X-type Expat

“X-type Expat” are slightly different from the “Experimental” version.  They come with high expat expectations, make money, live off the fat of the company, travel in Asia frequently, acquire a mistress and save money.  None of which happens and they end up hating the place, sometimes before they have even begun.  “X-type Expats” usually don’t last very long, they dine and whine about their life and go home.  Friends are usually glad to see them go because their whining is draining.  “X-types” can be classes as “A-type” personalities only they have expat expectations in the mix.  “X-types” are worth avoiding but sometimes they can be very charming and you need to know that they can actually educated you in what not to be!  Watch them from a distance though – don’t become their friend as you know they won’t be around for long.