"It was 2016, I had just turned 30, and I didn't want to stay in Asia. My dad suggested I come home to Vancouver to regroup and restore my health. It was meant to be a short-term reset, but I'm still here, 10 years later. Suddenly, I was 30, living at home again."
"At first, the shift from an extremely fast-paced life to a slower one felt like relief. My mental and physical health improved. Over time, that stillness began to feel like stagnation. After about three months off, I got antsy and joined my dad's medical distribution company."
"I don't recommend living, working, and traveling with your parents. I felt like he treated me like a child, almost like an intern, and wouldn't let me make important decisions. I had been in a managerial role in Asia, leading teams and projects. That disconnect was probably why I ultimately decided to quit."
Diana Choi, a 39-year-old founder in Vancouver, moved back with her parents in 2016 after experiencing burnout working in luxury retail in Hong Kong. Initially intended as a short-term reset, her decade-long stay has provided unexpected benefits. The transition from a fast-paced career to slower living initially brought relief and improved her mental and physical health, though it eventually felt stagnant. After working briefly in her father's medical distribution company, she pursued business development consulting in luxury sectors. Living at home enabled significant financial savings that supported launching her K-beauty brand, Vibes of Grace. Despite challenges with family dynamics and role confusion, the arrangement strengthened family bonds and provided the stability necessary for her entrepreneurial venture.
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