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I moved to Portugal, where it's cheaper and my career is taking off. I'm not sure I'll ever return to the US.

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 10:24

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A woman posing for a photo overlooking a city. — Kylie Adamec moved to Lisbon, Portugal, from the US in 2022.
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I invested most of my salary for 7 years and had enough to retire at 29. My best tips: start young, take risks and don't settle in expensive cities.

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 06:14

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Daniel George traveling in Iceland.
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I've been a Southwest pilot for 33 years. The loneliness affects my mental health, but I've learned tricks for coping.

Wed, 03/27/2024 - 05:10

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Robert Graves in the center with passport stamps — Robert Graves flies 15 days a month and has 15 days off, on average.
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As the CEO of eBay, I keep employees productive by asking this simple question about our work

Tue, 03/26/2024 - 14:00

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At eBay, investments in artificial intelligence are helping boost seller and employee productivity, according to CEO Jamie Iannone.

Photo courtesy of Jamie Iannone; Alyssa Powell/BI

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

Mon, 03/25/2024 - 05:53

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Michal Burton.
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Real Estate, expat, expat-exit, London, Regret, Portugal, Ireland

I get $500 monthly from a basic income program. The money helped me get through my husband's cancer diagnosis.

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 09:34

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Lira Campbell, a beneficiary of Hudson's basic income program in upstate New York. — Lira Campbell, a beneficiary of Hudson, New York's basic income program.
Dorian Rhymaun.

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I didn't get a VP job in HR because the recruiter said I didn't try hard enough with my appearance

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 07:09

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Melissa Weaver in Central Park — Melissa Weaver was surprised a recruiter stated she didn't make enough of an effort in how she looked for a job interview.
Courtesy Melissa Weaver

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I moved from Minnesota to California for a dream job and got laid off 4 months later

Sun, 03/24/2024 - 07:04

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Cole McElwain says he doesn't regret moving despite losing his job.

Cole McElwain

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I was a first-time homebuyer and got scammed out of $167,000 of my life savings

Sat, 03/23/2024 - 07:49

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Pat Lawlor and his family — Pat Lawlor said he unknowingly wired criminals his six-figure downpayment.
Pat Lawlor

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My wife and I moved to a remote Scottish island after only visiting once. We love our slower pace of life.

Fri, 03/22/2024 - 06:51

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Yvonne and Jason Lancaster with their sheep Nori. — Yvonne and Jason Lancaster with one of their 16 sheep, Nori.
Rachel Keenan

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