I couldn't land a job in New York City after college, so I'm a barista. I often debate whether I should give up and move home.

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Joanna Insco behind the counter at coffee shop
The author works as a barista in New York City.

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My dad died of cancer at 58. My family used some of his insurance money to go on a cruise, and it helped us grieve and connect.

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The author pictured at a port with her mom and sister.
The author said traveling with her family after her dad passed away helped them grieve.

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My husband and I got a roommate to save money. It worked surprisingly well for a while, but we'd never do it again.

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Author Jordan Mautner and husband
For about a year, we had a positive experience renting out a room in our home. Eventually, we realized the arrangement wasn't sustainable for us.

Jordan Mautner

I'm a French mom raising my daughter in Florida. I wasn't prepared for how differently people parent here.

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the author and her daughter sitting on the hood of a baby blue classic car
The author is from France, and moved to the US 10 years ago.

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A 222-day Wordle streak had taken over my life. Losing it was painful — and completely liberating.

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The author smiling from the window of a train while traveling.
The author broke a 222-day Wordle streak.

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I thought college would be the happiest 4 years of my life. They've been the loneliest.

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Lauren Trippeer in front of her unvierstiy campus
The author felt isolated and lonely while in college.

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My kids didn't become independent overnight. It took me years of not hovering.

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People walking in NYC
The author's kids have all moved to big cities.

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I'm self-employed, so I rarely take time off. I've found 5 ways to work while traveling with my kids — without ruining our trip.

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Jamie poses with her kids in the desert at sunset.
The author often travels with her kids. Over the years, she's found creative ways to work while traveling, whiouot missing out on too much of the trip.

Courtesy of Jamie Davis Smith.

I built a six-figure business as a teen. When I applied to colleges, I realized I still have a lot left to learn.

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Holden Bierman holding up a surfboard that says his business name,
The author started a business as a teenager.

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I'm a mom of 3 kids, and I took a quick getaway to help me prepare for a busy summer. It was just what I needed.

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Rebecca Hastings and her husband in front of their cabin at Hinata Retreat.
The author and her husband went to Hinata Retreat in Massachusetts for a getaway before a busy summer.

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