Singaporeans returning after 10+ years overseas share biggest reverse culture shocks: ‘MRT used to be empty at 3pm, now it’s always crowded’

Singaporeans returning after 10+ years overseas share biggest reverse culture shocks: ‘MRT used to be empty at 3pm, now it’s always crowded’

SINGAPORE: Returning home after spending years overseas might sound like a dream, but it can also come with an unexpected adjustment period. Things that once felt completely normal may suddenly feel unfamiliar or confusing, and some people may even struggle emotionally while trying to settle back in. This experience is commonly known as “reverse culture shock.”  In a recent discussion on Reddit, Singaporeans who came back after living abroad for…