Before you started working together, did you discus what would happen if things did not work well? Was your salary closer to that of the norm in Sweden, or that of the Portuguese? The difference is substantial. Did they think you where amazing at first and had too high an expectation? If you salary was closer to the Swedish norm then they may have thought that 2 weeks pay was a very substantial amount.
In Portugal, I believe, that unless you let people go before the trial period is over, then a whole lot of protective measures kick in.
For anybody looking to hire anybody abroad it is having the conversation about what happens when things don't go well.
It would be good to hear the Unbabel side of the story.
[Disclosure] Two of the founders are what I would call acquaintances of mine.
In Portugal, I believe, that unless you let people go before the trial period is over, then a whole lot of protective measures kick in.
For anybody looking to hire anybody abroad it is having the conversation about what happens when things don't go well.
It would be good to hear the Unbabel side of the story.
[Disclosure] Two of the founders are what I would call acquaintances of mine.