From the beginning it was not quite clear if we should go back to Finland or not. After all we ended up with the decision going back. As a realistic person, I honestly think that we both have better opportunities to work and live better life in Finland than in Portugal. In Finland the working hours and conditions are better, we are going to manage even though we are not able to get a jobs on the first try and the health care system is way better in Finland.
I feel anxious going back. It has been great to hear from some of my friends that they are continuing working on the companies they were performing their on-the-job learning periods. For me, I have nothing quaranteed when I go back to Finland. I have sent some job applications but the biggest problem is the timing. Usually this is already the time when people are getting interviewed to the summer jobs but I am still here. Anyway, I am trying to be positive and think that getting this experience in Portugal is worth of a small stress.
Despite the fact that I feel a bit blue leaving Portugal, I can't still wait to see my friends, family, old apartment, going to Alepa next door and be able to do things in the easy ways. Being just one person among the others, not the "weird Portuguese talking foreigner".
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| The view to Praça Marquês de Pombal |
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| Elevador de Santa Justa in Baixa |
