Oh How I miss these Jacaranda trees 💜💜 P.V.E.V.E
Moving to the U.K, I’ve had to make numerous adjustments in my personal and work life. Here’s a few to name them.
Weather Woes: Swapping sunblock for an umbrella in the UK, because “it’s sunny” now means “it’s only drizzling slightly.”
Bangers and Mash: Trying to figure out what “bangers” are and being confused as to why they aren't just sausages.
Football: Coming to terms with the fact that “football” means soccer, and you’ll need to know the difference between the Premier League and your local pub’s trivia night.
Wildlife Adjustments: Realizing that the only wildlife you’ll encounter in the UK is a seagull stealing your chips, not a lion lounging on your porch.
Accent Adventures: Trying to decipher regional accents and acknowledging that ordering “a pint” can result in a conversation that sounds like a game of charades.
Punctuality Pressure: Adjusting to the British obsession with being on time, where arriving five minutes late feels like a national scandal.
Crisps vs. Chips: Ordering “chips” and getting a bag of crisps instead, leading to a deep existential crisis over snack terminology.
Taking the Lift: Hilariously struggling to remember that “lift” means elevator, and using it in conversation leads to some funny misunderstandings.
Festive Feasts: Trying to explain a traditional South African braai to your British friends, who are baffled by the concept of cooking outside in the rain.
Scones & Clotted Cream: The epic battle over whether to put the cream or jam first on a scone, leading to intense debates that rival political discussions.
Meeting Mania: Getting used to having a meeting to plan a meeting, and realizing that it’s a sport in the UK.
Office Etiquette: Learning that bringing in a cake for your birthday is mandatory, or you’ll be the subject of office gossip for the rest of the year.
Dress Code Dilemmas: Adjusting to the concept of “smart casual,” where jeans are acceptable but only if they look like they were ironed.
The Tea Culture: Figuring out that “making tea” is a serious office role and that declining an offer can lead to raised eyebrows.
Performance Reviews: Experiencing the British talent for subtle criticism, where “you could improve” feels like “you’ve ruined everything.”
Holiday Confusion: Navigating the different public holidays, especially when you realize you no longer get to celebrate heritage days.
Colleague Nicknames: Trying to keep track of all the nicknames your colleagues give each other, which can range from endearing to downright bizarre.
Health & Safety Overload: Being amazed by the number of health and safety regulations, where even the stapler needs a risk assessment.
Networking Nights: Attending networking events and trying to make small talk, only to realize everyone else is just as awkward and desperate for snacks.
P.s I love the UK 🇬🇧 and all that it has to offer
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Project Manager at BrightView Landscape Development
1wGreat job Anna! All of your hard work and dedication doesn’t go unnoticed!