Fast forward, the startup got some funding, and I became a full-time employee with a decent salary. But I wanted to become a digital nomad living in Korea. It was my last chance before turning 30 to do a working holiday in Korea! It was right after the pandemic started to ease, and Korea had opened up its borders again. I told my team about my plan, but they said it was not possible due to insurance reasons. I loved my job, and they loved to work with me, but I had to make a decision. I told them that this was something I had to do, even if it meant quitting my job. But then, we found a solution - I was rehired as a freelancer! It was important for me to put my goals first and be willing to walk away. While on the working holiday visa, I continued working. My leverage was trust. Working for a smaller startup, building it up together, gave me more freedom and fewer constraints in terms of bureaucracy compared to working in a bigger company. Company culture was also crucial - I really like everyone on the team, and they are people I love to just hang out with.