"In the Bay Area in particular, it just felt like the treadmill was getting faster and faster,"
"I knew that quality of life was sort of slowly but surely disintegrating, because people were becoming more and more attached to work, like a religion."
In 2024, 21% of Americans express a desire to emigrate, influenced by various pressures, particularly in the creative sector. Many creative professionals are leaving the U.S. for better work cultures focused on balance instead of burnout. They seek environments that support personal and professional growth, allowing them opportunities to launch their own studios. Concerns about diminishing quality of life in places like the Bay Area, where work becomes a dominant focus, further prompt these individuals to seek life abroad.
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