I work remotely from a Caribbean island. Here's how I relocated from Oregon, found love, and started a family, without comprising my career.

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Left: Shelby Smith, right: Curaçao
Shelby Smith. At right, Curaçao at sunset.

Shelby Smith

I left teaching after 5 years because the long hours, low pay, and constant stress were unsustainable. I finally feel like I have my life back again.

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Mahala Kuehne
Mahala Kuehne says she still experiences her favorite parts of teaching in her current job at a nonprofit, just without the stress and burnout.

Mahala Kuehne

I quit my job as a teacher after 6 years to work in tech sales. I make $20,000 more, have greater flexibility in my day, and am so much happier now.

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former teacher Holly Acre
Holly Acre left teaching after six years for a job in tech sales. She says the difference in her life is "night and day."

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