Episode 07
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Alekson on leaving Brazil for a tech career in Canada: learning French in Quebec, cultural differences, setbacks, and his mission to help other Brazilians build careers abroad.
Dive into the captivating story of Alekson, a visionary from Brazil whose ambition led him to the bustling tech scene of Canada. This episode offers an intimate glimpse into his trials and triumphs, painting a vivid picture of his journey from the warm, familiar streets of his homeland to the unknown yet exciting prospects of a new country. Alekson discusses the stark contrasts between his life in Brazil and his experiences in Canada, shedding light on both the struggles and the opportunities that shaped his path. He passionately speaks about the importance of self-development, particularly emphasizing the role of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) in his personal and professional growth. As he shares his mission to inspire and mentor others through digital content, Alekson embodies the spirit of a true trailblazer who transforms life's challenges into stepping stones for success. This episode is not just a story about change; it's a blueprint for those daring to dream big and willing to traverse the path less taken.
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Read the full transcriptLuis
Hey guys, welcome. And today we have Alekson, good friend of mine. Please, yeah, let's go ahead and dive in and tell us about yourself, what you do, and who you are.
Alekson
Yeah, so thank you for inviting me for this great idea. I'm a bit nervous because it's my first podcast in English, I think. You can see my accent. I'm from Brazil and I live in Canada today. So it's cold here. I'm not used to the cold. I came to work as a software developer and I'm here.
Luis
Oh, okay.
Alekson
learning and growing. Canada changed my life and I'm glad to be here today to share a bit of my background.
Luis
Awesome. Yeah, glad to hear that. I'm actually a software developer by day too. I work for, I don't think you really can name the company right now, but yes, I'm also a software developer. So yeah, let's go ahead and, you know, talk a little bit more about, you know, your life in Brazil before moving to Canada, right? Like what motivated you to leave home and pursue a career in the tech industry?
Alekson
Yeah, so I think life in Brazil is not fair. It's like you don't make money there for what you work. They really work hard. And I'm sad to say that. It's the truth. People, they really work like sometimes they work in the weekends. I was working during weekends and after hours often. And the salary is...
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