Our first monthly, big networking event!  Remote Year invites ~50 local business people to join us for a schmoozing night.  First, a cocktail mixer; second, a series of ‘lightning presentations’ (3 min career related speeches by various remotes and locals); and lastly, a sit down dinner.  

Last Thursday was our first Junction and I was asked to be a lightning presenter.  They put me last, which was an honor.  Most of the presenters talked about their specific businesses, but my topic was more motivational: “Find Your Career Zen”.  Master Nomi would be proud!  

Side note: it was ~40 degrees C, aka ~105 degrees F in this small room and everyone was drenched in sweat.  I felt like I played 2-on-2 before speaking.  Below, I'm attempting to strip my soaked shirt off my stomach. 

This was an awesome event!  At my table was one of the other presenters, Marcelo from a local studio MindSmack.  It turns out, Marcelo and I have practically identical resumes!  We hit it off big time, and I know we will keep in touch and maybe even work together in the future.

Score one for Remote Year!  These Junctions are incredibly valuable networking opportunities.  It's a global market and you can learn a lot from your international counterparts.  #networking

Some pics of the event locale: Paradojas, in the Barrio Guelmes area of Córdoba.

And a rare #selfindulgent #selfie.