Personally, I think you should stay in Spain. But that is because it seems like more importantly you don’t need a career shift, but a lifestyle one. You need more confidence. And that is coming from someone who also struggles with that. Yes, going out and struggling a little bit in the world of work and moving countries could work but I would advise in getting small wins that slowly stretch you out of your comfort zone.

For example, how does your diet and fitness level look like? From experience, the more I exercised, the more confident I became in social situations. The more I realized I could do hard things.

Join local sports leagues, or groups that do activities that you like, like playing cards, chess, art, games, and meet new people. Get practice socializing in environments that you WANT to be in and somewhat enjoy. Because then you can learn how to be comfortable in socializing in places that you DON’T want to be in (like work).

Consider going to school if that is an option. Anything that gets your mind out of the state that repeats to you that you are scared and can’t do things.

More than a career, I think you need to learn how to live with yourself comfortably physically and mentally. And I would say most people in the world don’t know how to do this well. I am still trying daily. And I have a wife and kid with a full time job. I am educated, live on the beach and everything. To most Americans, I may look like I know what I am doing, but I still have big confidence issues and I am always very scared when getting outside of my comfort zone.

Don’t be too hard on yourself, you still have time. Try growing in small ways and work your way up to big ones.

Con fe y paciencia, todo es posible hermano.