In May 2023, during a transformative trip to Italy, the author, weary from years in a demanding Big Tech job, found inspiration and change. While traveling to Pompeii, feelings of burnout and exhaustion contrasted sharply with the allure of the Italian lifestyle. After days of immersing in the beauty of the Amalfi Coast and savoring leisurely meals, the author realized the importance of living authentically. This journey sparked a decision to leave the tech industry and embrace a fulfilling life in Italy, leaving behind the pressures of a high-stress career.
Am I worried about losing the financial comfort blanket? This thought lingers on the edges of my mind, yet the pull of living authentically is stronger.
I was supposed to be on vacation but my phone kept buzzing with messages pulling me into yet another crisis the company was involved in.
Perhaps it was the Italian lifestyle, or maybe it was that I'd grown tired of my girlboss job, but I returned from that vacation a changed person.
Italy transformed my outlook on life and now I live the dream life I only used to read about.
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