With the year ending I feel like I need to talk a bit about my future, in yet another filler episode. When I finished my degree, I intended to go work abroad. However, with my back injury, that goal was put on hold.

With that injury on track to be healed, I got yet another blocker, the knee injury. I expect to be able to handle that during 2024, but meanwhile I’ve started my career here in Portugal, so where does that leave me?

On one hand, I would still enjoy the experience of leaving abroad, and I think I would maybe get a better income out there. However, I enjoy working at my company very much, and I can’t really complain about how much I’m currently earning since I don’t have that many expenses.

Another thing I should consider is my girlfriend, whith whom I want to start a life together. That means that the option of leaving Portugal becomes more and more of the only choice. The problem is in finding the right timing. Because I need to first heal all my injuries (and hopefuly get my life back together). Then, I need to find a job in the same country as her (currently Belgium but that might as well change). Finally I need to move.

Let’s see how 2024 gets me closer to this reality.