What I Dislike About Living Abroad After 20 Years in 60 Countries

I love living abroad, there are also a LOT of downsides to leading an expat or digital nomad lifestyle. After traveling to 60 countries in 20 years, these are the main negative things I dislike the most about living abroad. (Make sure to see my other video linked below for the positives of living abroad.) TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Highlights (negatives about living abroad)
00:52 #1 Far from family and friends
2:17 #2 Miss out on life events
3:33 #3 No real home
5:40 #4 Saying good-bye
6:22 #5 Dating is hard
8:19 #6 Not fully accepted by locals
9:45 #7 Not fitting in anywhere (home or abroad)
11:05 #8 Experiencing discrimination
15:09 #9 Painful learning curve (culture and logistics)
18:12 #10 Getting scammed
19:24 #11 Language barriers
21:08 #12 You become your country's representative
22:14 #13 Paying US Taxes
23:49 #14 Uncertainty

Related Videos:
* What I Love About Living Abroad https://youtu.be/JmE3RuO3wOI
* How I See the US After Living Abroad: https://youtu.be/DO5x_tJBn7w
* My Experience Living Japan as an Expat: https://youtu.be/98QaPFRIb9Q
* US Taxes for Digital Nomads Explained: https://youtu.be/bogAhFC7rB8

* Living Abroad Cost of Living Guides for Expats (Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsTStwiO7jmpT1XPSR45R3sJv_I6vJ4Oc

* How to Become a Digital Nomad (Playlist): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsTStwiO7jmqS6l8UT_Mrgou3F69b8BKa
* Becoming a Digital Nomad After Age 50 (interview): https://youtu.be/db59b1L0pc0

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More Resources:
* Hofstede Index (Compare Countries): https://www.hofstede-insights.com/product/compare-countries/
* Stages of Cultural Adjustment and Adaptation: https://www.state.gov/courses/answeringdifficultquestions/assets/m/resources/DifficultQuestions-CultureShock.pdf

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👱🏻‍♀️ About: Kristin Wilson is a digital nomad, online entrepreneur, and expat relocation consultant who has lived, worked, or traveled in 60 countries over the last 15+ years. In the past decade, she has helped 1,000's of people move abroad or travel full-time while working remotely.

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NOTE: This video is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not individual consulting or advice. Global travel restrictions and advisories change frequently. Please consult the relevant authorities such as your local government, airline, embassy, consulate, and/or tourism providers before booking international travel, moving to a foreign country, or applying for a work permit or work and travel visa.

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