>>>I don’t know what you are thinking, I was in business and I don’t recall ever asking for anything, I earned it.
You are very lucky.
I have traveled and lived internationally a lot before mobile phone or search engines. Everywhere had challenges. Going through a lot of hoops teaches one a lot. From the workplace to living accommodation, adapting, asking, and being vigilant makes not only life easy but makes it stronger.
You’ve seen a lot more of the world than I have for sure. And I always appreciate your reports from people you know in various places.