Moving from Brooklyn to Amsterdam for a husband's job led to mixed feelings about life abroad. Although settling in a canal house was initially exciting, the transition proved difficult due to job loss and cultural differences. Struggling with language barriers and social integration, the two-year plan extended to eleven years over multiple cities, culminating in a return to NYC. The overall journey highlighted challenges in attaining happiness and balance while navigating new cultural landscapes during these relocations.
Life abroad was exciting, but I struggled to feel at home and navigate language barriers.
After only a few weeks, I felt like we'd made the wrong choice.
Despite much effort, I wasn't able to find a full-time job.
I also struggled to fit in. Even though nearly everyone in Amsterdam speaks English, their extreme bluntness made it difficult for me to make close friends.
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