Category: Life In Brazil
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It Is Just A Job – Keep Perspective
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Business Contract: Career and Retirement Advice I’m writing to share the career and retirement advice I gave my three adult children and anyone else interested, based on my own experiences transitioning to retirement. I also want to address issues discussed in psychology articles about handling career changes and retirement challenges, and…
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The “Old Guy in the Coffee Shop” Manifesto: Now Accepting Tips (But No Obligations)
Reading Time: 2 minutesIf you’ve been following my digital trail for a while, you know my routine. I’m the retired guy sitting in the corner of a Rio café, likely squinting at a screen, nursing a strong coffee, and dodging the crumbs of a pão de queijo. I spend a lot of time here. Probably…
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Brazil – Moving Abroad: A Practical Guide and Relocation Checklist
Reading Time: 4 minutesMoving Abroad: A Practical Guide and Relocation Checklist Here is a look at everything we did to retire and move to Brazil. If you’re considering retiring to another country, this could serve as a handy checklist for your own journey. While this list is specific to our relocation to Brazil, much of…
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Brazil Part 8 – Medical
Reading Time: 2 minutesBrazil’s medical system in comparison to the US. I’m clearly no expert here, and this is based on my observations and recent experiences in Brazil related to medical care and medications in the US. My first observation is that Brazilian medical care is better than my experience and care in the US.…
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Learning A New Language – Portuguese
Reading Time: < 1 minuteThis is probably the hardest part about moving to Brazil. The language (Portuguese) is hard, and I have seen that a good activity for retired people is to learn a new language. I’ve been trying for almost 9 months now. I know some words and some basics, but I really can’t…
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Retired, What Do You Do?
Reading Time: 2 minutesHow do you answer the question “What do you do?” now that you’re retired? The Art of Mastering Absolutely Nothing Some people treat retirement like a crisis; for me, it’s a masterclass in blissful inactivity. Honestly, I’ve worked far too many decades to feel guilty about it. I’ve read that some people…
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Brazil Part 7 The People And Area
Reading Time: 2 minutesRio: My New Favorite Way of Life If you’ve been following my Brazil series, you know I’ve officially traded the U.S. for Rio de Janeiro. I have to tell you—I absolutely love it here. From the relaxed environment to the incredible people, this city has a soul that you just don’t find…
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The Retirement Social Circle
Reading Time: 2 minutesRetirement on New Terms I chose this topic today as part of my ongoing retirement theme. I frequently see articles in my news feed about the “struggles” of retirement, and typically, the main issue cited is a lack of social circles and connections. To be honest, I don’t quite understand that position;…
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Brazil Futebol Survival Guide
Reading Time: 7 minutesThis is part of my living in Brazil series. Since I am 5-6 posts deep, it seems appropriate to talk about Futebol. The sport is so ingrained in the culture that it becomes part of your life. You may have noticed a past post on my first trip to Maracana Stadium, which…