I have 5 Gen Z children in the workforce, and they don't prioritize their careers. It made me rethink my life.

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You might want to store your money in an interest-bearing bank account while waiting for mortgage rate drops.

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My husband and I felt like we didn't save enough money to retire in the US. So we moved to Mexico and built our dream home.

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My husband (left) and I (right) moved to Mexico to retire and are much happier here.

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My medical condition makes it risky for me to work in an office. For now, I'm freelancing from home.

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The author (not pictured) has chosen to freelance and work from home for the benefit of her health.

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My friend group suddenly ghosted me without explanation, and I blamed myself. I'm still learning to trust people again.

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The author, not pictured, was upset when her friends ghosted her.

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I moved from New York City to London. The job hunt was a culture shock but it was worth it for the healthcare and work-life balance.

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I (right) and my husband (left) moved to the UK in 2023.

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I let my 2 young kids walk to sports practice by themselves. Other kids started asking their parents if they could join them.

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The author's daughters (not pictured) walked three blocks alone to sports practice.

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My daughter was too overwhelmed to focus on her college applications. I became the nagging parent.

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The author, left, is frustrated because her daughter, right, doesn't want to do her college applications.

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My husband and I moved from the US to Canada 13 years ago. We love the free healthcare and the friends we've made.

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Living in Toronto is like living in a smaller, cleaner version of NYC.

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My best friend and I gave our daughters the same name. We hoped it would strengthen their bond.

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The author and her best friend gave their daughters the same name.

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I went back to work 6 weeks after having a baby. My husband had to turn his schedule upside down to support mine.

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The author (not pictured) returned to auditioning for acting jobs when her baby was six weeks old.

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