Kate Bettes

Everyone told me working and living in Europe was a dream come true. But no one said how lonely it could be.As a dedicated extrovert, I’ve always loved the energy of others. In Sydney, my hometown, I worked in large, close-knit offices. Keeping up with my sprawling friendship group could sometimes be a welcome game of Jenga. I lived with my partner, and my family was close by.But for a few years, I’d been itching to move overseas and try my hand at freelance work. In Sydney, I’d worked in indust…