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At first, moving to the UK felt like a dream come true. Five years in, I realized it wasn't for me.

Business Insider By Maria Polansky Oct 27, 2026 · 11:03 AM 4 min read 2 views 0 comments

At first, moving to the UK felt like a dream come true. Five years in, I realized it wasn't for me. — Image: Business Insider

Growing up in Vancouver, I always dreamed of living in Europe. I moved to the UK for five years, and realized I'd taken my life in Canada for granted.

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