My coworker and I bonded over how much we hated our job. We were in relationships with other people but fell in love anyway.

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Liv Arnold, left, met her husband at work.

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I'm a boomer and retiring soon. I can't wait to do everything I want but don't have time for.

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The author is jealous of her husband who is already retired, and can't wait to travel to Italy together.

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After my difficult breakup with a coworker, we were forced to work together on a project. It was too painful, so I quit.

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The author, middle, broke up with her coworker.

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My partner and I are remodeling our house by ourselves while living in it. It hasn't been easy, but it's rewarding.

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The author, not pictured, and her partner are remodeling their house.

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I'm a boomer and will never be able to retire. At 62, I'm already using my Social Security money.

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At 62, the author is using her Social Security money already.

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My husband is turning 68 and terrified of retiring. I'm ready for a more flexible lifestyle.

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The author (right) and her husband riding the tandem bike they just bought to do more things together.

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I was too afraid to tell my boss 'no.' My burnout was so bad that one day I left the office on a stretcher.

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The author collapsed at work because of anxiety and burnout.

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My fiancé and I are planning our wedding, but he's unemployed, and we're in debt. We've had to get creative.

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The author, left, is planning her wedding with her fiancé, right.

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I quit my corporate job in Washington, DC, and moved to Buenos Aires. I make less money, but the cost of living is lower.

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Casey Wetherbee left his corporate job and moved from Washington, DC, to Buenos Aires.

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I've saved over $4,000 on medical bills using 3 little-known tips

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Cassandra Cloutier was able to reduce charges on medical bills by checking prescribed charges against her bill and following up with her insurance.

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