I moved to Puerto Rico from New Jersey with my partner. Rent is cheaper, the weather is warmer, and we plan to stay.

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Jarrell Chalmers, left, and Jose Diaz.

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As a CEO, I get better work out of people by being transparent

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Razorfish CEO Josh Campo hosts monthly Q&A sessions so employees have direct access to leadership.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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

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Lira Campbell, a beneficiary of Hudson, New York's basic income program.

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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

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

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

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

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