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different way of doing things and the requirement to adhere to new living standards can be a shock. And
the last one is the fact that you’re starting over from scratch. It’s rare that you’ll have the same job, or
that you’ll have the same conveniences when you move abroad — you truly will be starting over. You’re
going to rent or buy a new home, lease or buy a car, acquire things to make your life easier, develop
new relationships and support systems, find yourself a new doctor, learn the vernacular, learn your way
around and establish new roots. All these can be terribly difficult and tiring. Fortunately, there are
relocation companies nowadays at have services to help with most of these things. Despite all these
struggles, though, you will find yourself enriched by the change; the struggles are truly just a part of a
growing process and if you’re able to adjust, you can bet you’ll be a much better person for it.
6.1 Overcoming the Main Challenges of Living Life Abroad as an Expat
Whilst there are many well-documented advantages to becoming an expatriate, particularly if you want
to broaden your cultural, spiritual and actual horizons, there are some downsides to living your life as a
foreigner in a foreign land. For some people, these potential hurdles outweigh any benefits they could
conceivably gain, and they stay put in their old life. However, this is a real shame – because there is
much to gain by exploring more of the world and at least spending an extended holiday abroad. So, we