In our first episode of the monthly series “The Expat Files” here on The Real Life in Italy, Evelyn interviews Damien O'Farrell, an expert on global mobility who has lived in Italy for over 36 years. Damien shares his journey from moving to Italy to assist a friend, to running a teaching business, and eventually starting a global mobility agency. We also get into just how important it is to show Italy not only as a place to retire but as a place to create a life and work. Damien also offers insights into the most promising industries and skills for a lucrative career in Italy, underscoring the necessity of hard work and continuous learning. Essentially: Figure out if Italy is right for you. Be Decisive. Do the Work. Time Stamps: 00:56 Meet Damien O'Farrell: A Global Mobility Expert in Italy01:48 Damien's Journey to Italy03:43 From Teaching to Global Mobility05:54 Adapting to Change: Business and Technology08:53 Challenges and Opportunities in Italy15:26 Deciding to Stay in Italy20:00 Navigating Bureaucratic Hurdles21:57 Cultural Quirks and Public Administration24:55 Daily Life and Work Realities29:49 Economic Challenges and Work Opportunities38:16 Advice for Long-Term Living in Italy Damien O’Farrell a Global Mobility Expert and Expat Coach with over thirty years of experience in Italy. He specializes in facilitating smooth transitions for individual and corporate clients adapting to Italian life. His services include immigration, relocation, citizenship, and expat coaching programs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/damien.ofarrellWebsite: https://damienofarrell.comBlog: https://damien65.medium.com/Ultimate Italy Newsletter: https://bit.ly/2yMCNfK If you enjoyed the episode, and show, please leave us a 5 ⭐️ rating, it means a lot! Thanks for listening to the Real Life in Italy.This podcast is for foreigners living in Italy, who are all just trying to make sense of it all. Listen in to learn all about a side of living in Italy everyone else forgot to tell you about. But don’t expect us all to be better, I promise. Expect some good laughs, helpful tips and cultural explanations, and expat stories to remind you that you aren’t alone, and it’ll all work out. Learn more about Evelyn atwww.collineallemontagne.comwww.instagram.com/collinemontagne You can show your support by buying me a glass of wine, I always appreciate it: www.buymeacoffee.com/colline