First generation Gen Z’ers are moving abroad for a better life
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Their parents risked it all to leave their country and move to the United States for a better life. But for their first generation children born here, the American Dream is still a longshot. Back in May, Stay Tuned caught up with a recent college graduate, who is also a first generation Gen Z’er, struggling with an autoimmune illness. Hear why she’s committed to leaving the United States to find a better life abroad, while keeping her American citizenship.
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"NO MATTER WHO IS IN POWER, ITS THE SAME SYSTEM" love this point
''we have an illusion of freedom in america'' also love this
@@GorgieClarissa So the answer to that is a strict Islamic monarchy where you can get beheaded for talking against the government? Lol.
We also have the illusion of paying high taxes to fund the government, schools, police, fire fighters while The USA can print unlimited amount of money. Paper back by paper. The illusion of high taxes is to keep us poor and the rich gets richer. This is why is called Corporate America
Well… one is just a normal dystopia and one is giliad
Well, it's the same capitalists. Same in Mexico. It's not politicians who run the land it's huge corporations and the people who hold power therein.
I'm part of this demographic of young people who got diagnosed with autoimmune disease in America. 2 years after the diagnosis I moved to Germany and have been here for 3 years. My health has improved so much, to the point that I have no symptoms anymore. I also feel much more relaxed and appreciate the German work culture. Glad to see I'm not the only one seeking an alternative.
how did you move to germany? rare skilled job? school? i assumed that my autoimmune disease would make me an undesirable immigrant anywhere
@@scamp.rascal no of course not, whatever condition you have is personal, but if it's severe enough then of course you could share with an employer during an interview, if you felt comfortable with it. I invested some money upfront and took a sabbatical for one year and took a language course, then was able to pursue vocational training in a company. Here there are a lot of openings and a demand for workers, so it shouldn"t be too hard finding something. Hardest part I'd say is learning the language. Many people choose the University route and then find a job during/after their studies.
As an American (California) in my 50s, I agree that we need to get as many Gen-Zers out of the US as possible. Most of them are not happy here and would probably do much better somewhere else. As a whole, they have first-world educations that while the US doesn't need those degrees, many places outside of the country could probably put them to use.
Its not just america pretty much every country without good food regulation end up having issues.
@@hennagaijin7856 The problem really is money and freedom to be honest.
Can I just say I suffer from Chrohns Disease and when I traveled to Europe for two weeks ALL of my symptoms subsided. American food is killing us.
Side note: You're eating rotten food, and it's your choice. I promise there's good food in the states. Fat? That's your fault. American's living off of ice coffee and donuts from Dunkin Donuts, and fast food for dinner. We all have choices in the USA. PROMISE.
@@suzanneblaylock9598 Stop believing that. America is slowly running out of choices with everything.
@@suzanneblaylock9598 why do you assume I'm drinking dunkin donuts iced lattes everyday and eating McDonald's? You don't think I cut all those out of my diet already? The problem in the US is produce is covered in Glyphosate and meats are infused with steroids. Let's be honest, you need to "search" for healthy food in the US, then on top of it, it's expensive. In the europe and most places, the standard is much higher for food.
@@DrLaurelWeaver 'Clean' by Dr. Jungar. Follow it and you'll be thin forever. Bye !
@@suzanneblaylock9598 why ignore the fact that "clean" food is not the standard in the US while it is in all other countries? Why do I have to read the ingredients list before I buy something in the US to make sure I am not being poisoned? That is the point, no one is arguing you can't eat clean in the US....
She's absolutely correct about the quality of food. It's so much better in other countries.
Even McDonald's is healthier, because of more stringent food regulations. [EDIT: I AM NOT SAYING MCDONALDS IS HEALTHY. It's not. I'm making a comparison, i.e. saying that they put crap in American food that they wouldn't be able to in other countries, thus reducing the health profile of the food!] Here, the food companies influence the government too much.
It's your choice of what you want to eat. Purchase what you think is 'quality' and prepare it yourself. Don't eat 'fast food'.
@@TS-rd7oy go to Philippines and you might change your mind
One word: organic
@@timcarlGits not that simple. Food in USA is making people ill/killing us. Even eating healthy is full of chemicals etc. Food is better in many countries
today, the american dream is to leave america.
I’d add a caveat. It’s to earn enough money in America so you can then leave and live off of the interest from the money you’ve earned.
@@dontbanmebrodontbanme5403 better do it while the eroding USD still has value and then use it to buy hard assets.
If I had the time I would move to Japan.
@Embargoman That sounds awesome! I lived outside America for more than 2 years, but I'll admit I missed my family and moved back.
Well she was in D.C. and her solution for happiness was to move to a conservative country if that tells you anything.
37 year old American in Belgium here. No regrets.
Hey there, aside from the food, did your life improve because you left your friends and other people in your environment? (I'm thinking about my own friends and acquaintances.) Did it help to find new people or even have a smaller amount of people around you?
Look man most Americans don't have any friends, you have any idea what america is like now a days?
Aside from the fact that in a generation or two it'll be under sharia law from all of the "refugees" that will shift the demographic.
lol confirmation bias
@@JoseEllen1 environment does matter, but it wasn’t about the people I was around seeing as I am mostly an introvert. It’s was more so the way of life. I only need one job to survive here. Also everyone is so laid back and friendly, and the culture values intellectualism and isn’t violent. Healthcare is affordable - I recently had to get a tooth fixed and I was scared to go because I thought I was going to have to pay an arm and a leg, but it was only 90€ which is about 100$. And the dentist was worried about me paying so much because my insurance hadn’t kicked in yet lol.
I'm a Gen Xer. About 20 years ago, I moved to Japan. The job I'm doing here would pay less than half in the US. Here, I have a house (I designed the floor plans myself and had a company build it), a wonderful wife, two awesome kids, and a dog. Basically, I'm living the American Dream here in Japan.
@@Corsuwey wow,sounds terrific.
Are you Japanese?
I have a friend who's also unhappy with Japan he wants to move out of Japan to have a Japanese DREAM😂
I've heard the cost of living in Japan is much higher than the U.S. What are your thoughts?
Good. We don’t want you here.
I am an American who moved overseas almost ten years ago. I'm glad I did. If you have the option to live even just a year abroad, I suggest you try it.
Where?
@jacobsoto7228 I'm in Asia. But it doesn't matter where you travel. It's just important to get out there and see the similarities and differences around the world.
@@jacobsoto7228 As an expat the places I've lived or stayed for months at a time that I recommend are
Dalian, Yantai, Qingdao - China,
Kuala Lumpur,MA,
Lille, France,
Genoa, Trieste- Italy,
Kiel, Konstanza- Germany,
Green Spain (
A Coruna, Galicia,
Oviedo, Gijon-Asturias,
San Sebastian, Gipuzkoa region, Bilbao, Basque Country,
we live San Sebastian but only come to Basque Country if you have money or a job lined up it has gotten very expensive but the quality of life, food, local activities, physical beauty, public transportation are top notch, imagine if Switzerland where 1/2 the price, a coastal Spanish province with better food, livelier people and top notch beaches = Basque Country ❤, we also recently bought property in Asturias far more affordable, less touristy, amazing food, much more chill... And you can partake of the green herbs legally in your own home as a resident below the legal amount.😂
@@marley6332what part of Asia because my friends didn’t like Asia
I'm in SK now and I must say, I should have left earlier. Whether it's SK, Japan, Taiwan, Malaysia, Indonesia, every place is much cheaper in terms of housing than the US (and Singapore). You can enjoy a better quality of life by doing this living cost arbitrage.
I left America in 2013, my mental health has improved significantly. I was young and navigating a new world. Challenging, yes but a challenge I'd go through 10x over being stuck in a country that doesn't value it's people. The job market is TRASH!!!!!! EVEN WITH A DEGREE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Where are you at now
Which field?
So many get pointless degrees with no direction and then wonder why they can't find a job.
I mean, it’s not like countless other countries are facing the same issue such as China. (People can’t find a job over there because the job market is so crowded)
Let me just say that people from other country might view your country differently obviously, if you live there for a while.
This is true. With a degree and certifications you still have no guarantee to get a job.
*U.S.
As a US citizen, I recognize that if you want to make a lot of money, easily, the US is the place to be. You can hustle your way to wealth. Health (both mental and physical) on the other hand, is not the priority in the US. The US is extreme capitalism. If that's for you, have at it. I've had enough. There are many alternatives that you can thrive in. I've been living outside the US for 6 years and I don't regret the decision. Find what works for you and pursue it. Don't let anyone guilt you into staying in a situation that is wearing you down.
How did you explore alternatives?
What countries would you recommend? There's too many to know
@@nkengasong5078 My military background and affiliations opened up doors for me that aren't as easily accesseble to others. If you're yound and unaffiliated, teaching English seems to be the way most get their start.
@@RosettaKing-kn4rt too many to list and I haven't been everywhere, but Asia is a good start, for many.
I completely agree. I’m a millennial and I’m first generation from Asia. I’m a us citizen and I don’t mind the hustle. I work hard and building wealth and it is possible but you have to know how to save and make good investments. 😊 too many people try to get those high car payments
My husband and I are moving to Italy 🇮🇹 next month - he got offered a full ride scholarship to attend an American university (located in Italy) to pursue a STEM degree near Rome, Italy. We will be living there for three years minimum and we are so excited! We got offered free housing and meals as part of his scholarship. This might be the beginning of us staying in Italy long term. Excited to walk more, be surrounded by nature, expose ourselves to other cultures, and eat delicious and more healthy foods ❤
Have fun dealing with the refugee crimes
I’m moving to Italy with my wife too. The education system and quality of life just isn’t here in the states anymore. Staying is denying my kids a better life.
Italy is amazing take every chance to travel but please be aware of pickpocket rings, scam artist and air pollution. I was surprised when we went on long holidays in winter or really hot days in the summer how bad the air quality can get in the big cities invest in a good air purifier.
What is a full ride scholarship? Riding a VESPA scooter? 😂🤣
Congrats on the opportunity and scholarship, sounds like so much fun, good luck 🍀.
Her way of using the english language and expressing herself is so elevated , like she would be super upper class. That really impresses me.
Everyone has their own path.
I left USA when I graduated college (also 1st gen) and have been living in Japan since. It just fits me better personally. There are still great opportunities in USA but I wish everyone finds what is good for them. :) In the end we just all want to be happy and content.
How was life as someone who moved to Japan fresh out of college? How about work?
@windwalker000 Actually graduated only community college in USA and got my bachelor degree in Japan. Was a lot cheaper than USA would of been. I think if you can't speak or not wish to speak Japanese and live in Tokyo it could be hard but I can speak Japanese so it was fine for me.
I vacationed in Japan earlier this year. Now Im planning on getting my Bachelor's in Nursing and moving there in a few years. America is a bubble, especially the Midwest. Cant wait to leave.
@@lucashorvath371DONT go to Japan because outsiders are making everything expensive in Japan
Interesting man, it sounds like me a little bit. Also 1st gen Japanese-american from NJ, moved to Tokyo after finishing undergrad. 38 now. I'm still always wondering which is better for me to live in: USA or Japan, But it sounds like you are comfortable living here in Japan, and that's really cool. For starters, the health insurance and food suits me better in Japan for sure. I'd love to hear what suits you better in Japan.
I've never had to fill out 500 applications in my entire life. That sounds so disheartening
The number of job applications is directly proportional to the how worthless the degree is.
@@WetPets-gl2ts So people trying to work in public health should just be penniless and starving because their jobs are worthless? She didn’t study underwater basketweaving.
I have a computer science degree which is supposed to be valued a lot but I’ve filled close to as many applications. Job market is terrible rn
Welcome to our reality
I've filled out 3000. I'm 24
Leaving the US can be great BUT America is still by far the best place in the world to build wealth & freedom. I'm Scottish but was partly brought up in America, went to school in Texas, worked in NYC for a few years in my early career and built a business in the US. I don't live in the US currently (I will be back eventually) but all the places I've enjoyed living in (e.g Japan, Korea, Portugal, Spain etc) were great BECAUSE I'm backed by my American background. I have USD income from my US company which services the US market, and so I can take advantage of the best of both worlds.
Its easy to forget that people who are brought up in these countries in Europe & Asia have an extremely hard time getting wealthy in the first place. Japan and Korea for example have much more toxic work environments without the same probability of eventually making it big. So yes a lot of Americans leave and enjoy a great standard of living elsewhere - but it's only because America gave them the financial platform to do so in the first place.
Can you amplify your argument, please?
You may want to invest in reading comprehension.
The best way to understand the US is to live abroad. Most Americans can’t or won’t have that opportunity and that breeds a lot of illusion about US quality of life. I’ve lived all over the world including the Middle East and the US is my least favorite place to be. The food quality is a huge issue as we see from the National health crisis. Go Rania! 🎉
Definitely true
It’s not all rosey on the other side….living abroad can make you appreciate US.
I have travelled to Europe 10 times the last 7 years and ask why it is never addressed the life styles are to placate citizens that make very little and in meaningless jobs, why service sucks in europe.
Why you don't see many of these people travel, they make minimal as baristas and cab drivers and are contingent upon the gov benefits.
Why they are protesting tourist in europe, it is not the common european travelling, they have no money.
Why I as an american can consider purchasing a home there, american wages.
All that european college for the majority to work menial jobs.
what middle eastern countries did you visit?
@@robertplant2059Healthcare, and education is way more affordable in Europe than in the USA. I have lived in Belgium and with my temporary residence card I barely pay any money for medical appointments, sometimes you get a good amount of your money back when you purchase medicine as well. That is the Belgian civil insurance system for you. Not to mention that I have great insurance coverage that gives me about 80-90% and in some cases 100% of my money back. I would never ever ever would want to trade that for the poor health care, insurance, and education in the USA (at least public education). The only reason I could live there is to study another Masters or a PhD from specific universities that I like.
I moved out of the US in 2015. She's a smart woman. Go where you can earn enough money and be happy with your life.
USA is the best country in the world because the dollar is strong and that’s why everything is cheap
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq the pound sterling is stronger and people still have their rights
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq The best thing is to work _remotely_ for a US/EU company, get paid in dollars or euros . . . while living somewhere cheap with (good) culture.
@@d4c_reznor470 Rights? You mean the right to implement Sharia Law.
I notice myself that in the Netherlands the only people I know who want to move to the US want to do so to earn a lot of money. The Americans I know who want to move or have moved to the Netherlands do so because of the quality of life. Of course it’s just anecdotal, but I notice a trend.
I don't feel like an American anymore to tell you the truth. The simplest part of the American dream avoided me and I will gladly leave when I have the first chance. After the Bush era and 9/11 it hasn't been the same. The 60s era Boomers started this mess when they were elected to public office and took over management of corporations. America's shelf life is over.
-1980 Xennial
Exactly, corporations have destroyed the American identity. Car-dependent suburban planning has destroyed all sense of community, we're all stuck in traffic all day & exist to shop.
I'm 56 and unfortunately the American dream as I've known wasn't meant for everyone. I come from farmers and we are all still lower income. The American dream shouldn't be built on owning a home and having things there should be so much more to the American dream
It never was. Not until post World War 2. We once had flourishing cities that housed many classes of people. We had the best public transit and rail system in the world.
GEN Z here, after high school I went to Ocean Corp Welding School. It's my third year out of school, I was hired before I graduated and in 2023 I made 167k with bonuses, Truck is paid off, the school paid off and I have zero debt. All my travel expenses were paid along with a perdiem and great medical benefits. I just turned 23 in April and will buy my first house and 60 acres after the election in Januray 2025. I promise Gen Z is not all the same. America is not for the mentally weak. When employers see an arab from Palistrin graduating from Columbia University they automatically see conflict, and activism and far left ideology that potentially causes turmoil in the workplace. Especially with what has happened at that university this year and around AMERICA it is crazy to me why this lady is surprised nobody wants to hire her. I am proof the American dream is alive and very well. I worked really hard, had a passion, discovered a highly valued need for my career, and worked on myself. This lady in my opinion isn't taking responsibility for her decisions and blaming America because she is not successful. She chose the school, she chose the education major, she chose the politics and she chose what companies to apply for . She obviously has money, D.C. is very expensive, and if she has been living there and can afford to pack up her entire life and move to the other side of the world she's not broke. Gen Z and young people in general have a very weak mentality and you can't have that in America and expect to be successful. Godspeed to her and good luck, I hope she gets treated fairly as what can be expected in that country.
MAGA Republicans killed it
That's what's great about America. You have a ton of freedom to do what you want. Nothing says you need to own a house.
@@kayceeyou yes!! With the right opportunity. I can't pay much but can't find help anywhere! And I'm on disability!!
Many people in the west are over-educated but living at a job that nearly makes ends meet. The single most important reason is that the shareholders do not want to share the fair share to the employees as the job market always keep some people out of job and so called competition creates a fear that people would settle for an under-paid job . Meanwhile the monopoly control the salary level and there is no price war for attracting talents.
The same is happening in China right now too. people with masters degrees working at restaurants and delivering food.
Because you should get your Masters degrees after you gain the careers skills you need. Get the Masters to add to the the basic education and the career skills. You will ALWAYS be over qualified for entry level positions needed to get the skills and under skilled for the higher earning positions. You got to be smart with your career. I got my Masters to add onto my career skills…I’ll do my Doctorate in my 40s as I continue to gain my career skills and experience so I can continue to demand more. Don’t put the cart before the horse…
@manoftomorrow5987 pls, a word of advice. Check into the potential to get hired at an advanced age before you get your doctorate. Figure out what you want to do and see how many people break in at that age. I'd hate to see you spend the time/money, only to realize that someone your age doesn't have the same chance of being hired as someone younger (and no, they're not supposed to discriminate....but they do)
@@LindaC616 I agree. I’m a CFO already, but I want to keep moving up to bigger corporations. I live outside the US, so bear that in mind. When I do get another C-Suite role in a bigger corporation then I’ll consider doing the Doctorate to continue to maintain my status. I’m not worried about that…right now I’m focused on my career experience and upping my skills. I’ve already got the education needed…
@manoftomorrow5987 that's good. I've just known people who do a doctorate and finish in their forties or fifties, and then realize that very few academic institutions are going to give them a tenure track position. The best they're going to get is instructor, because the university doesn't want to invest all of that money in the job search and then pick a candidate who is going to leave them in 5 or 6 years looking for another candidate. Better to hire someone fresh out of school who is also likely to ask for less money.
Do you really feel that the doctor is necessary for your position? I know so many people even in Academia who consider the Masters the terminal degree in the business field.
She is extremely lucky that she can do this. If you do not have ties outside of the US it is extremely difficult to move abroad.
Not really lot places you can get a working visa pretty easy as a US citizen with some kind of credited diploma but usually is always better to have a remote job getting paid at US rates.
No it's not😂. Don't discourage without doing some research. With the American passprt...you can work ANYWHERE IN THIS SMALL WORLD. Especially in the gulf countries. And you get paid more than the locals themselves..sad but true
@@nomoralsnolife honestly this is quite an uninformed comment. I have personally tried there are specific fields that you will have an easier time with finding work.
Most expat stories feature people who've lived abroad for a brief time. 10 year follow-up please.
Exactly. Give it a year
ill give you mine. i left the states in 2011 for mexico after a relative passed away and left me a plot of land in mexico. not really wanting to deal with it i wanted to sell it so i did, went down there and never came back.
at the time i was doing a restream and dvd resell business online plus i ran a pretty sucessful dvd forum and a adult website. i made enough online and because the dollar to peso is awesome when it converts i lived really well and bought some rental property. now i just run websites and do my restream business but theres one sucess story right there
I left in 2014 after a graduated college. Best decision I ever made.
Im living in Italy it's great.
You are not an expat youa re an inmigrant like everyone
I'm an American and I plan on leaving as well. The US is just not the same anymore.
Americans belong in America simple…stay in YOUR country…it’s not bad in 🇺🇸 compared to 3rd world countries. WTF are Americans fleeing from??? I only live in America because my country is one of the worst in the world and I have literally nothing back there…if I hit the lotto though I would move back to my home country in heartbeat
Facts
How have you voted in the last few elections? Do you vote in your local elections?
Are you going to renounce your American citizenship? Or are you going to pull the trick Salah pulled and keep your U.S. passport?
Why the German eagle?
How noble for her to keep her US citizenship so the State Department has to look after her if something goes wrong in a totalitarian state. She will also pay taxes, but only if exceeds the Foreign earned income tax exclusion($120,000) So all benefit for her and no responsibility. This was no a good immigration investment a decade ago.
The most surprising thing for me is just how many credit cards a typical American uses. The country is very much focused on consumerism, on bigger and better. I do admire the creativity and innovation which is off the charts, but in terms of well-being for the entire population regardless of their resources I think Europe is doing better.
You speak of "Europe" like it it's some single uniform entity. Hate to break it to you but the Dutch are doing a lot better than the Romanians and Albanians. And the Norwegians versus Croatians etc
@@hamishcarter8982yup. And you also cannot easily move between countries in Europe
@@cutebear1817 Thats a lie, i can freely move inside the eu...
Lol what's with the clueless comments? Can't move freely? That's a lie. Western EU doing better? Big lie. Eastern EU is doing best. Gotta be Americans spreading fake news that never even traveled
@@shenhue7041I think @cutebear1817 means “move” as in permanently relocate, not just visit.
I am not a Gen Z but a Millennial who can relate to them a lot. I live in Hawaii, 33 years old. When I joined the workforce with my degree, I was very disappointed with the outcome. I was able to work for a bank but they always underpaid me in order for me to get the job. It was the lesser of two evils being unemployed and stressing about not getting a job in time so I always accepted it even though I felt it was not a fair pay. I have saved a lot of money while living with my Mom since there is no mortgage on the family home and expenses are low. I was considering semi-retiring in Japan since the cost of living and quality of life is so much better there. With my savings I am able to live off the dividends and interest to cover all my living expenses in Japan. The problem is it’s very hard to get a visa for residency especially since I don’t plan to work there. I have looked into other countries but still contemplating about it because I feel Japan is ideal for my situation since i am ethnically half Japanese I think it would be a little easier for me to assimilate into that country versus somewhere else.
@8-bit-g my aunty told me about it. I just checked usd to yen and the value is dropping dramatically which is making me hold off for now. I am mostly in cash right now and taking advantage of high money market interest rates. Now might be a time to reconsider dipping in the stock market to build wealth as it plunges. My dream is to have enough liquid assets where I can just live off the dividends passively, my father was able to do it with real estate but I don’t have that much money to put down on property where I live and I’m more comfortable in investing in stocks and funds. I’m very close to that goal.
go to japan anyway. i'm sure u can figure out something. life is too short to suffer in a place u know isn't good for your mental health
" I always accepted it even though I felt it was not a fair pay."
Here is your problem. Don't do this. Know your value and demand fair pay, otherwise you do yourself and your neighbors a disservice.
@@jwonz2054 many people are having a hard time finding a job quickly because their asking pay is too high. I know the salary range for my position is up to $70,000. My boss hasn’t hired a replacement for my coworker who left a year ago because all these applicants are putting $70,000 as an asking salary so they don’t even consider them even if it’s within the range. I am currently doing the job of two people at the moment. I’m not sure if quitting is any better because my previous employer was actually much worse so this might be a common trend. The director of my organization comes off as an ageist because he doesn’t like to hire older people and targets younger ones knowing he can under pay them.
in wanting to leave america i feel like im undoing the progress that was made by my family
What progress? America is a sinking ship
you aren't undoing progress if you leave to a country with better living standards than america. you are adding to the progress. Your family moved to america so you could have options. One of these options is to spread your roots elsewhere.
Eventually, human greed ruins the government of every country. Your job is survive and give your children, or future children, the best chance at having a decent life that you can.
@@notanexploreranimations1218 I moved to the US from Germany 30 years ago. Never 1 second of regret. Grass is always greener. If you hate it here so much please give up your citizenship and absolutely Do Not Vote in US elections
@@karlaskitties i genuinely cant tell if this is hate or not
I wish you the best
Our daughter moved to Switzerland 🇨🇭 and loves it . University is a fraction of the cost in Europe !
Chosing our environment is one of the most important decisions we can make
I'm from Switzerland. I'm here to warn you. Most Americans living in Switzerland are priviliged white collar expats living a life most swiss residents never could afford. For the average worker in Switzerland, life is as hard as it is in the US - if not hard. You work a lot and get little in return.
My friend left Switzerland because my friend told me Switzerland is boring
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq The grass is always GREENER
@@gavinlew8273 legit
Of course.... The Whiter the Brighter... That could be a good slogan for Laundry Detergent
I got a bachelors degree in Economics, and three associates degrees. Couldn’t find a high paying job. Use my degree to get a higher paying position in a trade. Made 6 figures last 3 years in a field that had absolutely nothing to do with my studies.
@@adrianalonso489 so what are you doing? Machinist?
@@laurelnotley9541 private security for wealthy clients
Congrats! Bet you wish you had skipped some of the school, and gone straight to what you are doing now. Assuming you want money more than job satisfaction. Charity work fills your soul, but often leaves your belly empty.
@@adrianalonso489I'm wondering what trade you're in, too.
this is so sad :( i feel the same way but i never want to leave america... my family has suffered abroad and this country was a second chance for my mother. i feel like i owe it so much and i really do love americans and american culture. its our government and economic system that is choking us
The Houston suburbs have really been hit, all the young blood moved away while old people from other states are moving in.
Your comment is the best here. I love being American but the gov't and economic system really are bad.
OMG! I did this too! Leaving the U.S. truely saved my life. I am so thankful everyday I wake up. ❤
Don't come back
@phoenix71232 It can't be fixed until the MAGA nightmare is over.
@phoenix71232 It's all up to the DNC and the American voter to save this country at this point. I love America and would never abandon her, but if Trump wins, then all bets are off. Trumps America is not the same America that I grew up in.
@phoenix71232 I only told OP not to come back because he was being an anti-American jerk. Things aren't really that bad at all under democrats but when MAGA Republicans take over the American dream becomes a nightmare.
Tell that to the people who are in millions illegally cross the usa boarder
😂 going to a country that has legalized migrant slavery and passport capture .
she just wants to be a stay at home mum
@@joan6839 What part of her interview says that? She says she wants to work and contribute to society but 500 applications later in the US and she got nowhere
She is Muslim and Arab, so Arab Islamic Country like Qatar or Jordan would definitely suit her, also Qatar is very rich and safe if you just follow the rules and not mess around...
@@aiwwakk7152 yeah and just obey, don't think or tell your opinions. Only men are allowed to do so. Good luck for her, but I tell there will be a huge cultural shock for her.
@@eijakatriina qatar is not afghanistan, its alot more normal than your imagination suggests. At the end of the day, the idea is not to trap yourself to America or Europe, there are alot of countries out there to pick from that would be more or less suitable for a given person. She found something that works for her, and you can bet she isn't going around asking men for permission to do things....
I’m sure the politics is much better in Qatar. LOL
Qatar is Islamic monarchy and emir has all power, not much politics there, also she is Muslim & Arab so would be fine in Islamic Arab country like Qatar or Jordan..
Meanwhile, every immigrant I meet tells me they moved here for opportunity their home country couldn’t provide them.
Apples to oranges. The US is obviously better than less developed countries where those immigrants come from, but compared to similarly developed countries, the US is woefully behind on major societal issues.
That is because they come from shitholes, obviously america is a dream compared to third world countries
Individuals from developing countries often seek better living conditions. For some Americans, many European nations and certain Asian countries like South Korea and Japan may offer a more suitable lifestyle. As an American who has resided in South Korea for a decade, I find life here significantly more fulfilling, which is why I continue to make it my home, visiting the USA only annually.
lol this kind of mentality is why americans are so backward, being proud of the country being better than countries like bangladesh, nigeria. meanwhile the usa is being left behind even by Middle income asian countries
@@grow1820if you’re an expat it’s a good place to live. But the youth and younger gen of South Korea find it a place that has become increasingly difficult to achieve goals and dreams. Over competitiveness only one of several issues.
All my family live in South Korea. I split my time between there and the US.
I was born here in DC too !! And my parents are Brazilian, and I live now In Brazil . Remember when every body want it to come to America dream ? It’s a hoax and it’s dead . Doesn’t matter the party , I talk to my former Neighbour. Who move to another country . They told me that in the 50 and 60 , America such a wonderful dream and you did it too ! Now close to 10 million Americans are out of the USA and living abroad too . That’s the new American Dream
I'm in Ottawa. My mom is Grenadian and dad is Canadian. I'm working and saving and investing for years straight without ever spending a penny on personal joy or leisure. I've been learning Portuguese for the past 1.5 years and will continue learning to fluency. I want to move to Brasil.
Brazil is complicated. But if you want to live here, here is my advice: avoid Rio de Janeiro. Violence there is out of control. But we have some places that you can go, specially in the South region.
How come you were raised in the US and you can't even use tenses properly? Something stinks.
In Brazil it's the other way around. Everybody here wants to live overseas. I guess what matters is to be content where you are. I was born here and I'll die here, that's all.
Americans belong in America simple…stay in YOUR country…it’s not bad in 🇺🇸 compared to 3rd world countries. WTF are Americans fleeing from??? I only live in America because my country is one of the worst in the world and I have literally nothing back there…if I hit the lotto though I would move back to my home country in heartbeat
It's funny that she's moving to a country where forced labor is legally permissible and laborers have little if any rights
Salah said that she's keeping her American passport. She is telling the truth that she will not be renouncing her U.S. citizenship. That tell's you all you need to know about the truthfulness of everything else she said in the interview.
@@DemPilafian They could have easily found a better person for this like someone wanting to own a house instead renting for ever like in Japan or Portugal.
it's part of their system, no system is perfect. People can justified political, moral integrity how ever they wanted. At the end of the day it's all about stability and trade off you are willing to make for what you prioritized. In her case it is obviously worthy. I could tell another funny story, about the land of democracy where drug addicts, mental patients, thieves and homeless people roam freely. And to solve those crisis, their most powerful government came up with an immediate and effective solution by bestowing many pronounces for their beloved citizens. 🤣🤣🤣
@@southcoastinventors6583 True. The news reporter wanted desperately to find a way to justify the misguided hatred spewing from an anti-American. I hope the hater renounces her U.S. citizenship and stays in Qatar.
@@DemPilafian I did get that impression and besides if she really felt mistreated in the US why move there instead of a more tolerant place for women in general. Always wished they followed up with these interview in a year or two
As a younger millennial ('96), myself and most of my friends- and even a good chunk of the gen x-ers my folks are around, want to get out of dodge. Boomers keep shouting that if we don't like it, just *leave*. Now people are leaving, and everyone in my circle over the age of 60 is furious about 'kids these days' not wanting to stay on the sinking Titanic.
A lot of countries like Italy, Germany, Norway offer full ride stem scholarships with housing if you're interested, 2 of my nieces have gone that route in Norway, a third spent her senior year with us in Spain and is now getting ready to go to University in Germany and live on campus, free ride, Comp Sci major.
Yet the US population continues to rise.
@@millennialx9044STEM jobs
So the problem is most young folks just not striving for good careers
I'm a Gen-Xer, and I would like to get more Gen-Zers out of the US.
See ya! Good riddance, we do not need weak complainers.
Glad she was able to have the courage to leave. There are also many other locations globally where people can thrive and live a good quality of life outside the U.S. The world is getting smaller thanks to banking, crypto, online business, and development of other countries. There is no perfect place on earth, but a perfect place based on what you are looking for. I wish her the best. As someone who is also planning to live for most months outside the U.S. and/or eventually move permanently, I also know many others who are also doing the same. There are options and opportunities today.
Lol I lived in Bahrain for 10 years and moved to the US... I can say that I don't regret my decision. 😅😅😅
Her statement that regardless of which party is in power, the outcome is the same, is one that the people, and the media (you, the poster of this video) should heed! She's right. Two sides of the same coin.
@@jimwoodard64 plus ca change plus cela meme.
But it’s not true. Simple example, Roe v Wade
Its a stupid opinion
One party doesn’t believe in a female’s right to make healthcare decisions for her own body, and doesn’t believe that climate change exists or in environmental protections, and doesn’t believe in the separation of government and religion, and doesn’t believe in the peaceful transfer of power between elections…I could list so many more. What y’all are complaining about is our system, not the political parties. It’s corporate controlled capitalism that is the problem.
@@some_guy_2323on social issues there is defintiely some difference but you cant deny that both parties answer to the same corporate oligarchy that Currently rules the US through special interest groups, private donations and lobbying.
We moved abroad a decade ago first to China then back to the US during pandemic then left on the first thing smoking to Spain when it opened back up. I remember the quality of life in the late eighties, the nineties and early 2ks being amazing in the US, after 2008, nothing has been the same, It's a little bit of everything being wrong in the US, and it no longer fits my ideal of what a qualitative life looks like. I'm the healthiest and happiest abroad, period. And that's what people should chase, the place where you can literally live your best life. The US hasn't been that place for me for a long time, and it makes me sad.
Outsiders are making everything expensive in Spain . I’ve seen people from Spain throwing stuff at Americans tourists
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq I'm sure. I've only occasionally seen someone get PO at American tourists but I've seen them get real nasty with British people even here in San Sebastian where people are usually chill.
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qqTourists in general. Some Spanish towns and regions are prohibitively expensive for the locals because of all the tourism. I’m glad in my country many municipalities have strict rules for things like AirBnB, so the homes aren’t all bought up by (foreign) real estate investors.
"After 2008 nothing has been the same"
This is a meme. Your personal feelings are not facts. America has always had issues and opportunities, your personal life just got hard in 2008 and you are traumatized over it; but 2008 itself is nothing special to the larger path of America.
K liberal…we all know what happened in 2008 and again in 2012 and again in 2020…
I understand moving, but moving to Qutar as a woman. They are very sensitive about their religion/conservative. They treat migrant workers who do manual labor like slaves. I even heard that they wouldn't allow them to go back home when they were building for the World Cup.
Yeh, but it is still WAY better than the United Apes.
The girl will most likely be back in year when she realizes that she will always get paid way less than a man and on top that public health is not anywhere on the list of well paying jobs. So this is more like a cry for help or she gets to stay for mostly free.
She should go to Europe instead. Qatar is a bad move!
@@southcoastinventors6583 Well, the US isn't exactly the place known for their equal pay system either. The bigger difference she will feel is less to do when comparing to a man as much as when comparing to Qataris. However, with an American passport, she will still do better than most migrants there since Qatar and places like that (I've lived 35 years in Dubai) place a very high value on the colour of your passport.
She is Muslim and Arab, so Arab Islamic Country like Qatar or Jordan would definitely suit her, also Qatar is very rich and safe if you just follow the rules and not mess around...
I was actually wondering how her rights and freedom as a woman will be affected by moving to Qatar. But she and her sister seem to be happy there, so what do I know.
yeah, she’s not wearing a hijab and that won’t fly over there. even being an atheist is illegal in qatar
Most people just want meaningful work in the field of their choice, be dealt with respectfully and earn enough money to live a comfortable decent life.They are not ambitious, greedy, needy, egotistical persons wanting to lord it over a group of people. Our country has become overrun with psychopaths wanting to run the country and we are at scrambling to understand and deal with the assault. It appears likely they will eventually win because the psychology that is the driving force behind these nefarious actions is not being looked at.
Yeah, it was a bit odd to here. But if you're a woman that can be happy adhering to strict gender rules, I guess it's okay, as long as you don't get issues with some man because then the justice system will likely favour him (not talking about Qatar specifically, but about conservative, traditional countries in general). But I could never live with the restrictions and the idea that I need to behave differently, just because I don't have something swinging around my legs...
@@MF-qf7bs IMO Your comment is incredibly wise. It seems most people don’t look at the personality disorders running the USA. Our system attracts the world’s psychopaths. Not everyone that comes here is one, but some are and they also are the loudest.
Really weird choice, wouldn't be surprised if she has to move eventually.
I left America in 2016. Never going back.
Hey there, aside from the food, did your life improve because you left your friends and other people in your environment? (I'm thinking about my own friends and acquaintances.) Did it help to find new people or even have a smaller amount of people around you?
But did you really? Did you renounce your US citizenship? Are you a passport holder in your new country? If you only have the one passport in your new country then your legit. If you hold dual citizenship, you really did not leave. You want to keep the door open to coming back.
But anyway, Bye Felicia!
@@briang9005 You sound so jaded lmao replying to a youtube comment. worry about yourself
@@JoseEllen1 Leaving America was the best thing for me, both mentally and spiritually. I lost 50 pounds, and I'm no longer caught up in a propaganda machine. I’m able to think freely. Leaving America has been the best decision I could have made for myself, and I encourage all Black people to leave and find their own home. I do go back to visit, but you should try it-even if it’s just for a month. And if it doesn’t work out, you can always go back home. The most important thing for me is the food. In Italy, the food I eat is often grown in someone’s yard or directly from local farms. I can see the farm animals and know exactly where my food comes from.
@@briang9005I left America in 2016 and am currently living in Italy. I’m in the process of obtaining my passport. I’m eligible for dual citizenship. I plan to maintain my American passport because I have family there, and you never know what might happen. As long as my family is in America, I will keep my American passport.
Homegirl said she was HAPPY to give up her right to vote. Yeah, I think U.S. just wasn't a good fit for her and she realized it.
To be fair I think most ppl would rather not have rights and a better quality of life vs having rights and being homeless on the streets.
@@arcanernz Wish I could say with any degree of confidence what most people would rather have.
@MarkHWillson it's cute you think the problems Murica has can or will be solved by voting 😂
@@firstlast8258 You don't know me or my opinions.
@@MarkHWillson Different mentality. There’s a saying in Ukraine. If between the bread and the freedom you choose the bread, you’ll lose both.
It's more like 15 million Americans living permanently and growing. I am 59 and have travelled extensively since I was 4 going on my first vacation to Bermuda 🇧🇲 with my parents .
I am blessed to have an irish passport through ancestry that I got in 1983 that made it easy to move around . I permanently live in North east England 🏴. I've been back this time for 10 years . No where is perfect . But the usa is not the great country it was in the 50s 60s and 70s . I have great public transport beautiful historic museums and dont need a car . So yah I'm very happy and loved my upbringing but that's it.
There are a ton of places in eU.S. like what you described. You just pretend you don’t know.
@jqx7743 really ? I do not pay for healthcare as it is free on the national health service . Do you get that in the unites states ? I also don't need a car as I can walk everywhere safely . I bought a small townhouse in a modest area for 70 thousand dollars . So you think I can find that in the usa do you 🤔 . My property tax / council tax is 900 pounds a year . If I had a couple of million dollars yah I could move back to Greenwich connecticut where I grew up . As it us beautiful safe and walkable in the town. How would I afford healthcare premium? How would I afford rent healthcare property taxes . Also I'm disabled and get disability payments in the UK. You do not have a clue what your talking about and don't sound very bright to be honest . So jog on as they say in England 🏴
@@michaelgerardcondon8531 Thanks for sharing your story and perspective. Your life sounds lovely, and your property tax makes me jealous! We pay 30k a year. Husband wants to move to a cheaper place but everything we’ve looked at pales in comparison except for the property tax. My ancestors came over on the Mayflower so too much distance to get an ancestry passport. Cheers
@@Maggie-zr2owthank you for your pleasant response. It made my morning . Oh to add I actually don't pay property tax/ council tax anymore here, as i applied and got an exception as I suffer from chronic depression. I get all my medications for free. After taking care of too elderly wonderful parents full time and working , after my mom died it was time to say goodbye to the usa permanently. I too am a mayflower immigrant except for one irish great grandmother who i claimed citizenship through years ago . That was the key that opened the door .
@@michaelgerardcondon8531 I have a pair of married great-great-grandparents that immigrated from Ireland but that’s too far back. So sorry you suffer from chronic depression. From what I understand, it is a very difficult challenge. To hear your government taking care of its people like this (tax exempt, free medications, etc) is so amazing and heartwarming. Meanwhile we have our citizens increasingly becoming unhoused. The tents and mobile homes are everywhere now and increasing. Our veterans struggle. And people aren’t having children because of the costs. I could go on and on, and am sure you have heard about it all. I just don’t recognize this place as my home anymore. I’m just a few years younger than you so have seen a lot of what you have. We’ve looked at Europe but are increasingly concerned about it. All the stressors seem to be everywhere and I think we’re closing in on breaking points that will affect a lot of people everywhere. For example, the collapse of the AMOC has us worried, and its effects on Europe. We’re just as worried about the USA. So we’re basically stuck. I have to know…do y’all really eat beans for breakfast?😊
It’s so sad knowing that I have been living in the USA for 32 years and I have never been back to my native country and the new generation here in the USA highly educated couldn’t find a decent paying job. The American middle class is in decline despite of high education. This is corporatism at its peak. If there’s no changes it will get worse in the next 10-20 years. All I know is I am not going to retire here in the USA. I can stretch my dollars somewhere else.
Just vote out Trump, and you'll be fine.
@@nocturnalrecluse1216 😂 you can’t be serious
@@nocturnalrecluse1216trump or not. Kts tge same. We need regime change in America
And you wonder why....just look who is in office...
@@llunaeldas8055 oh please, Republicans are not a better choice. Don’t even start your political views. Left wing and right wing came from the same bird.
I'm so happy I made productive decisions about my finances that changed forever. I'm a single mother living in Vancouver Canada, bought my first house in October and hoping to retire soon if things keep going smoothly for me.
That's beautiful, am so happy for you.
Everyone needs more than their salary to be financial stable. The best thing to do with your money is to invest it rightly, because money left for saving always end up used with no returns.
Am looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I really need to create an alternate source of income, what do you think I should be buying?
Cryptocurrency investment, but you will need a professional guide on that.
Facebook 👇
It's a failure of our society and actually really sad.
Soyciety
Stress may seem manageable and I'm not from America, but I am from an Asian country with high-pressure academia and I've completely ruined my health. I have endocrine disorders and am showing signs of developing Hashimoto's. When I read the blood reports, my world that was running came to a stop. I knew how painful autoimmune disorders were, as someone who studies immunology. So I decided that a stress-free life would be my priority. Enjoying my work is my priority. If I can't make a deadline, that is fine as long as I tried and as long as trying made me happy. Hearing this girl made me realise your environment is very conducive to your lifestyle aspirations. I'm also moving away abroad, only because living conditions are better, and hopefully that aids my growth as a person and improves my health.
I am rooting for you.
"The United States is the Hub of Autoimmune disorders" 1:10
I wish her the absolute best. I think she made a wise choice. Our generation got screwed, and there isn't a day that passes that I'm not trying to figure out how to just get by 😞
Quite a few of my engineering buddies have immigrated to America. They tell me that landing the first job was hard, but after a few years of experience,they get paid well over a 1,00,000$ a year and is living their best lives .....
That is absolutely correct, landing the first engineering job is hard but once you do, it's all uphill from there.
I speak as a European who moved abroad hoping to find a better life too. Well, I found out that wherever you go everything's the same. This kind of decisions should always depend on your priorities, your personality and your will to adapt to another country's culture. You should first consider where your frustration is coming from, before deciding to leave, otherwise nothing will ever change in your life, even if you move to another country.
If you want to leave the U.S. and move to (insert country) because you're a big fun of (that country) culture, food and atmosphere, or because you want to live in a slightly safer country where at least guns are not sold at the supermarket, I 100% support you. However, if you're moved just by the dream of a better life because you saw a bunch of RUclipsrs denigrating your own country and speak wonderful things of other countries instead, I would advice you to ponder your decision wisely.
Of course, it might turn out to be a wonderful experience to do in the short term and you can learn a lot from it too, but you'd better stop dreaming and get real, because once you loose the excitement of leaving your country to live in a new place, you'll find out that the new place also answers the rules of a capitalist society that wants to use people to its advantage, and can give you many other reasons to feel frustrated about your life after a while you live there, especially considering that you'll be most probably living there on your own without the support of your family and friends.
Europeans are the most brainwashed people on the planet when it comes to the United States. I have family in France, and the United States. I live in Canada. My French family was all 'ga ga' because I had been to the United States many times. I couldn't understand why. When my French cousin saw Detroit for the first time, I think he was shocked. This was in the 1980's. Since then, I have watched what has been happening there and it's down right getting scary. I would not want to live there and I worry for my family in the U.S. with all the polarized politics, gun violence and poverty. And yeah, French food is much better than American food. Even Canadian food is better.
Washington D.C. isn't the cheapest place to live...
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Yeah but she needs a better quality of life due to her lupus ie healthy food. my family spends about $40,000 a year on extra costs from having lupus. we live in texas and its still unaffordable with those costs.
@AlejandraXio Lupus is a terrible disease :/. I've worked with a lot of lupus patients. Well I hope she's happier wherever she goes
Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas is way cheaper, but how are the locals gonna treat new residents?
And a degree in Public Health doesn't offer a good paying job.
Your going to see more of this in the future if things don’t change.
Thats a lot of americans dream
. That immigrants just move out specially mexican or latin american origin😢😢😢😢
I think young Italians left Italy
@@AbimaelLopez-hz3qq they take their country for granted. I blame it on the social media
I doubt it! The US is by far the cheapest cost index of any first world nation.
Anybody saying otherwise is full of it.
4:35 illusion of freedom
Illusion indeed. " Human Rights Watch found that women in Qatar must obtain permission from their male guardians to marry, study abroad on government scholarships, work in many government jobs, travel abroad until certain ages, and receive some forms of reproductive health care. The discriminatory system also denies women the authority to act as their children’s primary guardian, even when they are divorced and have legal custody."
A bit easier for her to switch countries when she had family abroad
One big thing thats important for living somewhere me is walkability. Some conservatives in the US have been attacking walkable cities and communities, calling urbanism "communism"
No. We call having to pay for the illegals "communism".
The problem with walkable cities is that they're a nice way of saying super-dense, urban jungles where you're living at arm's length away from people in every direction, and a lot of people don't want that. I know I don't. But without super dense housing none of that walkable city stuff, like stores and jobs 15 minutes from where you live, and mass transit that comes every ten minutes remains practical.
Of course they don’t think that. Detroit has them in their back pocket
This is not true. You can have suburbs that are walkable, but they don't design them that way. The podcast Good Traffic addresses your allegations head on.
@@Jeremiah-wl9dm I dream of walkable suburbs lol
yea but they can come back whenever, if they left and gave up their right to come back to america that's a different decision
I agree there is a huge safe base to retreat (ask Britney Grinder). The problem is as the US crumbles because of bad policy, central planning, and endless spending these countries that people are harboring in will become a nightmare.
I live outside the US because there's no way I could afford rent there.
Just walk across the southern border and you will get everything free
Yeah, I'm calling BS.
In what first world country are you residing that has a cheaper cost of living?
For a better life and good quality life. She made a good decision. It depends on what she needs.
True! I encourage her to move to Qatar! LOL!
shes running away to find a wealthy arab, a good decision for her maybe, not exactly something i would teach my children.
@@timallison8560. She might not be that lucky because of her western upbringing. Life doesn’t and will never offer the same opportunities to everyone; hence, everyone will never be a king, prime minister, or president. This is the truth of life.
@maninscrubdallas8694 I don't know....a Dominican cousin by marriage met a guy from Qatar in college, they were pretty close. And that was 30 yrs ago...
Qatar is theocratic patriarchy. I hope she gets used to having to hide her face in public.
Ppl used to leave Europe to come to America for a better life now ppl are leaving the US to Europe for a better life…… the irony 😢
Not to worry, there are literally millions a year coming to the US still. Hope everyone finds what they are looking for.
@@Miner-dyne yeah but from shitholes
American dream ❌
American leave ✅
And move to Katar 😂
The moral fiber of new Americans is depressing. No backbone in sight. No grit or fight to build a life.
@@stopthewar9993move to America
Bye Bye! Don't forget to renounce your citizenship and leave your US passport!
Murican
Moved from London to Qatar. Massive big step up. Good for her.
She’s completely correct about politics in America. Once you live outside of America as an American, you realize that we have the illusion of freedom just like she said.
Bro compared to Qatar??😂😂😂
_"Once you live outside of America as an American, you realize that we have the illusion of freedom just like she said."_
*Hahahaha I'm originally Sierra Leone. I realized how good we got it in America, and how lazy most spoiled Americans are to just say, **_"It's just an illusion, I don't wanna work hard. The gov't should give me everything. Where's daddy's money?"_** ....so please, speak for yourself. Your comment is the epitome of an illusion. But hey, I got 2 cousins in Sierra Leone that would loveee to trade citizenship w you, lmk lol.*
@@DanielBlak lol of course not. That's kinda dumb to assume to that extent, thinking that is what I meant--and very American of you. (even if you aren't American lol)
Of course we have a lot more freedoms in America, but not to the extent of what we Americans from childhood were taught that we have. We have many freedoms, but we don't have this kind of ideologically made up word of "Freedom."
I have been shocked with a lot of stuff I have learned in adulthood about my country that I love. There is a lot of what is just smoke and mirrors.
I found that America values making money above all else, capitalistic individualism. That determines "happiness", how much you make, what class you are in. Other countries define happiness and success in different ways and that is refreshing.
It's called the American Dream because you have to be asleep to believe it.
-George Carlin
The illusion of Freedom is the perfect way to put it.
@jhughes5844 yeah freedom isn't free.
Fun Fact: US Citizens are required to file income tax returns on income earned abroad, as well as report all wealth owned in foreign bank accounts, stocks, mutual funds etc.
Thank God I don't live there
I do not think they will be chased upon that particular report in China or Russia .. and US Empire is shrinking
Yep and if you are earning more thank 80k per year, you need to pay tax in the US and still gotta pay in the country you reside in
@@varunk3627 The foreign earned income exclusion allows you to exclude up to $126,500 of your foreign income plus up to $37,950 (ex. Housing stipend from employer) in qualifying housing expenses on your U.S. tax return in 2024 but you have to actively choose to select FEIE.
Should be Not-So-Fun-Fact, lol.
I'm gen x working in finance and over my working years in the US, the job market has only gotten worse. Greed rules in the upper ranks of corporate america while workers face increasing pressure to work longer and longer hours under the constant threat of their jobs being automated or outsourced to low-cost countries. It was never as bad as it is these days.
I’m an american who left America, and I’ve never been happier!! In fact, I’ve already decided that I will never ever return to the US. And she’s absolutely right about american politics being such a joke! Here in europe, the americans and their political system are such a laughing stock.
But if you want dual citizenship you'd still have to pay taxes to Uncle Sam unless you denounce it.
same. american who left america, 13++ years, living my dream life and the best decision i've made in my life
"Uncle Sam" Has to PROVE You are a Citizen First.
Do you still have a US passport? If you do, you did not leave the US.
Yeah, with the EU's "refugee" policies, there is going to be a demographic shift in Europe. Be ready to be under sharia law in a generation or two.
Lol, Europe has been an absolute joke for decades…one failure after another. No innovation and rapid transition to socialism. Enjoy!!
“I think we have the illusion of freedom in America”, exactly this part.
She said it just as George Carlin had said many years back! The government is bought and paid for by the massive corporations, and “it’s all a big club-and YOU ain’t in it!”
We are programed at a young age to think America is the only free country. I swear I thought that until I reached an older age and started using the internet. American education brainwashes youth to be good worker bees.
Muh freedumbs
Smart young woman 👏👏 Greetings from a Canadian living happily in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico for the past 4 years 🙏☺️
Are you working an administrative position or something in Playa? Are you just living in an airbnb with your Canadian money without having to deal with the hurdles of daily life for mexicans?
@@tomoyohermosa Thanks for your curiosity. Not that I owe you an explanation but since you asked: I work as a realtor here (self-employed.) I pay taxes here as a Mexican resident.
My plan: work, invest, then leave to other countries and live like king!
Ive been trying to "invest" for 20 years......I'm still stuck
@Sum_Ting_Wong I been investing for almost 20 years and I already have 13x my salary at 47. Nobody taught me how to invest. It's all common sense. Work hard, invest in all the right places, don't keep up with jones. With all these I'm still travel to nice places every year. Most people don't know priority and they will go nowhere. Don't try to invest...trying will get you nowhere...you just have to do it!
Not a bad idea in the slightest
Come to Brazil
Not my king
I wish I could’ve gotten out when I was younger. Instead I’m dying of cancer at 23. It’s such a betrayal realizing my government has set us up to become sick for the sake of profit. We don’t know exactly why I got sick, but it’s hard to believe it wasn’t from carcinogens in our food, environment, beauty products, etc. The United States may usually be peaceful but it’s not safe here for anyone
oh no I pray you are healed from this and get to pursue your dreams🙏please stay positive. try intermitted fasting,ayurvedic diet and drinking ginger turmeric and daily black clove water
Did you have any Covid shots?
Oh boy@@sammt200
You make choices of what you put in your body
For those who do want to leave, make sure you under stand the laws there…. Qatar and the Middle East in general, it is illegal to be anything but a straight male or straight female.
Being anything else can end you up in prison or executed.
Also way too hot over in the middle east. I would not move anywhere near the equator.
She is Muslim, so Islamic Country like Qatar or Jordan would definitely suit her, also Qatar is very rich and safe if you just follow the rules and not mess around...
She is moving to Qatar because the US is too expensive? She might be disappointed... Qatar is very expensive as well. Maybe she could have tried getting out DC. I definitely believe that town is probably not good for your health. There are still great opportunities in the US which is why most immigrants still come here. Having said that, everyone has their own path and I wish this young lady good luck.
Yep
She’s 100% looking for a rich Arab dude to gold dig from. You can tell her type. I know Arab girls like her in the DMV and she’s that exact type
She is an Arab.
And don't worry about Qatar or UAE or other gulf countries.
We pay with almost no expensive taxes to fund an ongoing genocide in another country.
Trust me with that
"America has the illusion of freedom."
Muh freedumbs
I hit the lottery being born in Denmark 🥳
I want to move there!
I was there… Literally everyone I spoke to both young and old, hated it and wanted to come to the United States
@@thehonesttruth8808 Expats or Danes?
If you were born in America, you're technically 2nd generation. 1st generation Americans are immigrants who become naturalized citizens.
Same, first gen Liberian-American. Getting ready to leave
What countries are you considering?
EBOLA IN TOWN
Ironically you have to be rather lucky and privileged to even be able to leave
She made a lot of good points. But she does not regret it because it is what fits the lifestyle she wants. Not because it is what everyone should do. Something needs to change in the United States.
Pretty hilarious that she's ending up in Qatar, an autocratic oil kingdom where she'll only have rights because she's an expat. The ability of an Arab-American to live a good life in Qatar is a product of American power. She's not really leaving.
Exactly! The whole story could have been encapsulated in one phrase - America gave me everything in life and I’ll squeeze every dollar from my American background no matter what, and surely I won’t take an average job in the US.
American living in Asia for over 13 years now, not regretting it one bit.
The American dream is but a nightmare.
Boomers stole the American dream from the rest of us
"Withholding your vote is not an act of protest. It is an act of surrender." Voter apathy and the "it doesn't matter" attitude have played a much more important role in how we got in the situation we're in than the loud fringe that makes the news. Fortunately, strong signs are that we can expect an engaged population of young-adult voters this November--and if they show up, they can save their country. Meanwhile, we have to point this out at every opportunity.
It's financially unfeasible just to live, let alone to effect the sort of movement required to put someone into office who isn't controlled by special interests. Even if the Republicans (or whichever boogeyman you're thinking about, I guess) went to the rapture as I typed this, the country would still be absolutely screwed for young people, and the most attractive third-party options are vaccine deniers, Putin pals, dudes who don't know what Aleppo is and glass-jawed freaks who want toll roads everywhere. It's over, man.
Sorry but one political party at least tries to improve healthcare access for all people. The other one couldn't care if people die in the streets. I know Qatar is a wealthy country but women need to obtain permission from male guardians to marry, pursue education, work in government jobs, travel or obtain some forms of healthcare. Is that really a paradise for an educated woman?
Moving abroad this year too🫶I’m excited for the new opportunities and learning experiences it will bring!
*....yea, you should not come back either. Just stay there. Have a wonderful day lol smfh.*
@@JvenValss bitter much?
@@FredDurst1 *...last time I checked, **_"Have a wonderful day lol smfh."_** meant laughter, enjoyment, and disbelief, not bitter. But whatever floats your boat there, twinkle toes. Have a wonderful day lol smfh.* 🤣 *
@@JvenValss i'm not reading your passive aggressive drivel
I’m 3rd generation and leaving. See if you can get citizenship by decent. Lots of people are eligible and have no idea. The dream now is to be able to leave. She’s correct about politics. Nothing ever gets better, only worse, and I want a good quality of life. America only has that if you’re wealthy.
My family is Italian but my parents don't have a birth or death certificate of their grandparents (my maternal grandmother was an orphan and my paternal great grandparents' documents are gone). I wish I could have gotten that. Luckily I was able to move to a different country. I had to come back to the US but I'm leaving again as soon as I can.
@@Owjdnskoakansbskkyou can still go to italy and maybe get a citizenship. Many Brazilians who have italian ancestry are doing it
@@Owjdnskoakansbskk you can order those from the cities they came from lol
@@OwjdnskoakansbskkDONT move to Italy because outsiders are making everything expensive in Italy
@@Owjdnskoakansbskk If you want to keep dual citizenship you'd have to pay taxes to Uncle Sam. If you don't want then denounce American citizenship.
PEOPLE DIVORCING THEIR SPOUSE! PEOPLE DIVORCING AMERICA! THAT MAKES ME SAD!
TE HE HE TE HE HE! THAT'S ME CRYING!.
I have lupus, and basically with lupus you have to eat perfectly everyday or you will have serious problems all over your body. Im doing fantastic now that I dialed in my diet and am working for my family business but I cant imagine dealing with lupus and job that barely pays anything and schooling on top of that. And socially you just gotta get used to going to restauraunts and getting a glass of water with a lemon on top your friends will understand. So eat perfectly and life is good!
I get moving abroad but Qatar’s record on women’s rights is not good
An American dream has become an American nightmare……
I hit a wall in 2001, 2008, and 2019. All I hear are excuses for why W2 pay has had to freeze. It's essentially my entire adult working life. And then I encountered a manager that actively tries to hold me back from doing my best work. He treats it like competition or something. Tacky.
Did you look for a new job? If you can type well enough to post this, and are not a criminal you can work at most places. I bet some government job would work. IRS is probably hiring. (death and taxes etc.)
It's much easier to leave a country when you have family in other countries (particularly the country you're moving to), or if you've already lived in other countries, etc.
It's much harder to do that when all you've ever known is one country and you have no family living in other countries.
harder for the 'real ' Americans ...
If you are somebody thinking about moving to the United States, I'd really caution you to make an informed decision before doing it, especially if you're coming from a developed country. This country is unbelievably overhyped and you're likely to quickly find out how soul sucking it can be, driving down identical, ugly paved roads in the suburbs with almost nothing but corporate owned businesses and dull utilitarian architecture to break up the monotony. You will also be paying a large chunk of your income for health insurance unless you want to pay the full price out of pocket.
qatar of all places xD
I have Asperger’s, kinda hard to have life skills and job skills when you have this disorder. Wish I could move to somewhere that they can actually help my mental health and job security.
Edit: My mom was a wanna be ghetto which was really bad because my neighborhood is mostly country than urban Chicago/St Louis( which fortunately, she could had been dead if she lived places like that). It’s a struggle to be half black and half disabled when someone used to living in a bad fantasy world instead of being thankful.
The American dream is awesome. You just can’t get it in the United States.
The same thing is happening in France as well. More and more first time French people are leaving France, either going back to the country of their parents or finding the best place for them.
Our democracies have failed them.