Courtesy of Camille Gaines
- Camille Gaines left Houston and lived in Bermuda for 13 years with her husband.
- Gaines said the experience was challenging, but she doesn't regret moving to Bermuda.
- As a foreigner, she found it almost impossible to purchase a home and work in Bermuda.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Camille Gaines, a financial coach from Austin, Texas about her relocation to Bermuda. It's been edited for length and clarity.
When my longtime boyfriend moved to Bermuda for a job opportunity, I stayed in Houston for my career as a commercial real estate broker. Then I chose to marry him, leave my career, and move to Bermuda almost a year later.