today, the american dream is to leave america.

She's absolutely correct about the quality of food. It's so much better in other countries.

The worst part is the people working hardest are getting the least remuneration for their efforts and then shamed in the media for not taking more hours, more work despite the poverty wages. 40% of people in work need state support. That’s a reflection of greed not poor work ethics by working people. This is being done by design, by greed.

I once spent 10 days living in Brazil in very rural towns. The food was incredible...very fresh and nutritious. When i came back to the US, I felt like I could feel the buzz of electricity in the air. It bothered me for 1 day before i adapted and didn't notice it anymore. The fact that i could norice it at all made me realize what kind of environment i was living in.

I've never had to fill out 500 applications in my entire life. That sounds so disheartening

"NO MATTER WHO IS IN POWER, ITS THE SAME SYSTEM" love this point

She nailed it - we have the “illusion of freedom”. So true.

Every time I travel from the US, my autoimmune gastrointestinal symptoms mysteriously disappear. I have to stay gluten free and dairy free in the US, I can eat almost anything while I am traveling

Everyone has their own path.

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!

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.

Yup. Did a semester abroad in a cute town in Germany during my undergrad, loved it so much that i went back to the same place for my masters, then married a great German guy. I love my life here - amazing husband, proper healthcare for my chronic illnesses, quality food, my job is secure, great friends, and my in-laws practically adopted me on day 1. Not planning on returning anytime soon.