it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes some people have lived in their host country for so long that they could be mistaken for real locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had a chat with a guy here who I thought was from Quebec because his accent was so strong, but in fact he wasn't. He had been living in Quebec for about ten years in the countryside, where the accent is even more pronounced than in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not a minute before he told me in the discussion that he came from Nantes, I would have doubted his origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I see myself, after my 5 years as an expat, letting go of my children " as a result "<\/em> And "fuck"<\/em> at all costs\u2026 There are double standards \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who undergoes his expatriation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe are talking here about the profile that remains against its will. It does not know its place in its host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This could be due to multiple reasons: people who have a deep feeling of unease about the country, but who cannot leave due to a lack of visas or papers to start again elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or local spouses who followed their other half to the country but don't like it there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be really difficult on a daily basis when your heart tells you to leave but your reason forces you to stay\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who dismantles his country of origin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThis is the person who will, at the first opportunity, remove his roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listening to him, he would never set foot in the Motherland again for anything in the world. Compared almost to a gulag, forgetting the many advantages that one does not necessarily have in one's host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the case of France (in my case), you have to leave your country to realize its inestimable advantages. Like a health system that is unique in the world, foolproof unemployment insurance, numerous forms of transport (TGV) that quickly take you to magnificent landscapes and even to a European country in just 1 hour sometimes, which is strategically at the center of everything, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is always good and bad in everything. But some people tend to see the glass as half empty rather than full...<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who comes for business or for professional transfer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor example, in North America, we are more inclined to create businesses where there is a pool of people willing to embark on the adventure of self-entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional retraining is very common at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where you can go back to school after 40 and there is no judgment on it, quite the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This may also concern people sent by their employer on a medium or long-term mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who escapes and runs away from his problems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe are going to talk here about someone who can escape from a family that is too burdensome, from problems or just from a general feeling of unease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The need for elsewhere is felt but be careful it does not solve the underlying problem. And sooner or later it will come knocking at your door even if you move thousands of kilometers away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or it could also be the retiree who is a fairly classic example: he goes to seek out sunny coasts to escape the cold climates or the recurring rain of his home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHe who emigrates for love.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTo follow someone into a new life for love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's very common. I've met many people here who, at the beginning, didn't have this project to come and settle here, weren't interested in this destination, and in the end just followed a companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes couples did not last long. But that did not stop some from continuing their expatriation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or those who meet someone once they are already settled, on site, whether it is another expat like them or a local. So they end up staying even if the initial plan could be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because love has no boundaries \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who comes for the money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn some countries, salaries are double what you can earn in France. For example, here in Canada, you can quickly increase your salary and progress in a few months in a job depending on the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So some people think they will find an Eldorado through their financial situation by changing their lifestyle and profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But to be clich\u00e9, money does not buy happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's all well and good chasing a situation, but if you have nothing besides your job, what's the point, really? Anyway, that's my point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSo, fellow expats, what profile do you recognize yourself in?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Living abroad can be an obstacle course. No, it won't be all rosy, but sometimes challenging and difficult. All these expatriates approach their daily lives in their host country differently. Deciphering the different profiles of expatriates that we may come across while traveling or in our daily lives. The one who loves to travel, in search of discovery He seeks whenever he can to experience the local culture and discover what surrounds him. He takes advantage of his expat life to alternate jobs and nomadic lifestyle to be on the road discovering the surroundings. Here, arriving on a 2-year PVT, many work 6 months and put some time aside to enjoy a road trip in the Rockies, the USA or even Central America. Thus taking advantage of a break in their lives. The one in the honeymoon phase Yes, when you arrive in a new country to settle there, like in a wedding, you go on a honeymoon with your host country for the first few days of your expatriation for the most part. Everything is under the sign of wonder and discovery. You are only superficially in contact with the culture of the host country. You only see the positive aspects. You feel at home, love everything about this new culture that you discover a little more each day: local dishes, outdoor activities, the people, etc. You want to see everything, do everything, launch lots of activities to meet new expatriates like you. In short, you are all fired up. But this only lasts for a while when the reality of everyday life sets in and the novelty has passed. This can create gaps between those who have just arrived and people who have already been settled for years. You are not at the same point and friendships can be more difficult to create between these two profiles. The one who criticizes everything about their host country We know that the French are known throughout the world for pulling a face and complaining a lot. Unfortunately, when you are an expat, this pattern is confirmed at times. Faced with these jaded, bitter compatriots, whom you may encounter in your daily life or meet while traveling. Everything is negative, they do not try to acclimatize. It is too cold, then too hot, the food is disgusting, the city is ugly, etc. The question then is, why do they stay in the end if they are not happy in their host country? The one who adapts and integrates into their new culture This is the one who quickly assimilates the codes, customs and ways of life of their host country. To the point of taking on its accent and expressions, faster than it takes to say it. Sometimes some people have lived in their host country for so long that they could be mistaken for real locals. I had a chat with a guy here who I thought was from Quebec because his accent was so strong, but in fact he wasn't. He had been living in Quebec for about ten years in the countryside, where the accent is even more pronounced than in the city. Not a minute before he told me in the conversation that he was from Nantes, I would have doubted his origins. When I see myself, after 5 years as an expat, dropping my little "so" and "fucking" all over the place... There are double standards \ud83d\ude09 The one who endures his expatriation We are talking here about the profile who stays against his will. He doesn't know he belongs in his host country This can be due to multiple reasons: people who have a deep malaise in the country, but who cannot leave due to lack of visas, papers to start again elsewhere. Or even local spouses who have followed their other half to the country but do not like it there. It can be really difficult on a daily basis when your heart tells you to leave but your reason obliges you to stay... The one who dismantles his country of origin This is the person who at the first opportunity will destroy his roots. To listen to him, for nothing in the world will he set foot in the Motherland again. Compared almost to a gulag, forgetting the many advantages that one does not necessarily have in his host country. In the case of France (in my case), you have to leave your country to realize its invaluable advantages. Like a health system that is unique in the world, foolproof unemployment insurance, numerous transport options (TGV) that quickly take you to magnificent landscapes and even to a European country in barely 1 hour sometimes, which is strategically at the center of everything, etc. There is necessarily good and bad everywhere. But some tend to see the glass as half empty rather than full... Those who come for business or for professional transfer. For example, in North America, we are more inclined to start a business where there is a pool of people to embark on the adventure of self-employment. Career change is very common there at any age. Where you can go back to school after 40 and there is no judgment on it, quite the contrary. This can also concern people sent by their employer as part of a medium or long-term mission. Those who escape and flee their problems. We are going to talk here about those who can flee from a family that is too burdensome, problems or just a general malaise. The need for elsewhere is felt but be careful, it does not solve the underlying problem. And will come back sooner or later knocking at your door even if you move thousands of kilometers away. Or it can also be the retiree who is a fairly classic example: he goes to look for sunny shores to escape the cold climates or the recurring rain of his country of origin. The one who expatriates for love. Follows someone into a new life for love. It is very common. I have met many here who, at the beginning, did not have this project to come and settle here, were not interested in this destination, and in the end just followed a companion. Sometimes the couples did not last long. But that did not prevent some from continuing their expatriation. Or those who meet someone once already settled, on site, whether it is another expatriate like them or a local. So they end up staying even if the initial plan could have been different. Because love has no borders \ud83d\ude09 The one who comes for the money In some countries, salaries are double what you can earn in France. For example, here in Canada, you can quickly increase your salary and progress in a few months in a job depending on the sector. So some people think they're coming to find an Eldorado through their financial situation by changing their lifestyle and profession. But to be a clich\u00e9, money doesn't buy happiness. It's all well and good chasing a situation, but if you have nothing besides your job, what's the point, frankly? Well, that's my point. 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He seeks whenever he can to experience the local culture and discover what surrounds him. He takes advantage of his expat life to alternate jobs and nomadic lifestyle to be on the road discovering the surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here, when arriving on a 2-year PVT, many work 6 months and put some money aside to enjoy a road trip in the Rockies, the USA or even Central America. Thus taking advantage of a break in their life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The one in the honeymoon phase <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nYes, when you arrive in a new country to settle there, like in a marriage, you go on a honeymoon with your host country for the first few days of your expatriation for the most part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everything is about wonder and discovery. You are only superficially in contact with the culture of the host country. You only see the positive aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You feel at home, love everything about this new culture that you discover a little more every day: local dishes, outdoor activities, people, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You want to see everything, do everything, launch lots of activities to meet new expats like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, you are all fired up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But this only lasts for a while when the reality of everyday life sets in and the novelty aspect has passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which can create gaps between those who have just arrived and people who have already been settled for years. You are not at the same point and friendships can be more difficult to create between these two profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who criticizes everything about his host country<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe know that the French are known throughout the world for pulling faces and complaining a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, when you are an expat, this pattern is confirmed at times. Faced with these jaded, bitter compatriots, whom you can rub shoulders with in your daily life or meet while traveling. Everything is negative, they do not try to acclimatize. It is too cold, then too hot, the food is disgusting, the city is ugly, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The question then is why do they ultimately stay if they are not happy in their host country?<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who adapts and integrates into his new culture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHe is the one who quickly assimilates the codes, customs and ways of life of his host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the point of taking on its accent and expressions, faster than it takes to say it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes some people have lived in their host country for so long that they could be mistaken for real locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had a chat with a guy here who I thought was from Quebec because his accent was so strong, but in fact he wasn't. He had been living in Quebec for about ten years in the countryside, where the accent is even more pronounced than in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not a minute before he told me in the discussion that he came from Nantes, I would have doubted his origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I see myself, after my 5 years as an expat, letting go of my children " as a result "<\/em> And "fuck"<\/em> at all costs\u2026 There are double standards \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who undergoes his expatriation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe are talking here about the profile that remains against its will. It does not know its place in its host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This could be due to multiple reasons: people who have a deep feeling of unease about the country, but who cannot leave due to a lack of visas or papers to start again elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or local spouses who followed their other half to the country but don't like it there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be really difficult on a daily basis when your heart tells you to leave but your reason forces you to stay\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who dismantles his country of origin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThis is the person who will, at the first opportunity, remove his roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listening to him, he would never set foot in the Motherland again for anything in the world. Compared almost to a gulag, forgetting the many advantages that one does not necessarily have in one's host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the case of France (in my case), you have to leave your country to realize its inestimable advantages. Like a health system that is unique in the world, foolproof unemployment insurance, numerous forms of transport (TGV) that quickly take you to magnificent landscapes and even to a European country in just 1 hour sometimes, which is strategically at the center of everything, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is always good and bad in everything. But some people tend to see the glass as half empty rather than full...<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who comes for business or for professional transfer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor example, in North America, we are more inclined to create businesses where there is a pool of people willing to embark on the adventure of self-entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional retraining is very common at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where you can go back to school after 40 and there is no judgment on it, quite the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This may also concern people sent by their employer on a medium or long-term mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who escapes and runs away from his problems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe are going to talk here about someone who can escape from a family that is too burdensome, from problems or just from a general feeling of unease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The need for elsewhere is felt but be careful it does not solve the underlying problem. And sooner or later it will come knocking at your door even if you move thousands of kilometers away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or it could also be the retiree who is a fairly classic example: he goes to seek out sunny coasts to escape the cold climates or the recurring rain of his home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHe who emigrates for love.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTo follow someone into a new life for love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's very common. I've met many people here who, at the beginning, didn't have this project to come and settle here, weren't interested in this destination, and in the end just followed a companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes couples did not last long. But that did not stop some from continuing their expatriation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or those who meet someone once they are already settled, on site, whether it is another expat like them or a local. So they end up staying even if the initial plan could be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because love has no boundaries \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who comes for the money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn some countries, salaries are double what you can earn in France. For example, here in Canada, you can quickly increase your salary and progress in a few months in a job depending on the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So some people think they will find an Eldorado through their financial situation by changing their lifestyle and profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But to be clich\u00e9, money does not buy happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's all well and good chasing a situation, but if you have nothing besides your job, what's the point, really? Anyway, that's my point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSo, fellow expats, what profile do you recognize yourself in?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Living abroad can be an obstacle course. No, it won't be all rosy, but sometimes challenging and difficult. All these expatriates approach their daily lives in their host country differently. Deciphering the different profiles of expatriates that we may come across while traveling or in our daily lives. The one who loves to travel, in search of discovery He seeks whenever he can to experience the local culture and discover what surrounds him. He takes advantage of his expat life to alternate jobs and nomadic lifestyle to be on the road discovering the surroundings. Here, arriving on a 2-year PVT, many work 6 months and put some time aside to enjoy a road trip in the Rockies, the USA or even Central America. Thus taking advantage of a break in their lives. The one in the honeymoon phase Yes, when you arrive in a new country to settle there, like in a wedding, you go on a honeymoon with your host country for the first few days of your expatriation for the most part. Everything is under the sign of wonder and discovery. You are only superficially in contact with the culture of the host country. You only see the positive aspects. You feel at home, love everything about this new culture that you discover a little more each day: local dishes, outdoor activities, the people, etc. You want to see everything, do everything, launch lots of activities to meet new expatriates like you. In short, you are all fired up. But this only lasts for a while when the reality of everyday life sets in and the novelty has passed. This can create gaps between those who have just arrived and people who have already been settled for years. You are not at the same point and friendships can be more difficult to create between these two profiles. The one who criticizes everything about their host country We know that the French are known throughout the world for pulling a face and complaining a lot. Unfortunately, when you are an expat, this pattern is confirmed at times. Faced with these jaded, bitter compatriots, whom you may encounter in your daily life or meet while traveling. Everything is negative, they do not try to acclimatize. It is too cold, then too hot, the food is disgusting, the city is ugly, etc. The question then is, why do they stay in the end if they are not happy in their host country? The one who adapts and integrates into their new culture This is the one who quickly assimilates the codes, customs and ways of life of their host country. To the point of taking on its accent and expressions, faster than it takes to say it. Sometimes some people have lived in their host country for so long that they could be mistaken for real locals. I had a chat with a guy here who I thought was from Quebec because his accent was so strong, but in fact he wasn't. He had been living in Quebec for about ten years in the countryside, where the accent is even more pronounced than in the city. Not a minute before he told me in the conversation that he was from Nantes, I would have doubted his origins. When I see myself, after 5 years as an expat, dropping my little "so" and "fucking" all over the place... There are double standards \ud83d\ude09 The one who endures his expatriation We are talking here about the profile who stays against his will. He doesn't know he belongs in his host country This can be due to multiple reasons: people who have a deep malaise in the country, but who cannot leave due to lack of visas, papers to start again elsewhere. Or even local spouses who have followed their other half to the country but do not like it there. It can be really difficult on a daily basis when your heart tells you to leave but your reason obliges you to stay... The one who dismantles his country of origin This is the person who at the first opportunity will destroy his roots. To listen to him, for nothing in the world will he set foot in the Motherland again. Compared almost to a gulag, forgetting the many advantages that one does not necessarily have in his host country. In the case of France (in my case), you have to leave your country to realize its invaluable advantages. Like a health system that is unique in the world, foolproof unemployment insurance, numerous transport options (TGV) that quickly take you to magnificent landscapes and even to a European country in barely 1 hour sometimes, which is strategically at the center of everything, etc. There is necessarily good and bad everywhere. But some tend to see the glass as half empty rather than full... Those who come for business or for professional transfer. For example, in North America, we are more inclined to start a business where there is a pool of people to embark on the adventure of self-employment. Career change is very common there at any age. Where you can go back to school after 40 and there is no judgment on it, quite the contrary. This can also concern people sent by their employer as part of a medium or long-term mission. Those who escape and flee their problems. We are going to talk here about those who can flee from a family that is too burdensome, problems or just a general malaise. The need for elsewhere is felt but be careful, it does not solve the underlying problem. And will come back sooner or later knocking at your door even if you move thousands of kilometers away. Or it can also be the retiree who is a fairly classic example: he goes to look for sunny shores to escape the cold climates or the recurring rain of his country of origin. The one who expatriates for love. Follows someone into a new life for love. It is very common. I have met many here who, at the beginning, did not have this project to come and settle here, were not interested in this destination, and in the end just followed a companion. Sometimes the couples did not last long. But that did not prevent some from continuing their expatriation. Or those who meet someone once already settled, on site, whether it is another expatriate like them or a local. So they end up staying even if the initial plan could have been different. Because love has no borders \ud83d\ude09 The one who comes for the money In some countries, salaries are double what you can earn in France. For example, here in Canada, you can quickly increase your salary and progress in a few months in a job depending on the sector. So some people think they're coming to find an Eldorado through their financial situation by changing their lifestyle and profession. But to be a clich\u00e9, money doesn't buy happiness. It's all well and good chasing a situation, but if you have nothing besides your job, what's the point, frankly? Well, that's my point. 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Yes, when you arrive in a new country to settle there, like in a marriage, you go on a honeymoon with your host country for the first few days of your expatriation for the most part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everything is about wonder and discovery. You are only superficially in contact with the culture of the host country. You only see the positive aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You feel at home, love everything about this new culture that you discover a little more every day: local dishes, outdoor activities, people, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You want to see everything, do everything, launch lots of activities to meet new expats like you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In short, you are all fired up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But this only lasts for a while when the reality of everyday life sets in and the novelty aspect has passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Which can create gaps between those who have just arrived and people who have already been settled for years. You are not at the same point and friendships can be more difficult to create between these two profiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The one who criticizes everything about his host country<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe know that the French are known throughout the world for pulling faces and complaining a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, when you are an expat, this pattern is confirmed at times. Faced with these jaded, bitter compatriots, whom you can rub shoulders with in your daily life or meet while traveling. Everything is negative, they do not try to acclimatize. It is too cold, then too hot, the food is disgusting, the city is ugly, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The question then is why do they ultimately stay if they are not happy in their host country?<\/p>\n\n\n
\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who adapts and integrates into his new culture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHe is the one who quickly assimilates the codes, customs and ways of life of his host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the point of taking on its accent and expressions, faster than it takes to say it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes some people have lived in their host country for so long that they could be mistaken for real locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had a chat with a guy here who I thought was from Quebec because his accent was so strong, but in fact he wasn't. He had been living in Quebec for about ten years in the countryside, where the accent is even more pronounced than in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not a minute before he told me in the discussion that he came from Nantes, I would have doubted his origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I see myself, after my 5 years as an expat, letting go of my children " as a result "<\/em> And "fuck"<\/em> at all costs\u2026 There are double standards \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who undergoes his expatriation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe are talking here about the profile that remains against its will. It does not know its place in its host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This could be due to multiple reasons: people who have a deep feeling of unease about the country, but who cannot leave due to a lack of visas or papers to start again elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or local spouses who followed their other half to the country but don't like it there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be really difficult on a daily basis when your heart tells you to leave but your reason forces you to stay\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who dismantles his country of origin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThis is the person who will, at the first opportunity, remove his roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listening to him, he would never set foot in the Motherland again for anything in the world. Compared almost to a gulag, forgetting the many advantages that one does not necessarily have in one's host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the case of France (in my case), you have to leave your country to realize its inestimable advantages. Like a health system that is unique in the world, foolproof unemployment insurance, numerous forms of transport (TGV) that quickly take you to magnificent landscapes and even to a European country in just 1 hour sometimes, which is strategically at the center of everything, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is always good and bad in everything. But some people tend to see the glass as half empty rather than full...<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who comes for business or for professional transfer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor example, in North America, we are more inclined to create businesses where there is a pool of people willing to embark on the adventure of self-entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional retraining is very common at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where you can go back to school after 40 and there is no judgment on it, quite the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This may also concern people sent by their employer on a medium or long-term mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who escapes and runs away from his problems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe are going to talk here about someone who can escape from a family that is too burdensome, from problems or just from a general feeling of unease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The need for elsewhere is felt but be careful it does not solve the underlying problem. And sooner or later it will come knocking at your door even if you move thousands of kilometers away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or it could also be the retiree who is a fairly classic example: he goes to seek out sunny coasts to escape the cold climates or the recurring rain of his home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHe who emigrates for love.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTo follow someone into a new life for love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's very common. I've met many people here who, at the beginning, didn't have this project to come and settle here, weren't interested in this destination, and in the end just followed a companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes couples did not last long. But that did not stop some from continuing their expatriation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or those who meet someone once they are already settled, on site, whether it is another expat like them or a local. So they end up staying even if the initial plan could be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because love has no boundaries \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who comes for the money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn some countries, salaries are double what you can earn in France. For example, here in Canada, you can quickly increase your salary and progress in a few months in a job depending on the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So some people think they will find an Eldorado through their financial situation by changing their lifestyle and profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But to be clich\u00e9, money does not buy happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's all well and good chasing a situation, but if you have nothing besides your job, what's the point, really? Anyway, that's my point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSo, fellow expats, what profile do you recognize yourself in?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Living abroad can be an obstacle course. No, it won't be all rosy, but sometimes challenging and difficult. All these expatriates approach their daily lives in their host country differently. Deciphering the different profiles of expatriates that we may come across while traveling or in our daily lives. The one who loves to travel, in search of discovery He seeks whenever he can to experience the local culture and discover what surrounds him. He takes advantage of his expat life to alternate jobs and nomadic lifestyle to be on the road discovering the surroundings. Here, arriving on a 2-year PVT, many work 6 months and put some time aside to enjoy a road trip in the Rockies, the USA or even Central America. Thus taking advantage of a break in their lives. The one in the honeymoon phase Yes, when you arrive in a new country to settle there, like in a wedding, you go on a honeymoon with your host country for the first few days of your expatriation for the most part. Everything is under the sign of wonder and discovery. You are only superficially in contact with the culture of the host country. You only see the positive aspects. You feel at home, love everything about this new culture that you discover a little more each day: local dishes, outdoor activities, the people, etc. You want to see everything, do everything, launch lots of activities to meet new expatriates like you. In short, you are all fired up. But this only lasts for a while when the reality of everyday life sets in and the novelty has passed. This can create gaps between those who have just arrived and people who have already been settled for years. You are not at the same point and friendships can be more difficult to create between these two profiles. The one who criticizes everything about their host country We know that the French are known throughout the world for pulling a face and complaining a lot. Unfortunately, when you are an expat, this pattern is confirmed at times. Faced with these jaded, bitter compatriots, whom you may encounter in your daily life or meet while traveling. Everything is negative, they do not try to acclimatize. It is too cold, then too hot, the food is disgusting, the city is ugly, etc. The question then is, why do they stay in the end if they are not happy in their host country? The one who adapts and integrates into their new culture This is the one who quickly assimilates the codes, customs and ways of life of their host country. To the point of taking on its accent and expressions, faster than it takes to say it. Sometimes some people have lived in their host country for so long that they could be mistaken for real locals. I had a chat with a guy here who I thought was from Quebec because his accent was so strong, but in fact he wasn't. He had been living in Quebec for about ten years in the countryside, where the accent is even more pronounced than in the city. Not a minute before he told me in the conversation that he was from Nantes, I would have doubted his origins. When I see myself, after 5 years as an expat, dropping my little "so" and "fucking" all over the place... There are double standards \ud83d\ude09 The one who endures his expatriation We are talking here about the profile who stays against his will. He doesn't know he belongs in his host country This can be due to multiple reasons: people who have a deep malaise in the country, but who cannot leave due to lack of visas, papers to start again elsewhere. Or even local spouses who have followed their other half to the country but do not like it there. It can be really difficult on a daily basis when your heart tells you to leave but your reason obliges you to stay... The one who dismantles his country of origin This is the person who at the first opportunity will destroy his roots. To listen to him, for nothing in the world will he set foot in the Motherland again. Compared almost to a gulag, forgetting the many advantages that one does not necessarily have in his host country. In the case of France (in my case), you have to leave your country to realize its invaluable advantages. Like a health system that is unique in the world, foolproof unemployment insurance, numerous transport options (TGV) that quickly take you to magnificent landscapes and even to a European country in barely 1 hour sometimes, which is strategically at the center of everything, etc. There is necessarily good and bad everywhere. But some tend to see the glass as half empty rather than full... Those who come for business or for professional transfer. For example, in North America, we are more inclined to start a business where there is a pool of people to embark on the adventure of self-employment. Career change is very common there at any age. Where you can go back to school after 40 and there is no judgment on it, quite the contrary. This can also concern people sent by their employer as part of a medium or long-term mission. Those who escape and flee their problems. We are going to talk here about those who can flee from a family that is too burdensome, problems or just a general malaise. The need for elsewhere is felt but be careful, it does not solve the underlying problem. And will come back sooner or later knocking at your door even if you move thousands of kilometers away. Or it can also be the retiree who is a fairly classic example: he goes to look for sunny shores to escape the cold climates or the recurring rain of his country of origin. The one who expatriates for love. Follows someone into a new life for love. It is very common. I have met many here who, at the beginning, did not have this project to come and settle here, were not interested in this destination, and in the end just followed a companion. Sometimes the couples did not last long. But that did not prevent some from continuing their expatriation. Or those who meet someone once already settled, on site, whether it is another expatriate like them or a local. So they end up staying even if the initial plan could have been different. Because love has no borders \ud83d\ude09 The one who comes for the money In some countries, salaries are double what you can earn in France. For example, here in Canada, you can quickly increase your salary and progress in a few months in a job depending on the sector. So some people think they're coming to find an Eldorado through their financial situation by changing their lifestyle and profession. But to be a clich\u00e9, money doesn't buy happiness. It's all well and good chasing a situation, but if you have nothing besides your job, what's the point, frankly? Well, that's my point. 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We know that the French are known throughout the world for pulling faces and complaining a lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Unfortunately, when you are an expat, this pattern is confirmed at times. Faced with these jaded, bitter compatriots, whom you can rub shoulders with in your daily life or meet while traveling. Everything is negative, they do not try to acclimatize. It is too cold, then too hot, the food is disgusting, the city is ugly, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The question then is why do they ultimately stay if they are not happy in their host country?<\/p>\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nThe one who adapts and integrates into his new culture<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHe is the one who quickly assimilates the codes, customs and ways of life of his host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the point of taking on its accent and expressions, faster than it takes to say it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes some people have lived in their host country for so long that they could be mistaken for real locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had a chat with a guy here who I thought was from Quebec because his accent was so strong, but in fact he wasn't. He had been living in Quebec for about ten years in the countryside, where the accent is even more pronounced than in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not a minute before he told me in the discussion that he came from Nantes, I would have doubted his origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I see myself, after my 5 years as an expat, letting go of my children " as a result "<\/em> And "fuck"<\/em> at all costs\u2026 There are double standards \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who undergoes his expatriation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe are talking here about the profile that remains against its will. It does not know its place in its host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This could be due to multiple reasons: people who have a deep feeling of unease about the country, but who cannot leave due to a lack of visas or papers to start again elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or local spouses who followed their other half to the country but don't like it there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It can be really difficult on a daily basis when your heart tells you to leave but your reason forces you to stay\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who dismantles his country of origin<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nThis is the person who will, at the first opportunity, remove his roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Listening to him, he would never set foot in the Motherland again for anything in the world. Compared almost to a gulag, forgetting the many advantages that one does not necessarily have in one's host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the case of France (in my case), you have to leave your country to realize its inestimable advantages. Like a health system that is unique in the world, foolproof unemployment insurance, numerous forms of transport (TGV) that quickly take you to magnificent landscapes and even to a European country in just 1 hour sometimes, which is strategically at the center of everything, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is always good and bad in everything. But some people tend to see the glass as half empty rather than full...<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who comes for business or for professional transfer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nFor example, in North America, we are more inclined to create businesses where there is a pool of people willing to embark on the adventure of self-entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Professional retraining is very common at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where you can go back to school after 40 and there is no judgment on it, quite the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This may also concern people sent by their employer on a medium or long-term mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who escapes and runs away from his problems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWe are going to talk here about someone who can escape from a family that is too burdensome, from problems or just from a general feeling of unease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The need for elsewhere is felt but be careful it does not solve the underlying problem. And sooner or later it will come knocking at your door even if you move thousands of kilometers away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or it could also be the retiree who is a fairly classic example: he goes to seek out sunny coasts to escape the cold climates or the recurring rain of his home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHe who emigrates for love.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTo follow someone into a new life for love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's very common. I've met many people here who, at the beginning, didn't have this project to come and settle here, weren't interested in this destination, and in the end just followed a companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes couples did not last long. But that did not stop some from continuing their expatriation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Or those who meet someone once they are already settled, on site, whether it is another expat like them or a local. So they end up staying even if the initial plan could be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because love has no boundaries \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nThe one who comes for the money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nIn some countries, salaries are double what you can earn in France. For example, here in Canada, you can quickly increase your salary and progress in a few months in a job depending on the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So some people think they will find an Eldorado through their financial situation by changing their lifestyle and profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But to be clich\u00e9, money does not buy happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It's all well and good chasing a situation, but if you have nothing besides your job, what's the point, really? Anyway, that's my point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/div>\n\n\n\nSo, fellow expats, what profile do you recognize yourself in?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Living abroad can be an obstacle course. No, it won't be all rosy, but sometimes challenging and difficult. All these expatriates approach their daily lives in their host country differently. Deciphering the different profiles of expatriates that we may come across while traveling or in our daily lives. The one who loves to travel, in search of discovery He seeks whenever he can to experience the local culture and discover what surrounds him. He takes advantage of his expat life to alternate jobs and nomadic lifestyle to be on the road discovering the surroundings. Here, arriving on a 2-year PVT, many work 6 months and put some time aside to enjoy a road trip in the Rockies, the USA or even Central America. Thus taking advantage of a break in their lives. The one in the honeymoon phase Yes, when you arrive in a new country to settle there, like in a wedding, you go on a honeymoon with your host country for the first few days of your expatriation for the most part. Everything is under the sign of wonder and discovery. You are only superficially in contact with the culture of the host country. You only see the positive aspects. You feel at home, love everything about this new culture that you discover a little more each day: local dishes, outdoor activities, the people, etc. You want to see everything, do everything, launch lots of activities to meet new expatriates like you. In short, you are all fired up. But this only lasts for a while when the reality of everyday life sets in and the novelty has passed. This can create gaps between those who have just arrived and people who have already been settled for years. You are not at the same point and friendships can be more difficult to create between these two profiles. The one who criticizes everything about their host country We know that the French are known throughout the world for pulling a face and complaining a lot. Unfortunately, when you are an expat, this pattern is confirmed at times. Faced with these jaded, bitter compatriots, whom you may encounter in your daily life or meet while traveling. Everything is negative, they do not try to acclimatize. It is too cold, then too hot, the food is disgusting, the city is ugly, etc. The question then is, why do they stay in the end if they are not happy in their host country? The one who adapts and integrates into their new culture This is the one who quickly assimilates the codes, customs and ways of life of their host country. To the point of taking on its accent and expressions, faster than it takes to say it. Sometimes some people have lived in their host country for so long that they could be mistaken for real locals. I had a chat with a guy here who I thought was from Quebec because his accent was so strong, but in fact he wasn't. He had been living in Quebec for about ten years in the countryside, where the accent is even more pronounced than in the city. Not a minute before he told me in the conversation that he was from Nantes, I would have doubted his origins. When I see myself, after 5 years as an expat, dropping my little "so" and "fucking" all over the place... There are double standards \ud83d\ude09 The one who endures his expatriation We are talking here about the profile who stays against his will. He doesn't know he belongs in his host country This can be due to multiple reasons: people who have a deep malaise in the country, but who cannot leave due to lack of visas, papers to start again elsewhere. Or even local spouses who have followed their other half to the country but do not like it there. It can be really difficult on a daily basis when your heart tells you to leave but your reason obliges you to stay... The one who dismantles his country of origin This is the person who at the first opportunity will destroy his roots. To listen to him, for nothing in the world will he set foot in the Motherland again. Compared almost to a gulag, forgetting the many advantages that one does not necessarily have in his host country. In the case of France (in my case), you have to leave your country to realize its invaluable advantages. Like a health system that is unique in the world, foolproof unemployment insurance, numerous transport options (TGV) that quickly take you to magnificent landscapes and even to a European country in barely 1 hour sometimes, which is strategically at the center of everything, etc. There is necessarily good and bad everywhere. But some tend to see the glass as half empty rather than full... Those who come for business or for professional transfer. For example, in North America, we are more inclined to start a business where there is a pool of people to embark on the adventure of self-employment. Career change is very common there at any age. Where you can go back to school after 40 and there is no judgment on it, quite the contrary. This can also concern people sent by their employer as part of a medium or long-term mission. Those who escape and flee their problems. We are going to talk here about those who can flee from a family that is too burdensome, problems or just a general malaise. The need for elsewhere is felt but be careful, it does not solve the underlying problem. And will come back sooner or later knocking at your door even if you move thousands of kilometers away. Or it can also be the retiree who is a fairly classic example: he goes to look for sunny shores to escape the cold climates or the recurring rain of his country of origin. The one who expatriates for love. Follows someone into a new life for love. It is very common. I have met many here who, at the beginning, did not have this project to come and settle here, were not interested in this destination, and in the end just followed a companion. Sometimes the couples did not last long. But that did not prevent some from continuing their expatriation. Or those who meet someone once already settled, on site, whether it is another expatriate like them or a local. So they end up staying even if the initial plan could have been different. Because love has no borders \ud83d\ude09 The one who comes for the money In some countries, salaries are double what you can earn in France. For example, here in Canada, you can quickly increase your salary and progress in a few months in a job depending on the sector. So some people think they're coming to find an Eldorado through their financial situation by changing their lifestyle and profession. But to be a clich\u00e9, money doesn't buy happiness. It's all well and good chasing a situation, but if you have nothing besides your job, what's the point, frankly? Well, that's my point. 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He is the one who quickly assimilates the codes, customs and ways of life of his host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To the point of taking on its accent and expressions, faster than it takes to say it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes some people have lived in their host country for so long that they could be mistaken for real locals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I had a chat with a guy here who I thought was from Quebec because his accent was so strong, but in fact he wasn't. He had been living in Quebec for about ten years in the countryside, where the accent is even more pronounced than in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not a minute before he told me in the discussion that he came from Nantes, I would have doubted his origins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I see myself, after my 5 years as an expat, letting go of my children " as a result "<\/em> And "fuck"<\/em> at all costs\u2026 There are double standards \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are talking here about the profile that remains against its will. It does not know its place in its host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This could be due to multiple reasons: people who have a deep feeling of unease about the country, but who cannot leave due to a lack of visas or papers to start again elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or local spouses who followed their other half to the country but don't like it there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be really difficult on a daily basis when your heart tells you to leave but your reason forces you to stay\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the person who will, at the first opportunity, remove his roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Listening to him, he would never set foot in the Motherland again for anything in the world. Compared almost to a gulag, forgetting the many advantages that one does not necessarily have in one's host country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the case of France (in my case), you have to leave your country to realize its inestimable advantages. Like a health system that is unique in the world, foolproof unemployment insurance, numerous forms of transport (TGV) that quickly take you to magnificent landscapes and even to a European country in just 1 hour sometimes, which is strategically at the center of everything, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is always good and bad in everything. But some people tend to see the glass as half empty rather than full...<\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, in North America, we are more inclined to create businesses where there is a pool of people willing to embark on the adventure of self-entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Professional retraining is very common at any age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where you can go back to school after 40 and there is no judgment on it, quite the opposite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This may also concern people sent by their employer on a medium or long-term mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We are going to talk here about someone who can escape from a family that is too burdensome, from problems or just from a general feeling of unease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The need for elsewhere is felt but be careful it does not solve the underlying problem. And sooner or later it will come knocking at your door even if you move thousands of kilometers away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or it could also be the retiree who is a fairly classic example: he goes to seek out sunny coasts to escape the cold climates or the recurring rain of his home country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To follow someone into a new life for love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's very common. I've met many people here who, at the beginning, didn't have this project to come and settle here, weren't interested in this destination, and in the end just followed a companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes couples did not last long. But that did not stop some from continuing their expatriation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or those who meet someone once they are already settled, on site, whether it is another expat like them or a local. So they end up staying even if the initial plan could be different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because love has no boundaries \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n\n\n\n In some countries, salaries are double what you can earn in France. For example, here in Canada, you can quickly increase your salary and progress in a few months in a job depending on the sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So some people think they will find an Eldorado through their financial situation by changing their lifestyle and profession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But to be clich\u00e9, money does not buy happiness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It's all well and good chasing a situation, but if you have nothing besides your job, what's the point, really? Anyway, that's my point of view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, fellow expats, what profile do you recognize yourself in?<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Living abroad can be an obstacle course. No, it won't be all rosy, but sometimes challenging and difficult. 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You are only superficially in contact with the culture of the host country. You only see the positive aspects. You feel at home, love everything about this new culture that you discover a little more each day: local dishes, outdoor activities, the people, etc. You want to see everything, do everything, launch lots of activities to meet new expatriates like you. In short, you are all fired up. But this only lasts for a while when the reality of everyday life sets in and the novelty has passed. This can create gaps between those who have just arrived and people who have already been settled for years. You are not at the same point and friendships can be more difficult to create between these two profiles. The one who criticizes everything about their host country We know that the French are known throughout the world for pulling a face and complaining a lot. Unfortunately, when you are an expat, this pattern is confirmed at times. Faced with these jaded, bitter compatriots, whom you may encounter in your daily life or meet while traveling. Everything is negative, they do not try to acclimatize. It is too cold, then too hot, the food is disgusting, the city is ugly, etc. The question then is, why do they stay in the end if they are not happy in their host country? The one who adapts and integrates into their new culture This is the one who quickly assimilates the codes, customs and ways of life of their host country. To the point of taking on its accent and expressions, faster than it takes to say it. Sometimes some people have lived in their host country for so long that they could be mistaken for real locals. I had a chat with a guy here who I thought was from Quebec because his accent was so strong, but in fact he wasn't. He had been living in Quebec for about ten years in the countryside, where the accent is even more pronounced than in the city. Not a minute before he told me in the conversation that he was from Nantes, I would have doubted his origins. When I see myself, after 5 years as an expat, dropping my little "so" and "fucking" all over the place... There are double standards \ud83d\ude09 The one who endures his expatriation We are talking here about the profile who stays against his will. He doesn't know he belongs in his host country This can be due to multiple reasons: people who have a deep malaise in the country, but who cannot leave due to lack of visas, papers to start again elsewhere. Or even local spouses who have followed their other half to the country but do not like it there. It can be really difficult on a daily basis when your heart tells you to leave but your reason obliges you to stay... The one who dismantles his country of origin This is the person who at the first opportunity will destroy his roots. To listen to him, for nothing in the world will he set foot in the Motherland again. Compared almost to a gulag, forgetting the many advantages that one does not necessarily have in his host country. In the case of France (in my case), you have to leave your country to realize its invaluable advantages. Like a health system that is unique in the world, foolproof unemployment insurance, numerous transport options (TGV) that quickly take you to magnificent landscapes and even to a European country in barely 1 hour sometimes, which is strategically at the center of everything, etc. There is necessarily good and bad everywhere. But some tend to see the glass as half empty rather than full... Those who come for business or for professional transfer. For example, in North America, we are more inclined to start a business where there is a pool of people to embark on the adventure of self-employment. Career change is very common there at any age. Where you can go back to school after 40 and there is no judgment on it, quite the contrary. This can also concern people sent by their employer as part of a medium or long-term mission. Those who escape and flee their problems. We are going to talk here about those who can flee from a family that is too burdensome, problems or just a general malaise. The need for elsewhere is felt but be careful, it does not solve the underlying problem. And will come back sooner or later knocking at your door even if you move thousands of kilometers away. Or it can also be the retiree who is a fairly classic example: he goes to look for sunny shores to escape the cold climates or the recurring rain of his country of origin. The one who expatriates for love. Follows someone into a new life for love. It is very common. I have met many here who, at the beginning, did not have this project to come and settle here, were not interested in this destination, and in the end just followed a companion. Sometimes the couples did not last long. But that did not prevent some from continuing their expatriation. Or those who meet someone once already settled, on site, whether it is another expatriate like them or a local. So they end up staying even if the initial plan could have been different. Because love has no borders \ud83d\ude09 The one who comes for the money In some countries, salaries are double what you can earn in France. For example, here in Canada, you can quickly increase your salary and progress in a few months in a job depending on the sector. So some people think they're coming to find an Eldorado through their financial situation by changing their lifestyle and profession. But to be a clich\u00e9, money doesn't buy happiness. It's all well and good chasing a situation, but if you have nothing besides your job, what's the point, frankly? Well, that's my point. 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The one who comes for business or for professional transfer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The one who escapes and runs away from his problems<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\nHe who emigrates for love.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The one who comes for the money<\/h4>\n\n\n\n