I spent years building a life in New York. Losing my job meant leaving my cats, my apartment, and the US.

Source: Business Insider

Vivienne Yang moved from the US back to Taiwan after she lost her job in New York. Vivienne YangVivienne Yang moved from Taiwan to New York City in 2018 to chase the American dream. After she was laid off in 2024, she had to leave her Brooklyn apartment and her two cats behind.