diff --git a/.gitea/workflows/package-tests.yml b/.gitea/workflows/package-tests.yml
index 44f182d4..a187a283 100644
--- a/.gitea/workflows/package-tests.yml
+++ b/.gitea/workflows/package-tests.yml
@@ -225,7 +225,26 @@ jobs:
       - name: Install Dependencies
         run: |
           echo "=== INSTALLING DEPENDENCIES ==="
-          cd /opt/aitbc/python-packages-workspace/repo/${{ matrix.package.path }}
+          
+          # Ensure we have a valid working directory
+          cd /opt/aitbc/python-packages-workspace/repo/${{ matrix.package.path }} || {
+            echo "❌ Failed to change to package directory"
+            echo "Current directory: $(pwd)"
+            echo "Available directories:"
+            find /opt/aitbc/python-packages-workspace/repo -type d | head -10
+            exit 1
+          }
+          
+          # Validate current directory
+          echo "Current directory: $(pwd)"
+          echo "Directory contents:"
+          ls -la | head -10
+          
+          # Test directory accessibility
+          if ! pwd >/dev/null 2>&1; then
+            echo "❌ Cannot access current directory"
+            exit 1
+          fi
           
           # Ensure Poetry is available and PATH is set
           export PATH="$HOME/.local/bin:$PATH"
@@ -238,7 +257,18 @@ jobs:
           fi
           
           # Verify Poetry is working
-          poetry --version
+          if ! poetry --version; then
+            echo "❌ Poetry not working, trying to fix..."
+            # Try to fix directory issues
+            cd / && cd /opt/aitbc/python-packages-workspace/repo/${{ matrix.package.path }} || {
+              echo "❌ Cannot fix directory access"
+              exit 1
+            }
+            poetry --version || {
+              echo "❌ Poetry still not working"
+              exit 1
+            }
+          fi
           
           # Check and update lock file if needed
           if ! poetry check --lock; then