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> giving up a paycheck that's 10x what a lot of people would be grateful for. Make that 15x. I wish I was born in the US and not in Europe. Then again, I'm hap
by mettamage 5y ago
> giving up a paycheck that's 10x what a lot of people would be grateful for.
Make that 15x. I wish I was born in the US and not in Europe. Then again, I'm happy I'm born in western Europe and not in India (when it comes to earning opportunity).
- mtberatwork 5y agoBe careful for what you wish. As OP alludes, much of your income is taken up by housing, childcare, healthcare, retirement funding, etc. Just about everything is "out of pocket". In terms of safety nets or other societal benefits (e.g. family leave, vacation time, etc) that Europeans take for granted, the US has none to very little. As a result, Americans work non-stop and more than half the country is stressed out on a daily basis [0]. It's really not a sustainable way to live IMO. [0] https://news.gallup.com/poll/249098/americans-stress-worry-anger-intensified-2018.aspx https://news.gallup.com/poll/249098/americans-stress-worry-a...
- mettamage 5y ago> Be careful for what you wish. Thanks for the warning. I wish I could change perspectives with a few people who've worked on both sides. Thanks to your comment, I feel this should be obligatory.