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I'm a conservative who moved from California to Texas during the pandemic, but I only stayed 2 years before moving back to Orange County.

Sat, 07/13/2024 - 08:26

Tech Insider : Politics

Heather Nickens poses for a photo on the beach and poses in a photo holding an American flag — Heather Nickens moved from Orange County, California, to Dallas, Texas, in 2022 and returned to California earlier this year.
Courtesy of Heather Nickens

Real Estate, California, Texas, politics, COVID, as-told-to

My kids go to the sleepaway camp I own. I get to see them all summer, but I don't treat them differently than other campers.

Sat, 07/13/2024 - 07:04

Tech Insider : Travel

Happy kids running with counselors on footpath at summer camp — Maskot / Getty Images

Travel, Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, summer-camp

I moved our family from California to Costa Rica for love, and it ended up being the best thing for us — despite the breakup

Sat, 07/13/2024 - 06:58

Tech Insider : Travel

Vincent Alcampo (left) and his mom, Ivette Cuevas (right) in the basket of a hot air balloon. — Vincent Alcampo (left) and his mom, Ivette Cuevas (right) in the basket of a hot air balloon.
Vincent Alcampo

Travel, International, insider-news, costa-rica, as-told-to

Making friends in my 30s is hard. I seek out casual interactions with strangers to feel less isolated.

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 15:03

Tech Insider

The comedian and podcast host Chris Duffy says that he's found it hard to make friends as an adult.

Courtesy of Chris Duffy

health, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, Friendship

My wife and I are boomers with no kids. We moved to Paris for retirement and enjoy the food and cheap travel.

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 09:53

Tech Insider : Travel

A man and woman kissing in front of a mural — Rick Jones and his wife, Ellen Bryson, retired to Paris
Rick Jones /Global Citizen

Careers, Travel, as-told-to, Retirement, Paris, senior, culture

I dropped out of college with $25,000 in loans and did a tech apprenticeship instead. I have a great job now, but I wish I left sooner.

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 05:09

Tech Insider

Janika Cook.

Courtesy of Janika Cook

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Tech, apprenticeship, College, student-loans

My wife and I sold our home in Texas and started traveling the world with our 4-year-old to find a new place to live. We've been to 29 countries so far.

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 14:24

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel

A side-by-side of a father, mother, and daughter in front of the Great Wall of China and inside a castle. — Jimmy, Brooke, and Isla Sweeney are traveling the world together to find their dream home.
Courtesy of Jimmy Sweeney

Travel, as-told-to, travels, Travel, Lifestyle

I'm the 3rd generation in my family business, but I'm not sure if I want my kids to follow in my footsteps.

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 08:42

Tech Insider

George Vukasin Jr posing in front of his family-owned company — George Vukasin Jr. doesn't know if he wants his kids to follow the family tradition of managing the family business.
Courtesy of Lori Eanes

Careers, as-told-to, health, health-freelancer

I quit my day job at 29 by investing in real estate. I'm now a stay-at-home dad building generational wealth for my kids.

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 05:44

Tech Insider

Matt Krueger with his wife and four children standing in front of a rock formation at at Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. — Krueger quit his job in sales in 2022. He said real estate investment allowed him to become a stay-at-home dad and spend more time with his family.
Courtesy of Matt Krueger.

Real Estate, as-told-to, real-estate, contributor-2024, house-hacking, HELOC, property-investment

I had a baby during my senior year of college. My friends helped raise my daughter so I could graduate and continue working.

Wed, 07/10/2024 - 06:48

Tech Insider

Couple with baby posing for photo — Riho Maruyama had her daughter in her senior year of college, and her friends helped her raise her.
Courtesy of Riho Maruyama

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, College

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