Permission Granted: How Nicole Convinced Her Boss to Take Her Remote Job Abroad | Move to Portugal

Nicole is a 44-year-old American from California who made the move to Portugal, sight unseen, with her husband, two cats, and a dog. Before moving, Nicole was successful in convincing her employer to let her keep her remote job and work from abroad. Three years later, she’s happily living in Porto, learning the language, building a community, and sharing her immigrant journey on Instagram. She has no regrets about her decision to move and enjoys the slower pace of life, affordability, and safety in her new home country. IN THIS EPISODE: - Why Nicole and her husband chose Portugal over other options - Differences between Portugal’s D7 visa and digital nomad visa - How Nicole convinced her employer to allow her to work remotely - Using an EOR company to handle taxes and compliance - How she found her apartment in Porto - Challenges of making local friends and the importance of expat communities EOR (EMPLOYER OF RECORD) COMPANIES: - Deal - Native Teams - Remote WHERE TO FIND NICOLE: Nicole shares her immigrant journey and shares insight into what life is like in Portugal as a foreigner and what to expect before, during, and after the move. Find her on Instagram at @NicoleinPortugal - https://www.instagram.com/nicoleinportugal/ 👇🏼 LEAVE A COMMENT BELOW - Would you consider moving to a country sight unseen? - Have you convinced your employer to let you work from abroad? - Would you be willing to alter your work schedule to work from abroad? 🍿WATCH NEXT “Moving to Portugal from the USA | Helpful Tips for Beginners” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B3eCvAWBK08 RESOURCES FOR FUTURE EXPATS 💃🏽 She Hit Refresh Facebook group: Join our thriving community of over 17,000 women age 30+: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shehitrefresh/ ✈️ Move Abroad After 30 Masterclass: A four-day live training covering the essential steps to moving abroad, from visa options to mindset work. Join the waitlist at https://shehitrefresh.com/masterclass. 👯‍♀️ Refresher’s Lounge: A paid membership community for women actively planning their move abroad, offering ongoing support, resources, and a close-knit community. Join the waitlist at https://shehitrefresh.com/lounge. 📖 Updated Visa Guide to Europe: “I’m Outta Here! An American’s Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe,” covers 19 countries and 50+ visa options! Your purchase of this digital book includes lifetime access to updates. If you're looking to move to Europe, get your copy at https://shehitrefresh.com/visaguide. ⭐️ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSOR, INTERNATIONAL LIVING! ⭐️ A big thank you goes out to our new sponsor, International Living! Check them out for resources on moving and retiring abroad, including: 🌏 International Living: How to Move Out of the US Workshop: https://signup.internationalliving.com/2406413 🇵🇹 2,200 a Month: How I Built My Dream Life in Porto, Portugal: https://youtu.be/G3eB8EWegy0?si=rhtSNZ0T5TDr0oxM EXTRA RESOURCES 💻 List of 25 Work From Anywhere Companies https://shehitrefresh.com/workfromanywhere 🚀 Move Abroad After 30 Guide https://shehitrefresh.com/moveabroadguide 👩🏻‍💻 STAY CONNECTED Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@SheHitRefresh Website: https://shehitrefresh.com/ Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shehitrefresh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shehitrefresh/ 📧 NEWSLETTER Get even more tips and resources on how to move abroad: https://shehitrefresh.com/newsletter #moveabroad #movetoportugal #remoteworklife