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6 frank confessions of people who have moved abroad

'14.10.2019'

Source: Sravni.ru

Is the life of emigrants so happy and careless? The most interesting stories from users of The Question, who have permanently moved abroad.

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1. Getting used to a foreign country is very difficult

Sofia Stoll, Czech Republic: “Emigration is hard. This is a work that in the first years will not pay off, ”quoted Sravni.ru.

Masha Troitskaya, Spain: “It started hard in the new country, some areas of the brain were involved that simply did not work before. The stress in the early years is wild, of course, adaptation on all fronts at the same time - climate, food, language, daily routine. The red diploma turns into "zilch", self-esteem jumps from "they are all idiots here" to "nobody needs me". Finding yourself in a position where you cannot express the simplest thoughts in a new language, you don’t know how one or another dish is eaten, you don’t understand the function of this household item - these are sensations hitherto unknown, which, nevertheless, push to active awareness of everything new ”.

Anna Moiseeva, China: “Here every day we have to face new problems, fears, to recognize ourselves in a new way. The inability to cope with the simplest tasks: ask the seller something about clothes, for example, or buy a ticket at the station, because the teachers imposed a fear that if you do not follow the tones, then the Chinese simply will not understand you. There was a panic fear of talking on the phone. Everything has passed. Learned to deal with fears and not be afraid to make a mistake. But the difference in mentality, cuisine, language makes itself felt. ”

Bagrat Verdiyan, Czech Republic: “It’s hard psychologically: basically it’s the loss of social circle, the loss of specialty, the need to do less skilled work, the difficulty in finding like-minded people, etc. This does not negate the huge number of pluses. It’s just that from 30 – 35, moving to people is very difficult. It’s especially difficult for family to move, unmarried is easier. ”

Alena Shelkova, Germany: “Honestly, it seemed more and more rosy. Firstly, while I am not working and have very limited funds; Russia had to save, but here you have to think about it constantly, draw up a budget and deny yourself in many ways.

Secondly, it is logical that the problem is obvious, but somehow I was not prepared for the fact that a foreigner, especially without a free local language, has very limited opportunities, in particular to find work or participate in student events or initiatives.

Thirdly, there are problems associated with food: prior to emigration, you take for granted a large number of products (dairy products, cheap chicken, buckwheat, etc.), which simply do not exist abroad. As a result, your usual diet is violated, some digestive problems begin.

Finally, people abroad simply live differently. They have different values, a different way of life, a different culture. Something will definitely be annoying (in my case, German perfectionism and meticulousness), conflicts, awkward situations and so on will occur. ”

2. You need to integrate right away

Maria Liven, Netherlands: “Moving here and bringing your little scoop with you, living and trying to remake everything and everyone under it is the surest way to earn the dislike of the locals (the cause of the problems of many Russian migrants).”

Alexander Smotrov, Great Britain: “The universal recipe is to try not to come close to everything that comes in your way, but to try to become part of the surrounding new world, mix with it, but not dissolve in it. The British see immigration in this way, and therefore it is foolish to challenge such an approach if you want to live in this country. ”

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3. But everything is new

Sergey Kitsyuk, Czech Republic: “Abroad, literally, for each of your experiences with the world, a factor of novelty is added. Everything is interesting, everything is unusual, everything is unusual. Even after living 5 years in the Czech Republic, every day I enjoy going to the office by tram. I admire the city, people, notice some moments that are ordinary and inconspicuous for the locals and quite unusual and also inconspicuous for tourists. All this gives each my day its imprint. Time is slower because there are dozens of times more events. ”

4. And calmer

Sofia Stoll, Czech Republic: “Of course, one should note the almost unbearable and even sometimes unjustified sense of calm that I have every time I cross the border with the Czech Republic. One of the most difficult tasks was to stop being afraid of corny. Everything and always. The little fragile Czech woman who lived in this world for 20 years and did not have the happiness of hearing about a Bits maniac will never flinch when you suddenly come out to meet her from around the corner at 2 at one in the morning. "She will not wear a pepper spray in a tracksuit and will come up to ask the police for time."

Ivan Kuzmin, France: “For me, the main difference is that I began to sleep normally. Living in Russia, I took what was happening too close to my heart, and now I am watching the news on Facebook, like an absurd theater, such an insane political series. In everyday life and financially, the problems were more likely to increase, but this is all bearable. The main thing is that you feel calmer and more confident looking tomorrow. ”

Sergey Kitsyuk, Czech Republic: “Now I am confident in the future. In a mortgage loan at 2-3%, in free education (and higher education, too, at a European university) for my daughter, in an inexpensive “domestic” car, in the fact that transport runs on schedule, and the police work for my taxes and catch criminals, and does not collect tribute from sellers in the crossings. "

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5. The quality of life abroad is better

Alexander Smotrov, Great Britain: “How is life in London better than Moscow? Tolerance, multiculturalism, round-the-clock transportation, delicious food, a much milder climate and the absence of dirt in the city. ”

Galina Lukina, Czech Republic: “It is easier and cheaper to go to another country. You can even on the weekend. Prices are cheaper even in restaurants, so often I haven’t gone to such establishments at home. It’s cleaner, there are more activities for young people (including free ones), free education up to 26 years, it’s easier to find work, and there are many Russian speakers, it’s easy to adapt, the language is similar. ”

Maria Liven, Netherlands: “It is unlikely that in Russia we could take a house on a mortgage. During my stay in the Netherlands, I managed to change two jobs with a very good salary, having mastered only basic Dutch. This is the beauty of this country - in large cities it is good enough to speak English. ”

Sergey Kitsyuk, Czech Republic: “Despite the incredible expenses (which were inconceivable in the native country - here 30 give% of the income to the pension and for insurance, taxes, and also for a lot of housing, I lived in my apartment and paid only for the communal apartment!) And not very high incomes, life has become better. The quality of life is incomparable. Food, water, ecology, the rhythm of life, confidence, safety, quiet walking at night and the absence of fear, prospects, a huge market - solvent, active. This can only be called immediately. ”

6. But there are minuses everywhere

Alexander Smotrov, Great Britain: “What makes life in London worse than Moscow? First of all: high cost, unstable mobile communications in the metro and on the surface, unripe vegetables and fruits in supermarkets, limited opening hours for shops, restaurants and other institutions. ”

Maria Liven, Netherlands: “Yes, there are drawbacks and complaints: insurance medicine, everything is closed outside of working hours, integration exams, longing for parents and friends in Moscow, for snow and mother's borsch. But there should always be a fly in the ointment. ”

Regina Hieke, Germany: “Doctors ... Dentist is NOT covered by insurance. Free of charge, you will be offered the cheapest gray filling, contrasting with the color of the tooth, provided that the filling is one-layer. On average, a filling costs between 20 and 100 euros. For a two-day hospital stay, I paid extra 30 euros from my wallet. For calling an ambulance if you are later allowed to go home or are not taken to the hospital - also 20 euros. And about incompetence - I have compiled the opinion of many Russians - if you do not have private insurance, then hello, “Russian medicine”: at the reception they are often rude, and doctors google and miss ambiguous diagnoses. And for 20 doctors you meet one good one. "

Petya Trudolyubov, Estonia: “Really high taxes, it’s especially difficult if you run your own company - from 45 to 65% per month. On the other hand, I see how something is being improved and built on these taxes. There are unpleasant features of the market - a small country with a small population, where the market is also small, especially if you work in a creative environment. The big difference is whether you work for Russia (remotely) or for the country you moved to. ”

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Pavel Borisov, Canada: “From Russia, many do not see this, but actually in the West it’s boring. This is the flip side of that very stability: because of a changing environment, life is turning into a routine. In Russia, you are afraid for the future, but it’s just interesting to don’t know whether you will eat Turkish oranges tomorrow or not. And living, respectively, is also interesting. ”

Anastasia Avanesova, Thailand: “Long-term life“ on relaxation ”backfired with the fact that I did not gain experience above the seller and the guide. And not because I am so stupid, but because here you simply cannot jump higher, here, according to the law, you cannot work as a translator. Spiritual development is also absent, as there are no museums, theaters, exhibitions. There are very few opportunities here, and practically no prospects. There are almost no exceptions to the 6/1 chart. A vacation can last up to six months as you are unnecessary at the workplace. Accordingly, there is no pension for foreigners here. The medicine here is expensive and of poor quality, in my experience. Loans exist at frantic interest rates. Paid education is low, even in expensive schools and universities. I plan to return home soon. "

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