1/ Total freedom isn't always your friend.

I always thought the goal was 100% location independence, where I can pick and choose anywhere to live. This has it's perks for sure, but it has more drawbacks than I'd like to admit.

2/ I've lived in 3 countries over 24 months (unintentional nomad). Currently looking for a place to get permanent residence and plant some long-term roots in LATAM.

3/ I've been on-the-ground in 7 LATAM countries, and tbh the more cities I visit, the harder it is for me to know where it is I should be.

4/ There's not a ton holding me to any one place now that my team works remotely, and every place on earth, no matter how perfect, has it's drawbacks.

5/ If I take an in-office job I really want in a place that's 70% optimal, it's easier IMO to commit to that place than if I'm working remotely in a place that's 90% optimal. Why? Because there's real consequences if I decide to leave (losing the job).