I moved my family to Korea for a job. Then I got laid off — and I'm still glad we came.

Bart Schaneman accepted a job in Seoul, and mad the move with his wife and daughter.

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• Bart Schaneman and his wife weighed the pros and cons before moving to South Korea for his job.
• Last month, he was laid off — but he still believes the move was worth it.
• His wife is closer to family, his daughter is bilingual, and he's built a strong community in Seoul.

In February, I was laid off from The Washington Post when my entire team in Seoul was cut.