Should I return to the US to make more money? I had a conversation with my friends about returning to Atlanta, and the US in general to earn more morning. I just got to thinking about reasons why I wouldn't go back to Atlanta and would choose to live in Seoul 10 times out of 10 over Atlanta. What do you all think?
More money made but more bills. You may have more disposable income in Korea just ~ save money and when the exchange rate goes down you keep the savings in dollar account and wait until when you should send money to US.
I have lived in 5 different countries in four different continents, and the last one was the US. It was such an eye opening experience for me. It did make me understand many questions i had before personally. However after 3 years, I couldn't take it any longer and also thought it was not a nice environment for my son. Not only it was dangerous but also invisible influences and messages that the society was producing wasn't something I wanted to sink into my son. Something about it in us, coming from korea, bothered me deeply every time I go outside. no where is perfect, but US was the most inhumane "Developed" country ever i had been. The most developed capitalist country, but the capitalism has eaten up human values and beauty of life. (In saying that, Korea is also following the same path, and it is a bit of concern for me.) Chaos can create great stuffs, but normal people like me can be easily crashed up there. Funny thing is a lot of people in US says they are free, not like some rigid Asian and socialist Europeans, but are they really free? Quite an irony. Someone described US with this one word, and I can't agree more. "Oxymoron"
@@suchislifespace7725 I don't think what you're describing is an issue of capitalism, but more so problems resulting from centralization of power and corruption. That aside, I 100% agree with you on everything else...especially about the "invisible influences".
money ain't everything bro. a safe environment, clean streets, convenience everywhere, affordable health care and public transportation, nice, friendly people. once you have those things who cares about money at that point. in other countries you try to earn that kind of money to earn those conveniences in the first place.
If you can earn above 100k in ATL, ATL can be decent place to live but many people make below that and that's the problem. Median income is only 60k. You don't want to be poor in the US. Health care can be expensive and public transportation is non-existent and you will be drowning in debt to go to college. Plus, you will be living in dirty and dangerous neighborhood with less amenities. Parks in the poor parts of town can be trashy and dangerous. Middle class and below live better in Korea. I have lived in both. I make more in the US but I feel like I have more disposable income and savings in Korea.
I agree. You definitely don't want to live in Atlanta making under 100k. The last time I went there, I found this reality. Health care is definitely better here in Korea, which is the most important. Parks in Korea crush US parks...
@@francoismarc3 20 bucks bare minimum to eat out in ATL, even fast food is encroaching 20 dollars while people are scraping 12~13 dollar minimum wage while in Korea minimum wage is almost 9000 won and you can get pretty decent meal.. Parks in Korea is another level
I live in Los Angeles, and I travel to Atlanta to visit my daughter. I also visit Seoul to visit my mom. I love how affordable and safe public transportation is in Seoul. And if you are a solo traveler, I would highly recommend Seoul. There are so many places to walk around and get some good workout out of it. I also get my all my health and dental check up done in Korea even though I have a health insurance in California.
Wow...thank you so much:( I have experienced many things in Korea, but I believe everything happened to make me stronger! Thank you always for your support! I also hope you will be happy and healthy:)
Been living here in seoul for 10 years after graduating from georgia tech, so I agree with you 100% when it comes to crime in ATL... Something so routine as walking outside can be so dangerous in many parts of the city. Some of my friends were mugged, some of them had their cars broken into, and even had a friend who lived near atlantic station and his house was robbed TWICE. Definitely not something you hear happening in seoul...
Wow...Atlantic Station is in a somewhat affluent area too...robbed twice?? Definitely not happening here in Seoul. That's ridiculous and one reason why I'm not going back.
@@francoismarc3 Only drug dealers and "influencers" can afford to live there... the other demo is maybe well paid office workers but it's mostly questionable ppl doing questionable thing to afford the rent there.
I lived in Busan for four years. I'm back in the US and I don't think there is anywhere here even close to the living environment of Korea. The only exception may be Honolulu, but with the super high living cost, it's probably not worth it
I am a Korean living in the U.S. I totally understand what you are talking about segregation divided by Highway or a boulevard. Seoul is so populated and Korea is so small that not enough land to segregate I guess.
the weather in cali was heaven and i still miss the place, though i will keep staying in korea because of medical and security as single woman. really hate this weather, but medical and security is more important to me. everyone has different reasons.
The metro Atlanta has more than six million people now. The population exploded in Atlanta after the Olympics in 1996. As for you going back to the U.S. to make more money, the cost of living is outrageous there due to inflation. So, you would find it hard to save unless you are making more than a hundred thousand dollars. Even, this is not a lot these days. The cost of living is really crazy in the U.S.!! I would think real hard about going back, Francoise!!
When I lived in Kansas City for my graduate study, I had to drive to school every single day because my neighborhood was quite known for all sorts of crimes, though it was just a couple of blocks away to the campus. A friend of mine, a 19-year-old promising student who lived near my street, got shot to death at home by a gunned robber, and there were a few gun-related crimes at the nearby business district. Most American suburbs are peaceful, more peaceful than probably anywhere in the world. But those horrible crimes I witnessed were something of a sheer discrepancy.
That even one incident is enough to keep me from living there. I'm going to visit for 2 weeks in the winter and leave immediately. I don't want any trouble while I'm there.
어차피 서울에서 살던 애틀란타에서 살던 상위 1%~10%인 사람아니면 결국엔 본인이 어떤것에서 행복을 추구하냐에 따라서 달라질거 같네요 원래 살았던 곳에서 살면 향수병도 없고 친구들도 더 많으니 그런거에서 행복을 찾을수도 있고 아니면 서울에서 살면 복잡하고 미국도시보다 급여는 작겠지만 안전함과 밤이나 새벽에 여가생활을 즐길수가 있겠죠
Atlanta is full, the fact that the govenor in the state keep bringing business in. I know some people buying houses up in Gainesville and travel to work in Atlanta by taking 400. Personally, I think Southeast Asia like Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, or Vietnam is better in terms how cheap it is than East Asian countries.
We moved to US when I was 12 in 1992 from small town 영광 to LA and we were greeted with LA riots. I still remember how shocking that was. My mom used to run a hair salon and we lived right behind the salon so no commuting. What I find interesting is that in the US, those stupid zoning laws make people live far away from work. It is such waste of resources. I do miss living in Korea. I may return once I retire. Need to make $$ here first. 😅
@@francoismarc3 US is in a crisis culturally and politically. We may become Venezuela if things don't turn around soon. Despite it's problems USA has been awesome for us. Had I stayed in Korea I'd probably become a farmer and live in poverty. We went from countryside to Beverly HIlls overnight although it was cheapest apt in the city at $650/mo in '92. Attended UCSD with a science degree, now own 2 homes in Las Vegas and financially doing well. Last time I was in Korea was 12 yrs ago. Can't wait to revisit!
Yeah, agree with everything you said! Originally from Cleveland, and there's an Eastside/Westside dynamic there...😒 So much segregation by choice. I love living in Korea and the conveniences and safety here are non-negotiables for me. Love being able to have access to so many amenities, as well as affordable health care. I also do NOT miss having a car. And the coffee shops are incredible! Maybe I'll open up one of my own!
One of my favorite channels in this type is 김샬롯. As a non-Korean with fluency in Korean, she does a channel in Korean language. A stark contrast but obvious commonality between the two. I am Korean-American currently living in Seoul. I thought you two could coop for more excitements
I've been considering Atlanta on my list of places I want to move to next, but I'm thinking I'm better off looking elsewhere. This video pretty much helped me confirm that I'm making the right decision, so thank you!
@@francoismarc3 Wow, hearing that makes me so sad. Having spent a greater part of my life in and near Baltimore, less crime and unnecessary drama, the better. Few reasons why I considered Atlanta in the first place: Decent sized Korean population there, accessibility to Korean food, and direct flights to Korea 😅
@@ICDeadPeepssuburbs of Atlanta are nothing like downtown ATL. Most Koreans don’t live in downtown. ATL suburbs are night and day safer and cleaner. Buford Hwy is like 90’s Koreatown scene. Most Koreans have moved further out.
@@znogaragego3421 That's very interesting...that almost sounds like Baltimore. The Koreatown in Baltimore has pretty much faded away (mainly due to crime and the terrible education system) and moved out to the suburbs. Even then, the Korean population in Maryland has greatly thinned out over the years. Recently moved to N. Carolina and I'm also seeing a very similar trend. It seems like our people are slowly fading away everywhere I look... Anyways, thanks for sharing!
Perhaps if guns were against the law as they are in Korea, crime wouldn’t be as bad in Atlanta. In Georgia it is fairly easy to get a gun permit. It is legal to conceal carry them in bars, grocery stores, even on college campuses. Hospitals, government buildings usually do not allow. And of course any privately owned business can say they aren’t allowed but the state says they can carry them. Some will comply if it’s a private business but others will exert their rights. I hope you continue to have a successful and peaceful life in Korea. Every country has its pluses and minuses, but few countries (if any) have as many guns as the US…
Wow, that's pretty detailed analization about pros & cons of living in ATL vs Seoul Kr. If you feel the teaching is your calling, then Korea is not a bad choice. There are intl schools, military based schools next to hakwons. Should you getting into a different career, your teaching experience will be a great base as well. People notice your killer smile, huh. Try to avoid frowning, tho. Tape up between your eyebrows after putting good cream there when sleeping. See if 'K beauty' works.😁
It's crazy to think how small Atlanta is by comparison... I think the only benefit to being in GA is for space (and maybe the beautiful women and the peaches, too) but I'd stay in Seoul if I were you!
Yeah, B...after watching this video again and reading the comments, I think I'll stay in Seoul. I can find other ways to make more money. The more I think about it, the more I see Atlanta (and not even the States) being for me.
Why don't you move to the Northern suburbs of Atlanta? John's Creek, Alpharetta,. It's way more safe. If I was you I'd come back to the U.S and try to find some kind of remote work or maybe start an online business so you can always have American dollars coming into your account no matter where you travel.
The cost of having a car is something I don't want. There's just too much downside and not enough upside for me. I guess I could find remote jobs, but maybe I could do that here in Korea too!
Hi, Mr. Francois Marc! It is such a big pleasure to watch your youtube channel. I am Korean and used to live in the States for 15 years almost in a row. I don't know if you do "naver", which will I am pretty sure allow you to find cafes or restaurants nearby in 3 minutes by walk no matter where you are in Seoul. In my personal opinion Korean people do not judge other people by their skin color. When they do, it has to do with their personality. I'm not boasting, but I would like to say Korea has a unique history and culture that has prioritized education emphasizing respect for your neighbors and guests. Hope you enjoy living in Korean as much as you can like I did in the States. Warm regards!
You stay put,buddy. I cant wait to move out of the states. Hopefully, by end of next year, i should be able to retire abroad. Too much bullshit going on here. Almost everyday, i hear someone dying from gun violence. This is just in los angeles.
Safety and health care are priceless regardless of income. Being a person of colour on top of that adds a layer of danger. I am sorry to hear of your cousin's death - a waste of a young life. A few years ago when the Atlanta spa shootings happened almost all were Asian women men. At least half were Korean women. I couldn't help but think if they were in Korea they might not have had the same opportunities, but they would not have been killed in a mass shooting. Crimes against Black people in North America are spoken about (to an extent) but the ones against Asians are not widely publicized. Many many Asian women have been murdered or attacked (especially since the pandemic) particularly in the States. They are seen as easy targets. I remember being afraid for my parents to go out in public.
Murder is wrong, regardless of the color...I agree with your sentiment. I think Korea is just safer in general. I'm a bit scared to even return home for a week this winter. Anything random could happen...
@@francoismarc3 I saw this video about this Black American couple that has lived in remote Japan (Okinawa) for about 20 years. They moved their because the husband was stationed there for the American army, but they ended up retiring there. Their first trip back to the US in years was near Vegas and happened at the same time as the mass shooting in Vegas! They couldn't wait to get back home to Japan! I saw a video in which Sam Okyere said he was travelling in the States and got stopped by a policeman while driving. He was absolutely terrified.
I'm naturalized U.S. citizen lived in Atlanta. I liked ATL in general, but I didn't like the nightlife there. Sometimes clubs were Asian nights(most of patrons are Asians) but if you visit the same place next day or next week, they turned out to be about 99% Afro-Americans patrons club. Asian nights never last long in ATL. I experienced this so many times. Koreans in Korea don't have any ideas of 'Personal Space', I believe this is very 'American' or western(?) thing. S. Korea is convenient but not really easy to make money in general but have universal health care (kind of socialistic system, rich pay more). U.S. jobs pay well, but you need to pay for individual health insurance. You know what? You kinda look like my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher in ATL lol.
This is a lot of good information!! And yes, Atlanta is heavily segregated...sorry for your experience at the clubs. Oh, your martial arts instructor must also be a handsome man! Hahahah
America is a life of loneliness. the average American male no matter how rich or how poor no matter how old or how young lives like a castrated caged animal. At 45 i decided to take my 4000$ a month passive income and retire to south America. Here I have a beautiful latin wife which would have been absolutely impossible in the usa. I a beautiful jetset Miami style high rise condo thats brand new which cost 300$ a month. Life is good overseas i never felt rich before but the truth is in south America i feel like a millionaire with 4k a month in passive income
You are living the life!! "Go on, witcho bad self!!" As my grandma would say. I've heard a lot of men are leaving America these days looking for love overseas. I'm glad you found slice of heaven abroad!
@@francoismarc3 America use to be a place of family life once the American man lost the opportunity to have a decent family life then he has nothing. a decent happy family life is important in my eyes. Girls in America are the bottom of the barrel
If you drive a nice car, dress well, you are just a big target in the states. I drive a crappy car n dress like i have nothing. Im a nobody to muggers.
Should I return to the US to make more money? I had a conversation with my friends about returning to Atlanta, and the US in general to earn more morning. I just got to thinking about reasons why I wouldn't go back to Atlanta and would choose to live in Seoul 10 times out of 10 over Atlanta. What do you all think?
More money made but more bills. You may have more disposable income in Korea just ~ save money and when the exchange rate goes down you keep the savings in dollar account and wait until when you should send money to US.
You can make money just about anywhere, but it's hard to say the same thing about happiness. Once you find it, cling onto it as long as you can.
I have lived in 5 different countries in four different continents, and the last one was the US. It was such an eye opening experience for me. It did make me understand many questions i had before personally. However after 3 years, I couldn't take it any longer and also thought it was not a nice environment for my son. Not only it was dangerous but also invisible influences and messages that the society was producing wasn't something I wanted to sink into my son. Something about it in us, coming from korea, bothered me deeply every time I go outside. no where is perfect, but US was the most inhumane "Developed" country ever i had been. The most developed capitalist country, but the capitalism has eaten up human values and beauty of life. (In saying that, Korea is also following the same path, and it is a bit of concern for me.) Chaos can create great stuffs, but normal people like me can be easily crashed up there. Funny thing is a lot of people in US says they are free, not like some rigid Asian and socialist Europeans, but are they really free? Quite an irony. Someone described US with this one word, and I can't agree more. "Oxymoron"
Don't go back. Rent prices went up when I lived in ATL that was a decade ago in 2015. It's double up more now in 2024. Bad idea.
@@suchislifespace7725 I don't think what you're describing is an issue of capitalism, but more so problems resulting from centralization of power and corruption.
That aside, I 100% agree with you on everything else...especially about the "invisible influences".
money ain't everything bro. a safe environment, clean streets, convenience everywhere, affordable health care and public transportation, nice, friendly people. once you have those things who cares about money at that point. in other countries you try to earn that kind of money to earn those conveniences in the first place.
Wow...so well said! Appreciate it!
If you can earn above 100k in ATL, ATL can be decent place to live but many people make below that and that's the problem. Median income is only 60k. You don't want to be poor in the US. Health care can be expensive and public transportation is non-existent and you will be drowning in debt to go to college. Plus, you will be living in dirty and dangerous neighborhood with less amenities. Parks in the poor parts of town can be trashy and dangerous. Middle class and below live better in Korea. I have lived in both. I make more in the US but I feel like I have more disposable income and savings in Korea.
I agree. You definitely don't want to live in Atlanta making under 100k. The last time I went there, I found this reality. Health care is definitely better here in Korea, which is the most important. Parks in Korea crush US parks...
@@francoismarc3 20 bucks bare minimum to eat out in ATL, even fast food is encroaching 20 dollars while people are scraping 12~13 dollar minimum wage while in Korea minimum wage is almost 9000 won and you can get pretty decent meal.. Parks in Korea is another level
I live in Los Angeles, and I travel to Atlanta to visit my daughter. I also visit Seoul to visit my mom. I love how affordable and safe public transportation is in Seoul. And if you are a solo traveler, I would highly recommend Seoul. There are so many places to walk around and get some good workout out of it. I also get my all my health and dental check up done in Korea even though I have a health insurance in California.
@GHE-bv1pf when I visit Atlanta , I always visit Publix Deli section. Very good deli at an affordable price.
우연히 클릭해서 보게됐는데 영상을 내리 몇개 쭉 봤는데 너무 마음에 들어서 구독을 했습니다. 단순한 여행자가 아니라 오랜시간 한국에 살면서 깊은 이해를 바탕으로 다른 세상과의 차이를 분석하며 설명해주는게 너무 좋습니다. 영어발음도 좋으셔서 영어듣기로도 좋은것 같네요^^
Hey, thank you so much for supporting the channel:) I will try to speak clear in every video to help you learn English:)
너무 잘생기셨어요 ㅠㅠㅠ 성격도 너무 좋으신것 같고. 한국에서 사시면서 힘들고 스트레스 받는 일도 엄청 많으셨을텐데 한국에서 (물론 어디를 가시던!) 항상 행복하시고 건강하시길 바래요! 좋은 일만 있으시고요.
Wow...thank you so much:( I have experienced many things in Korea, but I believe everything happened to make me stronger! Thank you always for your support! I also hope you will be happy and healthy:)
Great video, Francois!
Thanks so much! Appreciate it!!
Been living here in seoul for 10 years after graduating from georgia tech, so I agree with you 100% when it comes to crime in ATL... Something so routine as walking outside can be so dangerous in many parts of the city. Some of my friends were mugged, some of them had their cars broken into, and even had a friend who lived near atlantic station and his house was robbed TWICE.
Definitely not something you hear happening in seoul...
Wow...Atlantic Station is in a somewhat affluent area too...robbed twice?? Definitely not happening here in Seoul. That's ridiculous and one reason why I'm not going back.
@@francoismarc3 Only drug dealers and "influencers" can afford to live there... the other demo is maybe well paid office workers but it's mostly questionable ppl doing questionable thing to afford the rent there.
I lived in Busan for four years. I'm back in the US and I don't think there is anywhere here even close to the living environment of Korea. The only exception may be Honolulu, but with the super high living cost, it's probably not worth it
within the last 10 years hawaii has become a haven for crime and homeless.
You are absolutely correct!
아틀란타에 대해서 좀 더 알게된 것 같아 좋았어요. 고맙습니다. 서울에서 항상 건강하고 행복하고 풍족하게 사세요. 사랑하고 응원합니다.
Thank you so much for a wonderful comment:) I am happy you watched my content:)
Even police officers dont carry guns in Korea... they carry friggen metal stick that can extends out ~
And even still, no tries to do any grand battery crimes! Korea is very different!!!
I am a Korean living in the U.S. I totally understand what you are talking about segregation divided by Highway or a boulevard. Seoul is so populated and Korea is so small that not enough land to segregate I guess.
That could be a good reason why Korea/Seoul isn't so segregated. At least there are no such things as "sun down" towns in Korea.
the weather in cali was heaven and i still miss the place, though i will keep staying in korea because of medical and security as single woman. really hate this weather, but medical and security is more important to me. everyone has different reasons.
True. Everyone has different reasons, but medical costs would definitely be at the top! I always try to escape Korea during the summers lol
The metro Atlanta has more than six million people now.
The population exploded in Atlanta after the Olympics in 1996.
As for you going back to the U.S. to make more money, the cost of living is
outrageous there due to inflation. So, you would find it hard to save unless you
are making more than a hundred thousand dollars. Even, this is not a lot these
days. The cost of living is really crazy in the U.S.!! I would think real hard about
going back, Francoise!!
Yeah, I highly doubt I'm going back there lol. I'll find other ways or a other city to go to make more money if need be hahaha
Good luck!!@@francoismarc3
When I lived in Kansas City for my graduate study, I had to drive to school every single day because my neighborhood was quite known for all sorts of crimes, though it was just a couple of blocks away to the campus. A friend of mine, a 19-year-old promising student who lived near my street, got shot to death at home by a gunned robber, and there were a few gun-related crimes at the nearby business district. Most American suburbs are peaceful, more peaceful than probably anywhere in the world. But those horrible crimes I witnessed were something of a sheer discrepancy.
That even one incident is enough to keep me from living there. I'm going to visit for 2 weeks in the winter and leave immediately. I don't want any trouble while I'm there.
당신이 발딛고있는곳이 편하고 행복하면 그곳은 당신의 삶을이어나갈 공간입니다.한국사람들 '진국'인 외국인 좋아합니다.Good Luck!😄
Hey, thanks for letting me know this! I really appreciate it!
어차피 서울에서 살던 애틀란타에서 살던
상위 1%~10%인 사람아니면 결국엔 본인이 어떤것에서 행복을 추구하냐에 따라서 달라질거 같네요
원래 살았던 곳에서 살면 향수병도 없고 친구들도 더 많으니 그런거에서 행복을 찾을수도 있고
아니면 서울에서 살면 복잡하고 미국도시보다 급여는 작겠지만 안전함과 밤이나 새벽에 여가생활을 즐길수가 있겠죠
I like your reasoning!!!!
잘봤습니다^^
감사합니다!!!!:)
Atlanta is full, the fact that the govenor in the state keep bringing business in. I know some people buying houses up in Gainesville and travel to work in Atlanta by taking 400. Personally, I think Southeast Asia like Cambodia, Laos, Thailand, or Vietnam is better in terms how cheap it is than East Asian countries.
Atlanta is full lol. I've been heading that since I left many years ago lol
Korea is the best there is! 🇰🇷💪🏽
I love it!!!
아.. 문래 창작촌.. 저기 물가가 서울에서 저렴하면서 예쁜 가게들이 많아서 좋아요
This is a good area!!!:)
We moved to US when I was 12 in 1992 from small town 영광 to LA and we were greeted with LA riots. I still remember how shocking that was. My mom used to run a hair salon and we lived right behind the salon so no commuting. What I find interesting is that in the US, those stupid zoning laws make people live far away from work. It is such waste of resources. I do miss living in Korea. I may return once I retire. Need to make $$ here first. 😅
Sorry you had to experience that...a terrible time in US history. If you come back to Korea, you will feel safer for sure:)
@@francoismarc3 US is in a crisis culturally and politically. We may become Venezuela if things don't turn around soon. Despite it's problems USA has been awesome for us. Had I stayed in Korea I'd probably become a farmer and live in poverty. We went from countryside to Beverly HIlls overnight although it was cheapest apt in the city at $650/mo in '92. Attended UCSD with a science degree, now own 2 homes in Las Vegas and financially doing well. Last time I was in Korea was 12 yrs ago. Can't wait to revisit!
Yeah, agree with everything you said! Originally from Cleveland, and there's an Eastside/Westside dynamic there...😒 So much segregation by choice. I love living in Korea and the conveniences and safety here are non-negotiables for me. Love being able to have access to so many amenities, as well as affordable health care. I also do NOT miss having a car. And the coffee shops are incredible! Maybe I'll open up one of my own!
Cars a financial traps...stay away! And if you open your coffee shop, please let me know!!!
@@francoismarc3 You got it!
One of my favorite channels in this type is 김샬롯. As a non-Korean with fluency in Korean, she does a channel in Korean language. A stark contrast but obvious commonality between the two. I am Korean-American currently living in Seoul. I thought you two could coop for more excitements
김샬롯 is fake, voiced by AI. 😂😂😂
@@럽럽잼잼김샬롯 완전 가짜 채널인데 한국인 중에 서방세계 경험 없거나 노인들이 믿고 보는 사람 많은 것 같아 진짜 답답...😑
@@Solideog-gloria 그쳐ㅋㅋ
Oh, I've never heard of her. I'll search her channel! Thanks so much!!:)
I've been considering Atlanta on my list of places I want to move to next, but I'm thinking I'm better off looking elsewhere. This video pretty much helped me confirm that I'm making the right decision, so thank you!
I'm sure you can find a more viable destination hahahah. Unfortunately, Atlanta is also top in the US in human trafficking....ugh
@@francoismarc3 Wow, hearing that makes me so sad. Having spent a greater part of my life in and near Baltimore, less crime and unnecessary drama, the better.
Few reasons why I considered Atlanta in the first place: Decent sized Korean population there, accessibility to Korean food, and direct flights to Korea 😅
@@ICDeadPeepssuburbs of Atlanta are nothing like downtown ATL. Most Koreans don’t live in downtown. ATL suburbs are night and day safer and cleaner. Buford Hwy is like 90’s Koreatown scene. Most Koreans have moved further out.
@@znogaragego3421 That's very interesting...that almost sounds like Baltimore. The Koreatown in Baltimore has pretty much faded away (mainly due to crime and the terrible education system) and moved out to the suburbs. Even then, the Korean population in Maryland has greatly thinned out over the years.
Recently moved to N. Carolina and I'm also seeing a very similar trend. It seems like our people are slowly fading away everywhere I look...
Anyways, thanks for sharing!
In summer Korea, the pacific ocean's huge heated steams come to East Asia direction because of the Earth rotation. : p
Thanks for letting me know!!!
Perhaps if guns were against the law as they are in Korea, crime wouldn’t be as bad in Atlanta.
In Georgia it is fairly easy to get a gun permit. It is legal to conceal carry them in bars, grocery stores, even on college campuses. Hospitals, government buildings usually do not allow. And of course any privately owned business can say they aren’t allowed but the state says they can carry them. Some will comply if it’s a private business but others will exert their rights.
I hope you continue to have a successful and peaceful life in Korea. Every country has its pluses and minuses, but few countries (if any) have as many guns as the US…
Great insight!
Wow, that's pretty detailed analization about pros & cons of living in ATL vs Seoul Kr. If you feel the teaching is your calling, then Korea is not a bad choice. There are intl schools, military based schools next to hakwons. Should you getting into a different career, your teaching experience will be a great base as well. People notice your killer smile, huh. Try to avoid frowning, tho. Tape up between your eyebrows after putting good cream there when sleeping. See if 'K beauty' works.😁
Hahahah great suggestion about the tape! I love teaching so much, so maybe I can try alternative solutions like you suggested! Thank you for that!:)
It's crazy to think how small Atlanta is by comparison... I think the only benefit to being in GA is for space (and maybe the beautiful women and the peaches, too) but I'd stay in Seoul if I were you!
Yeah, B...after watching this video again and reading the comments, I think I'll stay in Seoul. I can find other ways to make more money. The more I think about it, the more I see Atlanta (and not even the States) being for me.
Why don't you move to the Northern suburbs of Atlanta? John's Creek, Alpharetta,. It's way more safe. If I was you I'd come back to the U.S and try to find some kind of remote work or maybe start an online business so you can always have American dollars coming into your account no matter where you travel.
The cost of having a car is something I don't want. There's just too much downside and not enough upside for me. I guess I could find remote jobs, but maybe I could do that here in Korea too!
A lot of the negative experiences foreigners have in Korea are Koreans panicking about speaking English
I can understand this panic hahah. Speaking another language is not easy!!
If u only knew what they truely thought of you
@dkp7771 troll...is it worse than elderly asians getting randomly assaulted in American cities?
아틀란타에서 인종간에 분리가 심하나요? 아틀란타도 한인 많이 사는걸로 아는데 인종간에 섞여사는줄 알았는데 ㅠ
There are many Koreans in Atlanta, but the city is definitely racially segregated!
@@francoismarc3 그렇군요 안타깝네요 LA랑 다르게 거기는 좀 잘 지내는줄 알았는데...
Hi, Mr. Francois Marc! It is such a big pleasure to watch your youtube channel. I am Korean and used to live in the States for 15 years almost in a row. I don't know if you do "naver", which will I am pretty sure allow you to find cafes or restaurants nearby in 3 minutes by walk no matter where you are in Seoul. In my personal opinion Korean people do not judge other people by their skin color. When they do, it has to do with their personality. I'm not boasting, but I would like to say Korea has a unique history and culture that has prioritized education emphasizing respect for your neighbors and guests. Hope you enjoy living in Korean as much as you can like I did in the States. Warm regards!
Hey, thanks for tuning in and gifting us with a wonderful comment! You put a lot of thought into this answer and I really appreciate your time:)
You stay put,buddy. I cant wait to move out of the states.
Hopefully, by end of next year, i should be able to retire abroad. Too much bullshit going on here.
Almost everyday, i hear someone dying from gun violence. This is just in los angeles.
LA is crazy and I never want to go back...I'm staying in Asia for sure. Thanks for the support!
Safety and health care are priceless regardless of income. Being a person of colour on top of that adds a layer of danger. I am sorry to hear of your cousin's death - a waste of a young life. A few years ago when the Atlanta spa shootings happened almost all were Asian women men. At least half were Korean women. I couldn't help but think if they were in Korea they might not have had the same opportunities, but they would not have been killed in a mass shooting. Crimes against Black people in North America are spoken about (to an extent) but the ones against Asians are not widely publicized. Many many Asian women have been murdered or attacked (especially since the pandemic) particularly in the States. They are seen as easy targets. I remember being afraid for my parents to go out in public.
Murder is wrong, regardless of the color...I agree with your sentiment. I think Korea is just safer in general. I'm a bit scared to even return home for a week this winter. Anything random could happen...
@@francoismarc3 I saw this video about this Black American couple that has lived in remote Japan (Okinawa) for about 20 years. They moved their because the husband was stationed there for the American army, but they ended up retiring there. Their first trip back to the US in years was near Vegas and happened at the same time as the mass shooting in Vegas! They couldn't wait to get back home to Japan! I saw a video in which Sam Okyere said he was travelling in the States and got stopped by a policeman while driving. He was absolutely terrified.
@@skatingcanuck9837 I feel like that everytime I go back to the US lol. I understand them hahaha
I'm naturalized U.S. citizen lived in Atlanta. I liked ATL in general, but I didn't like the nightlife there. Sometimes clubs were Asian nights(most of patrons are Asians) but if you visit the same place next day or next week, they turned out to be about 99% Afro-Americans patrons club. Asian nights never last long in ATL. I experienced this so many times. Koreans in Korea don't have any ideas of 'Personal Space', I believe this is very 'American' or western(?) thing. S. Korea is convenient but not really easy to make money in general but have universal health care (kind of socialistic system, rich pay more). U.S. jobs pay well, but you need to pay for individual health insurance. You know what? You kinda look like my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu teacher in ATL lol.
This is a lot of good information!! And yes, Atlanta is heavily segregated...sorry for your experience at the clubs. Oh, your martial arts instructor must also be a handsome man! Hahahah
@@francoismarc3 Haha yeah...actually he was a very good-looking guy (no homo).
아틀란타 하면 워킹데드가 생각납니다 ㅎ
Loooooool
America is a life of loneliness. the average American male no matter how rich or how poor no matter how old or how young lives like a castrated caged animal. At 45 i decided to take my 4000$ a month passive income and retire to south America. Here I have a beautiful latin wife which would have been absolutely impossible in the usa. I a beautiful jetset Miami style high rise condo thats brand new which cost 300$ a month. Life is good overseas i never felt rich before but the truth is in south America i feel like a millionaire with 4k a month in passive income
You are living the life!! "Go on, witcho bad self!!" As my grandma would say. I've heard a lot of men are leaving America these days looking for love overseas. I'm glad you found slice of heaven abroad!
@@francoismarc3 America use to be a place of family life once the American man lost the opportunity to have a decent family life then he has nothing. a decent happy family life is important in my eyes. Girls in America are the bottom of the barrel
If you drive a nice car, dress well, you are just a big target in the states.
I drive a crappy car n dress like i have nothing. Im a nobody to muggers.
My aunt told me the exact same thing lol It so ridiculous...
handsome dude lol
Hahahaha thanks so much!!!
Hey there!!!!