"It was a midcentury modern beauty that we'd once called our "forever house" - but here we were, trading it for a one-bedroom apartment in New York City. This wasn't just any move; it was for my dream job. I had been offered a senior editorial role at a storied media brand, the kind of position that made me feel like every late night, every underpaid internship, and every career setback was worth it."
"As expected, I fell in love with my job - but after a few short weeks, we started to feel strained. Our new home was tiny, the rent was higher than our Dallas mortgage, and the city was lonelier than I could have imagined. Just one year after our move, I was unemployed, living in a city I could no longer afford, and wondering if I'd made the biggest mistake of my career and relationship."
In 2021 a couple left a three-bedroom midcentury Dallas house for a one-bedroom apartment in New York City so she could take a senior editorial role at a storied media brand. She loved the job initially but encountered long, crowded commutes from Queens, higher living and grocery costs, and a tiny living space. The city felt lonelier than expected and the rent exceeded their Dallas mortgage. One year after moving, she was laid off and could no longer afford the city. The couple returned to Texas, and she refocused priorities on building a life she loves with family and community.
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