Category: Life In Brazil
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Part 12 – JPMChase The Beginning
Reading Time: 2 minutesJPMChase The Beginning I’m not the typical networking type who likes to work the room, shake hands, and make small talk. If you have something to say, just say it and let’s move on. It’s not the usual way to look for a job, but in this case, it worked out. I…
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Brazil: The Carioca Experience
Reading Time: 2 minutesTo be a Carioca is to embrace a specific vibe—a slower, less hectic lifestyle rooted in a deep sense of culture and closeness. While I’m only an ‘adopted’ Carioca by marriage, I’ve learned that the heart of this identity isn’t just found in the distinct ‘sh’ sounds of the Rio dialect, but…
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Post 3 – Soccer History To The World Cup
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, the conversation is no longer about potential—it’s about proof. Traditional powers like Argentina, France, and Brazil remain firmly at the top, but a new wave led by England and the United States is closing the gap fast. With depth, form, and…
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Post 2 – Soccer History To The World Cup
Reading Time: 2 minutesAs the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup heats up, the conversation is no longer about potential—it’s about proof. Traditional powers like Argentina, France, and Brazil remain firmly at the top, but a new wave led by England and the United States is closing the gap fast. With depth, form, and…
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Part 11 – My Career at Fidelity Ends – My Only Layoff
Reading Time: 2 minutesPuckmasters Let me start by saying the business didn’t last. But I had a great time and learned a lot. Sometimes we get confused about what failure or success really means. It’s easy to think that if a business closes, it failed. I felt that way at first, but when I looked…
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Part 10 – Fidelity Ends – The Transition and a Break from Technology
Reading Time: 2 minutesFidelity Ends – The Transition and a Break from Technology Losing a job you love at 43, especially without knowing the reason, is tough. You start to question everything, even when the company was doing well, and my reviews were positive. I had been promoted two years earlier, was a respected team…
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World Cup 2026: Full Tournament Preview
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe road to the 2026 World Cup starts now. From powerhouse nations to dark horse contenders, here’s your complete preview of the tournament, including early predictions and what to watch for.
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Part 9 – Fidelity Boston to Fidelity Merrimack, New Hampshire
Reading Time: 2 minutesFidelity Boston to Fidelity Merrimack, New Hampshire I spent two years working at Fidelity in Boston, and it turned out to be a great experience. At first, I was concerned about the long commute, city traffic, and having to wear a suit every day. Things improved when the company switched to business…
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New Hampshire Memories
Reading Time: 2 minutesI left New Hampshire 14 years ago this August. I loved growing up there, and while I would never move back, I find that the place never really leaves you. It is part of me, waiting for a quiet moment to resurface. And when it does, it always brings me back to…