What’s it like as a queer teacher living in Uruguay? 🏳️‍🌈🇺🇾

Описание: In this interview, Guru’Guay chats with Keitsa, an experienced educator and proud member of the LGBTQ+ community, about her life and work in Uruguay. Originally from the U.S. and having lived all over the world—including Austria and Costa Rica—Keitsa shares why she and her wife chose Uruguay, what it’s like working in education here, and how they’ve been received as a same-sex couple.
Spoiler alert: Uruguay has been incredibly welcoming! 🌈💙

We dive into what it’s really like to move to Uruguay for work, how hard (or easy) it is to get hired as a foreigner, and why her Spanish-speaking wife is still job-hunting after two years. Keitsa talks about the challenges foreigners face finding employment, especially in education, and how important it is to line up a job before you arrive.

We also cover fun stuff! What her weekends look like, how she’s made friends (hint: neighbors can be awesome), and what she loves most about life here—spoiler: beach walks, brunches, and Montevideo’s chill vibe. 🏖️☕

Plus, we talk about cost of living, healthcare, and the all-important work/life balance that many people move abroad to find. If you’ve been wondering what it’s like to live and work in Uruguay as an LGBTQ+ person, this one’s for you.

HUGE THANKS to Keitsa B. Your frankness is so appreciated and helpful to viewers.

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Useful links

Watch the Living in Uruguay series    • Living in Uruguay (as a foreigner)   for more LGBT content, watch the interview with Chris the digital nomad vegan!

All you need to know about moving to and living in Uruguay
https://www.guruguay.com/live

LGBT rights in Uruguay
https://www.guruguay.com/lgbt-rights-...

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CREDITS

Guru’Guay thanks relocation specialists Sierra Atlantica for their support in making this video possible. And they can support YOU in your move to Uruguay.
Visit https://sa.uy

Idea and production: Guru’Guay https://www.guruguay.com
Interviewer: Karen A Higgs, Guru'Guay
Interviewee: Keitsa B
Editing: Guru’Guay
Music: ‘Ta Rengo by Diego Janssen    / @diegojanssen