I left my dream job and moved to Texas for love. My marriage didn't last, and neither did living in the South.

Tech Insider : Business
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Even though I didn't stay in the South and later got divorced, a lot of positive things came out of my moving from Seattle to Texas for love.

Amber Campbell

We moved to Japan 3 years ago. We have a lower cost of living and travel more.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
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The author and her family moved from New Zealand to Kobe, Japan three years ago and have settled into their new life nicely.

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I moved from Germany to the US for my career. The high cost of living in California shocked me, but it's worth it to live here.

Tech Insider : Business
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Christiane Schroeter.

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Peter Thiel's move to Argentina reflects a growing trend among billionaires seeking a 'plan B' abroad

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
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Peter Thiel leaves a meeting with Argentina's President Javier Milei in Buenos Aires on April 23, 2026.

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I gave up my dream career in NYC to move abroad without a stable job. I miss my old life but don't regret leaving.

Tech Insider : Travel, Business
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I relocated to Florence after living in New York City for eight years.

Justine Golata

My mom's assisted living costs her over $7,000 monthly. I'm considering moving to Spain so my own long-term care will be cheaper.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
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Rob Dubitsky is considering moving to Spain to lower his own long-term care costs.

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I wrote a story about a California family regretting moving to Texas. The internet — and Texans — had thoughts.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Politics
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The American and Texas flags.

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I moved to Canada for love 10 years ago. It helped me realize which friends were worth keeping — and find new ones.

Tech Insider : Business
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I met my now-husband on a dating app while I was temporarily living in Toronto.

Naima Karp

I moved from Europe to New York last year. I wish I'd known a few things before making the leap.

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I moved to New York City last year, and with time, it's started to feel like home.

Laura Keys

We moved from California to Texas for a cheaper lifestyle. We disliked almost everything else, and are moving back.

Tech Insider : Business, Economy, Environment
Moving boxes.

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