An Immigrant's Journey To (early) Retirement
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A personal journey of learning, growing, and defining success as an immigrant in America.
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About Yi Xue
Writer, pianist, technologist, advisor, and coach, who loves to share the stories of her Chinese heritage, of navigating Corporate America, and her journey of seeking identity and purpose as a first-generation immigrant.
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