Most people know the expression, “assumptions make an ass of you and me”. This definitely holds true as a Salesforce consultant and in general life.
As a digital nomad, I live 6 months in Canada and 6 months in Spain. I love Spain so much I recently bought an apartment. It’s a new construction, purchased on paper.
Buying property in a foreign land is both exciting and nerve wracking. You don’t know the customs, laws, policies and thought processes. What you might think is obvious, may not be obvious to others.
Case in point. The primary bedroom shares the same space with the ensuite bathroom. It’s a way to save floor space. So the bathroom sink and bathtub are in the same open-concept space as the bed. The toilet is in an alcove with a glass door.
I was told it’s a glass door, but was completely stunned when I saw it for the first time during the inspection this week.
I assumed the glass would be frosted. You know, so you cannot see other people doing their business while you’re in bed.
It seems I made an ass of myself for assuming this.
The takeaway
If you’re buying a property in another country, be sure to reduce your assumptions to near zero. As a Salesforce consultant, if you’re talking with a new potential client, don’t assume too much.
Ask as many questions as possible to get a clear picture of their expectations.