"After an incredible three weeks traveling around Brazil, I was on the first leg of my flight home to Chicago when I received a message from my director at work - a 15-minute "check-in" with an HR representative. Worried I might receive news of a layoff, I frantically deboarded the plane after landing in Rio de Janeiro and joined the call in a quiet corner of the duty-free section of the airport. There, I was informed that my role had been eliminated."
"Growing up in the Midwest, I've endured my fair share of snowstorms and wind chills so cold that I felt as though my eyelids would freeze together. So, I felt well-equipped for any kind of cold weather Mother Nature could ever throw my way. Even so, I wasn't prepared for just how chilly Brazil could feel - especially during a springtime cold front while living in an area without access to central heating."
A job was eliminated while traveling in Brazil, prompting immediate change to travel plans and an extra month hostel-hopping across the country. Extended time exploring destinations and practicing Portuguese felt fulfilling and led to a decision to relocate. The relocation from Chicago to São Paulo brought cultural surprises, including unexpectedly chilly weather in spring without central heating. Prior experience with Midwestern winters did not prevent discomfort from indoor chill. The cuisine in São Paulo proved different in positive ways, and daily language practice continued to be rewarding.
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