I moved from the US to Wales and can't imagine going back. I'm paid less, but the relaxed work culture more than makes up for it.

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Regina Beach and her husband in Wales.
Regina Beach moved to the UK after marrying her British husband.

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I moved to Oregon from DC and experienced extreme culture shock. I struggle with the racism and drug culture but I've found great purpose.

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Chandlor Henderson sitting on a unique wooden bench at the 2023 Oregon Country Fair.
Chandlor Henderson at the 2023 Oregon Country Fair.

Alison Helzer

I left NYC for Tulsa, Oklahoma. I only planned to stay for a year, but I love the lower cost of living and slower pace.

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Mark Radcliffe in front of the house he bought in Tulsa.

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5 job switchers explain why they regretted moving for a new role — or refused to relocate at all

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Shriya Boppana (L), Julianne Elise, and Angela Harris told Insider why moving for work wasn't for them.

Shriya Boppana, Julianne Elise, Angela Harris

I moved from New York City to Paris at age 79. Some people said I was crazy, but I wanted something new for this stage of my life.

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Mary Jane Wilkie.

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Americans are moving to Japan for its safety and affordability

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Veronica Hanson and her family moved to Japan in 2022.

Veronica Hanson

My new employer paid 7 relocation benefits when I switched jobs. My friends and family were shocked at what they covered, and I don't think I would've gotten them if I didn't ask.

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Rebecca, 22, received relocation benefits after taking a new job earlier this year.

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I moved to Kansas from New York City to be safe from flooding, afford a bigger house, and put roots down

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Jason Beury

Jason Beury

I left NYC for SC and I'll probably never go back. Here's what the slower pace of life taught me about work-life balance and happiness.

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Michelle Gross posing by the water in South Carolina's Lowcountry.
During the pandemic, Michelle Gross and her husband realized they wanted to live in a place where they could spend more time outdoors.

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Gen Zers are taking over college cities — after they graduate

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Alex Akmal at the Taste of Madison event, in Madison, Wisconsin.

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