As expected, it’s not always easy moving from one’s home country to another, talk about settling down, getting a job, making friends, it’s always not easy. Do you ever regret moving?
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As expected, it’s not always easy moving from one’s home country to another, talk about settling down, getting a job, making friends, it’s always not easy. Do you ever regret moving?
I wouldn’t say I regret it now, but I certainly did three years ago. I moved to the UK from France with my family at the age of 14. I used to be really close with my friends and my relatives back in France, so when I moved here with only my parents and my brothers and sisters, it felt incredibly lonely. But everything went down when I started school. I was known for being the new French girl, and because I knew very little English, I barely spoke. I had no friends. I became socially awkward and didn’t talk to anyone at school, and I hated myself for it. I felt different, and I felt like I couldn’t be myself here. This led me to be depressed with very low self-esteem. Moreover, I felt like I was no longer welcome in France as I didn’t have a house there anymore. I didn’t know who I was, and why I was here. As you can imagine, that year wasn’t very fun. However, I still passed my exams. I also somehow developed the motivation to work on myself. I am now extremely grateful, and I believe this first year abroad has taught me to accept and love myself even when I felt different, but also to be more comfortable in my own company. It has now been three years, and I absolutely love England! So yes, moving to another country can be hard, but it can also make you grow.
No, absolutely not. That’s not to say that I’ll definitely stay in England forever, or that I’d never return to Poland. I might, who knows – if the right opportunity arises. There are plenty of things I miss about Poland – being close to my family, being with my old friends, the nature, the sea the beautiful beaches, the food, the amount of space we have for ourselves there, living conditions, quality of fruits and vegetables. I could go on and on. But, having said that, I do not regret moving at all. Don’t get me wrong, it hasn’t been all sunshine and rainbows. It cost me a lot of hard work, tears, even my health – I’ve never been through so much stress and I haven’t had an easy time growing up, believe me and it’s taken its toll on my body. I’ve had my loneliest times here in London too. But all of it was worth it because it shaped the person I am today. It’s given me some amazing experiences, and I met fantastic people from all over the world – people I’d trust with my life. It opened my eyes and broadened my horizons in a way that only living abroad can. And it’s so nurturing for your soul, I know I couldn’t have grown as much personally and career-wise if I hadn’t taken that leap. If moving abroad is something you’re considering doing, I’d be the first to cheer you on and wholeheartedly support this decision. Yes, it will be difficult for a number of reasons, but if you prepare yourself well and are ready for a challenge, it will most likely be the most incredible experience in your life.