What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Bergen. They wrote...
"Find a job without knowing how to maintain a conversation on Norwegian... because you can talk in english, but... c'mon, this is not the United States, nor England. This is Norway, and you should talk Norwegian," explained one expat living in Bergen, Norway.
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"Expats in Bergen often find the language barrier to be the most challenging aspect of the local culture. Many Norwegians speak English, but it is not as widely spoken as in other countries. Additionally, the Norwegian culture is quite different from many other cultures, and expats may find it difficult to adjust to the local customs and traditions. Furthermore, the cost of living in Bergen is quite high, and expats may find it difficult to make ends meet. Finally, the weather in Bergen can be quite unpredictable, and expats may find it difficult to adjust to the cold and wet climate," said another expat in Bergen, Norway.
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What do expats find most challenging?
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