{"id":4493,"date":"2014-05-26T12:34:43","date_gmt":"2014-05-26T12:34:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mycurrencytransfer.com\/blog\/?p=4493"},"modified":"2022-09-21T13:25:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-21T13:25:14","slug":"week-expat-problems-week-12","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mycurrencytransfer.com\/blog\/week-expat-problems-week-12\/","title":{"rendered":"A week of expat problems – Week 12"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to week twelve of #expatproblems<\/strong>. Each week, we’ll scour the twittersphere to uncover the Top 10 linguistic hurdles, communication nightmares and cross-cultural faux pas that make expat life so wonderful! Expat life has it’s ups and downs, filled with weird, whacky and surprising experiences. Our weekly #expatproblems<\/strong> series will give you a glimpse of expat life across the world.<\/p>\n

This is a series for expats, written by expats. Above all, we hear you!<\/p>\n[blank_spacer height=”30px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Kieran-Garland\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Kieran Garland\u200fs – @KGarlando<\/h4>\n

Hit 30\u00b0C in Munich today, way too hot for this Canuck. Germany why do you hate AC so much? #dying #expatlife #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Katie\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Katie\u200f – @katiestrails<\/h4>\n

2nd time in a row I’ve woken up before 6 a.m. because it’s so damn bright here \ud83d\ude41 #costarica #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Hillary-Rose-Owens\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Hillary Rose Owens\u200f – @Hillary_Rose<\/h4>\n

Slightly swollen ankle from running. Since ice doesn’t exist in France, I have resorted to ice it with a can of beer #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Assia-Amry\u200f\"\n<\/td>\n\n

Assia Amry\u200f – @Libyan4life<\/h4>\n

In school in the States was taught cows go “moo” horses “nay” and sheep “baa” didn’t cover RPG’s go “BOOOOM” #Libya #ExpatProblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Alex-bint-Eisa\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Alex bint Eisa\u200f – @AlexbintEisa<\/h4>\n

I think it’s hilarious how I now consider 90F w\/ 40% humidity “perfect weather” #lookwhatyoudid #doha #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Scott-Andrews\"<\/td>\n\n

Scott Andrews\u200f – @Scottpoland<\/h4>\n

That moment you get excited because it’s one hour until kick off before remembering that you live in Holland #expatproblems #arsenal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Ron-Gatsby\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Ron Gatsby\u200f – @verybusyron<\/h4>\n

After an extremely long twitter hiatus due to life in China. I finally found someone who could set me up with a proper VPN
\n#expatproblems\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"stefy\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

stefy\u200f – @stef_daydreamer<\/h4>\n

Please let it be sunny when I’m in Italy- would love to be able to enjoy 5 days of no rain\/ no clouds at the seaside. #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"Nathan-Day\u200f\"<\/td>\n\n

Nathan Day\u200f – @dayinukraine<\/h4>\n

Figuring out what your toddler is trying to say is a bit harder when you’re not sure which language she’s using. #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content] [blank_spacer height=”15px” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [boxed_content type=”whitestroke” pb_margin_bottom=”no” el_class=”.frc” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n\n\n\n
\"V-Camarista\u200f\"\n<\/td>\n\n

V. Camarista\u200f – @Camaristaesque<\/h4>\n

I swear, people talk about footy at work and they might as well be talking about Quidditch. #expatproblems<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/boxed_content]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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