After losing my dream job, I moved to Ireland on a whim. Nearly 2 years later, I've built a life I love even more.
A former tech worker shares her personal journey of leaving a high-pressure career in Toronto after a series of life-altering events. She relocated to Dublin to pursue a dream of sailing, finding greater personal fulfillment outside of the corporate environment.
Why it matters
It reflects the growing trend of 'life-first' career shifts and the psychological impact of burnout in high-demand industries.
Losing my job, a beloved family member, and a long-term relationship in a short period pushed me to finally follow my dreams and move somewhere new. Trish Sissons In one week, I lost my dream tech career , a family member, and my long-term relationship. On a whim, I decided to move to Ireland (which I'd never visited) and pursue my sailing dreams. Now, I'm living out my bucket list in Dublin and can't imagine being anywhere else. I knew from my first week in Toronto that it wasn't the place for me. However, it took me six years, one death, a breakup, and the loss of my dream job for me to buy a one-way ticket out of there. It was never my intention to settle in Toronto, but when love had called, I'd answered. The partner I'd met while living in Australia had a job there.
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