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🎥 PODCAST: Surviving and Thriving in +200% Inflation with Argentinian Jonathan

Jonathan, an Argentine native with dual master's degrees works as a sales and projects engineer at Bosch Argentina and hustles on Upwork.

On episode #211 of Wisco Weekly hosted on 24Hour Journal, Dennis speaks to 26 year-old, Jonathan, from Buenos Aires, Argentina. In an economy that has dangerous levels of inflation, Jonathan manages to keep his head above water and swim in the direction of financial security. Because of his unique approach, he shares how foreigners can live and work in Buenos Aires, and how to navigate the dark, choppy waters of currency exchanges.

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About Jonathan

Jonathan, an Argentine native with dual master's degrees in mechanical engineering and material science, works as a sales and projects engineer at Bosch Argentina. Facing the country's high inflation and economic challenges, he turned to freelancing on Upwork to supplement his income, servicing international clients for over three years while juggling a full-time job. Amidst Argentina's economic turmoil, with inflation rates often surpassing 20% and the peso's value falling, Jonathan's pursuit of financial stability exemplifies the resilience needed to survive and thrive.

Episode Chapters

I. Using cryptocurrency as a personal finance strategy (7:00)

II. Why is it difficult for Argentinians to access the USD market (13:19)

III. Living+Working in Argentina for foreigners (24:34)

IV. Foreign exchanges on the black market (33:11)

V. Javier Milei’s goal of economic stabilization (39:22)

VI. Love and relationships in Argentina for foreigners (47:17)

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