8legs: Bart schaneman

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

A Colorado family moved to Seoul after Bart Schaneman accepted a job with a leading news organization.
Two years after the move, the family faced a layoff but chose to view the experience as worthwhile for their circumstances.
The move helped the daughter become fluent in both languages and allowed the wife to reconnect with her family in Korea.
The family lived near the wife’s parents in a three-bedroom apartment, enhancing daily family support.
Schaneman describes Seoul’s culture as both challenging and vibrant, with excellent food, nightlife, and travel opportunities.
The move involved significant logistics, including shipping a Malamute-Husky and selling much of their belongings.
The family emphasizes the long-term personal and professional reassessment sparked by the move and layoff.
The piece is part of Business Insider's Overseas Identity Crisis series exploring how living abroad reshapes identity.
The daughter has become fluent in both Korean and English, reflecting the bilingual family dynamic.
Despite the layoff, family ties and proximity to relatives offer ongoing support in Seoul.

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