I got paid $5,000 to move to a place I'd never heard of
Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.
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"I'm able to live my life more than I was before."
— Brianna Beyrouti , Other
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Relocation schemes offer support for people who want to swap big cities for a cheaper, quieter life.
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