I really enjoyed this. You have a way with words. They flow like music. I see you as a travel writer, one who well sees the rhythm of culture and nuance.
i know it’s become a cliche to say this, but this is really very inspiring. i live a nomadic life too and my next stop is either portugal or france. keep this series going, looking forward for more
Not the “two jobs in two weeks” part - that’s impressive, but almost secondary. What stayed with me is the shift in scale. From city anonymity to a place where you scrub someone’s shower drain in the morning and see them at the supermarket that evening.
That kind of proximity changes how you move.
In big cities, work is abstract. You rarely see the ripple. Here, the ripple is immediate. You clean the house of your doctor. You fold the sheets of your former teacher. You’re woven into the same fabric you’re washing.
And the precision part made me smile. It’s strange how manual work forces you into disciplines you might never adopt on your own. There’s something grounding about repetition, about doing one thing properly, even if it’s just folding towels.
It feels less like “a cleaning job” and more like an apprenticeship in belonging.
Dear Jule, thank for your beautiful post. 🙏🏻 You understand the art of putting into words what the value is of fulfilling your new life; "The value of work goes far beyond its practicality. The real meaning is found in the life around it, and the connections it creates."
From the height of my 40’s and the burden of my (much appreciated) parenthood, I can say I am jealous of people like you who takes risks, jumo into the unconfortable and follow their guts.
I wish I could have done that instead of being concerned with a career that I would never follow.
Enjoy! And yes, work is invigorating and can be meaningful even if we are talking about cleaning.
I wish you all the best in this new chapter of your life. Thank you for sharing your daily experiences with us. Don’t forget to share the difficult moments as well, because life is made of both joys and struggles along the journey.
Hey Jule, in the name of not keeping good thoughts inside: I really admire your positive, joyful look at life. Ofcourse I have no clue who you really are, but from the videos on YouTube and this post alone I feel I can say that.
Looking forward to read more about your insights you will face in the far north. Vera
How lovely, it sounds like the job is also a perfect way to connect with the local community and culture too 😊 I was astounded when you drove to your first day of work in the snow in Bernado's vlog!
I really enjoyed this. You have a way with words. They flow like music. I see you as a travel writer, one who well sees the rhythm of culture and nuance.
i know it’s become a cliche to say this, but this is really very inspiring. i live a nomadic life too and my next stop is either portugal or france. keep this series going, looking forward for more
There’s something quietly powerful in this.
Not the “two jobs in two weeks” part - that’s impressive, but almost secondary. What stayed with me is the shift in scale. From city anonymity to a place where you scrub someone’s shower drain in the morning and see them at the supermarket that evening.
That kind of proximity changes how you move.
In big cities, work is abstract. You rarely see the ripple. Here, the ripple is immediate. You clean the house of your doctor. You fold the sheets of your former teacher. You’re woven into the same fabric you’re washing.
And the precision part made me smile. It’s strange how manual work forces you into disciplines you might never adopt on your own. There’s something grounding about repetition, about doing one thing properly, even if it’s just folding towels.
It feels less like “a cleaning job” and more like an apprenticeship in belonging.
There’s humility in it. And also strength.
Dear Jule, you make the small things of life grow big. I admire your writing skills.
Respect! 😘
Dear Jule, thank for your beautiful post. 🙏🏻 You understand the art of putting into words what the value is of fulfilling your new life; "The value of work goes far beyond its practicality. The real meaning is found in the life around it, and the connections it creates."
So beautifully written. Thank you for your insights. It is very inspiring and written with so much heart. You can really feel it 💕
How exciting! There’s nothing quite like getting to know and becoming a part of a small community like that.
How many (and which) languages do you and Bernardo speak?
Im so happy for both of you ❤️
All the best for your new start jule 💕
From the height of my 40’s and the burden of my (much appreciated) parenthood, I can say I am jealous of people like you who takes risks, jumo into the unconfortable and follow their guts.
I wish I could have done that instead of being concerned with a career that I would never follow.
Enjoy! And yes, work is invigorating and can be meaningful even if we are talking about cleaning.
I wish you all the best in this new chapter of your life. Thank you for sharing your daily experiences with us. Don’t forget to share the difficult moments as well, because life is made of both joys and struggles along the journey.
I wished I had the courage to quit “stable”&“promising” studies (médecine) to simply do this. don’t want to follow norms
Congratulations over the new home and settling down!
Nothing beats “the happy life in a home!”
All the very best, both of you!
Omar Bin Abu Bakar
Singapore
Hey Jule, in the name of not keeping good thoughts inside: I really admire your positive, joyful look at life. Ofcourse I have no clue who you really are, but from the videos on YouTube and this post alone I feel I can say that.
Looking forward to read more about your insights you will face in the far north. Vera
How lovely, it sounds like the job is also a perfect way to connect with the local community and culture too 😊 I was astounded when you drove to your first day of work in the snow in Bernado's vlog!