I cherry picked nothing. You didn't address anything I said. All you did was make excuses for the poor state many young people are forced to live in and added a

I cherry picked nothing. You didn't address anything I said. All you did was make excuses for the poor state many young people are forced to live in and added a dose of "it's still better than the USA". You're fed a constant stream of negativity about the US. America is plenty safe, just ask all the expats that live there. I'm happy that you are content and only aspire to have a small rented apartment and make just enough to survive. Would a family of 4 be able to live in your apartment? Would any of them be sleeping on a pull out couch?The way it sounds you have no family and therefore your situation is fine. Many immigrants have children and many young people would like families one day, if they can afford them. CA, AZ, TX, NY, and everything in between are wonderful places to live. It's why so many young Canadians in Technology/STEM have left Canada with no intention of returning. I welcome them all, they are smart, intelligent and hard working people who deserve more than Canada can offer them. Disclaimer: 30 year expat.