She's On The Money We Left Australia for a Startup Dream in San Fransico
Jun 1, 2025
Imagine leaving a secure job, moving countries while pregnant, and betting on a partner's startup dream. A bold family shares their journey from Australia to San Francisco, navigating high rents and American healthcare. They tackle the emotional and financial complexities of this life upheaval, juggling impending parenthood and new financial responsibilities. Listen as they reveal how risk can lead to unexpected rewards and the lessons learned along the way.
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Financial Humility from Childhood Move
- Natasha experienced a sudden move from wealth to financial struggle when her family moved to America for three years during her childhood.
- This tough period taught her the value of money and the importance of sacrifice for long-term success.
Pregnant Move to US Startup Job
- Natasha and her husband decided to move to the US due to a startup job offer, waiting until after her first trimester to move.
- They paused for Christmas at home and managed the complexities of pregnancy while relocating internationally.
US Healthcare Insurance Shock
- The cost of health insurance in the US is very high, about $40,000 USD annually for their family of three.
- Their work provides expensive private insurance which, ironically, makes childbirth cheaper in the US than expected.