The young woman, completing her final year of graduation, told me about her indecision. Until some time ago I had no doubt that the destination was England. Now he’s not sure. Explained. The family continues to try to convince her not to emigrate. She fears losing her boyfriend. And, all things considered, the salary gain is not that much to justify it. “There I will earn around R$2,500.00. In Portugal, the average salary in the same job is close to R$1,500.00. But, a simple meal costs twice as much. Transport too. The price of a room gives you something to think about.”
This young woman concluded, therefore, that it is not worth it financially. In addition to (important…) personal issues. But, career training is also important, I questioned. “Not really… Many young graduates from European countries are deciding to live and work in Portugal. The cost of living is lower, greater security, more tranquility. The people here are welcoming. I have friends from European countries who came here to do ‘Erasmus’ and don’t want to return” – concluded the young woman.
Journalist, president of the National Regional Press Association (ANIR)
A jovem enunciou-me um rol de vantagens fiscais, de apoio ao primeiro emprego, de criar o próprio emprego, apoio à renda de casa, aos empréstimos para habitação própria, etc
The conversation with this young woman was interesting. I didn’t want to cut off the idea of my previous desire to emigrate. But I couldn’t let my doubt grow. I questioned. “But, do you see a future for a young couple to form a life in Portugal, with stability?”
The answer surprised me! The young woman gave me a list of tax advantages, support for your first job, creating your own job, support for your house rent, loans for your own home, etc! He even informed me that there was support of around a thousand euros to improve digital capabilities!
Wow! I said. Do our young people know this?
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