Jay Swanson, 39, faced mounting financial struggles that ultimately led him to declare bankruptcy in the U.S. Seeking a fresh start, he relocated to Paris, France, in 2017 – embracing a new chapter in his life.
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I Moved To Paris After Going Bankrupt In The U.S. — I’m Much Happier Now
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Thanks for coming and visiting me in Paris! It was a great time 🥂
I love this!
Freeloader makes 90k in Europe and doesn’t pay rent
You know who this is for dog?Loving the testosterone left this ideology
Freedom is priceless 🎉 very well said
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Why the dog? If I could only make ends meet by living rent free (temporary, eventually that will end), I wouldn't give myself the luxury of having to care for a dog.
Been watching Jay for years on YouTube.
Paris is overrated and dirtyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy !