When you come to live in America, many Korean people make similar mistakes while settling in.

At first, everyone is full of enthusiasm. However, that eagerness often leads to mistakes.

The most common mistake is thinking of America like Korea.

Especially with contracts. Whether it's renting a house or leasing a car, many people just skim through the long and complicated English and sign without understanding.

In Korea, verbal agreements can carry some weight, but here, anything not documented is treated as if it never happened.

Later, saying, "But you said that back then" is of no use. That's when the anxiety starts.

Another mistake is underestimating credit. At first, using cash seems convenient, so it feels fine.

But when you want to buy a car or sign a lease, suddenly they ask about your credit score.

Only then do you try to get a credit card and manage it, but that doesn't happen overnight.

If you had managed it little by little from the start, it would have been less of a struggle.

Many people also misunderstand taxes. People say American taxes are simple.

I've seen cases where someone hears, "I did it this way" and follows that advice, only to face serious issues later.

This is especially true for those starting a business or working as freelancers.

After getting through the first few years carelessly, trying to sort everything out at once later can be overwhelming.

There are also many mistakes in personal relationships. People expect to make local friends quickly when they come to America, but it's not as easy as they think.

If you only rely on Korean friends, the information can become one-sided.

It's really important to develop the habit of verifying things directly rather than just going by hearsay.

And the most common mistake is being too hasty. Seeing everyone buying houses and starting businesses makes you feel like you need to rush too.

People end up making big commitments without being prepared. Settling in America should be a gradual process for it to last.

In the end, everyone is just trying hard to make a life and ends up stumbling.

By being a little less hasty, double-checking, and asking questions when unsure, many issues could be avoided.

Living in America seems to be built on the choices you make every day, rather than just luck.