I moved from California to Texas for a fresh start. It was much more affordable there, but I was still unhappy and moved back.

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Priscila Barros regretted leaving California for Texas, so she moved back.

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We bought a house in the city with a 2.75% mortgage rate. After a few years, we feel trapped and want out.

Tech Insider : Business, Sports
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I'm grateful for our home and the low mortgage rate we have, but I feel like we're trapped in a place that's no longer a fit for us.

Timothy Moore

I made a drastic career pivot at 27 and regretted it. Here are 3 things I wish I had done differently.

Tech Insider : Business
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Justine Tello.

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Skipping college, switching jobs, and navigating office politics: What older Americans regret about their careers

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Politics
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Older Americans outlined their biggest regrets about their careers.

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When to quit working, take Social Security, and focus on yourself: Older Americans share their regrets about navigating retirement.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
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Dozens of older Americans told Business Insider their biggest regrets about their finances in retirement.

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4 people who relocated and regretted it share the biggest mistake they made and what they learned

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People who relocate shared their biggest mistakes, from leaving family to skimping on research.

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I moved to London and found it too stressful. Now I'm leaving for Portugal.

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Michal Burton.
Michal Burton.

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We were so lonely and isolated after moving to a Colorado mountain town we went back to New York

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Jackie Branholm and her partner love hiking in the Colorado mountains, but had a different experience as residents.

Jackie Branholm

I spent $5,700 to visit Antarctica. It was one of the most draining trips of my life — but I don't regret it.

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel
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Traveling to Antarctica proved to be more rigorous than expected, but I don't regret spending the time and money to go.

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I moved to Silicon Valley and left after 2 years. In my rush to join the bandwagon, I overlooked some crucial aspects.

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