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I moved from the US to Germany for college. Tuition is mostly free, but I miss the American school spirit.

Tue, 08/06/2024 - 04:05

Tech Insider : Travel

A cheerleader on the left and the same girl posing with the view of the mountains on the right. — Amanda Mrokez decided to withdraw from Central Michigan University and enroll at the University of Cologne in 2021.
Amanda Mrokez

Education, Travel, as-told-to, College, Europe, Germany

I took a job in New Zealand after my life turned upside down. I love it here, but it's not sustainable.

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 11:51

Tech Insider : Travel

Camille smiling at the camera while wearing a nursing coat — Camille Fahrnbauer said she needed multiple days to recover from a nursing shift in the U.S.
Zoey Ridge Photos

Careers, Travel, Healthcare, travel-nurse, new-zealand, work-life-balance, moving-abroad

I quit corporate and turned my side hustle into a 6-figure dream career — here's how

Mon, 08/05/2024 - 05:05

a man playing the saxophone next to two women in red outfits — Jason Nelson.
Angelo J Photography LLC

Careers, as-told-to, BI-freelancer, Weddings, Entertainment, Music, side-hustles

I spent two months working on a farm in South Korea for free lodging and food. It was hard work, but I saved at least $2,000.

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 22:24

Tech Insider : Travel

Composite image of a man weeding on the left and a hand picking chestnuts on the right. — Tim Winkler sought volunteer experiences on his travels to save costs and immerse himself in local culture.
Tim Winkler

Travel, Careers, gap-year, graduate, Farms, south-korea, as-told-to

I live in Boston and New York City. Supercommuting is hard, but I'm unwilling to sacrifice my personal or professional life.

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 06:38

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel

A side-by-side of a woman wearing a backpack and the same woman drinking wine on a rooftop. — Sophie Rae lives in Boston and New York City.
Sophie Rae

Real Estate, Travel, as-told-to, Travel, supercommuting, Relationships, Lifestyle

A naming expert says picturing your kid as a CEO before naming them can backfire. She recommends these 33 names for success.

Sun, 08/04/2024 - 06:03

A baby lays on the floor, dressed in a full-sized pin-stripe suit. — A baby in a pin-stripe suit
DFKPhotography.co.uk/Getty Images

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

I moved to Lithuania from the US. Life feels more stable here, and I have a better work-life balance.

Sat, 08/03/2024 - 07:13

Bernard Meyer on a boat in a blue and white striped button down — Bernard Meyer moved to Lithuania 12 years ago and is living the European dream.
Bernard Meyer

Careers, as-told-to, Migration, Lithuania

I found out my boyfriend had 3 other girlfriends. Then I became friends with the other women.

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 13:58

Woman holding dog at restaurant — Samantha Tsang found out her fiancé had other girlfriends — they all became friends after breaking up
Courtesy of Samantha Tsang

health, as-told-to, health, health-freelancer, sex-and-relationships

I sacrificed my honeymoon and almost cut my maternity leave short for work. I've learned to prioritize my family and set boundaries.

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 06:17

The arms of a man in a white t-shirt holding a baby — Having a son changed Kari Shafenberg's perspective on work.
Getty/d3sign

Careers, as-told-to, contributor-2024, Careers, maternity-leave, working-mom, Overwork

I walked away from a dream six-figure UX job where I felt disrespected. Now I freelance and have no regrets.

Fri, 08/02/2024 - 05:08

Eleni Trapp smiling — Eleni Trapp is a 26-year-old UX designer from Florida who switched to freelancing.
courtesy of Eleni Trapp

Careers, as-told-to, ux-designer, Freelance, quitting-your-job, corporate, toxic-workplace

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