A Nigerian man living abroad has shared his shocking experience of immediately regretting his decision to move to China, revealing that his disappointment began on the very first day of his arrival in the Asian country.
The First Day Struggle in China
According to the man who goes by the TikTok username @bigg_danny_, his initial excitement about moving to China quickly turned into frustration when he found himself completely lost in one of the country's massive train stations. The transportation hub was so enormous that he couldn't find his way out, creating an overwhelming first impression of his new home.
The challenges continued when he attempted to find accommodation. To his surprise, multiple hotels rejected him simply because he was a foreigner. He faced repeated refusals before finally locating an establishment that would accept international guests.
Communication and Connectivity Challenges
The Nigerian migrant faced additional hurdles with communication both locally and with his family back home. China's ban on foreign social media platforms like WhatsApp and Instagram left him unable to contact his family for weeks. The only solution was using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) to bypass the restrictions.
Daily interactions proved equally challenging as most local residents didn't speak English, forcing him to rely on translation apps for even basic conversations and navigation around the city.
Mixed Reactions from Social Media Users
The man's TikTok revelation sparked diverse responses from social media users. Some commenters expressed sympathy for his difficult experience, while others questioned his preparation before moving to a foreign country.
One user named JayR shared a contrasting experience: "Spent 10 days in China. Didn't have a problem. Everyone was super friendly. Didn't have any issues with WhatsApp. Purchased an Esim because wifi these is so spotty because every is using it. Everyone was super helpful when I needed to use Alipay and Wechat. Sorry you had a bad experience."
Another commenter named Nikki questioned the man's preparation: "Do people not research before they travel there? Maybe, it's just a me thing, but I need to know everything including customs, how to get around, what apps are used for food delivery, cabs, payments, etc."
Several users pointed out that the man should have expected language barriers in a country where Mandarin is the primary language. User Rae commented: "Did you do any research before going? And Why are you shocked a country that speaks mandarin isn't fluent in English?"
The experience shared by @bigg_danny_ serves as a cautionary tale for Nigerians considering international relocation, highlighting the importance of thorough research and preparation before moving to countries with significant cultural and linguistic differences.
