What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Trinidad & Tobago. They wrote...
"Expats in Trinidad & Tobago often find the local culture to be quite different from what they are used to. The pace of life is slower and more relaxed than in many other countries, and the local customs and traditions can be difficult to understand. Additionally, the local language, Trinidadian English, can be difficult to understand for those who are not native speakers. Furthermore, the local cuisine is quite different from what many expats are used to, and the heat and humidity can be a challenge to adjust to," explained one expat living in Trinidad & Tobago.
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"People lie, people don't do anything perfect, they are lazy, they have no pride in what they do, they have no aspiration to achieve a goal," said another expat in San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago.
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- How are local medical facilities in Trinidad & Tobago?
- As a foreigner living in Trinidad & Tobago, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What do expats find most challenging?
If you live in Trinidad & Tobago, newcomers to Trinidad & Tobago would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of InternationalTravel.ai and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and InternationalTravel.ai, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.