I brought my dad to a work trip, and he forgot his passport. I flew without him.

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The author with her father.

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I moved to rural Japan for work. The reality of office culture pushed me back to London.

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Japan made me realize how much my work-life expectations were shaped by my home in the UK.

Georgia Hennessy

I'm Nicky Hilton. I live between London and NYC, take 3 baths a day, and always call my mom.

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This as-told-to essay is based on an in-person conversation with 42-year-old Nicky Hilton, the socialite and cofounder of personalized jewelry company theo grace, who is based between London and New York. It has been edited for length and clarity.

Sun, suits, and Speedos: I asked workers in London's financial district how they're beating Europe's punishing heat wave

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City workers are cooling off by indulging in a spot of open water swimming.

Georgia Hennessy

I left my job and boyfriend for an opportunity in Los Angeles. Within 4 months, I moved back home.

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My short-lived stint in LA helped me feel more confident when I eventually moved to New York.

Kirsty McCormack

I left my life in New York to move to London with my husband. The financial trade-offs made it the best decision for us.

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The writer posing in front of a green lawn and bridge in the UK.
My quality of life has improved in London, largely due to the financial trade-offs I made when moving here.

Currie Engel

I moved to London for cheaper travel and better job opportunities. So far, the sacrifices have been worth it.

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Moving from Melbourne to London has worked out well for me in a lot of ways.

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I run my business from an 18-square-foot shed in my parents' backyard. It cut my rent and childcare costs.

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Katie Vale in her millinery studio, which was converted from a shed in her parents' back garden.

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I've led teams in 5 cities around the world. Here are 3 hacks for dressing to impress at work.

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Liz Weselby.
Liz Weselby has led teams around the world and said there are hacks to dressing to impress.

Liz Weselby

I'm an American living in the UK. I didn't expect grocery shopping to be filled with so many surprises.

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I'm an American who moved to London, and I've been surprised by what groceries I can't find here.

Pamela Vachon

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