@@iplaygames8090.... and 1948...and 1999.... But "collective spirit" does not seem too relevant to whether I personally feel happy or not about the life in CZ.
RUclips algorithm again... I'm a bulgarian guy who's living in Germany and watching an american girl who's living in Prague and talking about Czech culture ... at 2am in the morning... Great!
Normálně mi ukápla slza dojetím jak někdo cizí mluví tak krásně o české zemi a my češi to vlastně ani nevidíme pokud nevycestujem...thank you very much!!!!!!! lovely...
Ja ziju v usa 20 let, a reine vam, Mỹ se v cechach mamę tak dobre! Każdy ma chatu, kazdy lyžuje, tady v psa pokud nejste právník nebo doktor tak je to na dvě věci. A jestli si myslíte ze mate zaplacenou mateřskou...hahahaha ne.
K tomu zdravotnictví je nutno zmínit, že máme jedny z nejkratších dojezdových časů sanitek na světě. To málokdo ví, a přesto je to taky slušný ukazatel kvality života.
Přijede pro vás sanitka do 15 minut a pak s vámi dvě hodiny krouží po Praze, protože mají všude plno. A najít si zubaře a nebo doktora je umění. Vy budete polit, že jo?
@@DreamPrague Other important point - mainly in small cities and villages, when you need repair water, electricity, heating, to have wood to fireplace, reinstall computer etc. the pub is the best place where you can will find help and the contacts to right local people.... with recommendation and personal references!!! Unfortunately in Prague it is not working ... only on limited level.
@@sandmann365 Its not true that not working in Prague in general. You have to leave center of Prague, than its start working :). I mean If you visit outlaying districts of Prague.
I lived 11 years in NYC and I agree with each and every word you said. America is great for young, healthy, hard working people who want to save money and come back to Czechia.
Exactly! I came to LA from Prague, well, not really young (age 40) and worked really hard for 5 years 2 corporate jobs, almost burned out from all the working, but I saved good money and this fall I am coming back to Prague to buy apartment and live there happily ever after:-) I cannot imagine living in LA any longer and I honestly have no idea, how people do it? It's not a very good life, to be honest.
I've been living in the Czech Republic for nine years and I'm pretty satisfied here. It's safe, less of a rat race, free education and universal health care. You're pretty spot on about everything in your video. Life is much simpler here. I can walk or take a bus to work. I have no car and don't want one because the public transportation is so awesome. It feels good not having to worry about going to the doctor because the insurance covers everything. The copay is almost nothing and there isn't any deductible bullshit. If someone loses their job for whatever reason, the employment office provides the health insurance. U.S, is a great country if you have lots of money. Here in the Czech Republic, you don't need to have lots of money to feel secure. I have a permanent residence permit and I plan on applying for citizenship. Love the U.S. but I can't live there.
@Erwin Lii I dont wanna discredit her experience but its not bad. Especially in Prague. Probably not as good as Germany but its cool. I live in Pilsen and know a couple of black people living here, and they have no problems.
@Erwin Lii I've been to Prague and I'm half Asian .. I didn't see any Xenophobia at all. People in Czech in general are kind .. You can find good and bad people everywhere you go.
I’ve lived in a small village in the Czech Republic for two years now and I totally agree with you. I am a retired educator who was offered an unexpected opportunity to unretire and teach here. Teaching here has been an amazing capstone to my career, but living here has been the greatest gift I have ever received! Yes, family is back in the States, including my husband, so about every 6 months I would head back, for about a month to see family and take care of things I needed to do there. Unfortunately, Covid is bringing my time here to a close sooner than I had expected. I don’t know if this will permanently end my time here or just close this current chapter. Quality of life is definitely better here than in the US. Even my US doctors agree. I am healthier and happier living here than I was at home. When I leave, my heart will remain here.
As a Czech person I have to say that it is beautiful to read those words from someone who is not Czech, who came here and fell in love with our country. You are always welcome here, I hope that you will be able to stay here a bit longer and also bring your family for visit. 🙂
@@alcyonae I have not returned, yet. I hope to visit soon. Some health issues need to be cleared up, first. Unfortunately, my husband can not return with me. I will be hosting 6 Czech friends here in July.
Myslím, že se máme úžasně a nemusíme koukat k sousedovi a kopírovat ho. Peníze nejsou všechno. Hlavně spokojený život prožitý s rodinou a přáteli, nejlépe ve svém, třeba i starém baráčku. Přál bych si, aby lidi spolu více drželi... Od Američanky hřejivá slova a možná i trochu překvapivá. Doufám, že si ještě dlouho budete s manželem říkat - nejlepší život na světě ,-)
@@VladimirLukele Myslím si, že největší problém je v tom, že lidé jsou hrozně rozežraní a neváží si toho, co mají. Nedávno jsem četl knížku o jedné rodině, která po druhé světové válce utekla na Sibiř, protože jí hrozilo vyvraždění od režimu. Asi po třiceti letech je tam zcela náhodou našli novináři a postupem času sepsali knížku o jejich osudech. Naprosto mne dostalo, když popisovali, jak jim jednou přes zimu myši sežraly zásoby obylí nebo pšenice. Prostě něčeho, z čeho dělali mouku. Pro ně to znamenalo smrt, protože lovem se uživit nedokázali. Ale stal se doslova zázrak a v políčku s mrkví jim vyklíčil jeden jediný klas toho obylí. Tak kolem toho klasu postavili malou ohrádku a 24/7 ho hlídali, než vyrostl. Z toho jednoho klasu dostali něco kolem třiceti zrníček a podařilo se jim z toho znova obnovit úrodu. Dokáže si někdo z vás představit, jak v noci hlídáte ten jediný klas a modlíte se ke všem bohům i ďáblům, aby ten klas dozrál, jinak vám umře rodina hlady? Já bych to trochu pozměnil - bylo by dobré jednou za čas zavřít lidi do pořádného koncentráku, aby si opět začali vážit toho, co máme.
:D Něco ve stylu, jak se jednou Havel přimluvil za jednoho z nás, když těsně po převratu emigroval do LA (Michal Šopor s ním nedávno natočil rozhovor, teď si přesně nepamatuju jméno)
Tohle video by měli vidět všichni Češi, kteří pořád vychvaluji Ameriku a shazují Česko. Jak už tu někdo psal - hodně hlavně mladých lidí si myslí, že USA je nejmodernější a nejlepší. Jsou zblbnutí filmy, sociálními sítěmi, youtubery a udělají si úplně jinou představu. Tohle video pro mě byla osvěta. Jsem moc ráda, že někdo konečně udělal názor z druhé strany. 👏
Amerika je prakticky země třetího světa s iPhonama, ale kdokoliv, kdo studuje fyziku, jakýkoliv druh inženýrství (snad kromě civil engineering), ekonomiku, nebo computer science, tak se tam má královsky (počítám average initial salary, pokud se mu podaří získat práce - což je taky docela problém). A ne, nechci do Ameriky, jen podotýkám.
@@cardinalityofaset4992 To bohužel souhlasím. Na stejné pozici co pracuji v CR bych měl v USA roční příjem 280.000 dolarů........Ani radši nepočítám, kolik let bych na to pracoval v CR.
kecenavrtep souhlasím, musíte být mladý a zdravý nebo alespoň zdravý. Je možné že byste pracoval 80 hodin týdně. Zapomeňte na nějaké velké dovolené nebo volna. Ve by vás víc stálo. Všimla jsem si že tady v pátek dopoledne už se to zabalí. A také byste měl dluh za školu. Dnes $40 tisíc ročně je bežné.
Ahoj, Jen! Skvělé video, ráda vidím porovnání života v USA a ČR z pohledu Američanky. Mám pocit, že hodně mladých Čechů si pořád myslí o Americe, že je to nejlepší země na světě. Ale podle mě má každá země své plusy a mínusy. Proto vidím ráda, když někdo ze zámoří chválí naší malou zemičku, která pro ně může být malým rájem na zemi. My Češi jsme si už zvykli na náš systém (doprava, zdravotnictví...), takže je pro nás těžké ocenit tyto věci. Navíc i s naší českou náturou - Češi jsou pořád nespokojení :)
@@josefvogeltanz2858 To je sice pravda, ale zároveň přicházíme o tu radost a nadšení z toho, co je u nás lepší než jinde. Krom toho to stejně úplně nefunguje. Často sice vidíme někde prostor ke zlepšení. Ale i přes upozorňování odpovědných osob na ty nedostatky se s tím stejně nic neděje. Příklad za doslova všechny prachy budiž stavební zákon a územní plány. :-D
presne, hodne pracuju mimo cr a verte mi, mame se nadherne v krasne zemi, jen sme si zvykli na moc velky komfort a nevime ze veci ktere mame automacky jsou prekazkou ke krasnemu zivotu jinde. budme hrdi, mame na co.. a nestezujme si.. nekdy je mi az trapne vypravet cizincum jak se mame a kolik stoji u nas pivo..
Přesně, žila jsem v Anglii, Itálii a momentálně sedmým rokem v USA (FL Miami) a mužu jen souhlasit. Češi si stále na vše stěžují a vůbec si neuvědomují, jaké výhody mají.
I'm probably gonna regret this and someone might kill me for sharing this information, but a little trick that I learned from a theater friend when I lived in Prague - in some (most) theaters you can get a last minute ticket, which usually costs 50 crowns (~2€ or ~$2) and it's for standing. And sometimes there are even some seats empty so you can even sit. It's a bit of a risk because they are not always available and they're of course not the best places, but you can still see and hear just fine. Probably not a good idea if you're planning a night out to see a play, but if you're out with someone and you decide to be spontaneous, you can try this. I've seen some really good plays like this.
I like to watch these types of videos, where foreigners speak about my country. It gives me different perspective. Points out what is good, bad, different. I think every czech person, who complains about living in our country, should take a look from time to time to realize how good living we have here.
Ahoj Michale bylo by fajn kdybys sis nasel nektery den volno pokud budes mit cas a natocil s Jen a jejim manželem video, mohlo by to byt velmi zajimave .
I've lived both in the Czech Republic and the US and I totally get what you mean :) I was younger when I lived in the Czech Republic but I felt so much more independent and free, bc I could take the tram/metro wherever I wanted to go. I couldn't do that in the US, and I had to rely on my friends who had a car. Also, the culture and the buildings T_T they were so beautifuI!! always say that living in Prague felt like living in a fairy tale.
Visited Prague as a tourist and I would agree the whole atmosphere and general well being of the locals is very refreshing .Travel does open your eyes for the better.
Martin Novák To rikam porad, vecni stezovatele na nase pomery, cechy a bla bla bla, jediny duvod byva ten ze nevytahli paty dal nez do vedlejsi vsi. Zil jsem 3 roky v zahr. a vim jak se tam clovek musi ohanet pro hole preziti. Velmi si vazim toho co mame u nas.
@@josefmuzatko4042 No, je to určitě lepší než nic, ale přece jen, přímá zkušenost je trochu něco jiného. Jako se třeba dívat na film o moři - anebo se v něm sám vykoupat. 🙂
Jen je problem, ze si nekteri ziji skvele z prace tech druhych a to nemyslim jako ze zli kapitaliste vykoristuji nebohe zamestnance, myslim to spis tak ze tohle danove peklo vytvari socik v kterym se tak krasne hnije resp. zije nekterym jedincum.
I love my life in the Czech Republic and have lived and worked here for 22 years. It's much better here than in California where I also attended university, lived and worked for many years before first moving to Italy (where I lived, worked and raised children for 20 years before moving to the Czech Republic. I have never lived in Prague, though I do go there whenever my friends from the USA, Italy or other parts of Europe come to visit, but I really love my life in Ceske Budejovice. I retired from teaching last December and am busier than ever with my many Czech friends and activities. I recently purchased the apartment that I have lived in for the last ten years and it is my intention (....not now though...) to even bury my bones in this country, right next to my late husband (yes also an American) who died here in 2013. I have also navigated the health care system, first with my husband years ago and also on my own during the last couple of years. I had stage 0 breast cancer, (discovered on a routine check) and had to have a double masectomy and breast reconstuction and did not pay anything.The care I received from my doctors and healthcare team was excellent and I consider these people to also be my friends. I also had a post-cancer three week spa treatment also paid for by my Czech healthcare insurance. I keep telling my friends that THIS country is the BEST place in the world to be. The public transportation is a dream. I am near five grocery stores and vecerkas, not to mention a shopping mall with a Cinestar AND fish ponds and parkss all within a 10 minute walk from my home. I can even see Mouth Klet from my window. So you and your husband are right: BEST LIFE EVER!!!
I live in a small town in South Bohemia. I go to České Budějovice every week. Do you like how there are more and more flowers in the city? How are parks and river banks renovated? Do you also know other South Bohemian cities such as Hluboká nad Vltavou, Český Krumlov, Třeboň, Bechyně, Jindřichův Hradec, Písek, Tábor? South Bohemian castles and chateaux? Šumava Mountains?
This sooo true, i was born in Czechia and moved to Canada for 8 years and right when I found my first apartment I was so confused that there were no stores nearby that I could walk to get some groceries or cafe. That kind of culture only exist here in Europe, since all small towns and cities have this. and now when I am back in CZ after 8 years I appreciate it so much! Thank you for putting this video together, hopefully it will open eyes to some fellow czechs to appreciate the things we have here!!
The "mixed zoning" of European cities is one of my favorite things about living here. I find Prague's areas to be even more delightful than Vienna, Bucharest, Berlin - I always seem to be able to find what I need within a few blocks.
Wonderful Hippie Not just Europe, no matter where in the Tokyo you are, everything you need is in 10 minute walking distance, and it’s hard to believe but Tokyo with 40 million people is even more walkable than most European cities
USA vs. Europe is like young man vs Grandma :) Young man is more powerful, more efficiency atc. But grandma is more wisdom, has better priority. ' Europe has hundreds and hundres years of culture, knowledge, science. USA is a just young boy :)
Haha thats exactly how i as european feel, the fun part is that a lot of americans feel the other way, that we are young brothers who were always fighting with each other and who they should look after ;D
@@Brano88 Odpovím ti česky. Ano, dneska má USA nejspíš lepší výzkum, ale já to myslel tak nějak historicky. Zatímco u nás Galileo pozoroval planety vlastním dalekohledem, v USA rostla planá kukuřice. Kulturní rozdíl evropy a USA je dán historicky. My jsme se vyvíjeli, oni vznikli. Stovky let vývoje nenahradíš. Proto je Evropa mnohem sociálnější. Zažila si své. Její priority se posunuly. To byla má myšlenka. Že mají dnes lépe financovaný výzkum z nich kulturnější národ nedělá. Ostatně obrovský díl jejích vědy je dán evropou. Přetáhli spoustu vědců. Krom toho Evropa ve vědě netahá zas o tolik kratší konec lana, to si nemysli. Njevětší urychlovač částic světa a z toho plynoucí objevy. Větší část materálů budoucnosti vznikli v evropě, včetně grafenu. Evropa i dnes má obrovský vědecký potenciál. V minulosti hrála naprosto dominantní roli...
It's not about science or industry. All the United States cares about is money. If Europe keeps their current track they will be the same in about 20 years. Imho
Ahoj Jen, super porovnání. Dlouho jsem žil v domnění, že v Americe se mají lidé skvěle a je to takové to "live your dream", ale posledních pár let jsem se přesvědčoval o opaku. A slyšet (a vidět) názor Američanky, který potvrzuje moje myšlenky je osvěžující pocit. Obzvlášť v této době. Díky za videa a jen tak dál ;-)
Moje rodice nas tam odstehovali kdyz mi bylo 12. Po 30 letech tam jsem se chtela zabit. Odstehovala jsem se do severni Anglie, a je mi tu moc lip, i kdyz to porad nejsou Cechy.
Hello there! First of all, let me thank you for such a nice video - I'm Czech and when I was younger, I always thought that everything was better outside the Czech Republic. Then I started to travel a lot and now I realize how lucky I am to live in Prague. I always love to hear it from other people too - it makes me so proud to be Czech! :) I'd like to add just a little comment - you're not given those four weeks of vacation (and you're "forced" to work on a trade licence) because you most probably work at language schools. I'm an English teacher at a public school and I'm given all the paid vacation guaranteed by the law. However, to be a teacher at a public school, you're required to match certain formal criteria (e.g. specific education), which is not that easy. As a result, a lot of English native speakers teach at language schools and they think that English teachers in general are not given paid vacation.
It is not an advert for the Czech lifestyle, it is rather a sad sad picture of how much the idea of the greatness of american life is distorted. And the narrow mindedness and lack of knowledge of the average american about how other countries work, just makes it even more probable, that nothing is going to change for better in the US soon. At least not for the ever shrinking middle class .
@@GUITARTIME2024 Wellm to be honest, It is not a pleasant thing to be poor anywhere... But thanks to the american lifestyle, I bet, the percentage of households living paycheck to paycheck is higher in the US than in an average European country.
@@GUITARTIME2024 I used to live in an upper middle class home in the USA. I'm not sure you would find your life so great if you lived here. There are so many things here which make life less stressful besides what she mentioned : lack of crime, no PC police, freedom to speak your mind without being called a racist/sexist, freedom to put what you want on social media without the fear of losing your job, more vacation and more access to other countries.
@@DreamPrague I can try it. 😄 Živnostenský list was proof of having a trade license (živnostenské oprávnění). It was a paper with your personal information (name, address, etc...), the ID of your license (IČO), and the business scope. Since 2008, there is no list. You can prove that you have the license by providing an excerpt from the Trade Licensing Register (výpis z živnostenského rejstříku). I think the most appropriate would be calling it "živnostenské oprávnění" (trade license), which is the main thing that those lists were used to prove.
I migrated from Netherlands to Czechia. 1 year now. Trust me, your country is doing very well right now (Y) and i love it here. What i like most is cheaper, easier way of life. Car, tax, public transport, house all cheaper and still good quality. Also Prague does not really feel like a capital. It's very stretched, green etc. And, for the gun people. Czechia is one of the most lax gun countries after USA of course. Also the going out as she says is really nice a bit Bavarian like. I never want to go back to Netherlands i want to be new Czech. Hezky dumut muj :-D sorry for bad Czech
Im very glad to hear you love country of mine. You are always Welcome. For the second side Netherland is my second fav country i have alot of Dutch friends. I never understood why they hate their own country, Amsterdam have great Architecture like almost all European Cities very nice water canals kind people and beutyful womans (hehehe) . Best reggards and I wish you happy life here . (P.S Sorry for my bad English).
I find it sad that people live better in foreign countries. I am Czech, I lived in Germany for two years because of love and I missed the Czech Republic very much. Life here is nicer, we have everything we need and beautiful nature.
Give it a try. Rent a "chata" in some small village with only a Vietnamese shop and "hospoda". I would love to see your video about that. It might be fun :-D
Hi Jen!!!!!! I recently came across your youtube channel, and after watching a couple of videos, I decided to subscribe. I have to say that you make me miss my country more and more every day. I have been living in Miami, FL for over 7 years, and when they say that South Florida is different from the rest of the USA, they are right. You can never judge the whole country based on one person you meet because every state is unique in its own way from the other. As I have been watching your channel, where you compare my beautiful country and the States, I can relate. Lately, I am not feeling that safe here anymore. Crime has been going up, the quality of living has gone down, and, of course, prices skyrocketed. I am so happy that you love Czech! The longer I live across "the pond" the more it makes me appreciate it. We are traveling back next month, and I am looking forward to being home and enjoying every moment with my family. Recently, I have seen that many Americans are moving to Europe to retire or to live exactly for the reasons you mentioned in your videos. Honestly, our plan is to do the same thing soon as it's a great place to raise a family, healthcare is great and affordable, and people pay more attention to their mental health instead of chasing money and paying their bills. I appreciate your work and thoughts putting into your videos, and I will keep watching them as they bring me this feeling of being closer to my home every single time. Thank you!!!!!!! :)
Hi, I'm a Taiwanese who's been studying in the US for 10 years. I didn't know how much I miss public transportation until I went back to Taiwan, and on the subway, I felt so relaxed and wanted to cry. Thanks for the in-depth and fun analysis! It's definitely making me thinking about changing my life and visit Prague.
@@saschlienka well I got a job offer from a company that has offices in Prague. So I accepted, convinced my spouse to go, found an appartment, packed my stuff and left my home country :D
after being twice in the US (once in 2004 for work&travel ~4 months and ~month last year), first time i was reluctant to come back as it all was a great adventure with little to no worry about what could happen, the second time i couldn't wait to come back and join my friends for a cold beer in my favourite pub realizing all the comforts and safety nets we take for granted
Italové jsou skoro to samý - ty kdybys svázal a zakázal jim mluvit sprostě, tak se obávám, že by se nebyli schopní vyjádřit. Nějakou dobu jsem strávil pracovně v cizině, tak vím, že problémy jsou všude, i když třeba jiný než u nás, ale víte jak to je - sousedova tráva je vždycky zelenější než ta vaše, tak si hodně Čechů myslí, že v ČR to není nic moc a že jinde je líp. To ale není pravda - jak kde a jak co. Určitě bych každýmu doporučil, aby strávil nějakou dobu mimo ČR, nemyslím pár tejdnů na dovolený, myslím třeba rok a víc, a určitě ne v jednom státě, protože vám to otevře oči. Najednou vidíte, že věci, který třeba u nás nefungujou, jinde fungujou, a naopak, nebo maj něco, co my vůbec nemáme, nebo naopak. Co mi v cizině chybělo nejvíc, bylo naše jídlo, třeba chleba, hořčice, knedlíky, Fidorky a Kofila... Sice si tam vyděláte víc, ale taky je všechno dražší. Po čase si zvyknete a najdete si i v tý cizině něco, co se vám líbí, co doma nemáme, a nejen jídlo, který mají i v cizině dobrý, jen je prostě jiný, může to bejt spousta věcí. Co se mi naopak nelíbí na ČR, zvlášť po návratu z ciziny jsem k některejm věcem míň tolerantní, protože vím, že jinde fungujou líp; tak třeba se mi nelíbí lhostejnost k tomu, co se děje kolem nás, myslím třeba korupci - stavby dálnic nebo některý organizace, čerpající dotace od státu, jsou netransparentní žumpy na peníze, taky jídlo, který se za posledních dvacet let opravdu kvalitativně zhoršilo, stupidní příkazy a zákazy z Bruselu, atd. Jinde tak lhostejní nejsou, nenechaj si do všeho tolik zasahovat, do něčeho vůbec, a hlavně mezi sebou nemají tolik jak já jim říkám jidášů, kteří by za pár peněz prodali klidně i vlastní mámu, o vlastním národu nemluvě. Asi je to tím, že jsme za posledních 300 let nebyli svébytnej národ dohromady ani 50 let, pořád tady byl někdo cizí, kdo nám rozkazoval, tak teď, kdy už je to volnější, si s tou svobodou a s ní spojenou odpovědností sami za sebe tak nějak nevíme rady.
I’m Czech who is currently living in the USA for 8 years. I’m moving back to Czech Republic because I miss the way of how people live back home. The quality is truly much better, even though many Czech people would disagree. Here it’s just work, stress, social life very expensive, housing and dining also very expensive, on the other hand people are super kind and polite but I don’t have that many of American friends. They usually don’t accept someone new into their group of friends. In the Czech Republic people love to meet new people and they are very friendly. I’m glad you love living in Prague!
A gentle tip (I know it's more editing work, but...) - when you for example speak about our architecture (sculpture holding balcony...) , I would pop out a quick picture on the side of the screen for 5 seconds how it looks, so people who are viewing the video and are let's say from US and never been to Prague could imagine what are you talking about :) thx for another nice video, a friendly neighbor from Vinohrady :)
I personally lived in US...was even married there to an American...word after word what you said was what I tried to explain him the difference in life here and there is...never succeeded as he (as well as many Americans I knew..not all though) just couldn't grasp the concept or just couldn't imagine life can/is allowed to and should look differently than the money/success driven machinery thriving in the states..Thank you Jen ;)
The "American Dream" is deeply embedded in our psyche. First one has to change priorities, than one starts to notice all the great things that other countries have to offer besides a vacation package. :)
@@DreamPrague Never relized how serious is the pressure Americans put on them selfs to climb up the social scale all life , measuring with others all the time, never satisfied....... . BTW we have health and social insurance conected to job too, as unemployed you can get 1/2 year of unempolyment state support income ( wonder if this is in US?:-)) , than you are covered also with insurance, or you have to pay that on your own, same as self contractor.
@@Petr1331 Ah, I'll share my experience. I had to take much time off from work to due to the pandemic. In my state, basic employment is $240 per week, pre tax. (We did get a temporary boost from the government.) The cheapest apartment here is about $900 per month, without utilities. We live in the desert, and even in my small (for here) townhouse, the electricity bill in the summer is easily $150/month. If you have a car payment, expect like $300/ month. (I don't. But when you drive a cheap car, you wind up with tons of unexpected expenses in repairs.) Car insurance varies wildly, but $100/month is a decent estimate. Not to mention how much gas you use. Health insurance, my god. Basic (not even mid range) coverage was $500/month for me. And that had like a $3000 deductible. If I lost my job, I could get the coverage continued through COBRA but would have to pay the equivalent of my monthly premium plus what my employer pays, so it would cost maybe $1200/month - when you don't have a job (or are transitioning to a new one). Keep in mind that the cost of education has far outpaced inflation, while the federal minimum wage is grossly below it. (I've said it many times, but Reagan single handedly ruined our country with his so called "trickle-down economics". And the government somehow convinced the working class that we both deserve and need to be poor in order for the country to function while giving trillions in tax breaks to the wealthy.) There are many, many things to love about the US, but everything I mentioned here (which is a huge part of life) is absolutely horrendous. And you can generally multiply the "American nightmare" by a factor 10 if you're a person of color. I love my country (most of the people and the variety of cultures and restaurants here, different types of climates and beautiful nature) but it certainly has issues. Big ones.
I have traveled a bit in my life but I've always returned back. Each year of age shows me why people loved and love our Czechia so much. As our anthem says, this is the earthly paradise to behold.
I really enjoyed your video. I have lived in the Czech Republic for 18 years and this is my home now. I’m also an American ex-pat. Your video was spot on. I like what you said about the health insurance here. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two years ago, and at the time spent about a week in the hospital, and the $100 that I pay into the system covered it. And I still visit the hospital for treatment, and it’s all covered. I have to stop or I’ll be writing all day, but keep making the videos. They’re very informative.
I agree with everything you said. I have lived in Prague since November and I must say even doing the most mundane errand is a pleasure because of the beautiful architecture every where you turn. The transportation is wonderful and makes life much less stressful than in the U.S. There are so many things to love about being here. One thing you didn’t mention is safety. I can walk alone at any time and still feel safe.
Thank you. It is great to hear that from someone who is from foreign country. Oh and yes, that is the way how we live here. :-) We have one old saying: "The number of true friends at your funeral shows what kind of person you were."
Při sledování jsem se přistihl jak se usmívám a vycházím s Tebou pro mlíko, na procházku obdivovat architekturu, kulturu, koncert Rolling Stones, na pivo a na kafe ( jen né proboha v plastu a za pochodu).... Věrný odběratel Míra
Tohle video mě chytlo za srdce. A já si stěžuju, že neumím žít v přítomném okamžiku! Přitom mi to život tady sám nabízí. Děkuji za vhled i na druhou stranu mince ❤️
I just left the US and will be visiting Prague soin. I am currently researching my gamily heritage. I would like to meet you when I am visiting. I enjoy your channel and the tips you share. Thank you for all the info.
Really nice summary! I have been married to a Czech for 15 years, and love living in Czech for small periods of times-just lovely-what you said definitely resonates!
@@DreamPrague Yep, while the lockdown was in place the only tourists in Prague were Czech so mysteriously all the prices for food and drink in Prague 1 had to be reduced...
My time in Czech Republic was the most stress free and enlightening 3 months of my life, I hope to return when this pandemic stuff isnt so crazy to make it my home.
I grew up in Los Angeles County East of the 405. Actually near the 210 and 57 freeway. I now live near Temecula while all my family still lives in San Dimas Glendora area and I know what you mean about not getting together much. I work a lot of hours and it's more than an hour drive each way. We usually see each other on holidays except for the last 6 months with COVID-19, we have missed all the holidays together. I have been want to visit Prague for a few years now and finally am starting to plan a visit next year. Hopefully the pandemic will be under control by Sept/Oct 2021.
While we were in LA we had family in Temecula and we saw them only once per year! It really is difficult. I'm glad you're going to make it to Prague, I think you'll really enjoy it. Don't forget to get out of the center and see how the normal people live!
As a native Czech, living for some time in Germany, I think that life is so good in the Czech Republic because we still have the achievements of socialism in the form of free healthcare, education, cheap transport and social security, and at the same time the achievements of capitalism in the form of economic growth in before covid and the war in Ukraine. At the same time, we do not have migrants from third countries with a completely different mentality, and therefore there are no no-go zones, parallel societies and it is safe here. Graffiti does not mean a dangerous area in the city, but drunken foreign tourists in particular damage Czech monuments in this way.
I liked what you said at the end. There is something about Czechia that puts your mind in peace, isn't it? I have lived in Scotland for about 4 years, and it was nice, but many times I felt miserable even though objectively I was doing well probably, and I found good friends there and nice job. But still, there is some kind of positive or perhaps guardian energy in Czechia that balances out all the negatives our country has compared to the UK. Have you ever been to the UK, btw?
As someone that has spent half of my life between UK and Bulgaria, I find the Czech Republic to have the best quality of life as this unique hybrid that has benefited from both the best of East and West. I just love it here and hope it doesn't get ruined as it gets more diverse as maintaining its unique charm should be protected and preserved for others to learn from..
@@rojiblanco299 it’s much more corrupt, relatively poor and more chaotic than the Czech Republic. However there are some plus sides to it compared to some places in Western Europe like the UK as life is simpler, there is less violent crime and there are many opportunities while it’s developing as it’s still under the radar and not as popular as other places. Also Bulgaria lacks the community spirit that I have seen with the Czechs to take their country forward and build upon many things, while in Bulgaria it’s every man for himself pretty much.
@@rado-san6580 Would you recommend moving to Bulgaria? Next year I'm gonna start doing my accounting & finance degree in the UK and I'd like to move to either Czech Republic, Bulgaria or Poland after my studies. I'm Polish so I'll definitely learn either Bulgarian or Czech during those 3 years. Also, could you give some more info on the more opportunities part? With my finance & accounting degree would it be easy for me to find a decent job?
@@rojiblanco299 it can be subjective. My wife is Polish and she is not very fond of Bulgaria, but she loves Czech Republic. I think that you will find plenty of opportunities here, especially since UK degrees will become a something of a rarity in the near future for Europeans as getting a student loan will be pretty much impossible if you don’t live there permanently. It will help if you can tell me why are you interested in those countries in particular so that I can tell you an honest opinion from my perspective. Each country has it’s own pros and cons.
@@rado-san6580 Bulgaria from what I've read has a quite low unemployment rate, low tertiary education attainment which I guess would make me more relevant on the job market (same as in Czech Republic) also I have quite a lot of money saved up and housing is relatively affordable so my life with a house would be much more easier. Before Covid the economy had decent growth so I guess there are many job opportunities here. Czech Republic for me is the most developed Slavic country and learning the language for me should be fairly easy compared to learning Bulgarian. Low unemployment. However, the houses here are expensive and the economy isn't performing as strong in terms of growth as Bulgaria or Poland. Poland. It's my homeland where I have my family and friends so settling here would definitely be the easiest especially since I know the language, our economy is going very well and I don't see why it would change in the future so in this aspect we're very stable. But in general I'd also like to live in a country with people that are like me, UK for me is very bland.
Your videos are not only captivating as well as entertaining, but I they are also inspirational for Czech speakers who want to speak about life in their country. Thank you
I lived and taught in Prague years ago and loved living there. I kept agreeing with all you were talking about. Great transportation, the Czech people know how to relax and enjoy life. Architecture is beautiful everywhere. I just hope it stays that way. I remember the young people seemed to want to be quick to adopt American culture/lifestyle, and I’m not sure that’s such a good thing. My Czech friend sent me this video. Makes me want to go back and visit. Only downside was the language. I found it difficult to learn.
The giant music instrument is probably Contrabass, widelly shorten simply to "Basa" (Bass-and-a) or any big instrument for brass band music - especially the very big trumpet..
I have just realised that I am taking a lot of things for granted. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful and to get amazed by the beauty surrounding me! :)
Hey! I lived in the USA for 1.5 years and I can 100% agree with you. I thought I will miss the USA a lot, but then when I returned here back to Czech and the coronavirus has started, I am so glad I am here with all of the Czech comforts. But the USA is very big and beautiful so I am looking forward to going back, but just for a holiday. Living there is so hard, but nature soooo beautiful.
@@siegfriedo pro to platí stejně jako pro Lucii. "Czechia" je pro mě stejnej humus jako Česko. Jsem Čech, žádnej Česek a to, že žiju na Moravě tím nic nemění.
I watched this after your video about Czech idioms. Here's a British idiom for you, an "elegant sufficiency". It sums up what you now have and what it seems you never considered yourself to have when in LA.
Dear Jen, I'm addicted to your videos! Every week, I look forward to see your next video about Prague. The first time I went to Prague was in 1993, right after the fall of communism. Prague was a little different than today, but I felt in love with the city. I took my wife to Prague two years ago. She loved it. She felt in love with the city as well. So, we began taking about retiring to Prague. I was a little worried at the beginning, wondering if this was a good idea 🤔¿? But after watching a few of your videos, including today's video, I became convinced that we are doing the right thing. Our plan is to fix our house, rent it and take care of a few other things and move to Prague in four or five years from now. So, I want to thank you for all your hard work that you put in your videos that we enjoy so much every week and have been so helpful to us. Take care! 🙂
Wow, Miguel, I'm touched that my videos have any impact on your feelings about moving here! I would say retiring here is a great idea though. Stay safe!
Miguel, and where are you from? Spain or Latin America? Or USA? Just asking because, you know, it might happen that Prague won't exist anymore in 4 or 5 years. Europe is not far from a war conflict with usage of nukes which is a wet dream of some circles from US to save the US economy which is being on the edge of bankruptcy. So they are provoking Russia constantly, first with Ukraine, now with Belarus. So think quick and well, so that you will make a good choice and not regret it in the future. I would understand if someone from Latin America would like to move from there just not to be beheaded by some drug cartel members, but I would say it is not your case if you was able to travel repeatedly to Europe in the past, hence guessing you are either from US or Spain?
@@miguelangelsandoval9850 Oh, no, not at all, amigo! Move here, we need more Kanonenfutter. :P We have still so little man power to attack Russia that we have to import young healthy and strong man from Africa and Middle East who will be in the front line then. Come here, it will be fun! Wir schaffen das! :D
@@miguelangelsandoval9850 lmao what... don't mind that comment. Prague is honestly a very good place to live. I cannot speak for immigrants, I've lived here my whole life so I have no idea how life is for people who move here from abroad. But I agree with everything Jan said in this video. Prague is culturally really rich, it's a beautiful historical city, it's very safe, great access everywhere (public transport is great if you don't count trains lol), it's affordable, healthcare is very good.. I honestly love living here. Of course, nothing is ever as perfect as it sounds and there are things that suck here. But that's just life for you :) Whatever you end up choosing, I hope you're happy with your decision! Best of luck, and if you do end up coming to Prague - vítejte! :)
I could listen to this for hours. The fact is that Czechs take these things for granted and don't appreciate them any more. For example how you talked about the architecture. It's quite boring for us to see churches and those nice buildings everywhere coz they are literally in any city. I find LA probably much more attractive then you. Those skyscrapers in NYC are also impressive and beautiful. But yeah it all comes down to not appreciating what we have.
ondra10192 Ted si vemte ze v dobe corony mnozi soukromi zamestnavatele platili 100% platu tem, kteri byli doma, aby ti se po navratu odvdecili tim, ze chteji pridat, nebudou preci delat za stejne penize jako se valeli doma! . Poslat je do US, aby videli zac je toho v kapitalismu loket!
It's absolutely natural to not appreciate what you've always had. I bet there are plenty of Czechs who would absolutely love to drive by the ocean on their way to work every day....but when you've known it your whole life it just isn't a big deal. Thanks for watching!
@@anezkaskolova6545 prachy, v Americe jedeš jen vydělávání tvrdýho keše. Samozřejmě tam neděláš lopatu, ale specialistu. Za doktorama se vyplatí vždycky čapnout letadlo nazpátek. A ještě příroda, ale to mají jenom některý státy. Jinak mentalitou musíš hodně dlouho hledat, abys našla člověka, jako je Jen. Amíci jsou hodně izolovaní myšlením od normálního světa.
This should be required viewing in Czech schools so that we realize what we have here and just how well off we really are in many ways. Thank you, I loved this.
We take so much things for granted. This is amazing ❤️ you make me feel grateful to live in Prague. And of course you are so welcomed here! Enjoy your best life baby!
Thank you for this video. You are so positive and inspiring, it warms my heart. You know, it's actually eye-opening to see someone speaking about my country and Prague so beautifully. It really is the truth, that we should look for hapiness in simple things.
Wow! This vidoe deserves a double thumb up! Enjoyed it from the first till the last second and do agree. I'm a Dutch expat and moving to Prague for workand living, to live in your words “Best life ever” has been best choice ever. I will as well share the link of your video on my FB. Such an inspiriing and genuine video has to be shared.
Jsme tu jako v bavlnce a největší problém je ucpaná Blanka nebo fronta v Lidlu. Díky Jen za srovnání, video se mi tu neodbytně nabízelo několik dnů, tak jsem mu dal šanci. Potěšilo!
very measured response and same my reasons to chose europe over the us (i am a european but lived in the states for a bit) and prague is one of my favourite cities in the world. ps: you published it on the day of my birthday lol
Perfect comparison of both lifestyles. I am so glad, you have already realized the meaning of living. Not chasing for wealth and fortune, but enjoying moments with significant others and feel satisfaction. Top-notch video again. Sorry for grammar mistakes.
Some notes on Zivnostensky list - We pay 10% less taxes than employed people (15% instead of 25%) and because the company don't have to pay half of our insurance, plus our social, you can negotiate much higher contracts with many schools. So, I've managed to negotiate a salary around 25% higher than my colleagues almost everywhere I worked. Plus, you can have them write anything into your contract. All of the schools I worked for paid me holiday pay at 50% and then I just did other work during that time so holidays were money! :-D If you're a good negotiator and know the system, you can be way better off on Zivno.
I see it like this : If u wanna run bussines and not care about anybody else USA is better pick but if u wanna be employee, live a decent life and have your whole society healthy,(more or less iam not saying theres not poverty here) Europe is better.
You are making czech people to feel happy about our own country again. Thank you. :)
They should!
Why again?? I've always been.
@@sphere82 nope
@@sphere82 you? Perhaps yes. But the colective spirit was broken in 38 and 68 and its still healing.
@@iplaygames8090.... and 1948...and 1999.... But "collective spirit" does not seem too relevant to whether I personally feel happy or not about the life in CZ.
RUclips algorithm again...
I'm a bulgarian guy who's living in Germany and watching an american girl who's living in Prague and talking about Czech culture ... at 2am in the morning...
Great!
Cosmopolitan, love it.
Maybe you have czech roots but you're not aware of it.
Google knows better :-)
What an awesome comment :D great!
Sign to come to Czechia! :)
Normálně mi ukápla slza dojetím jak někdo cizí mluví tak krásně o české zemi a my češi to vlastně ani nevidíme pokud nevycestujem...thank you very much!!!!!!! lovely...
Přesně, pocítila jsem hrdost na svou vlast.
Jenom turaci a pici jsou hrdi na svou vlast ahahah wake up one of the biggest racist country
Ano...
@@B271-n7i a ty nejseš? Jseš snad bezdomovec a nevidíš to?
Ja ziju v usa 20 let, a reine vam, Mỹ se v cechach mamę tak dobre! Każdy ma chatu, kazdy lyžuje, tady v psa pokud nejste právník nebo doktor tak je to na dvě věci. A jestli si myslíte ze mate zaplacenou mateřskou...hahahaha ne.
K tomu zdravotnictví je nutno zmínit, že máme jedny z nejkratších dojezdových časů sanitek na světě. To málokdo ví, a přesto je to taky slušný ukazatel kvality života.
Nevím kde, ale k nám několikrát vůbec nepřijela a museli po svých. Stálo to dost zdravotních komplikací.
to souvisi predevsim s hustotou zalidneni....
Nesouhlasím
Přijede pro vás sanitka do 15 minut a pak s vámi dvě hodiny krouží po Praze, protože mají všude plno. A najít si zubaře a nebo doktora je umění. Vy budete polit, že jo?
Taky máme jedny z nejlepších světových lékařů a lidi ze světa si sem jezdí na konkrétní operace. A pak... ČR není jen Praha, víte? :)
It’s not all about migration, it’s about meeting up with the standard of living anywhere you are and earning a good income effortlessly.
I like the sound of this
Please who is Alberto Javier?
What does he do?
And how can he help me?
I love the testimonies I am getting here, please how can I get in touch with him and do business?
Thanks for the help, I’ll contact him immediately.
Many domestic and world problems have been solved in Czech pubs, but these great ideas have not been yet implemented into real life, how sad result.
This is my favorite comment today.😂
@@DreamPrague Other important point - mainly in small cities and villages, when you need repair water, electricity, heating, to have wood to fireplace, reinstall computer etc. the pub is the best place where you can will find help and the contacts to right local people.... with recommendation and personal references!!!
Unfortunately in Prague it is not working ... only on limited level.
@@sandmann365 Its not true that not working in Prague in general. You have to leave center of Prague, than its start working :). I mean If you visit outlaying districts of Prague.
lol, simplify it and make sticker
Skapem! xD
I lived 11 years in NYC and I agree with each and every word you said. America is great for young, healthy, hard working people who want to save money and come back to Czechia.
So glad you agree!
Exactly! I came to LA from Prague, well, not really young (age 40) and worked really hard for 5 years 2 corporate jobs, almost burned out from all the working, but I saved good money and this fall I am coming back to Prague to buy apartment and live there happily ever after:-) I cannot imagine living in LA any longer and I honestly have no idea, how people do it? It's not a very good life, to be honest.
@@dudoklasovity2093May I ask you how did you do - job?
I've been living in the Czech Republic for nine years and I'm pretty satisfied here. It's safe, less of a rat race, free education and universal health care. You're pretty spot on about everything in your video. Life is much simpler here. I can walk or take a bus to work. I have no car and don't want one because the public transportation is so awesome. It feels good not having to worry about going to the doctor because the insurance covers everything. The copay is almost nothing and there isn't any deductible bullshit. If someone loses their job for whatever reason, the employment office provides the health insurance. U.S, is a great country if you have lots of money. Here in the Czech Republic, you don't need to have lots of money to feel secure. I have a permanent residence permit and I plan on applying for citizenship. Love the U.S. but I can't live there.
Exactly! I forgot about the deductible! man it costs a fortune to live in the US.
While you were working in the Czech Republic, were you paying SS?
This is so right. I left USA and I’m so happy !!!
@Erwin Lii I dont wanna discredit her experience but its not bad. Especially in Prague. Probably not as good as Germany but its cool. I live in Pilsen and know a couple of black people living here, and they have no problems.
@Erwin Lii I've been to Prague and I'm half Asian .. I didn't see any Xenophobia at all. People in Czech in general are kind .. You can find good and bad people everywhere you go.
I’ve lived in a small village in the Czech Republic for two years now and I totally agree with you. I am a retired educator who was offered an unexpected opportunity to unretire and teach here. Teaching here has been an amazing capstone to my career, but living here has been the greatest gift I have ever received! Yes, family is back in the States, including my husband, so about every 6 months I would head back, for about a month to see family and take care of things I needed to do there. Unfortunately, Covid is bringing my time here to a close sooner than I had expected. I don’t know if this will permanently end my time here or just close this current chapter. Quality of life is definitely better here than in the US. Even my US doctors agree. I am healthier and happier living here than I was at home. When I leave, my heart will remain here.
As a Czech person I have to say that it is beautiful to read those words from someone who is not Czech, who came here and fell in love with our country. You are always welcome here, I hope that you will be able to stay here a bit longer and also bring your family for visit. 🙂
Were you able to return to Czechia? Has your husband considered moving with you?
@@alcyonae I have not returned, yet. I hope to visit soon. Some health issues need to be cleared up, first. Unfortunately, my husband can not return with me. I will be hosting 6 Czech friends here in July.
@@karencampbell4247 wishing you a speedy recovery, and best of luck with everything!
Myslím, že se máme úžasně a nemusíme koukat k sousedovi a kopírovat ho. Peníze nejsou všechno. Hlavně spokojený život prožitý s rodinou a přáteli, nejlépe ve svém, třeba i starém baráčku. Přál bych si, aby lidi spolu více drželi... Od Američanky hřejivá slova a možná i trochu překvapivá. Doufám, že si ještě dlouho budete s manželem říkat - nejlepší život na světě ,-)
Děkuji za laskavá slova!
Souhlasím,ale osobně si myslím, že nekouknout se k sousedovi je určité ochuzení se o životní zážitek...
občas je dobré vyrazit ven, omrknout sousedy...třeba mají nebo dělají něco čím se dá život obohatit. Určitě je to inspirativní
Nechci starý baráček! lol
@@VladimirLukele Myslím si, že největší problém je v tom, že lidé jsou hrozně rozežraní a neváží si toho, co mají. Nedávno jsem četl knížku o jedné rodině, která po druhé světové válce utekla na Sibiř, protože jí hrozilo vyvraždění od režimu. Asi po třiceti letech je tam zcela náhodou našli novináři a postupem času sepsali knížku o jejich osudech. Naprosto mne dostalo, když popisovali, jak jim jednou přes zimu myši sežraly zásoby obylí nebo pšenice. Prostě něčeho, z čeho dělali mouku. Pro ně to znamenalo smrt, protože lovem se uživit nedokázali. Ale stal se doslova zázrak a v políčku s mrkví jim vyklíčil jeden jediný klas toho obylí. Tak kolem toho klasu postavili malou ohrádku a 24/7 ho hlídali, než vyrostl. Z toho jednoho klasu dostali něco kolem třiceti zrníček a podařilo se jim z toho znova obnovit úrodu. Dokáže si někdo z vás představit, jak v noci hlídáte ten jediný klas a modlíte se ke všem bohům i ďáblům, aby ten klas dozrál, jinak vám umře rodina hlady? Já bych to trochu pozměnil - bylo by dobré jednou za čas zavřít lidi do pořádného koncentráku, aby si opět začali vážit toho, co máme.
„Best life ever“. It warms the heart to hear something like this from an American. Díky za skvělou reklamu na naši malou milou zemičku!
ok, tak my si Tě tu necháme.
Souhlas
Půjdeme se přimluvit na ministerstvo, ať dostane občanství :D
@@Jakubcu stačí tam zavolat, oni budou vědět
:D Něco ve stylu, jak se jednou Havel přimluvil za jednoho z nás, když těsně po převratu emigroval do LA (Michal Šopor s ním nedávno natočil rozhovor, teď si přesně nepamatuju jméno)
Tohle video by měli vidět všichni Češi, kteří pořád vychvaluji Ameriku a shazují Česko. Jak už tu někdo psal - hodně hlavně mladých lidí si myslí, že USA je nejmodernější a nejlepší. Jsou zblbnutí filmy, sociálními sítěmi, youtubery a udělají si úplně jinou představu. Tohle video pro mě byla osvěta. Jsem moc ráda, že někdo konečně udělal názor z druhé strany. 👏
Amerika je prakticky země třetího světa s iPhonama, ale kdokoliv, kdo studuje fyziku, jakýkoliv druh inženýrství (snad kromě civil engineering), ekonomiku, nebo computer science, tak se tam má královsky (počítám average initial salary, pokud se mu podaří získat práce - což je taky docela problém). A ne, nechci do Ameriky, jen podotýkám.
@Stacha Stochmol ano, Amerika má největší nerovnost přímů ze všech západních zemí
@@cardinalityofaset4992 To bohužel souhlasím. Na stejné pozici co pracuji v CR bych měl v USA roční příjem 280.000 dolarů........Ani radši nepočítám, kolik let bych na to pracoval v CR.
kecenavrtep souhlasím, musíte být mladý a zdravý nebo alespoň zdravý. Je možné že byste pracoval 80 hodin týdně. Zapomeňte na nějaké velké dovolené nebo volna. Ve by vás víc stálo. Všimla jsem si že tady v pátek dopoledne už se to zabalí. A také byste měl dluh za školu. Dnes $40 tisíc ročně je bežné.
@@cardinalityofaset4992 USA zem tretieho sveta je pekne zamindrákované tvrdenie.
Měli by vám dát občanství! 😂Jste zlatá, ať se Vám i manželovi a pejskovi u nás daří!🇨🇿❤️
Ahoj, Jen! Skvělé video, ráda vidím porovnání života v USA a ČR z pohledu Američanky. Mám pocit, že hodně mladých Čechů si pořád myslí o Americe, že je to nejlepší země na světě. Ale podle mě má každá země své plusy a mínusy. Proto vidím ráda, když někdo ze zámoří chválí naší malou zemičku, která pro ně může být malým rájem na zemi. My Češi jsme si už zvykli na náš systém (doprava, zdravotnictví...), takže je pro nás těžké ocenit tyto věci. Navíc i s naší českou náturou - Češi jsou pořád nespokojení :)
Tak to je jen dobře. Podle filozofie Dream Prague jsme-li neustále nespokojeni - potom jsme pilní jak včeličky.
@@josefvogeltanz2858 To je sice pravda, ale zároveň přicházíme o tu radost a nadšení z toho, co je u nás lepší než jinde. Krom toho to stejně úplně nefunguje. Často sice vidíme někde prostor ke zlepšení. Ale i přes upozorňování odpovědných osob na ty nedostatky se s tím stejně nic neděje. Příklad za doslova všechny prachy budiž stavební zákon a územní plány. :-D
presne, hodne pracuju mimo cr a verte mi, mame se nadherne v krasne zemi, jen sme si zvykli na moc velky komfort a nevime ze veci ktere mame automacky jsou prekazkou ke krasnemu zivotu jinde. budme hrdi, mame na co.. a nestezujme si.. nekdy je mi az trapne vypravet cizincum jak se mame a kolik stoji u nas pivo..
Přesně, žila jsem v Anglii, Itálii a momentálně sedmým rokem v USA (FL Miami) a mužu jen souhlasit. Češi si stále na vše stěžují a vůbec si neuvědomují, jaké výhody mají.
Nejlepší je samozřejmě Severní Korea to ví snad každý *pepehands*
I'm probably gonna regret this and someone might kill me for sharing this information, but a little trick that I learned from a theater friend when I lived in Prague - in some (most) theaters you can get a last minute ticket, which usually costs 50 crowns (~2€ or ~$2) and it's for standing. And sometimes there are even some seats empty so you can even sit.
It's a bit of a risk because they are not always available and they're of course not the best places, but you can still see and hear just fine. Probably not a good idea if you're planning a night out to see a play, but if you're out with someone and you decide to be spontaneous, you can try this. I've seen some really good plays like this.
To bylo tak hezké že byse z toho měla udělat reklama na ČR😀
Bylo by to lepší než ta reklama na Maďarsko co teď pořád hraje ny youtube :D
Dobrý nápad
alebo antireklama na U.S. teda asi to uz ani nebudu potrebovat ;)
Lukáš Výtisk ta je otravnejsi nez Alzak
Lukáš Výtisk A mnohem lepsi nez pan bez kouli z IKEA😂😂😂
I like to watch these types of videos, where foreigners speak about my country. It gives me different perspective. Points out what is good, bad, different. I think every czech person, who complains about living in our country, should take a look from time to time to realize how good living we have here.
I think it is mostly the case of grass being greener on other side of fence.
@@robinsebelova7103 Of course. I'm sure that many Czechs would love a nearby beach/ocean.
I hope they realize it too!
Czech Tourism (State Funded Agency) should support you financially for this VIDEO :D I loved it! Thank you.
Hezké video, které může poučit i nás, neb mnoho věcí u nás, bereme jako samozřejmost! Což jinde nemusí být. Děkuji a přeji hezký den!
Děkuji za sledování, Josefe!
Absolutne souhlas na vschno!
Ahoj Michale bylo by fajn kdybys sis nasel nektery den volno pokud budes mit cas a natocil s Jen a jejim manželem video, mohlo by to byt velmi zajimave .
Ale do té ďury jménem Karviná by jsi se nevrátil? :D
Ahoj!
Hospoda culture :D :D :D Epic :D Z tebe se stává správná Češka :D
This! :D
I've lived both in the Czech Republic and the US and I totally get what you mean :) I was younger when I lived in the Czech Republic but I felt so much more independent and free, bc I could take the tram/metro wherever I wanted to go. I couldn't do that in the US, and I had to rely on my friends who had a car. Also, the culture and the buildings T_T they were so beautifuI!! always say that living in Prague felt like living in a fairy tale.
You made me appreciate Czech even more. Thank you. :-)
Oh good, I hope everyone does!
Currently moving to Prague. Love it here.
Welcome to the Czech republic! 🙏🏻🍺🍻😉🇨🇿🍀
Hi
Visited Prague as a tourist and I would agree the whole atmosphere and general well being of the locals is very refreshing .Travel does open your eyes for the better.
Hezký rozbor.Žijeme si skvěle,jen si to mnohdy neuvědomujeme.Chce to cestovat i jinam než do Chorvatska,
Martin Novák To rikam porad, vecni stezovatele na nase pomery, cechy a bla bla bla, jediny duvod byva ten ze nevytahli paty dal nez do vedlejsi vsi. Zil jsem 3 roky v zahr. a vim jak se tam clovek musi ohanet pro hole preziti. Velmi si vazim toho co mame u nas.
nemusíš cestovat, o světě se dozvíš vše i z domu. stačí se zajímat, komunikovat.
Tak je tady furt hodně co zlepšovat i s tou svobodou, ale určitě jsme na tom mnohem lépe než Západ to rozhodně.
@@josefmuzatko4042 No, je to určitě lepší než nic, ale přece jen, přímá zkušenost je trochu něco jiného. Jako se třeba dívat na film o moři - anebo se v něm sám vykoupat. 🙂
Jen je problem, ze si nekteri ziji skvele z prace tech druhych a to nemyslim jako ze zli kapitaliste vykoristuji nebohe zamestnance, myslim to spis tak ze tohle danove peklo vytvari socik v kterym se tak krasne hnije resp. zije nekterym jedincum.
I love my life in the Czech Republic and have lived and worked here for 22 years. It's much better here than in California where I also attended university, lived and worked for many years before first moving to Italy (where I lived, worked and raised children for 20 years before moving to the Czech Republic. I have never lived in Prague, though I do go there whenever my friends from the USA, Italy or other parts of Europe come to visit, but I really love my life in Ceske Budejovice. I retired from teaching last December and am busier than ever with my many Czech friends and activities. I recently purchased the apartment that I have lived in for the last ten years and it is my intention (....not now though...) to even bury my bones in this country, right next to my late husband (yes also an American) who died here in 2013. I have also navigated the health care system, first with my husband years ago and also on my own during the last couple of years. I had stage 0 breast cancer, (discovered on a routine check) and had to have a double masectomy and breast reconstuction and did not pay anything.The care I received from my doctors and healthcare team was excellent and I consider these people to also be my friends. I also had a post-cancer three week spa treatment also paid for by my Czech healthcare insurance. I keep telling my friends that THIS country is the BEST place in the world to be. The public transportation is a dream. I am near five grocery stores and vecerkas, not to mention a shopping mall with a Cinestar AND fish ponds and parkss all within a 10 minute walk from my home. I can even see Mouth Klet from my window. So you and your husband are right: BEST LIFE EVER!!!
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@@smutnejklaun sorry but I don't drink alcohol.
I live in a small town in South Bohemia. I go to České Budějovice every week. Do you like how there are more and more flowers in the city? How are parks and river banks renovated? Do you also know other South Bohemian cities such as Hluboká nad Vltavou, Český Krumlov, Třeboň, Bechyně, Jindřichův Hradec, Písek, Tábor? South Bohemian castles and chateaux? Šumava Mountains?
This sooo true, i was born in Czechia and moved to Canada for 8 years and right when I found my first apartment I was so confused that there were no stores nearby that I could walk to get some groceries or cafe. That kind of culture only exist here in Europe, since all small towns and cities have this. and now when I am back in CZ after 8 years I appreciate it so much! Thank you for putting this video together, hopefully it will open eyes to some fellow czechs to appreciate the things we have here!!
The "mixed zoning" of European cities is one of my favorite things about living here. I find Prague's areas to be even more delightful than Vienna, Bucharest, Berlin - I always seem to be able to find what I need within a few blocks.
Wonderful Hippie Not just Europe, no matter where in the Tokyo you are, everything you need is in 10 minute walking distance, and it’s hard to believe but Tokyo with 40 million people is even more walkable than most European cities
@@madeye0 It depends but yeah
Wish I could give more likes, not only one. Seeing it after years again, it gets just better. thank you, Jen.
I am Czech and I tried to live overseas but I had to come back. Now I appreciate Czech rep much more than before my experience
What you have just said in this video about quality of life and happiness, it was so beautiful and thought provoking and down to earth.
USA vs. Europe is like young man vs Grandma :)
Young man is more powerful, more efficiency atc. But grandma is more wisdom, has better priority. '
Europe has hundreds and hundres years of culture, knowledge, science. USA is a just young boy :)
Haha thats exactly how i as european feel, the fun part is that a lot of americans feel the other way, that we are young brothers who were always fighting with each other and who they should look after ;D
science? are you kidding? europe is more about industry, usa is way more advanced in terms of science and research
@@Brano88 no, maj "nejlepší zdravotnictví" a většina lidí si ho nemůže dovolit, tak k čemu jim to je ?
@@Brano88 Odpovím ti česky. Ano, dneska má USA nejspíš lepší výzkum, ale já to myslel tak nějak historicky. Zatímco u nás Galileo pozoroval planety vlastním dalekohledem, v USA rostla planá kukuřice.
Kulturní rozdíl evropy a USA je dán historicky. My jsme se vyvíjeli, oni vznikli. Stovky let vývoje nenahradíš. Proto je Evropa mnohem sociálnější. Zažila si své. Její priority se posunuly. To byla má myšlenka. Že mají dnes lépe financovaný výzkum z nich kulturnější národ nedělá. Ostatně obrovský díl jejích vědy je dán evropou. Přetáhli spoustu vědců.
Krom toho Evropa ve vědě netahá zas o tolik kratší konec lana, to si nemysli. Njevětší urychlovač částic světa a z toho plynoucí objevy. Větší část materálů budoucnosti vznikli v evropě, včetně grafenu. Evropa i dnes má obrovský vědecký potenciál. V minulosti hrála naprosto dominantní roli...
It's not about science or industry. All the United States cares about is money. If Europe keeps their current track they will be the same in about 20 years. Imho
I am Czech living in Spain close to sea and this video makes me want to go back to Prague :)
Ahoj Jen, super porovnání. Dlouho jsem žil v domnění, že v Americe se mají lidé skvěle a je to takové to "live your dream", ale posledních pár let jsem se přesvědčoval o opaku. A slyšet (a vidět) názor Američanky, který potvrzuje moje myšlenky je osvěžující pocit. Obzvlášť v této době. Díky za videa a jen tak dál ;-)
Moje rodice nas tam odstehovali kdyz mi bylo 12. Po 30 letech tam jsem se chtela zabit. Odstehovala jsem se do severni Anglie, a je mi tu moc lip, i kdyz to porad nejsou Cechy.
Great video .I am an American . I been to Czech twice (2015 and 2018).
Hello there! First of all, let me thank you for such a nice video - I'm Czech and when I was younger, I always thought that everything was better outside the Czech Republic. Then I started to travel a lot and now I realize how lucky I am to live in Prague. I always love to hear it from other people too - it makes me so proud to be Czech! :)
I'd like to add just a little comment - you're not given those four weeks of vacation (and you're "forced" to work on a trade licence) because you most probably work at language schools. I'm an English teacher at a public school and I'm given all the paid vacation guaranteed by the law. However, to be a teacher at a public school, you're required to match certain formal criteria (e.g. specific education), which is not that easy. As a result, a lot of English native speakers teach at language schools and they think that English teachers in general are not given paid vacation.
Děkuji moc ❤ Děkuji za to, že jste mi připomněla, v jak úžasné zemi mám to štěstí žít.
It is not an advert for the Czech lifestyle, it is rather a sad sad picture of how much the idea of the greatness of american life is distorted. And the narrow mindedness and lack of knowledge of the average american about how other countries work, just makes it even more probable, that nothing is going to change for better in the US soon. At least not for the ever shrinking middle class
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I'm upper middle in America, so life is pretty good. I would NOT want to be poor here.
@@GUITARTIME2024 Wellm to be honest, It is not a pleasant thing to be poor anywhere... But thanks to the american lifestyle, I bet, the percentage of households living paycheck to paycheck is higher in the US than in an average European country.
@@GUITARTIME2024 I used to live in an upper middle class home in the USA. I'm not sure you would find your life so great if you lived here. There are so many things here which make life less stressful besides what she mentioned : lack of crime, no PC police, freedom to speak your mind without being called a racist/sexist, freedom to put what you want on social media without the fear of losing your job, more vacation and more access to other countries.
@@GUITARTIME2024 upper middle class don't watch youtube hehehe
@@dornebanks5986 huh?
3:49 - it is not called živnostenský list anymore, although many people still use that term
Do you want to help me out with the new name?
@@DreamPrague I can try it. 😄 Živnostenský list was proof of having a trade license (živnostenské oprávnění). It was a paper with your personal information (name, address, etc...), the ID of your license (IČO), and the business scope. Since 2008, there is no list. You can prove that you have the license by providing an excerpt from the Trade Licensing Register (výpis z živnostenského rejstříku). I think the most appropriate would be calling it "živnostenské oprávnění" (trade license), which is the main thing that those lists were used to prove.
I migrated from Netherlands to Czechia. 1 year now. Trust me, your country is doing very well right now (Y) and i love it here. What i like most is cheaper, easier way of life. Car, tax, public transport, house all cheaper and still good quality. Also Prague does not really feel like a capital. It's very stretched, green etc. And, for the gun people. Czechia is one of the most lax gun countries after USA of course. Also the going out as she says is really nice a bit Bavarian like. I never want to go back to Netherlands i want to be new Czech. Hezky dumut muj :-D sorry for bad Czech
but holland is nice. flat, everywhere you go there are bikes. and the weather is better
Im very glad to hear you love country of mine. You are always Welcome. For the second side Netherland is my second fav country i have alot of Dutch friends. I never understood why they hate their own country, Amsterdam have great Architecture like almost all European Cities very nice water canals kind people and beutyful womans (hehehe) . Best reggards and I wish you happy life here . (P.S Sorry for my bad English).
I find it sad that people live better in foreign countries. I am Czech, I lived in Germany for two years because of love and I missed the Czech Republic very much. Life here is nicer, we have everything we need and beautiful nature.
Thank you. It reminded me how beautiful life in Prague is. I love your videos!
Give it a try. Rent a "chata" in some small village with only a Vietnamese shop and "hospoda". I would love to see your video about that. It might be fun :-D
All you need 😉 Hlavne aby ti Vietnamci prodavali spekacky.
... but then you'd have to compare it with a similar place in the US.
Hi Jen!!!!!!
I recently came across your youtube channel, and after watching a couple of videos, I decided to subscribe.
I have to say that you make me miss my country more and more every day. I have been living in Miami, FL for over 7 years, and when they say that South Florida is different from the rest of the USA, they are right. You can never judge the whole country based on one person you meet because every state is unique in its own way from the other.
As I have been watching your channel, where you compare my beautiful country and the States, I can relate. Lately, I am not feeling that safe here anymore. Crime has been going up, the quality of living has gone down, and, of course, prices skyrocketed. I am so happy that you love Czech! The longer I live across "the pond" the more it makes me appreciate it.
We are traveling back next month, and I am looking forward to being home and enjoying every moment with my family.
Recently, I have seen that many Americans are moving to Europe to retire or to live exactly for the reasons you mentioned in your videos. Honestly, our plan is to do the same thing soon as it's a great place to raise a family, healthcare is great and affordable, and people pay more attention to their mental health instead of chasing money and paying their bills.
I appreciate your work and thoughts putting into your videos, and I will keep watching them as they bring me this feeling of being closer to my home every single time.
Thank you!!!!!!! :)
Hi, I'm a Taiwanese who's been studying in the US for 10 years. I didn't know how much I miss public transportation until I went back to Taiwan, and on the subway, I felt so relaxed and wanted to cry. Thanks for the in-depth and fun analysis! It's definitely making me thinking about changing my life and visit Prague.
come to Czechia! its good here. As a Taiwanese girl you will have an advantage i d say. But i must warn you, good Tapioka is hard to come by. 😋
@@いちごくん-l6d thanks! You're also an expat? How'd you know I'm girl ?
100% agree with everything you said, having lived in Europe (including Prague) and all over the US! Bravo!!
You brought tears in my eyes for your valuable feedback. Thanks
I'm an expat here in Prague as well. Thanks for reminding me why I'm here :D
How do you just up and move to Czechia? That sounds amazing!! I visited there 20 years ago but haven't been back (YET)... but want to.
@@saschlienka well I got a job offer from a company that has offices in Prague. So I accepted, convinced my spouse to go, found an appartment, packed my stuff and left my home country :D
after being twice in the US (once in 2004 for work&travel ~4 months and ~month last year), first time i was reluctant to come back as it all was a great adventure with little to no worry about what could happen, the second time i couldn't wait to come back and join my friends for a cold beer in my favourite pub realizing all the comforts and safety nets we take for granted
That's great. That's exactly why I like travel - to learn how others live well and to realize what good you have right here at home.
Pelíšky is the one czech movie you should watch and review! Enjoyed this one, you have nailed those points!
Moc se mi líbí, jak při řeči gestikuluješ a děláš obličeje, je to úplně jiný než naše české vyjadřování. :)
Petr Svec Americane jsou casto..... velmi expresivni, Jen je skvela, tak akorat.
Italové jsou skoro to samý - ty kdybys svázal a zakázal jim mluvit sprostě, tak se obávám, že by se nebyli schopní vyjádřit.
Nějakou dobu jsem strávil pracovně v cizině, tak vím, že problémy jsou všude, i když třeba jiný než u nás, ale víte jak to je - sousedova tráva je vždycky zelenější než ta vaše, tak si hodně Čechů myslí, že v ČR to není nic moc a že jinde je líp. To ale není pravda - jak kde a jak co. Určitě bych každýmu doporučil, aby strávil nějakou dobu mimo ČR, nemyslím pár tejdnů na dovolený, myslím třeba rok a víc, a určitě ne v jednom státě, protože vám to otevře oči. Najednou vidíte, že věci, který třeba u nás nefungujou, jinde fungujou, a naopak, nebo maj něco, co my vůbec nemáme, nebo naopak. Co mi v cizině chybělo nejvíc, bylo naše jídlo, třeba chleba, hořčice, knedlíky, Fidorky a Kofila... Sice si tam vyděláte víc, ale taky je všechno dražší. Po čase si zvyknete a najdete si i v tý cizině něco, co se vám líbí, co doma nemáme, a nejen jídlo, který mají i v cizině dobrý, jen je prostě jiný, může to bejt spousta věcí. Co se mi naopak nelíbí na ČR, zvlášť po návratu z ciziny jsem k některejm věcem míň tolerantní, protože vím, že jinde fungujou líp; tak třeba se mi nelíbí lhostejnost k tomu, co se děje kolem nás, myslím třeba korupci - stavby dálnic nebo některý organizace, čerpající dotace od státu, jsou netransparentní žumpy na peníze, taky jídlo, který se za posledních dvacet let opravdu kvalitativně zhoršilo, stupidní příkazy a zákazy z Bruselu, atd. Jinde tak lhostejní nejsou, nenechaj si do všeho tolik zasahovat, do něčeho vůbec, a hlavně mezi sebou nemají tolik jak já jim říkám jidášů, kteří by za pár peněz prodali klidně i vlastní mámu, o vlastním národu nemluvě. Asi je to tím, že jsme za posledních 300 let nebyli svébytnej národ dohromady ani 50 let, pořád tady byl někdo cizí, kdo nám rozkazoval, tak teď, kdy už je to volnější, si s tou svobodou a s ní spojenou odpovědností sami za sebe tak nějak nevíme rady.
moc nerozumím, jak mluví nebo gestikulují češi?
I’m Czech who is currently living in the USA for 8 years. I’m moving back to Czech Republic because I miss the way of how people live back home. The quality is truly much better, even though many Czech people would disagree. Here it’s just work, stress, social life very expensive, housing and dining also very expensive, on the other hand people are super kind and polite but I don’t have that many of American friends. They usually don’t accept someone new into their group of friends. In the Czech Republic people love to meet new people and they are very friendly. I’m glad you love living in Prague!
Jste prostě skvělá, není co dodávat :)
A gentle tip (I know it's more editing work, but...) - when you for example speak about our architecture (sculpture holding balcony...) , I would pop out a quick picture on the side of the screen for 5 seconds how it looks, so people who are viewing the video and are let's say from US and never been to Prague could imagine what are you talking about :)
thx for another nice video,
a friendly neighbor from Vinohrady :)
Hi Tom! I totally meant to do that! But I forgot. Next time!
I personally lived in US...was even married there to an American...word after word what you said was what I tried to explain him the difference in life here and there is...never succeeded as he (as well as many Americans I knew..not all though) just couldn't grasp the concept or just couldn't imagine life can/is allowed to and should look differently than the money/success driven machinery thriving in the states..Thank you Jen ;)
The "American Dream" is deeply embedded in our psyche. First one has to change priorities, than one starts to notice all the great things that other countries have to offer besides a vacation package. :)
@@DreamPrague Never relized how serious is the pressure Americans put on them selfs to climb up the social scale all life , measuring with others all the time, never satisfied....... . BTW we have health and social insurance conected to job too, as unemployed you can get 1/2 year of unempolyment state support income ( wonder if this is in US?:-)) , than you are covered also with insurance, or you have to pay that on your own, same as self contractor.
@@Petr1331 Ah, I'll share my experience. I had to take much time off from work to due to the pandemic. In my state, basic employment is $240 per week, pre tax. (We did get a temporary boost from the government.) The cheapest apartment here is about $900 per month, without utilities. We live in the desert, and even in my small (for here) townhouse, the electricity bill in the summer is easily $150/month. If you have a car payment, expect like $300/ month. (I don't. But when you drive a cheap car, you wind up with tons of unexpected expenses in repairs.) Car insurance varies wildly, but $100/month is a decent estimate. Not to mention how much gas you use. Health insurance, my god. Basic (not even mid range) coverage was $500/month for me. And that had like a $3000 deductible. If I lost my job, I could get the coverage continued through COBRA but would have to pay the equivalent of my monthly premium plus what my employer pays, so it would cost maybe $1200/month - when you don't have a job (or are transitioning to a new one). Keep in mind that the cost of education has far outpaced inflation, while the federal minimum wage is grossly below it. (I've said it many times, but Reagan single handedly ruined our country with his so called "trickle-down economics". And the government somehow convinced the working class that we both deserve and need to be poor in order for the country to function while giving trillions in tax breaks to the wealthy.) There are many, many things to love about the US, but everything I mentioned here (which is a huge part of life) is absolutely horrendous. And you can generally multiply the "American nightmare" by a factor 10 if you're a person of color. I love my country (most of the people and the variety of cultures and restaurants here, different types of climates and beautiful nature) but it certainly has issues. Big ones.
I have traveled a bit in my life but I've always returned back. Each year of age shows me why people loved and love our Czechia so much.
As our anthem says, this is the earthly paradise to behold.
Ještě pár takových videí a myslím, že bude zralá na naši civilní medaili za zásluhy o stát :)
Very nice and inspirational video. You talk so nicely about your new home country.
I really enjoyed your video. I have lived in the Czech Republic for 18 years and this is my home now. I’m also an American ex-pat. Your video was spot on. I like what you said about the health insurance here. I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two years ago, and at the time spent about a week in the hospital, and the $100 that I pay into the system covered it. And I still visit the hospital for treatment, and it’s all covered. I have to stop or I’ll be writing all day, but keep making the videos. They’re very informative.
Potěšitelné video. Děkuji. Ten obrovský nástroj co nosí hudebníci na zádech se jmenuje kontrabas, lidově basa,
I agree with everything you said. I have lived in Prague since November and I must say even doing the most mundane errand is a pleasure because of the beautiful architecture every where you turn. The transportation is wonderful and makes life much less stressful than in the U.S. There are so many things to love about being here. One thing you didn’t mention is safety. I can walk alone at any time and still feel safe.
That's huge
Where are you from?
Thank you. It is great to hear that from someone who is from foreign country. Oh and yes, that is the way how we live here. :-) We have one old saying: "The number of true friends at your funeral shows what kind of person you were."
Při sledování jsem se přistihl jak se usmívám a vycházím s Tebou pro mlíko, na procházku obdivovat architekturu, kulturu, koncert Rolling Stones, na pivo a na kafe ( jen né proboha v plastu a za pochodu).... Věrný odběratel Míra
Krásné srovnání. Hezky se to poslouchalo. Děkuji.
Tohle video mě chytlo za srdce. A já si stěžuju, že neumím žít v přítomném okamžiku! Přitom mi to život tady sám nabízí. Děkuji za vhled i na druhou stranu mince ❤️
I just left the US and will be visiting Prague soin. I am currently researching my gamily heritage. I would like to meet you when I am visiting. I enjoy your channel and the tips you share. Thank you for all the info.
Really nice summary! I have been married to a Czech for 15 years, and love living in Czech for small periods of times-just lovely-what you said definitely resonates!
… so I just viewed this. Thank you.
I’m planning to stay for one month south of Prague… 45 minutes away.
$3 is the most expensive beer you'll find in Prague.
*Janek Rubeš wants to know your location.*
Samo762 I’m still waiting for that crossover event
Haha, actually I got a $3 beer in old town square the other day! That probably won't last for long....
uglaubicu.com/ = pilsner 36 kč
@@DreamPrague Yep, while the lockdown was in place the only tourists in Prague were Czech so mysteriously all the prices for food and drink in Prague 1 had to be reduced...
As an American, how is this even possible? Do you have to tip $5 per beer?
You adjust your hair soooooo often. Mesmerizing.
My time in Czech Republic was the most stress free and enlightening 3 months of my life, I hope to return when this pandemic stuff isnt so crazy to make it my home.
I'm glad you enjoyed it like I do! Stay safe.
so amazing how you talk about my favourite country in the world, i love how it make me feel
I grew up in Los Angeles County East of the 405. Actually near the 210 and 57 freeway. I now live near Temecula while all my family still lives in San Dimas Glendora area and I know what you mean about not getting together much. I work a lot of hours and it's more than an hour drive each way. We usually see each other on holidays except for the last 6 months with COVID-19, we have missed all the holidays together. I have been want to visit Prague for a few years now and finally am starting to plan a visit next year. Hopefully the pandemic will be under control by Sept/Oct 2021.
While we were in LA we had family in Temecula and we saw them only once per year! It really is difficult. I'm glad you're going to make it to Prague, I think you'll really enjoy it. Don't forget to get out of the center and see how the normal people live!
hello my dear friend how are you, you have a beautiful comment, i hope you don't mind being my friend, i really appreciate
As a native Czech, living for some time in Germany, I think that life is so good in the Czech Republic because we still have the achievements of socialism in the form of free healthcare, education, cheap transport and social security, and at the same time the achievements of capitalism in the form of economic growth in before covid and the war in Ukraine. At the same time, we do not have migrants from third countries with a completely different mentality, and therefore there are no no-go zones, parallel societies and it is safe here. Graffiti does not mean a dangerous area in the city, but drunken foreign tourists in particular damage Czech monuments in this way.
You should get a medal for promoting our country in such a nice way!
I liked what you said at the end. There is something about Czechia that puts your mind in peace, isn't it? I have lived in Scotland for about 4 years, and it was nice, but many times I felt miserable even though objectively I was doing well probably, and I found good friends there and nice job. But still, there is some kind of positive or perhaps guardian energy in Czechia that balances out all the negatives our country has compared to the UK. Have you ever been to the UK, btw?
As someone that has spent half of my life between UK and Bulgaria, I find the Czech Republic to have the best quality of life as this unique hybrid that has benefited from both the best of East and West. I just love it here and hope it doesn't get ruined as it gets more diverse as maintaining its unique charm should be protected and preserved for others to learn from..
How does Bulgaria compare to Czech Republic?
@@rojiblanco299 it’s much more corrupt, relatively poor and more chaotic than the Czech Republic. However there are some plus sides to it compared to some places in Western Europe like the UK as life is simpler, there is less violent crime and there are many opportunities while it’s developing as it’s still under the radar and not as popular as other places. Also Bulgaria lacks the community spirit that I have seen with the Czechs to take their country forward and build upon many things, while in Bulgaria it’s every man for himself pretty much.
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Would you recommend moving to Bulgaria? Next year I'm gonna start doing my accounting & finance degree in the UK and I'd like to move to either Czech Republic, Bulgaria or Poland after my studies. I'm Polish so I'll definitely learn either Bulgarian or Czech during those 3 years. Also, could you give some more info on the more opportunities part? With my finance & accounting degree would it be easy for me to find a decent job?
@@rojiblanco299 it can be subjective. My wife is Polish and she is not very fond of Bulgaria, but she loves Czech Republic. I think that you will find plenty of opportunities here, especially since UK degrees will become a something of a rarity in the near future for Europeans as getting a student loan will be pretty much impossible if you don’t live there permanently. It will help if you can tell me why are you interested in those countries in particular so that I can tell you an honest opinion from my perspective. Each country has it’s own pros and cons.
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Bulgaria from what I've read has a quite low unemployment rate, low tertiary education attainment which I guess would make me more relevant on the job market (same as in Czech Republic) also I have quite a lot of money saved up and housing is relatively affordable so my life with a house would be much more easier. Before Covid the economy had decent growth so I guess there are many job opportunities here.
Czech Republic for me is the most developed Slavic country and learning the language for me should be fairly easy compared to learning Bulgarian. Low unemployment. However, the houses here are expensive and the economy isn't performing as strong in terms of growth as Bulgaria or Poland.
Poland. It's my homeland where I have my family and friends so settling here would definitely be the easiest especially since I know the language, our economy is going very well and I don't see why it would change in the future so in this aspect we're very stable.
But in general I'd also like to live in a country with people that are like me, UK for me is very bland.
Your videos are not only captivating as well as entertaining, but I they are also inspirational for Czech speakers who want to speak about life in their country. Thank you
I lived and taught in Prague years ago and loved living there. I kept agreeing with all you were talking about. Great transportation, the Czech people know how to relax and enjoy life. Architecture is beautiful everywhere. I just hope it stays that way. I remember the young people seemed to want to be quick to adopt American culture/lifestyle, and I’m not sure that’s such a good thing. My Czech friend sent
me this video. Makes me want to go back and visit. Only downside was the language. I found it difficult to learn.
It's impossible to learn. We did it on purpose :D
The giant music instrument is probably Contrabass, widelly shorten simply to "Basa" (Bass-and-a) or any big instrument for brass band music - especially the very big trumpet..
I have just realised that I am taking a lot of things for granted. Thank you for reminding me to be grateful and to get amazed by the beauty surrounding me! :)
Povedené a úžasné video skvělá reklama. Moc děkuji
Hey! I lived in the USA for 1.5 years and I can 100% agree with you. I thought I will miss the USA a lot, but then when I returned here back to Czech and the coronavirus has started, I am so glad I am here with all of the Czech comforts. But the USA is very big and beautiful so I am looking forward to going back, but just for a holiday. Living there is so hard, but nature soooo beautiful.
The nature in the US is really quite exceptional. Unfortunately by beloved California is once again burning right now. :(
Please, you returned to Czechia, not to "Czech". ;)
@@siegfriedo Pro tebe Czech Republic, nejak jsem si nezvykla na oznaceni Czechia.
@@DreamPrague I see that is so sad.
@@siegfriedo pro to platí stejně jako pro Lucii. "Czechia" je pro mě stejnej humus jako Česko. Jsem Čech, žádnej Česek a to, že žiju na Moravě tím nic nemění.
I watched this after your video about Czech idioms. Here's a British idiom for you, an "elegant sufficiency". It sums up what you now have and what it seems you never considered yourself to have when in LA.
Dear Jen,
I'm addicted to your videos!
Every week, I look forward to see your next video about Prague.
The first time I went to Prague was in 1993, right after the fall of communism.
Prague was a little different than today, but I felt in love with the city.
I took my wife to Prague two years ago.
She loved it.
She felt in love with the city as well.
So, we began taking about retiring to Prague.
I was a little worried at the beginning, wondering if this was a good idea 🤔¿?
But after watching a few of your videos, including today's video, I became convinced that we are doing the right thing.
Our plan is to fix our house, rent it and take care of a few other things and move to Prague in four or five years from now.
So, I want to thank you for all your hard work that you put in your videos that we enjoy so much every week and have been so helpful to us.
Take care! 🙂
Wow, Miguel, I'm touched that my videos have any impact on your feelings about moving here! I would say retiring here is a great idea though. Stay safe!
Miguel, and where are you from? Spain or Latin America? Or USA?
Just asking because, you know, it might happen that Prague won't exist anymore in 4 or 5 years. Europe is not far from a war conflict with usage of nukes which is a wet dream of some circles from US to save the US economy which is being on the edge of bankruptcy. So they are provoking Russia constantly, first with Ukraine, now with Belarus.
So think quick and well, so that you will make a good choice and not regret it in the future.
I would understand if someone from Latin America would like to move from there just not to be beheaded by some drug cartel members, but I would say it is not your case if you was able to travel repeatedly to Europe in the past, hence guessing you are either from US or Spain?
@@smutnejklaundear amigo...are you trying to discourage me moving to Prague? 🙄🙂😁
@@miguelangelsandoval9850 Oh, no, not at all, amigo! Move here, we need more Kanonenfutter. :P
We have still so little man power to attack Russia that we have to import young healthy and strong man from Africa and Middle East who will be in the front line then.
Come here, it will be fun!
Wir schaffen das! :D
@@miguelangelsandoval9850 lmao what... don't mind that comment. Prague is honestly a very good place to live. I cannot speak for immigrants, I've lived here my whole life so I have no idea how life is for people who move here from abroad. But I agree with everything Jan said in this video. Prague is culturally really rich, it's a beautiful historical city, it's very safe, great access everywhere (public transport is great if you don't count trains lol), it's affordable, healthcare is very good.. I honestly love living here. Of course, nothing is ever as perfect as it sounds and there are things that suck here. But that's just life for you :)
Whatever you end up choosing, I hope you're happy with your decision! Best of luck, and if you do end up coming to Prague - vítejte! :)
Your view of our country is interesting ..🤓
I like to watch your videos😇
I could listen to this for hours. The fact is that Czechs take these things for granted and don't appreciate them any more. For example how you talked about the architecture. It's quite boring for us to see churches and those nice buildings everywhere coz they are literally in any city. I find LA probably much more attractive then you. Those skyscrapers in NYC are also impressive and beautiful. But yeah it all comes down to not appreciating what we have.
ondra10192 Ted si vemte ze v dobe corony mnozi soukromi zamestnavatele platili 100% platu tem, kteri byli doma, aby ti se po navratu odvdecili tim, ze chteji pridat, nebudou preci delat za stejne penize jako se valeli doma! . Poslat je do US, aby videli zac je toho v kapitalismu loket!
It's absolutely natural to not appreciate what you've always had. I bet there are plenty of Czechs who would absolutely love to drive by the ocean on their way to work every day....but when you've known it your whole life it just isn't a big deal. Thanks for watching!
D K Můžu se zeptat, proč tam tedy žijete?
@@anezkaskolova6545 prachy, v Americe jedeš jen vydělávání tvrdýho keše. Samozřejmě tam neděláš lopatu, ale specialistu. Za doktorama se vyplatí vždycky čapnout letadlo nazpátek. A ještě příroda, ale to mají jenom některý státy. Jinak mentalitou musíš hodně dlouho hledat, abys našla člověka, jako je Jen. Amíci jsou hodně izolovaní myšlením od normálního světa.
D K Díky za vysvětlení a přeji hodně štěstí v životě.
This should be required viewing in Czech schools so that we realize what we have here and just how well off we really are in many ways. Thank you, I loved this.
We take so much things for granted. This is amazing ❤️ you make me feel grateful to live in Prague. And of course you are so welcomed here! Enjoy your best life baby!
Great videos, thank you for sharing your experience. We are planning to move back to Czech after 28 years living in Canada :-)
Thank you for this video. You are so positive and inspiring, it warms my heart. You know, it's actually eye-opening to see someone speaking about my country and Prague so beautifully. It really is the truth, that we should look for hapiness in simple things.
Wow! This vidoe deserves a double thumb up! Enjoyed it from the first till the last second and do agree. I'm a Dutch expat and moving to Prague for workand living, to live in your words “Best life ever” has been best choice ever. I will as well share the link of your video on my FB. Such an inspiriing and genuine video has to be shared.
Jsme tu jako v bavlnce a největší problém je ucpaná Blanka nebo fronta v Lidlu.
Díky Jen za srovnání, video se mi tu neodbytně nabízelo několik dnů, tak jsem mu dal šanci.
Potěšilo!
very measured response and same my reasons to chose europe over the us (i am a european but lived in the states for a bit) and prague is one of my favourite cities in the world.
ps: you published it on the day of my birthday lol
Perfect comparison of both lifestyles. I am so glad, you have already realized the meaning of living. Not chasing for wealth and fortune, but enjoying moments with significant others and feel satisfaction. Top-notch video again. Sorry for grammar mistakes.
Great introspection and insights into cultural differences
Za sebe bych řekl, že tohle bylo jedno z nejlepších videí.
Some notes on Zivnostensky list -
We pay 10% less taxes than employed people (15% instead of 25%) and because the company don't have to pay half of our insurance, plus our social, you can negotiate much higher contracts with many schools.
So, I've managed to negotiate a salary around 25% higher than my colleagues almost everywhere I worked. Plus, you can have them write anything into your contract. All of the schools I worked for paid me holiday pay at 50% and then I just did other work during that time so holidays were money! :-D
If you're a good negotiator and know the system, you can be way better off on Zivno.
I see it like this : If u wanna run bussines and not care about anybody else USA is better pick but if u wanna be employee, live a decent life and have your whole society healthy,(more or less iam not saying theres not poverty here) Europe is better.
Yeah that's a good sum up!
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Thank you for such a balanced opinion.