Santiago Barraza Lopez
Freelancer
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I decided to work in AI so that I could get ahead. It seemed like the smartest career move I could make. Now, I'm not so sure.
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When we first started dating, my partner and I had similar views on money, but moving in together amplified our differences when it comes to spending.
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I chose to attend Columbia because I always loved the idea of living and working in New York City. But I wonder if that dream was too high a price.
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Six years ago, I left my home country, Mexico, and moved to New York, then to the UK. When I returned to Mexico, I realized how much I had changed.
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When I started my career in London, I had to work in my second language. I'm fluent in English, but it can be exhausting to communicate in the office.
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Now that I can afford a house, I'm realizing it's not worth it. I don't want to be locked into an asset that I barely like. I have different plans.
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Growing up, I thought life was built on milestones. You get a job, get married, buy a house, and have kids. By 30, I had none of those things.
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I left Mexico and my parents behind so I could pursue my career abroad. Suddenly, my relationship with my parents became more intentional and deeper.
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I cut my salary by a third because I needed a better work-life balance. It was great, but I also had to rethink my budget and way of life.
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My partner and I built an easy life together when we both worked from home. With my RTO mandate, we have to be more intentional with our relationship.
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I enrolled in law school in New York City, where a demanding schedule pushed me to my limits. American hustle culture was not for me.
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I was used to living on my own in a small town, but my new girlfriend and I decided to move to London together. I worried we'd lose our spark.
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I didn't want to invest in stocks or real estate, so I looked for unique alternatives on ChatGPT. The answer brought me back to my childhood.
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My partner and I wanted to see which AI bot planned the better vacation to Tunisia. ChatGPT's itinerary was hectic, while Claude's was slower.
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I was overwhelmed with city life and work. My partner and I needed a vacation, so we turned to ChatGPT. The AI planned a one-of-a-kind trip to Italy.
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I deleted Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn, Spotify, YouTube, Google Maps, WhatsApp, and even email. I cleared my phone so I could have a clear mind.
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When I first turned to ChatGPT to run my social life, I felt weird. But AI made me a better texter and I became someone who actually planned hangouts.
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ChatGPT was essential during my job search. It helped me find open roles. It also tailored my résumé and cover letters to those roles.
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When I decided to end my toxic friendships, I had to decide who I wanted to keep in my life. I kept those I could trust and offered emotional support.
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I found New York City to be full of life, but too expensive. Meanwhile, London wasn't as gloomy as I thought, and it was surprisingly more affordable.
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