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opening up shop, so to speak

  • August 16, 2025
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katenespresso

I’m a writer, coach and energy worker and I have about 20 years of language teaching experience. I became stateless because I chose to spend time with my mom instead. During COVID, the school I was teaching at refused to pay me for two days and that was reason enough for me to quit my job. After 6 months of unemployment, interviewing, seeing that not much had changed, also seeing that as a self-employed in Austria, I would not make it thanks to the SVS, I asked my adviser at the AMS to take me off the payments list. Unemployment money stopped and with that, I dropped out of the healthcare system in Austria.

 

I would rather spend my money on freedom, creativity and my own personal version of healthcare that actually supports my body and mind. I don’t support organized crime and that is what the SVS is to me. 

 

For the past 6 years and until May 2025, I took care of my mother who is now safe and sound in her new home. I gave all our furniture, all our stuff away to Caritas and moved out and that was it. Homelessness happens that fast. I didn’t have time to consider its implications because I was in way over my head organizing the entire move single-handedly. 

 

What I am looking for right now is help to set up a small business, probably in Georgia, remotely. This would allow me to travel freely on a small income while allowing my business to expand slowly. 

 

My future business is publishing short stories, articles, books and most recently, designing comics. That has been a ton of fun. Coasters and t-shirts as well. 

I am a systemic coach. By asking questions, I invite you to define your goal and to begin walking towards your goal following the steps that you set for yourself. Needless to say, I am coaching myself at the moment because homelessness has its challenges. 

As a language teacher (German, English), I offer conversation practice, exam preparation, proof-reading, translations. 

Finally, I am an energy healer practicing the Domancic Method

All of these areas I could easily realize while living on the road. 

What I need is legal advice as to how to do that legally, paying as little in terms of taxes as possible. I have had zero income for about four years. I do work exchange to stay afloat. 

I am looking for the best strategy to set up shop. 

So: what’s the game plan? 

I’d love your suggestions. 

I’m happy to connect. 

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Victoria
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  • Statefree Team
  • August 26, 2025

Hi ​@katenespresso,

Thank you for sharing your story and your plans so openly. It takes a lot of courage and shows how determined you are to build a free and creative life. ✨ We wish you the very best of luck on your journey and hope this post helps you reach the right people who can support you in bringing your ideas and business to life. 🍀


Best wishes,
Victoria Bukalo & the team


katenespresso
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  • August 26, 2025

Hello Victoria, 

 

thank you so much! Fingers crossed :)

 

Love Kate