Hey
Portuguese here as well and I can vouch for just about everything phatbyte said as well. Anyone that has a little bit of success, in the eyes of 95% of the population did it either by a) corruption b) stealing c) abusing people/employees. People just don't believe hard work is a key to success. Heck, even when I change jobs for a better pay my own parents complain about it, they expect me to die in the same company I started working.
On another note, where care you in Portugal? If in the north/Porto, send me an email if you want to catch a beer. Always looking for same minded individuals for a chat.