There is distinct rhythm to an expat life in India, but it is a fragile one. Friends come and go and routines changes as personalities and experiences are introduced or removed. This is usually a gradual change, but when you leave for an extended period and plunge back into your life, the change can seem abrupt.
One of the biggest changes that have taken place over the time we were gone is that many of our close friends are rotating out. A few were expected, but a few were surprises. As the global economy continues to flounder, many companies have decided to reduce their overseas presence and bring their expats home. For some, this is a welcome relief, but for most, it is an unwelcome lifestyle change as their ex-pat gravy train finally pulls into the station and the reality of being "average" sets in.
There are tearful good-byes and many Bon Voyage parties as the Diaspora fan out across the globe, but in the end, we, those who remain behind, must get back to it. Surviving - muddling through the traffic, the heat and locals.
They say the 2nd year is the toughest and it looks like we are right on schedule!
One of the biggest changes that have taken place over the time we were gone is that many of our close friends are rotating out. A few were expected, but a few were surprises. As the global economy continues to flounder, many companies have decided to reduce their overseas presence and bring their expats home. For some, this is a welcome relief, but for most, it is an unwelcome lifestyle change as their ex-pat gravy train finally pulls into the station and the reality of being "average" sets in.
There are tearful good-byes and many Bon Voyage parties as the Diaspora fan out across the globe, but in the end, we, those who remain behind, must get back to it. Surviving - muddling through the traffic, the heat and locals.
They say the 2nd year is the toughest and it looks like we are right on schedule!
Tis true. Being "average" kinda sucks....
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