[Solved] Why Do People Back Home Think Everyone Abroad Is Rich?

Tokunbo Central’s answer: this gist comes up all the time, and the reasons are fairly clear.

• Exchange rates: a salary in pounds, dollars or euros sounds huge when converted, but rent, tax and bills are paid in the same currency.
• Social media: people post holidays and new cars, not the night shifts and bills.
• Past generations: stories from earlier eras, when costs were lower relative to pay, still shape expectations.
• What helps: be open about the realities, share honest content about daily life, and set clear limits on what you can give.
• Remember: many people abroad are doing well, many are struggling, and most are somewhere in between.

Your turn: what is the funniest assumption someone back home has made about your life abroad?