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A little different, but I work remote, and make a very little amount.. been living in Colombia, Serbia, Brazil, Israel, Russia, Romania, Korea.. the list goes o
by poisonarena 5y ago
A little different, but I work remote, and make a very little amount.. been living in Colombia, Serbia, Brazil, Israel, Russia, Romania, Korea.. the list goes on.. Not fancy places.. I have been doing this for about 6 years, since I left my job teaching 'business english' in mexico city where I did have a large group of friends..
With the pandemic I started drinking a lot more because I was lonely.. The frequent moves, mostly due to visas, the pandemic lockdowns, contributed to the small networks I made in each country shutting down, losing old friends.. I am talking friends, not even business colleagues...
Often I go weeks, without talking to another human besides "No thanks I have my own bag" to the lady at the grocery store.. I am somewhere between outgoing and solitary but needing a group of friends is important. I am 36 years old and I wouldnt choose a different path but if you want to work remote, and live in other countries( there is no way I can afford to live in USA), you should figure out how to stay in just one country you like for a long time(legally). And develop that network. I always manage to date cool girls, fall in love, almost got married last year(also ruined from pandemic lockdowns), but I think having a group of bros/comraderie is detrimental to mental soundness
- sidpatil 5y ago> but I think having a group of bros/comraderie is detrimental to mental soundness This contradicts the rest of your post, unless I'm misunderstanding.
- oliv__ 5y agoYeah sounds like he meant "necessary"
- poisonarena 5y agoI mean that it is a good experience, but without a solid circle or group of friends things can get very lonely and it can effect your life.. sorry I am not the best writer, but hopefully you get me