I quit my job because I couldn't afford to rent or buy a house. I then moved to Thailand, where the cost of living is cheaper.

The author moved to Thailand for a more affordable lifestyle.

Courtesy of Sally Seaton

• I worked full-time in the UK, but I couldn't afford to move out at 28.
• I quit and moved to Thailand to become a freelance writer.
• I earn slightly less now, but my lower cost of living means I can afford my own place.

My stable job in the UK allowed me to save, but rental prices in my area would have taken up a huge portion of my income. Each month, I withdrew from my savings as everyday expenses became luxuries.