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I go to the US 2-3 times a year. I have been to over 30 states. I'm from Canada. Everything is better in the US. Better companies, better cities, better salari

I go to the US 2-3 times a year. I have been to over 30 states. I'm from Canada. Everything is better in the US. Better companies, better cities, better salaries, better healthcare, better prices, better services, better schools, lower taxes, etc. 99% of the content I read online seems to be aimed at american people. All the advice, tips, tricks, guides and news assume that the reader lives in the US. You would be surprised how often (online) american people assume that they're talking to other american people. Sorry, but the service, loophole, employer, store, offer or product doesn't exist here in Canada. And when you look at the tech salaries in the US. How can you NOT feel envious?

the_mitsuhiko 10y ago
Because there is than money. A lot of the things I value, America is not very good at or it does not think of it as important. So I'm not envious :)
- chrisper 10y ago
  Yes. I think it very much depends on where you grew up. I am from a wealthy European Country, so some things turn me away more than it would others.
chrisper 10y ago
>How can you NOT feel envious? Because to me money is not everything. Shitty public schools are an issue. Everyone has money, but no one pays taxes. The shrinking middle class is an issue and so is the wealth gap that you can see almost everywhere in the US. For someone from a country that has less rich, but also less poor, this is standing out quite a lot. Healthcare is not that great in the US, I am not sure why you are saying that. If you do not go to the doctor because you feel it is too expensive, then there is certainly something wrong. The American Society is an issue. Political Correctness everywhere is harming this country a lot. >99% of the content I read online seems to be aimed at american people. Well, if you are browsing American websites, why does it surprise you? Now, I do not hate everything about the US. I like certain things here and if immigration would be easier, I would probably decide to stay, especially, since I feel very American after all these years being here. All I am saying is that the US is not as awesome as I thought it would be, especially not if one is from a wealthy European country.
- miguelrochefort 10y ago
  Here in Canada, I can't just get an appointment. I must wait 20 hours at the emergency room to see a doctor. If I want to see a specialist, there's a 6 month wait. Is it the same in the US?
  - chrisper 10y ago
    https://projects.propublica.org/emergency/ https://projects.propublica.org/emergency/ It seems to be about an hour. 20 hours seems to be extreme.
  - carterehsmith 10y ago
    Wow, 20 hours is crazy for ER. What city/hospital was that?

the_mitsuhiko 10y ago

Because there is than money. A lot of the things I value, America is not very good at or it does not think of it as important. So I'm not envious :)

chrisper 10y ago
Yes. I think it very much depends on where you grew up. I am from a wealthy European Country, so some things turn me away more than it would others.

chrisper 10y ago

>How can you NOT feel envious? Because to me money is not everything. Shitty public schools are an issue. Everyone has money, but no one pays taxes. The shrinking middle class is an issue and so is the wealth gap that you can see almost everywhere in the US. For someone from a country that has less rich, but also less poor, this is standing out quite a lot. Healthcare is not that great in the US, I am not sure why you are saying that. If you do not go to the doctor because you feel it is too expensive, then there is certainly something wrong. The American Society is an issue. Political Correctness everywhere is harming this country a lot. >99% of the content I read online seems to be aimed at american people. Well, if you are browsing American websites, why does it surprise you? Now, I do not hate everything about the US. I like certain things here and if immigration would be easier, I would probably decide to stay, especially, since I feel very American after all these years being here. All I am saying is that the US is not as awesome as I thought it would be, especially not if one is from a wealthy European country.

miguelrochefort 10y ago
Here in Canada, I can't just get an appointment. I must wait 20 hours at the emergency room to see a doctor. If I want to see a specialist, there's a 6 month wait. Is it the same in the US?
- chrisper 10y ago
  https://projects.propublica.org/emergency/ https://projects.propublica.org/emergency/ It seems to be about an hour. 20 hours seems to be extreme.
- carterehsmith 10y ago
  Wow, 20 hours is crazy for ER. What city/hospital was that?