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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I left the US in 2015 and have since lived around the world. Reverse culture shock hit me harder than leaving ever did.

I think people don't always believe me when I say it, but living abroad has always felt more fun to me. I love the cultural challenges, the language barrier, the different food, and the process of figuring out the day-to-day. I'm originally from Conyers, a small town just outside Atlanta. In high school, I moved to Athens, Georgia. It was a typical small, suburban place - there weren't many people traveling internationally. Certainly, no one was moving abroad the way I eventually did.
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fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

An American couple sold their house in California and retired in Malaysia. They love 'not owning anything.'

The Eggers chose to retire in Penang, Malaysia due to its affordability and lifestyle.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
9 months ago

Letters: Newsom must answer for CPUC makeup

Gov. Newsom must address the composition and accountability of the CPUC he appointed, considering his dissatisfaction with the utility rates while shaping its makeup.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Peace Corps to undergo significant' cuts after Doge review

Allison Greene, the chief executive of Peace Corps, stated that significant restructuring efforts are expected following the Department of Government Efficiency's assessment of the agency.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
9 months ago

The Peace Corps, under review by DOGE, is said to plan significant' staff cuts.

The agency will remain operational and continue to recruit, place, and train volunteers, while supporting their health, safety and security, and effective service.
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fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

AmeriCorps and Peace Corps workers were building careers - then the DOGE cuts came

"One minute we were working, and the next minute we were told to pack our bags and come back to Iowa as soon as possible to get on the flight. It took everybody by surprise."
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Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
10 months ago

After college, I moved halfway around the world to teach. I met my wife on my first day.

A chance meeting in the Peace Corps led to an unexpected love story spanning years and continents.
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