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Considering Moving to Porto, Portugal

Hi There!l
Happy New Year!

I've been working in the high tech / software (past 10 yrs speech recognition) industry for 20 years and am currently taking a sabbatical that will likely end in my not going back to my company as I am thoroughly burned out. Porto, Portugal has come up in various ways as a potential place to explore as it has similar weather and culture (food/wine) to the San Francisco, California area where I've been for the past 30 years. I understand it is a tech hub also with international companies locating there. I only speak English at this time so learning a new language at my age Protected content definitely be a challenge, but something I would definitely do my best to learn if I was going to live in a new place.

I'm looking for people familiar with Porto to provide information on:
Job Search, How to connect with Expat community there specifically, what is the medical situation like for a foreigner, insurance?, real estate market, best ways to learn the language, etc.

I do have a friend I used to work with who moved there not long ago and just bought an apartment, so she's definitely a great resource, but I'd like to cast a wider net to round out my knowledge as I consider a big life change and move. Obviously I would visit first before just jumping to move there.

Appreciate any insights you can share. Thank you!!

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