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About

Real Help for Expats, Digital Nomads, and Burned-Out Humans
 

At 28, I sold everything I owned and moved to China. I didn’t speak the language. I’d never even visited. But I knew I couldn’t stay where I was.

It was 2008. I’d just finished school — again — and everything was falling apart. I couldn’t find decent work. I was tired of living in the same place I’d spent most of my life. So I searched online, found a job, and left.
 

Why China?
Because I’d always wanted to go.

It wasn’t easy, and at first, it wasn’t fun. But I made it work. I built a life. During the day, I worked in corporate training. At night, I was a DJ.

I stayed for years.
 

When I came back to the U.S. to apply for a new visa, everything fell apart. The pandemic hit. I lost my job, my savings, and eventually my health. A spinal injury launched me into a years-long battle just to get basic medical care.
 

That fight is what pushed me over the edge.
No one should have to beg for treatment.
I never did in China.
But in my own country, every step was a battle.

So now, I’m preparing my next (and permanent) exit.
And this time, I’m not just leaving —
I’m helping others do the same.
 

Burnout Isn’t Just a Buzzword

It’s a lifestyle a lot of us never chose.

A system where your only time off is sick days.
Where medical care means paperwork, pleading, and endless bills. Where groceries are a math problem — and rent’s due in three days. Join Me Abroad is for people who are done just surviving.
 

What Makes This Site Different

  • A clean, ad-free site — no popups, no spam, no SEO fluff.

  • A full Digital Nomad Visa page with real, up-to-date info.

  • Honest blog posts from someone who’s lived it — not AI-written filler.

  • A free monthly newsletter with curated job links, visa updates, and expat tips.
     

What I Offer (and Why It’s Real)

I don’t sell pipe dreams.
I help people build plans.

Because when someone says “If you don’t like it, just leave”…
It shows they’ve never actually tried.
 

Here’s how I can help:

All of it is backed by real-world experience.
I’ve done this. And so can you.
 

You’re Not Alone

If you’ve ever whispered, “I can’t keep doing this…”

You’re not the only one.

Join Me Abroad isn’t just a name.
It’s an invitation.
 

Start with the site.
Read a blog.
Check the visa list.
Grab the workbook.


And when you’re ready to take the first real step —
I’ll be here, ready to help.

Your next chapter starts here.

Image by Alex Azabache
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