I left the US after being laid off from Amazon. Living in the Netherlands is more affordable, and my small business is thriving.

I left the US after being laid off from Amazon. Living in the Netherlands is more affordable, and my small business is thriving.

Denise Segled during the Koningsdag celebration in the Netherlands.Courtesy of Denise SeglerDenise Segler was laid off from her role as a project manager at Amazon in 2023.Seeking a fresh start, she moved to the Netherlands in 2024 for a calmer and more affordable life.Segler told BI that she's saving money, feels more relaxed, and her small business is thriving.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Denise Segler, 54, who moved f…