I quit my job because I couldn't afford to rent or buy a house. I then moved to Thailand, where the cost of living is cheaper.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Environment
Sally seaton on her laptop while sitting on the edge of a pool
The author moved to Thailand for a more affordable lifestyle.

Courtesy of Sally Seaton

I'm 84 years old and just got my first tattoo. I think everyone should cross things off their bucket lists.

Tech Insider : Business
Man getting tattoo
Kenny Jary got a tattoo at 84.

Courtesy of Kenny Jary

My husband and I are empty nesters, celebrating our 25th anniversary. A trip to Japan was exactly what we needed to reconnect.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
Erika Ebsworth-Goold and her husband sitting in a Japanese restuarnat with food in front of them on the table
The author and her husband traveled to Japan as empty nesters.

Courtesy of Erika Ebsworth-Goold

When I got my cancer diagnosis, I had to cancel 3 planned vacations. A 1-night staycation in nearby Santa Cruz gave me the reset I needed.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
The author enjoys a soak in a hot tub.
The writer said she enjoyed soaking in a hot tub during her staycation.

Courtesy of Kate Loweth.

I'm in my 50s, and my brain fog scares me. Now I'm doing everything I can to give my memory a boost.

Tech Insider : Business
Holly Rizzuto Palker stands in front of a sign promoting her stand-up comedy show.
The author said she started performing stand-up comedy to help her brain stay sharp.

Courtesy of Holly Rizzuto Palker

I moved 13 times over 15 years to advance my career. I would never wish this on anyone.

Tech Insider : Business, Technology
Anahid S. Modrek in a row boat in new york city
The author moved several times for her academic career.

Courtesy of Anahid S. Modrek

My husband and I dread filing taxes. To help motivate us, we treat ourselves to a date night after we file.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Ashley Archambault and her husband
The author (right) and her husband (left) hate filing taxes every year.

Courtesy of Ashley Archambault

I struggled to make friends after moving from D.C. to Pittsburgh — so I threw a party

Tech Insider : Business
Woman cooking
The author hosted a Friendsgiving dinner before leaving DC.

Courtesy of the author

My best friend and I went our separate ways after college. We reconnect every year on a trip we call 'bestiecation.'

Tech Insider : Travel, Business, Politics
alice draper and her best friend traveling
The author (right) travels with her best friend yearly.

Courtesy of Alice Draper

I landed a dream job after college, but it was in Seattle, far away from my close-knit family. I felt guilty leaving them behind.

Tech Insider : Business
Sherri Lu in front of LA palm trees
The author debated leaving Los Angeles for Seattle.

Courtesy of Sherri Lu

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