Bernard Meyer
- Bernard Meyer moved abroad in 2009 when the stock market crashed and ended up in Vilnius, Lithuania.
- Meyer decided to stay in Lithuania because of its sense of calm and stability.
- In Vilnius, Meyer has a great work-life balance and is able to disconnect in nature.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Bernard Meyer, a 39-year-old living in Vilnius, Lithuania. His job and identity have been verified by Business Insider. It's been edited for length and clarity.
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