I Couldn't Visit Argentina, for Now...

Introduction

Sometimes things happen to us that make us think everything is going wrong, or perhaps an illusion is shattered for some reason, and this is one of those stories. Although, in truth, I’m not the type of person who is greatly affected by emotions, I’m sharing this mainly so that in a couple of months I can remind myself that it’s okay if things don’t work out at a certain moment, as long as you’re sure you’re doing things right.

Offer

I currently work as a Software Architect for an Argentine company, which in every sense has been an excellent experience for me, both professionally (I’ll talk about this in future articles) and personally. This is a country I would love to visit, mainly for the famous Argentine barbecues 😂, yes, it’s an experience I’d like to have no matter what. The point is that a while ago my manager contacted me saying that for professional reasons there was a possibility of visiting the country, and this included expenses related to transportation, accommodation, and food, and the best part, for me and my wife (something I suggested, as I wouldn’t want to live this experience without her).

Problem

Everything was going well up to this point, and I confess that it brought me tremendous joy. I was making all sorts of jokes related to Argentina, telling my wife she looked Argentine 😂, asking if she would prepare a barbecue for me, etc., etc., etc. Everything fell apart when we checked the requirements to apply for the visa, as Cuban citizens need to apply for a visa to enter Argentina, regardless of whether we are residents in the United Arab Emirates. And the problem is that my passport is valid for less than 6 months, and because I don’t meet this requirement, it’s not possible to process the visa 😥.

Context

To give a little general context, I’ve been in this country for approximately 6 months, and like at the beginning, everything is complex, although I’m not complaining at all. I always say that poor people are those who always need more than they can generate, meaning, I am rich 😄, because my greatest skill is that I need little. The point is that after two months of being here, I asked for a loan from a person I trust completely, one of those friends (actually family) who help you selflessly in a discreet way and without creating problems. The point is that for me, the main priority is to pay off that debt, and I’m paying it off in three months. In fact, this month is the last one, and that gives me enormous peace of mind. It’s clear to me that once I finish paying this debt, I have to start renewing my passport, and perhaps you would have preferred to renew your passport before paying the debt, and that’s something to be respected. But I am true to myself, and I do things my way, always taking responsibility for things when they go wrong and enjoying them when they go well 😂.

Conclusions

I am sure that in a while, I’ll be reading this article reminding myself that I did the right thing, at least for me. If you have anything to comment on about it, I’m listening. Have a great day everyone.