I couldn't find a job after college, so I became a nanny. When I started working with a wonderful family and making $30 an hour, all my fears melted away.

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Nadya Grisczenkow holding baby
Nadya Grisczenkow says she felt pressure to pursue a corporate career after college.

Nadya Grisczenkow

I moved my family from the US to Malta. Living on a small island has some unexpected conveniences.

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A selfie of a man at the beach in Malta.
Christopher Mannino left the US and brought his family to the Mediterranean island Malta.

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When my husband and I became empty nesters, we sold our house and moved into an RV. We now live on the open road full time.

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Courtney Bautista and her husband standing outside their RV
The couple decided to sell their home and live in an RV.

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I left the US and work remotely from a boat in Southeast Asia. My hours are 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., but I still have time for adventures.

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Jeremy Brand Yuan sitting on his boat holding a laptop. The name of the boat,
Jeremy Brand Yuan bought his boat for $22,500 euros in December 2023.

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I was laid off by Amazon and am struggling to find work. The job market feels like a brick wall, and I'm worried about my finances.

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James Hwang
James Hwang

James Hwang

I'm an NFL mom navigating huge money and pressure. There is no guidebook, so I'm helping other parents through it.

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Twanna Harris with sons
Twanna Harris has a son in the NFL and another who is a Division I collegiate athlete.

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I'm still working at 80 to help my family with medical bills. Caregiving has brought me closer to my grandkids, but I don't think I'll retire.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel
Noe Parenteau with his sister
Noe Parenteau (right) with his sister (left)

Noe Parenteau

I'm a business owner in Minneapolis working 16-hour shifts so my staff can stay home to avoid ICE

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Michael Knox
Michael Knox runs a restaurant near Minneapolis.

Photo Courtesy of Michael Knox

I was laid off by Amazon and landed a new role 2 weeks later. Here's my advice for other laid-off tech workers.

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Iren Azra Zou
Iren Azra Zou

Iren Azra Zou

I became self-employed after having kids. It was harder than corporate life.

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Mom with three kids posing for photo
Katie Bullon left the corporate world after her first child was born.

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