> how many years does it take before my family is accepted as a local and not treated like an outsider? how long does it take to grow new roots?
When you start paying taxes and contributing/engaging to the area (working, consuming, giving)
This, quite obviously, varies a lot from place to place - but IMO, if you fill the above points, you're as good as natives. But I think the biggest divider between insiders and outsiders is engagement - if you start engaging in the community, that's the fast-track to getting accepted.
When you start paying taxes and contributing/engaging to the area (working, consuming, giving)
This, quite obviously, varies a lot from place to place - but IMO, if you fill the above points, you're as good as natives. But I think the biggest divider between insiders and outsiders is engagement - if you start engaging in the community, that's the fast-track to getting accepted.