How I View the USA After Living in Germany: 4 Things That Stand Out

[@roza9428]

We buy things we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't like.

[@TheChiefEng]

A perfect description of an American.

[@luckyqualmi]

@@TheChiefEng and that quote from fight club is quite old, but fits today even better than when the movie aired

[@achimschroter8046]

@@roza9428 George Carlin

[@nemo227]

But not all of us.

[@grandmak.]

Well put !

[@annemarieosborne2787]

Your perspective reflects our experience as ex-pats living in Germany. Each time we visit family in the US, we are shocked by the cost of food, housing and other basic necessities, as well as the brand-driven, overpriced consumerism. We live in a small village in Bavaria, we can buy eggs, milk and produce directly from the farmers in our neighborhood. We enjoy the spirit of community and the softer, gentler lifestyle.

[@daffyduk77]

I'm struggling to understand why food prices are so high in the US. Yes, they have much greater distances for transportation & hence costs, but then again, food production is on a much bigger scale, very industrialised & with cheaper/inferior ingredients/chemical additives to prolong storage life etc. so that should work the other way. It has to be about profit margins of the big food retailers / distributors/ manufacturers. Retail stores are over-staffed relative to Aldi's model & there's scope for a benefit to consumers. There's far too much unnecessary "choice" of near-identical products, advertising wasted on branded products as opposed to supermarket own-brands of similar quality also hugely distorts the market against consumer interests

[@missLeneSalver]

thanks for the video :) Im Danish, and sometimes i forget how lucky i am, living in Denmark.

[@TroelsNybo1st]

We do not generally compare ourselves with USA. They are simply not a relevant comparison. But sometimes we do get a reminder.

[@mitchrapp9354]

@TroelsNybo1st so true !

[@AliasSchmalias]

Denmark is in my opinion more chill than Germany! :-)

[@philipxxxdj]

im going to asia way cheaper than denmark

[@grandmak.]

@@AliasSchmalias Probably, and they have a much better education system . Respect from Germany.

[@AMOSS1970]

There is no “healthcare” in the US, it’s a health business….That’s one of many reasons why I also left the US…

[@peterweiss123]

I see the same issues,, you do about Germany becoming more and more like the US in many points like consumerism! I hope that we can turn it around!

[@grandmak.]

Das hoffe ich auch ! In einer Welt voller Unsicherheiten scheint Konsumieren das Belohnungssystem zu triggern.

[@peterweiss123]

@@grandmak. Klingt leider allzu wahr

[@tabithan2978]

I have taught my daughter how to be frugal and save. She is following that path and rejecting consumerism. So happy about that.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

My daughter: everybody can look good in expensive clothes. It takes real creativity and elegance to look good in clothes which are not expensive or not the newest. I say: Buying good quality and keeping things for many years means saving money and not impacting the environment.

[@GordonRobert-r1s]

Healthcare is not free in Germany. We pay every month into the system and then when we are sick or go to hospital, we don‘t have to pay again.

[@lythalls]

@@GordonRobert-r1s So it’s free at source not barbaric like aMErICA.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

Exactly, and the money is better managed than what happens in the USA.

[@tmarxde]

And it's not cheap either. I pay around 900 Euros per month (my part and my employer's combined). But, first of all, it would cover my kids and wife, too and secondly it depends on your income. It starts at around 200 Euros if you have a very low income and will still cover all treatments, etc. I would get.

[@ahogQ]

@GordonRobert-r1s I don't live in Germany but I believe that even if you're jobless you still have full access to healthcare.

[@Wonzling0815]

While true, I don't think it is necessary to mention that "there is no such thing as a free meal". This notion is often used to díscredit "socialist" structures in lieu of substantial arguments. In the context of citizens' life, we can assume that "free health care" or "free child care" means "people who pay their taxes get this without substantial additional costs".

[@MichaelSmith-on1ig]

As a German I’m flattered to hear someone talking so positively about my country! Sometimes I forget.

[@louaceveu1925]

As a European I always tried to apply my philosophy although I live in California. Wealth does not apply to the person who has the most but to the person that needs the least.

[@louaceveu1925]

@@antoniogarcialopezvazquez4806 Yes, I am

[@louaceveu1925]

@@antoniogarcialopezvazquez4806 You too, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

[@ajmulsharifi]

@@louaceveu1925 maybe he should go back to Iran, We’re he comes from

[@macaccount4315]

We are so similar. I split time in LA and Zurich with my partner. I share your observations.

[@davidhimmelfahrt3732]

@@macaccount4315 how do you even do that job wise? Do you spend summer/spring in Zurich and then fly back to LA for winter/autumn?

[@macaccount4315]

@ we do although we have a home together in Portugal which is ours. After 5 years back and forth, I am selling everything and moving abroad 100 percent of ether time. New challenges ahead 😁

[@Ariansiss]

Imagine more USA citizens speaking out. I hope you start a trend. I would join a video chain, but the issue for me is that I have not lived in the USA. So I don't have a good feeling about creating a video message for Americans flexing my state insurance (second tier in Germany). So yea. My heart goes to fellow humans in the USA and I believe in you! You can do it! :)

[@grandmak.]

There are countless video accounts by Americans living in Germany who discuss the advantages of living here.

[@Ariansiss]

@@grandmak. MOAR!

[@lennyjay22GbgLALV]

Great video! Swedish born and raised, lived in L.A. for 26 years. Now living in Las Vegas for the last 4 1/2 years. The observations are so true. I finally found a good dentist in Hollywood (and she is from Egypt) and before that I got ripped off for 5K with another dentist that said the same thing they told you (gum disease etc...) what a crock....it is all about $$$.....and the same with work. No vacation time at all for the most part in the USA. I love living in the USA, but there are a few things that are better in Europe for sure.

[@JayStephan]

I also love living in the USA just as much I love living in Germany but for very different reasons 😀 .

[@tabithan2978]

Thank you for this!!! I wish every American would watch this.

[@madmark1957]

The company in Germany allowed you to take less than the statutory minimum number of days off. I find that hard to believe as they would be in a legally difficult position.

[@Steeler-wg5zo]

standing already with one foot in prison...so to say...

[@amerubix185]

Is he an employee at all? He speaks of gigs, so maybe he works as a freelancer. Would also fit to half a year in Germany for one company and half a year in the US for another company. At least, that's what I understood.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

There must have been some arrangement, have no fear. These things are always done legally.

[@duke6321]

@@amerubix185 Jay runs his own business in the USA (JS fashion label) and lives alternately in Germany and the USA. His partner is German, so they share a place of residence in both countries.

[@amerubix185]

@@duke6321 Thank you!

[@ChrisShelley-v2g]

Life got in the way and I lost contact with online things, crap health happened, but it's being dealt with now and I started looking online again. I am so pleased to have found your site again, I will now go and start to catch up with what I have missed, my best wishes to you both and I hope that you are making your Christmas/winter videos like you did a couple of years ago, they were something very special, take care to you both, I really am so pleased to have found you again ❤

[@yovee5912]

I'm not sure that "let the people do what they want" attitude towards political leadership is the right mindset. Politics plays a crucial role in shaping the reality we live in. Sure, the life will go on one way or the other, but the quality will be different. I am Polish and we have been through communism, then the transition period and into democracy and capitalism. The oppressiveness of some ruling systems is very real. In so-called western Europe and in the USA, people do not believe that the choices they make when it comes to political leaders can change their reality significantly, but that's not true. They can. If you give power to the wrong people, the consequences can be catastrophic. I read about some choices that Trump already announced, and I can see the Russian style oligarchy in the making. That will have huge repercussions.

[@grace-yz2sr]

You are right about consumerism in Germany, I am afraid... However, with inflation and the economy going down overall, many people will need to think more about what they spend their money on.

[@wimschoenmakers5463]

One thing is for sure. Europeans would never not make a video in that outfit. We use a shirt like that to wipe the oil from the cars dipstick, not for wearing.

[@JayStephan]

😂

[@blochspin]

🤣🤣🤣 i love europeans 🤣🤣🤣

[@annepoitrineau5650]

He can do what he wants. His channel. Also, what's wrong with it? It does not look dirty and does not show anything offensive :)

[@helgaioannidis9365]

​​@@annepoitrineau5650it's a question of what's considered appropriate clothing in public. A European would see the holes and thinks it's a very old shirt that has been damaged and would either wear it in occasions where the clothes get very dirty with difficult stains or just at home where nobody sees them. As most European countries offer their citizens a minimum guaranteed income, people can afford clothes that are in a good state. So that's what's considered appropriate to wear. It's a cultural thing.

[@jennyh4025]

@@annepoitrineau5650 it’s the same as „going grocery shopping in your pyjamas - it’s just something we grew up with as a no go. You „get dressed“ to be out in public, it doesn’t have to be fancy, but there shouldn’t be holes all over the place, it should be clean and not for specific circumstances (like athletic wear, which is fine, if you’re on your way to or from a workout, or pyjamas).

[@Antreas_1994]

02:05 as a European who takes free and high quality health care for granted, that hit REALLY hard. The fact that parents can't afford to protect their children from health issues that might arise is... Frightening.

[@witlesswonderthe2nd883]

It’s not free they confiscate huge amounts of our money in taxes to pay for it

[@warnemunde]

the health care is not free !!!!

[@Checkpoint33333]

@@warnemunde compared to what the per capita is spent in the US, yes it is haha

[@annepoitrineau5650]

@@warnemunde But it costs less and covers you better than what you have to pay monthly to your commercial Health Insurance made in USA. All the Americans who live in Europe (even in Brazil/India/Canada) agree that it is worth paying more taxes. They should know.

[@Billy-the-Kid]

@@Antreas_1994 Please tell me where its free then... I live in Europe too.

[@logografia]

Great video; you're part of a growing trend ie Americans leaving their country in search of a better life. Many of your fellow country men would never admit to it but what the US needs is social reform: universal healthcare, improved food standards, affordable housing, gun regulation etc. I'm a fan of your motherland and travel there regularly for business and pleasure. I like the go get it attitude, the energy and the fact that you can strike up a conversation with anybody. The BBQ is also great as are the cocktails. Stunning landscape and some amazing cities. Greetings from London

[@grandmak.]

There will never be social reform under a Republican leadership. Look at the read states : without financial supplementation by the blue states they wouldn't survive.

[@barrysteven5964]

For any Americans reading this - I live in the UK and our healthcare system (the National Health Service) is creaking and under huge pressure first and foremost because 15 years of Conservative governments have left it seriously underfunded. Many things in the UK used to be nationalised (heavy industries, all public transport, phone system, electricity and gas as well as healthcare). The Conservatives sold them all off and privatised them but they never dared touch the NHS because it is so popular. But they never really liked it. Nevertheless, it still works. I was diagnosed with prostate cancer three years ago. Since then I have had a long list of appointments, tests, various scans, drug treatments, a major operation and radiotherapy. The idea of being presented with a bill for these things makes my blood run cold. My son who is 35 has had epilepsy since he was 8. Again I could write a long, long list of his past and ongoing treatment including expensive daily drugs all covered by the NHS and as he has a chronic condition he does not pay for prescriptions. For these reasons alone I feel thankful not to have been born in the USA. That probably shakes your belief system somewhat. And to counter the arguments of many Americans against our system. No, we don't have committees of bureaucrats deciding certain people have to go without treatment or even just die because the state won't pay for it but it does seem the USA has such committees in the form of insurance companies refusing payment. No, we don't pay extortionate taxes. In fact the poorest in the UK pay less tax than the poorest in the USA. The amount of tax the average Brit pays towards the NHS is considerably less than the average American insurance policy. The Americans pay through the nose for policies yet they still pay tax to fund Medicare etc and they still end up paying bills because insurance rarely pays 100%. A triple whammy. It's a scam.

[@RustyDust101]

Hehe, Jay, you really put that company in a pickle by not taking your vacation days. If you were an employee at the time, not a freelancer, you actually forced them into a situation of violating employee protection laws. A minimum of 20 days for eight hours per day, five days a week, is the minimum. More days for more work days. However most companies sign employment contracts with 28 or even 30 days of vacation days.

[@bigN-422]

Absolutely loved the vibe of this video. Love from Munich ❤❤❤

[@GoldenPhoenix101]

I'm surprised you were allowed to not take days off. In the UK, you're required by law to take a minimum number of days off per year, and HR gets really pissy with you if you don't sort them in advance. We'd always have a few people in the office who hadn't taken enough leave at the end of the year, and they'd essentially all be forced to stay home at once, which was annoying for the rest of us.

[@Siegbert85]

I find it funny how many movies and shows made in the US are centered around people having medical dept of some sorts and go into crime to solve it. Those shows would never work in a European setting.

[@ane-louisestampe7939]

It looks like USians are approaching each other - to my surprice. Apparently y'all agree that health insurance companies are leeches. In stead of focusing on all your diffences and disagreements, find out what you AGREE on, and work together towards it. Decent health care would be a good place to start! Don't just pray to God, it doesn't help!

[@jratnerd]

All of those people combined that want change have less money than just a single healthcare insurance company. In the US those with money control those who get elected, it's that simple. We get the healthcare that hands the most money possible over to the healthcare insurance providers.

[@annepoitrineau5650]

wise words. Good luck USA, and yes, stop praying, start acting. xx

[@berndhofmann752]

You describe it quite good! I live as a German Management consultant in Spain. It's much better living. Relaxed. I don't need all this things! I need my freedom! That's all. ❤😂❤😂

[@J10044]

Hope you'll be able to buy a proper t-shirt soon.

[@JayStephan]

😂…that’s actually funny - thank you

[@michaelashley2855]

@@J10044 German wages are another story

[@peter_meyer]

Um, why? Looks like a good t-shirt to wear for work...

[@catslikewitches1332]

Re consumerism: I believe a lot has not only to do with what Social Media shows, but also how the society overall has changed. This is a very philosophical topic and I could discuss this over hours, so I'll just leave it at that.

[@JayStephan]

Would love to hear more. I’m all about philosophical discussions 😀

[@RedbadvanRijn-ft3vv]

@@JayStephan Do i need the newest most fancy mobile phone,for a lot of more mony than an good enough mobile?? No. I can even replace it after several years,with an more modern mobile mobile,,,and stil safe mony

[@noddycool2703]

I really enjoy listening to your musings.

[@grandmak.]

I really like your thoughtful reflections on the differences between the USA and Germany. As to the healthcare system it's beyond me why a super wealthy country like the US has such a bad system. I guess it's because of the right wing's weird perception of the 'American Dream' and their obsession with any social accomplishment that helps people to allegedly being ' socialist', 'communist' and/or 'marxist'. Which of course proves their ignorance of political concepts and the fact that in the 21st century being poor doesn't mean being lazy - not even to mention the systemic racism that is on the rise again. As to consumerism I just had the idea that maybe it is some kind of substitute for the lack of free time for bonding with friends and family and taking good care of yourself ? As a retired teacher in Germany I often experienced that parents who generally spent very little time and didn't take much care were the ones who bought their kids the most expensive presents. Work - life balance: I totally agree with you. What's the point of working your a.. off instead of living your life ? I was married to a workaholic for 35 years and finally left because I had never felt so lonely in my life and had nothing to talk about with him because all he could talk about was is job. A bad waste of time. Politics : I've been watching American politics on a daily basis since 2015 ( I admit I can't cope with FOX so I watch msnbc, cnn and some progressive channels and as opposed to you I'm extremely worried. I also find it ridiculous that people plaster their front yards with signs and over decorate their cars with all kinds of huge flags including the confederate flag. But I wonder if you have noticed that the German political landscape has changed, too ? Since the extreme right wing AfD has become part of Bundestag the tone has become vulgar and offensive. There are also threats going from right to left, especially members of the Green Party have become victims of threats, hate speech, misogyny and xenophobia - very similar if not yet quite as bad as in the USA. My guess is they all are consumers of the same Russian influenced propaganda machine.

[@Queensland-girl]

America is the only country in the developed world that does not have universal healthcare. Why isn’t this a deal-breaker for voters?🤷🏻‍♀️

[@achimschroter8046]

The expat communities in Europe are full of complaints over the us healthcare system overseas, more so nowadays. But I think the complaint is wrongfully addressed at the government. It's part of the truth that the citizens, the voters, don't want public healthcare. Period. For what reason ever. They gather around the flag for what reason ever but when it comes to unifie for a really good project they will say : nah it's my life. Deal with your own problems. Hard to understand but there are the people themselves to blame. No insurance company no government no political party. It's only the people and the mindset

[@inuendo6365]

It's both the culture and the government being run by big business. The US culture is extremely individualistic, especially since the Cold War, and their media keeps that feedback loop going by promoting stories of singular "winners" of the populace even though it's a mostly false narrative. Meanwhile the government officials have been bought and paid for by corporations, including the massive and greedy healthcare business over there, so the government itself is incentivised to help their donors' keep the money flowing.

[@chrysalis4126]

They are brainwashed to think anything "socialist" must be very bad to the extent that even if you point out it is much cheaper to pay some of your taxes and get universal healthcare than it is to pay for private insurance they don't believe it.

[@jratnerd]

No, typical citizens in the US support forms of universal healthcare in the US when asked directly, but politicians and corporations who pay off politicians don't support it, they like the idea that healthcare is tied to work, creating another chain to your office. Also when our last healthcare reform was being made, the healthcare industry was allowed to make changes to the bill before being presented, the healthcare industry makes the government rules around healthcare. It's a circular hell we cannot escape while living here. We've given too much power to large corporations.

[@gohumberto]

The US don't have Health Care, they have Health Business. Patients are just an inconvenient cost on the bottom line. Hospitals are profit centres with shareholders. Insurance Companies are profit centres with shareholders. They all have costs such as electricity bills, employee wages, building rental .... and patients. Patients will be the most expensive line item and the one they try their best to cut.

[@cinziam457]

👉👉👉I know of an American living in Germany who was called into his manager's office. He thought he was going to get into trouble but it was the opposite: He was called in because his manager was concerned by the fact that the employee was working while on vacation and that it could lead to burnout. BTW, I haven't finished watching the video yet...In Germany, it's been ILLEGAL for employers to contact employees outside of work hours. #civilized 💙💙💙

[@KoenVandevelde]

What a wise speech! Thanks!

[@Quotenwagnerianer]

What I realized over the years, watching all those american produced movies and shows, that a lot of the things, even in the fictionalized stories, like Blade Runner or Batman, are not so much a commentary about humanity as a whole but come from the perspective of writers who live in a society that is headed this way. "Falling Down" was especially eye opening in that regard and that was 30 years ago. You tend to think that all of this is made up, but it is just putting the reality of U.S. society under a looking glass and magnifying it.

[@LowPlainsDrifter60]

Yep, life imitates fiction & dystopian movies become documentaries. America is heading for a very dark place.

[@impopquiz]

My team always plan our PTF (private time off) every year to check if any clashes with any teammates will be an issue. Also, you will be given priority over the “last min” applications.

[@frapo-cu2um]

as an european we do not go to the usa any more!!

[@tabithan2978]

Smart.

[@oceanwave4502]

I would say high-performant Europeans go to the US anyway, for oppportunities. You know economic situation in EU is getting worse and worse? France/Germany's government broke up... Great uncertainties and turbulence are coming!

[@leviathon2]

@@oceanwave4502 Go there for economic opportunities but live in Europe.

[@Henning_Rech]

@@oceanwave4502 US is going straight to hell after January 20.

[@planetofthepete]

The political observations are quite apt - Europe is showing the emergence of L/R wing extremism, but this is noticeable for its stark contrast to the decades of centrist politics. The beauty of centrism has always been the dialogue. At its heart is an engagement with the details - with the complexities of political visions. Engaging with the dialogue from a 'grown-up' mindset means that compromise is possible and adjustments are baked in.

[@johnbrennick8738]

USA poses a vibe that entrepreneurs are heroes, but USA makes it harder to be an entrepreneur because of the health insurance system and laws and lack of basic healthcare coverage.

[@HolgerJakobs]

Actually, similar things have happened to me in Germany as well. In ~1983 a dentist told me after examining it with an xray that a tooth was dead and going to give a lot of trouble soon if not extracted. Mind you, I still have this tooth and no other dentist ever saw any problem with this tooth again. A similar story happened again just a couple of years ago. My advice is: always get a second opinion if some dentist wants to extract a tooth or apply some costly treatment.

[@cathywithac]

True about dentists. I am terrified of going to the dentist. Always have been. My goal is to get out of that chair as fast as possible. I turned down an extra treatment that they offered that I did not need. They said, 'But it's covered by your insurance!" I found a new dentist.

[@Kritiker313]

Years ago, when my private practice dentist was on vacation and thus unavailable, I was lured into a big dental clinic by a low price tooth cleaning. Surprisingly, the hygienist there spent less than 10 minutes cleaning my teeth, while all the while she explained to me that my teeth were so clean, she didn't need to do much. Needless to say, I was very disappointed because the hygienist at my regular dentist's practice spends probably 35-40 minutes cleaning my teeth. After the so-called cleaning, a dentist looked at my teeth then told me I had 4 cavities that needed filling. I'd never had even one cavity in my life so I was really taken aback by this news. Upon returning to my private dentist, I was assured that I had no cavities. I'll never again trust big box dental clinics. They are a scam and there's nothing honorable about a dentist who after taking the Hippocratic Oath, lies to a patient so he can make money by performing an unnecessary procedure.

[@LambentIchor]

Another aspect of the brainwashing is that you have work whenever they ask to show loyalty to the company. As if your neck isn't on the chopping block the minute they need to downsize. The loyalty only goes one way.

[@wudgee]

Interesting hearing your viewpoint which corresponds to how I see America. As a Brit living in France I feel lucky, we are the free ones. Having time off is a right and needed for good health and also mental balance. We don’t tip and prices shown are what you pay. With respect American culture sounds horrendous to me. I was a bit distracted by all the holes in your tee shirt, but caught most of what you said. I’m glad to hear Americans realising the problemss with their country, hopefully this will change things.

[@michaelme1548]

It’s currently hard to find good workers in the US. There is a generational problem. I’m not saying that there are not any good young workers. I’m saying that percentage wise there are a lot fewer of them. It seems to be getting worse every year.

[@winterlinde5395]

… and to force them into hiding or deport them won’t help either.

[@DanielMuniz-pz4hm]

i l have lived in Germany going on 4 years now. lived in France for almost 10 years (not that it is really germane, but I am a homeboy born in East LA). I agree for the most part with your perspectives about life here in Germany vs. USA. However, there are 2 things worth mentioning about life here (Berlin). The smoking!!! hate it and it is everywhere. And, a great many people apparently do not consider a daily shower/bath as a necessity.

[@Dutch1961]

There's so much wrong with the American employment system. At will employment agreements, the lack of a federaly mandated minimum of pto, health insurance as a 'benefit' instead of as a right are devastating to the wellbeing of employees.

[@camiller4916]

I took a job once Becuz the hours allowed me to pick up my kid from school. Well come to find out, I was expected to work until 8 or 9 pm each night, when I was supposed to get off at 3. So surprise, I got fired for leaving work “early.”

[@Dutch1961]

@camiller4916 I work 4 days a week, of which 2 days from home, and I basically get to decide my own working schedule. My performance metric is my output, not whether I'm 'in' between 9am and 5pm or not. I even worked a couple of hours yesterday, on a sunday, just because I could. I'll compensate these hours sometime during coming week. I've already planned and booked three vacations for next year. My coworkers don't mind to do (part of) my work because they will go on vacation too and then I'll take over part of their work. As an elder person with no kids going to school I always plan my vacations outside of the school holidays so my younger coworkers who do have small kids can take theirs during the school holidays. And when I m on vacation I leave my work phone at home. I'm incommunicado for most people. Only the coworkers that are taking over my work have my private phone number so they can call if they have any questions. Hasn't happend so far.

[@Patrik6920]

Things are usually not black and white, and its refreshing se a Merican understanding that .. hope u take this mindset back to US .. thay need it more than ever .. make small rings in the water ... teach another way ...

[@edenhundsdoerfer7971]

Am proud being a German citizen and I ❤🇩🇪!

[@europeanlove-111]

i love your tshirt!🥰

[@L.L2377]

Depends on what dentist in Germany, just like in every country sometimes you get a great doctor sometimes not. And we in Germany are slowly not paying for things, we have to pay out of pocket or get an extension to our insurance. Germany used to be wonderful, it´s slowly going down hill. But if you're from California you probably love it here. xpat 25 years raised children here and work here.

[@uweseemann8571]

As a German, I think we should only borrow things from the USA that are beneficial to us. Social media manipulate our decisions using a variety of techniques. We should teach children to deal with FOMO fears as early as kindergarten.

[@suziewoo2820]

Healthcare in germany is not free. But it covers every thing what is necessary.

[@joesoy9185]

Well, it´s undergoing big reforms at the moment. It needs it, as there is a lot of waste in the system, It´s still a problem for many people to get a doctor´s appointment. Let´s wait and see what happens after the upcoming elections.

[@tinagaughan6297]

I went to a dentist in Minnesota. He said I had five cavities. I was eighteen at the time and was paying my own bills. I was really upset because in 1977 it would have cost me $500 for five fillings and I was making around $2.80 and hour. I went to another dentist for their opinion, and they said I had one cavity. In 2002 I went to a dentist in Colorado. They said I needed five crowns. I told them to just do the two worst ones. I went to dentists in Minnesota over the years after I moved from Colorado. Not another dentist said I needed any crowns. Don't trust dentists.

[@rudde7251]

This exact USA example happens in Europe too. Does it happen at every dental office? No. But I'm sure that's not the case in the US either. This is just a shitty car mechanic but for health. It's horrendous and probably happen everywhere on earth. It's not like being public will save this either. Hospitals in Norway have been busted overtreating certain high profit procedures, and under-diagnosing unprofitable ones. One of the compensation models we have had in Norway have been the hospitals get paid by the procedures they actually do. Some of those are easy and pay relatively well, while others are difficult and resource intensive, so they'll rather do they easy ones and get paid more.

[@bruceleighty8002]

I have had dentists drill or plan to drill holes in my teeth unnecessarily here in Germany where I've lived as an American for over 40 years. I have also had honest dentists. So, watch out here too. At least the affordable health insurance would have paid for most anything regardless.

[@aaronbono4688]

What you need to understand is that Trump and his ilk do not want to let us live the way we want to live they want to tell us how we should live and force it down our throats. And as for you not being stressed about him winning well I guess you can leave the country if things get bad.

[@jratnerd]

...he already did leave the country

[@marlonelias]

I fly to the Philippines for all my medical needs!.!.

[@abp5428]

Paying taxes with sufficient government policies is the cheapest and most comprehensive form of insurance you can have.

[@HolgerJakobs]

It seems not to work very well in the UK, though.

[@shonaharris9328]

Consumerism is the saddest thing in America. There’s so much waste of money on things instead of experiences and security. It’s also bad for the planet.

[@andy1179]

It seems to me that the motto of americans is " HE WHO DIES WITH THE MOST TOYS WINS "

[@dqan7372]

Glad I never bought into the idea of having to impress people with what I bought. On the other hand, I have to get by on personality alone. :) My neighbors seem ok with that. The Democrat stopped by with some homemade applesauce and soup today. The Republican helped fix my car. Not too chaotic yet.

[@inuendo6365]

1:09 to be fair, you were in California so they probably had to cover their behinds by saying any little tiny problem had to be fixed to ensure they couldn't be taken to court later. If it was a state with less lawyers the opposite problem occurs where the doctors do as little as possible so problems like the diabetes epidemic continues.

[@Alex.Shalda]

Thanks 🎉

[@Marcosteve-q7d]

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[@AnthonyVargas-b7h]

This name sounds mighty familiar!

[@Marcosteve-q7d]

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[@Marcosteve-q7d]

I've witnessed countless testimonials from Evelyn Vera's beneficiaries on this channel. I'm thrilled to finally share my own success story, having benefited from her expertise!

[@Marcosteve-q7d]

It's a miracle and I would testify, 110K bucks every 4weeks! I now have a big mansion and can now afford anything and also support God's work and the church.

[@Derrickriggs-m7b]

"Having a mentor is essential for accountability. I've been guided by Evelyn Vera for years and highly recommend her. Initially, I was hesitant to let someone manage my finances, but I'm glad I took the leap."

[@tomfrombrunswick7571]

The last hundred and fifty years saw a huge struggle in Western Europe. Workers formed trade unions, fought for the right to be educated, the right to vote. On the right counter movements formed. After the war most people wanted to solve the problem of society. How to cut down on conflict. The Welfare State was the product. The idea was that never again did Europe want to see Communism or Fascism. They wanted to create a decent society. The truth is that a good deal of the creation of fairness was not the Social Democrats on the left. It was the Christian Democrats in the Centre. The Christian Democrats were Catholics who wanted to make an environment for families. Decent wages, affordable housing and the like.

[@helgaioannidis9365]

The social democrats pressured for change. Consider Bismarck would never have introduced social security reforms if he wasn't scared of a socialist revolution. Consider in Scandinavian countries it was social democrats who passed the majority of reforms that made these countries so successful. In Greece the social democrats brought the majority of changes towards more social security. So generally speaking I don't think you're right about this when we look at Europe as a whole.

[@daveking-sandbox9263]

Being an American, professional musician, here in Germany, I'll never go back to the states, I've lived here over 50 years. There are so many aspects to life over here that I really appreciate over living in the states, if the states were to get better, less commercialized, but for that it's too late. I do get a sick feeling in my stomach when I see McDonald's, Burger King, Starbucks and all of this type of crap here in Germany, but luckily the citizens here don't really frequent these places so often, so I think they are slowly seeing through the BS. The American phenomena of working yourself to death I have really only seen in Japan. They also have that mentality. In four years Trump should be gone from the scene anyway. Then things might change again, for the positive, in the US. Or maybe not?

[@GuntherBalda]

7'24This way of thinking can be found all over the world in some countries more in others less.Only in the usa is this way of thinking common among almost everyone,becouse they are told from young age that they should have as much of everything as possible but that is only why ther are born.Meanwihille they do not realise that the majority of them were only brought into the world to make a very,very small number of people incredible rich.They are kept as ignorent as possible so that they continue to believe that anything that would make things more comfortable for them is communismus and the majority believe it.

[@sonnesun2012]

Here in Brazil, we have a free healthcare system. It's a shame that such a rich country like the US doesn't offer this to its people. Apparently, guns are more important!

[@captain_context9991]

People dont get so worked up over politics in Europe because its not as extremist in Europe. I mean just look at the topics they scream and shout over in the US. Most of it is not even related to politics at all. And the things that are related to politics, doesnt even begin to touch upon the difficult, mind bogglingly obvious problems that nobody has any plans for, or will to fix.

[@LowPlainsDrifter60]

Europe is becoming very polarized. Far-right populism is spreading like a cancer, social media far-right propaganda, fueled by the likes of Putin & Trump, is dividing societies into intransigent tribes. Biased media normalising & sanewashing far-right ideology & charlatan politicians, preaching division & hate, all the while enriching themselves & creating scapegoats. It's difficult to see how Europe or even the rest of the world, can avoid following America in it's democratic suicide.

[@PragerFenster]

The US is so hugely dysfunctional with regard to both healthcare and work life balance. Same concerning consumerism. And all of that to just fill the coffers of the top one percent, mind you! The ratio of annual earnings between ordinary workers and CEOs in the US is something around 440 percent (!) , whereas in Germany and anywhere in Europe, it is somewhere in the single-digit range.

[@albin2232]

The US has the highest betternessness in the world.

[@joesoy9185]

Some German dentists are just as interested in money to the extent that they will lie about unnecessary treatment. My wife was told that it would be good for her to have gold fillings. We changed dentists immediately.

[@FlbcImp]

These videos give examples and reasons not to live in America,are there any reasons and arguments for living there?

[@mikegeekie9125]

He’s that poor he can’t afford sleeves! …. Joking.. great video mate keep it up.

[@5mnz7fg]

The one thing I don't understand is how and why on earth the majority of the US Electorate was in favor for this evil orange clown. I don't get it at all.

[@jratnerd]

Propaganda through social media, gerrymandering, and a broken electoral college. Once all the votes came in this year Kamala barely won the popular vote, but popular vote doesnt matter for the president.

[@timvandenbrink4461]

Because Democrats are useless and corrupt.

[@StoyanBorov]

I like your T-shirt is it a BALENCIAGA?

[@ScottMarquardt-s7u]

I,I,I... might be the issues have to do with personal choice rather than societal norms.

[@Go_for_it652]

Germans didn't want Walmart.

[@karimaogden3875]

Am I the only one who thinks he looks a lot like the singer Steve Perry from "JOURNEY"?

[@shonaharris9328]

8:44 Trump is going to make things worse.

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Not for the superrich!

[@shirleyhaugaard9643]

And his buddy Elon

[@timvandenbrink4461]

Nonsense

[@ContrarianExpatriate]

Cheaper healthcare alone does not even begin to make a place better in terms of living much as Europeans like to think.

[@jratnerd]

Removing healthcare from being tied to Employment absolutely makes a massive change, it makes it less scary to move on to another job or industry. It makes it less of a requirement to find a job in profitable industries and allows mlre people to go into humanities, social work, and the arts without fear of dying from a disease.

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Food os also much better and healtyer in Europe!

[@LMinem]

Time off for vacation is a definite black mark. You will not be promoted and will be let go as soon as possible. Also, you can give notice to take vacation months in advance, but no accommodation is made. When the time comes, you are told you cannot go because there is a crisis (as always) and you just cannot leave.

[@michaelme1548]

I’m sure there are businesses where that is the case but it is wrong as a generalization. My family has never worked for an employer that gave a black mark for taking vacation time or pulled back vacation time after approving it. I did work for a company in the early 90s that only gave us one weekend a month where we weren’t on call and the free weekend could be pushed back at the last minute, but they never did that for vacation. I decided to find a different job.

[@LMinem]

@@michaelme1548 I worked in high tech. It was not like that when I started, a little over 40 years ago, but it was the norm when I retired. You got time off only when you changed jobs if you left a gap between jobs. HR used to get upset because everybody has huge accumulations of vacation time. Eventually, you would lose the time if you did not take it, but you could not.

[@kitskivich]

It's important to consider that people were not at political odds decades ago. They are now because some truly horrible people gained enough power and support to be appointed to our branches of government. And, as a US citizen, it's quite disturbing that my fellow citizens support having criminals and other bad people in office.

[@jratnerd]

...Reagan had attempted assassinations made against him. There was literally a civil war in the US over politics. This is not even close to the most divided we've been in the US.

[@jratnerd]

Reagan was a POS if you look at the policies he pushed through, he basically handed america over to corporations, everything from housing to media to healthcare were handed kver because of Reagan. But he was shot at.

[@paulscousedownie]

Jay why do Americans always rattle on about the USA being the greatest nation in the world! Really what do they base this upon by material wealth and culture. That’s always bemuses me as well travelled Brit!

[@stefan0325]

I have never heard of Teeth Cleaning in Germany for 80 Euros. At my current dentist I pay 125 and my last dentist was 120.

[@burkhardstackelberg1203]

Politics: In Europe, they talk to each other. In the US, they yell at each other.

[@toddl.3454]

Did you get that shirt out of the garbage?

[@dmitriyf1]

I payed $100 for cleaning in the USA, you paid 80 euros, I do not see anything to complain about

[@baskoning9896]

The audio track keeps reverting to French for me :(

[@burkhardstackelberg1203]

EU should offer asylum to US dissenters.

[@flowh908]

As a german i want to add some information about.. healthcare: In germany you pay a dynamic ammount of your salary to general healthcare. i.e. 3500€ gross income equal in almost 600€ per month (290€ you, 290€ your boss). For most people private healthcare would be way cheaper, but you have to make at least about 70k a year to even have the choice. Thats a reason why salaries are way higher in america compared to germany. politics: Germans are very obidient to their government and take a lot of shit without to complain. In germany we have a mandatory fee for government-news. I would call it propaganda, but most elderly get all their information from these channels (Öffentlich Rechtliche) and have a very narrow understanding of the world. Aside from the typical news apocalyptic stuff, you get indoctrinated with a very left thinking and the idea to protect its civilians makes these institutions bend reality. I.e. trump is absolutely evil and wants to destroy germany, elon musk is Staatsfeind #2 and gender can be officially chosen every year. Most germans keep their opinion to themselves and that avoids a lot of confrontation but rampaging wokeism isn't stopped that way. consumerism: In germany we have a culture of moderation and excess is seen as something bad. The rich keep their wealth in secret and everything has to have at least some kind of purpose. Germans are very helpful but live by a kantian mindset of good and evil. Amercians, as i know, prefer opportunism. Young people get a lot influence through social media, movies and diverge to a more american mindset. Germany is a wonderful country with a very rich history from absolutely stunning to damn horrific.

[@lonahulbin1493]

I’m German living in Texas, next year is my plan to go back to Germany because I’m not gonna live in a Communist socialist country to where people’s rights will be taken away little by little.

[@Roguesta54]

Seriously? You think that Texas is communist/socialist?

[@lonahulbin1493]

@ When Trump gets in office, absolutely red states are the worst states to live in

[@arnodobler1096]

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[@lonahulbin1493]

@ They planning on putting women in jail for life or even the death penalty if a woman purposely lose her child while pregnant . Talk about crazy.

[@arnodobler1096]

​@@lonahulbin1493 Yes, that's true, but what does that have to do with communism or socialism? The USA is more likely to go in the direction of fascism.

[@clove6435]

...just found this video because searching about European cities, Ive been in Germany it was a winter month, it was so cold in hamburg couldn't feel my nose. My niece lives in Germany but she wants to move to the States. So many people are moving here and there around the world. I think warlocks are doing a good job playing around with human minds😂 jk. i had to cross Paris off of my maybe list today.

[@jorunn62]

Everything about healthcare in the US is about how much money doctors, hospitals, dentists and other healthcare providers can get out of as much patients as possible. It’s a shitty system you have. Not for the best for the people as a whole. I know a Norwegian couple who went to stay in the US, but their second child was born with some sort of handicap, and they literally went bankrupt as a family because of the healthcare system. Or in lack of healthcare system that provides a system that benefits all. They had to return broke to Norway to get proper healthcare for their child. So again; yes, it is a shitty system, a system that is only for the richest and those who can pay their own healthcare insurance. Why do Americans want a system like that - and they even vote for it? I really don’t understand why they think like that. This has nothing to do with communism or socialism - it’s decent humanity to give people the healthcare needed.

[@CatonCatonov]

10:00 - unless you voice you are going to vote for AfD. Then you are going to be dragged through shit.

[@trevordavies5486]

Another AfD idiot.

[@Anastasio777]

And still as German/Greek I am sorry for the 3 years you spend in the worst Germany since ever, our Ammpel-Koalition destroyed Germanys Industry and middle class.

[@sabinemorgner24]

Dear friend, if you had the tax rates, The unemployed and pension insurance contributions and the health insurance contributions would have in the USA, you would reject all this because it is "communist".

[@xelakram]

The American way of life sucks.