I moved across the country for a dream job. Within a year, I realized I'd made a mistake.

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I drove across the country for my dream job.

Roshelle Patterson

I moved to New York for my dream job, but my fiancé didn't come with me. After 2 years, we reached a compromise.

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As much as I loved having my dream job in New York, being apart from the person I loved so much was hard for both of us.

Emma Saletta

I lived apart from my husband for 2 years after he got a job in a different state

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For about two years, my husband worked in South Carolina while I stayed in Washington, DC, with all of our pets. It was harder and less temporary than we expected.

Brittany Kerfoot

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

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