I'm a Brit married to an American. At first, I wrestled with uncertainty in the US, but 3 steps helped me rebuild my identity.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
Matthew Russell and his wife are standing together on a hiking trail.
Russell and his wife met at the University of Cambridge.

Courtest of Matthew Russell

I became a trailing spouse when I moved to Europe for my husband. I don't regret putting my family before my career.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Lily Fen and her husband posing for a photo together in Prague.
Lily C. Fen followed her husband to Prague after he moved home in 2009.

Courtesy of Lily C. Fen.

I left NYC for Miami at 58. I retired early thanks to an unexpected saving.

Tech Insider : Business, Travel
Scott Scovel standing in front of a view of the Miami skyline.
Scovel loves Miami's sunny weather.

Courtesy of Scott Scovel

I moved back to India after 5 years in the US. I was startled and disoriented by reverse culture shock — here's how I moved forward.

Tech Insider : Business, Style, Travel
Left: Vaishali Gauba on a CBS news set; Right: Vaishali Gauba holding a reporter's Microsoft and wearing Indian-style clothes.
Gauba had to leave the US after 5 years because she couldn't get an H-1B visa.

Courtesy of Vaishali Gauba

I thought I'd be lonely moving to a new city at 58. I swallowed my fear and made a friend I now consider a brother.

Tech Insider : Business
Scott Scovel and his friend Bruno are sitting down at a table for lunch. On the table there's some sushi on plates and drink glasses.
Scovel reconnected with his acquaintance, Bruno, and the two became good friends.

Courtesy of Scott Scovel

I moved to the US for my husband, who was on an H-1B visa. Life as a 'visa bride' was incredibly lonely, but I'm starting to feel I belong.

Tech Insider : Business
Left: Ashwini Gangal with her husband. holding wine glasses Right: The shadows of Gangal and her husband cast on sandy ground.
Gangal has struggled to find full-time work in the US.

Courtesy of Ashwini Gangal

I was a senior leader in Big Tech, and I'm worried by middle managers losing jobs. They're essential — if you know how to use them.

Tech Insider : Business, Environment
Judd Antin standing in front of a river. He's wearing a coat with the Airbnb logo.
Antin once had to lay off more than 25% of his team.

Courtesy of Judd Antin

I saved $3 million but was afraid to spend it when I retired. Here's how I changed my mindset after being frugal for decades.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology, Travel
Scott Scovel posing in front of a group of wildebeest and zebras.
Scovel is aiming to pay himself $50,000 a year for fun experiences in retirement.

Courtesy of Scott Scovel

I saved aggressively from age 34 to achieve FIRE. Here's why I stopped despite living the dream of quitting my job to travel.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel
Charlie Brown standing with a view of Lisbon behind her.
Charlie Brown quit the FIRE movement earlier this year over a moral dilemma.

Courtesy of Charlie Brown

I thought I'd save money living as a digital nomad, but managing finances on the move was unexpectedly stressful — and I was lonely.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Matt Lillywhite in front of the Sydney Opera House
Lillywhite now lives with his family in Dorset, England.

Courtesy of Matthew Lillywhite

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