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So your choice would be Portugal? and not Albania or Turkey? LATAM although heard it's nice there I've narrowed down my options to these 3 places. Thanks!

Interesting advice, thanks! I have lived in Lisbon so far but have travelled to Porto. I'm assuming it's much more affordable in housing. There are lots of places a 1 hr drive to P…

Yes, Portuguese people are warm and kind. While Albanian's and Turks are also like this. So for you, a life in Portugal in my situation is worth the relocation and not choosing Tur…

Dear All, This may sound weird, and sorry for asking it. I have immense indecision due to childhood trauma and cannot decide on something. I'm 36, M, single, living with my parents…

I appreciate your perspective! The social misfit issue is definitely amplified in towns where local Portuguese life is dominant. No matter what I do, I will likely remain an outsid…

Thanks for your input! I think I overvalued the prospect of Portugal from the start. I see now that it’s an ideal place for wealthy Western retirees who want to enjoy the weather, …

Thanks for the advice! The position is taxed in Portugal. Tt's a US company with a local base, (paying 1100 monthly lol) so everything is legally compliant regarding taxes and resi…

Great advice, thank you sir!

It is indeed a very personal decision. However, hearing others' opinions is helpful to challenge my logic and highlight any gaps I might be overlooking. Thank you for chipping in! …

Thanks for your comment! You’re right that Portugal is full of "maybes." On one hand, having a job offer makes it feel within reach, but I worry about spending months with no profe…

My real struggle is deciding which battle is worth fighting. I need to choose the path that is painful now but will compound into greater value, stability or status in 5 years. Is …

Thank you! So in my situation, would this look like getting my CPA license in Turkey and then weighing my options for geographic mobility afterward? I initially need to commit to o…

I only speak the basics of Portuguese for now, but I’m open to learning it. I do think language plays a big role in building real connections and friendships, especially outside ex…

Yeah, I receive rent from the apartment in Turkey. I also have some savings and similar income streams. They’re not amounts that make me rich, but they make me more or less comfort…

Thank you! I appreciate the honesty. That is the one variable that haunts me. My parents are actually encouraging me to go; they think the quality of life in Europe, the experience…

Thank you for the perspective. You’re right that strangers lack the emotional context. I think my paralysis comes from over-optimizing the variables and ignoring the 'bitter pills'…

I am 36 years old, single, and currently unemployed, living with my parents in my home country. I am at a point that might define the next decade of my life. I am struggling with a…