The article explores the author's unexpected career transition from personal shopping to teaching English while living abroad. Initially seeking creative fulfillment, the author found the opportunity to start a bagel shop after three years, addressing a local need. The article emphasizes the importance of cultural adaptation, patience with local bureaucracy, and the challenges faced when learning a new language. It underscores the balance required between integrating with the local culture and persisting with personal goals and aspirations.
When I first moved abroad, I started teaching English online and I learned that was a really great way to be able to travel, but it wasn't my passion.
It's important to know: When you move somewhere, you have to be ready to adjust to someone else's culture and not expect people to adjust to you.
My residence permit took me four years to get because things can move at a slower pace here, and that's part of what I love about it.
Adapting to the Portuguese language has been challenging. Very challenging. It's a tough language to learn especially when you're in the thick of it.
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