{
  "id": 16200285,
  "title": "I spent years building a 'stable' life and climbing the ladder at work. Then, I quit my job and moved to Hungary.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/i-spent-years-building-a-stable-life-and-climbing-the-ladder-at-work",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-23T14:40:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/left-well-paying-job-moved-countries-making-less-money-happier-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Sarah Catherine Cowie spent years building a stable life and climbing the career ladder in Scotland. However, after losing her father to terminal cancer in late 2022, her world fell apart. After grappling with grief and burnout, she decided to make a drastic change and move abroad to pursue a master's degree in Budapest. While she faced financial struggles and loneliness in the beginning, she eventually secured a part-time job and started working as a teaching assistant. Despite earning less than before, she feels more content and resilient.",
  "summary": "I spent years building a stable life in Scotland, then decided to quit my job and move to a new country. I'm struggling to find work, but I'm happier.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}