I moved to the USA for a better life at 38 (from the UK)

[@reinventingpoppy]

And ofcourse the sun helps with my general well being too :). Forgot to mention that everything in the cost of living calculation is converted to USD, that way we can compare apple to apple. Would love to know your thoughts.

[@Louis76-z3i]

I dont mind people coming to live in the UK. Its the free riders I have a problem with

[@reinventingpoppy]

@@Louis76-z3i that's fair!

[@Majin_Lee]

I moved to the USA from Japan for a better life at 32 (last year). Still battling my bipolar disorder, depression, severe anxiety, loneliness and substance abuse (alcohol and prescription medications). taking it one day at a time. Today I am 8 days sober.

[@reinventingpoppy]

Congratulations on being 8 days sober. You can do this!

[@Majin_Lee]

@@reinventingpoppy Thank you! 💪🏻

[@Rise2392]

You are not alone...im 31 and feel so lost...im so tired of feeling ugly, not "hot " enough, old...and I suffer from a personality disorder that hasn't even been diagnosed in addition to that I struggle with anxiety when socializing, depression and just lack of motivation to do anything. I have so many goals and dreams and yet I can't even wake up to brush my teeth and eat my breakfast. I hate working. I'm terrified of looking old and not being young and attractive anymore..so there you go...I wish I could just eat what ever I wanted and be rich.. when i was in my teens and twenties i suffered alot i was in a shitty relationship was i would get panic attacks everytime i talked to my boyfried because i never felt good enough and he had anger issues...that screwed the shit out of me.... i find it difficult to even keep a damn job. BTW thank you poppy for this content that you make ..im so happy to connect with like minded people

[@ouladsaadchawki2869]

@@Rise2392 I know this is difficult, but try to change the area you live in. It is not necessary to stay in a job you do not like, change it or start your own business. Life is full of opportunities, just change the angle from which you see it. Another thing is to fill the spiritual void by studying a new religion, for example Islam. In the end, stay strong and don't give up.

[@ko_grindz]

I hope everything goes well in for your new journey. Videos are the best❤

[@reinventingpoppy]

Thank you so much, I appreciate you 💕

[@dajeuneewoods3171]

Since you mentioned hurricanes lol welcome to the South! Home of beautiful views and lots of water! Many opportunities and depending on what part of the south you're living in, really neat down to Earth people! As for Hurricanes!!

[@boldxbeautifulbxb]

Totally agree about less Tax! We moved from Singapore to the UAE & now Saudi because of expat perks and zero income tax. Makes a huge difference to net savings. It’s been 10 years & we are enjoying every minute of it.

[@Andreamussi]

I completely agree about that “there’s the best place for every season of life” I really enjoying living us and I can appreciate different things

[@NOLAFunkWizard]

👋 from East TN. I’m also 38 - welcome to the USA. Florida is a great place to setup shop. Hope you’re able to grow an incredible new life here!

[@reinventingpoppy]

Thanks lovely. I'm actually going to TN next month for a seminar, looking forward to explore the state! ☺💕

[@NOLAFunkWizard]

@ awww so fun! Enjoy it - lots happening here 🙌

[@instagurujay]

Loved it, I'm trying to get my visa to move to US as well. This helped me solidify that decision.

[@reinventingpoppy]

I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@justonemorestitch]

Hi! Welcome to Florida! I just wanted to point out that in Florida we have sales tax (the same as VAT) and a 1200 apartment would be available but in a very bad area or a smaller town. I pay 712 a pay period for health insurance (thats 8544) a year plus i get a bill in the mail for most services. Guns very by location or state. I live in the suburbs, and we have had several shootings in our local mall. Just sharing a long time Florida residents perspective ❤

[@reinventingpoppy]

Yep FL has taxes too I don't know if the rates differ for each county? Brevard county where I live in 7% but not added on everything. UK VAT is 20% which I failed to mention in the video so thanks for pointing that out! ❤️

[@Sgab1007]

Guns are a serious issue in the United States. My cousin was almost killed last year and I witness two people killed behind my apartment by gun violence. This was all DC. People coming from abroad be wary. Things sometimes look very pretty from the outside but there are serious issues here.

[@Salukiprincess]

@@Sgab1007 Yeah, my uncle (he lives in Tampa, FL) was shot by his employee's obsessed ex after driving her home from work b/c her car was in the shop (the BF was waiting there to kill her). They're, fortunately, both still alive, but my uncle had a ton of health issues after that. It didn't even register to me to think of the incident as gun violence because it's become so normalized.

[@mackjohnson7764]

So proud of you! Nice breakdown and discussion Poppy

[@reinventingpoppy]

Thank you!

[@Iyaman-medic]

You are all awesome!

[@262626masnina]

u inspired me!! i also moved from Kuala Lumpur to Geneva then Italy now London. I want stay London for 5 years

[@reinventingpoppy]

Enjoy London, there's no place quite like it! ☺️

[@goliathonscave9834]

Average rent for a 1 bdr in Florida is $1600/month. Rent is higher than that average in Tampa and over $2000/ month in Fort Lauderdale and Miami, so really, not much different than the UK. Also, public transportation in Florida is a joke.

[@justonemorestitch]

Thank you for pointing this out. I live in Hillsborough county and if you don't own a car you really can't get to anything as mass transit is a nightmare..

[@Sgab1007]

Yes public transportation is hard to depend upon in most places in the US. NYC is the only dependable one, but they’ve had issues with violence on their transit and had to bring the national guard in

[@justonemorestitch]

@Sgab1007 tes it can be rough on the NYC subway. I personally lived there for 6 years in the BX just off whiteplains. The dirty stations are what always got me.. like the parkchester station, for example..it never made much sense to me. Ironically, I had moved from FL to NY and was grateful for the mass transit tbh.. sometimes you don't know what you have until you don't have it

[@gianni.chiarello]

having lived in both the US and the UK, I must say that I feel more secure in the UK on all fronts. It's not all about the money or being taxed more or less. just my opinion, of course. As you say, no country is perfect. It seems more and more people are moving to Thailand (or SE Asia), why did you discount places like Singapore or similar?

[@AnimalLover2400]

The U.S. is horrible in comparasion to many other countries, especially when thinking about the SAFE PARTS of THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES that Americans often try to degrade. I'd rather be in a nice area of a 3rd world country.

[@reinventingpoppy]

Yep I do agree about the sense of security in the UK. I have to also consider my husband's job as well and he sells to Europe and USA markets.

[@Dindaol]

Thank you for putting out your perspective. I am from Brazil, but I live in Canada for almost 7y and now a proudly Canadian citizen. We also have public health here, which is great to have, BUT unfortunately it’s struggling hard, so I understand your point of view comparing to UK. I would love to know more about Florida. It came across my mind moving there eventually if the opportunity comes because cost of housing here in Canada is impossible to catch up.😢 I would love to know more about the fertility aspect you mentioned in another comment. How is it there and what is happening? ❤ all the best to you

[@onejjumpw2780]

I actually really enjoyed this type of video! Thank you for sharing this. I was curious about the E2 and still am curious about how much everything costed including the E2 visa itself and the business you took over. You inspire me! :)

[@reinventingpoppy]

The visa fee itself is only a few hundred dollars. The main costs are setting up/acquire the business and an attorney if you decide to have one.

[@TDA55555]

Re Helene: “we didn’t think it was going to be that bad.” Yep! You’re fitting right in here in the U.S. I liked this video. I’d like to see more comparisons. I’ve been to the UK several times and Thailand, but never lived in neither. Would like to understand how living differs.

[@reinventingpoppy]

By the way, I did prepare for the worst lol. I was the only shop in the area that boarded up 😅. Did you enjoy your trip to UK and Thailand? Thanks for watching!

[@TDA55555]

@: I did. I loved both. I’ve been to the UK several times. I was in each long enough to scratch the surface, but not to experience the real living differences. For instance, in Thailand, I changed designer sunglasses everyday and lived like a superstar, but I was only there ten days. What would life be like living there as you did? How does that compare to the UK? U.S.? The UK was cool because everything was old, even though I have spent more than a combined month in the UK, I’ve done little more than sightsee and debate throughout Oxford University. What is living there like? How does it compare to the U.S.? Sorry for the on-and-on, just very fascinated by your story/journey.

[@goddessleya82]

Thank you so much for your videos! And I love your voice! Is is naturally or did you do any voice training?Thank you so much and lots of love 💕

[@lampjerulez]

Iam really surprised to see people still moving from europe to the US, would love a video that you go more in dept into that. I get the company view, but whe have so much rules in europe for a GOOD REASON XD its very easy to just scam people in US. dropshipping for example, is legal in US. but Illegal in the netherlands, (because its basically a scam). I would not even go to the US for a (short) holiday at this point, it just seems like a 3th world country that works out if you are rich

[@Iyaman-medic]

Ok the better life! Lets go

[@ilonak7841]

Thank you for using another music at the end of the video 🙏

[@reinventingpoppy]

Lol ofcourse always experimenting!

[@MariaSe17]

Hi, thanks for the video! Speaking about groceries, do u like taste of products, their quality? And the second thing- tell about prices for gym comparing to UK. ❤

[@reinventingpoppy]

Yes! Everything tastes sweeter here, bread has more ingredients, chicken breasts are the size of my head. The USA needs better food regulation in my opinion. Prices are fairly similar. I paid £35 for a standard gym and paying $35 here. Gym memberships in Thailand on the other hand, normally double that.

[@gingsouthern]

Welcome to the US ka!! I love the content and yes there are a lot of scams here!

[@reinventingpoppy]

Thank you! Yes and they are so efficient these scammers ❤️

[@jasonaris5316]

I would pick Thailand over the U.K. or US anytime

[@Sgab1007]

My brother and sister in law, who is Burmese, has said the same thing. Maybe not about the UK but definitely Thailand over the US. He lived over there for over three years. But salaries are better in the US. Just depends if you’re willing to sacrifice that part of your life. To each their own.

[@MalinaCC]

I’m from California so I was surprised how cheap the health insurance, transportation, and rent is on your list. My health insurance and average rent is double the amount you listed where I live. I share a car with my husband but I know for a fact that it costs more than $333 a month when you include car payments, insurance, gas, and servicing. For me, living in a country with free healthcare, better transportation, and stricter gun laws seems worth it for many. We wait for months to be seen by doctors AND still pay an astronomical amount for treatment and insurance while getting meh care or doctors who are so overworked that they don’t really even look at you. Having to drive everywhere sucks. The food, weather, and places to see are great depending on where you live. Entrepreneurship is worth it in the U.S. if you are willing to work an 8-8 and grind it out for a decade or so but 95% of people just want to enjoy life and their weekends with loved ones. It’s a path, but not for everyone 😅 My family and my husband’s chose that route and are now able to enjoy their lives, but I cannot say the same for my friends who were not so fortunate. I’m glad to hear people have been positive to you immigrating here. My sis and I were born in the U.S. and had many racist comments thrown at us. With Trump coming in, I fear there will be more racism, higher costs of living for the majority, more wealth to billionaires, and the green spaces and blue sky that make it worth it living here will no longer be there for my future children and children to come to experience. Thank you for sharing your perspective.

[@K1111A]

More minority people voted for Trump, so there’s that. There are definitely some racist people on both sides, but Trump himself isn’t racist, he has many many people of color on his team. His number one concern is the economy and making things more affordable for the average income American. It will never work to hugely tax millionaires because they are the ones who fund entrepreneurs and start up businesses. With huge taxing they won’t be able to, and we will literally lose small businesses. Do you have any idea how many chemicals are sprayed in California skies every day from chem trails? And how many toxic chemicals are in your food? RFKjr is working on changing that, and putting the right to vaccinate children in the parents hands, as it should be. The very biased mainstream media has taught people to hate and fear the other side, without actually teaching anyone what Trumps policies and agendas are. And before anyone mentions women’s rights, look up his policies about them. The only abortions he is against are late term ones, in the 7-9th month. He has said he will never support, and will in fact veto, any attempt to ban abortion nationwide. He wants to leave it up to the states, meaning the people, as it should be. He just hired the second most powerful person in the White House, and it’s a woman. Kamala says she is for women’s rights but makes everyone on her team get the COVID vax, that is not my body, my choice.

[@reinventingpoppy]

I'm paying around $300 for my health insurance, not including dental though. My husband is lucky as his work pays for his. And yes I do agree the entrepreneurship route is certainly not for everyone. Thanks for sharing your experiences too! 💕

[@aeolia80]

I'm from California too, and now an immigrant in France. My cost of living is MUCH lower here in France, unfortunately salaries are lower here in France, but my mortgage is less here, I don't need a car so I don't have one, and transit doesn't cost much either, my health insurance is extremely cheap here in France and I even have top-up insurance to cover the extra that the national insurance doesn't fully cover and the top-up insurance it cheap too. Food is cheaper here but the variety is significantly lacking compared to California, that is one thing I really miss about NorCal, the variety of food, and I'm talking fruits and veggies mostly. As for gun violence..... I graduated from high school the year before Columbine, so I never experienced anything like that, but I grew up in an area with a LOT of gang violence, at the time, gang activity is not the same now as it was in the 90s, anyways, I knew many people that dies from direct or indirect gang related gun violence, more than I should've, I would hear gun shots almost every night, and at least once a week the police would fly by in helicopters using spot lights in my neighborhood.

[@Sgab1007]

@@aeolia80I am sorry you experienced this. I just responded to another comment about this. My cousin was almost killed by gun violence last year and I witnessed two people shot behind my apartment. I heard gun shots throughout my last year in that apartment and couldn’t get out of the lease. This was in DC. I’m finally moved out and hope to move to the Uk some day. I don’t want to live in a country that doesn’t have strict gun laws. I’m done.

[@Salukiprincess]

I live in Florida (Orlando) and would kill for a $1200/mo 1-bedroom apartment. But you can get that kind of rent if you're willing to live somewhere pretty out of the way/not a good area.

[@TIMJMEANSBUSINESS]

Mike inside the car, Podcasting on the go.

[@reinventingpoppy]

Took your advice!

[@elle2313]

As an American, I'll never understand why people come here for a "better life." This is a capitalist country above everything else, so if your sole purpose for moving here is to make a lot of money, then I guess you'll be happy if you manage to find success. However, the quality of life here simply doesn't compare to that in other developed countries. Now with Trump in office, you'll truly see America for what it is. It's the land of opportunity for the rich, but not for anyone else. Also, I'm not sure where you got your figures on health insurance and rent. A one-bedroom apartment in Florida is not easy to find. The average rent is over $1,800 near major cities. If you live far from Miami, in a lesser-known area, you might find a one-bedroom for that price, but it won't be in a nice neighborhood. Health insurance is extremely expensive, as are homeowner and car insurance. I hope everything works out for you, but I'd be very worried living in a toxic red state like Florida and being in the country on a visa during Trump's presidency. I don't think you understand what's coming in January. Be careful and stay safe out there.

[@reinventingpoppy]

That's how much I'm actually paying for insurance....and appreciate your concerns. Everyone experiences wherever you go and that's absolutely okay! 🙏💗

[@Sidtrav2017]

I’m an American and lived in Texas my whole life. Florida is awesome and you picked a really good state to live in. I would rank Florida as top 3 best states here including Texas !

[@melissaxenawarriorprincess]

You went to maga land I would def leave too. I left trashy Florida 12 years ago.

[@mac.rodose]

Why not set up a business in Thailand? I live there, I see plenty of thais in business doing well with a great quality of life. Is it just because it’s boring for a thai? I’d love to hear your perspective 🙏🏼

[@reinventingpoppy]

There are different aspects to why I won't be moving to Thailand "at this time" but firstly, my husband's job is centered around USA & Europe. He works in sales so remote work isn't really an option, he needs to be able to travel to those two, continents easily & frequently. Without going into details, how the country is run also deeply saddens me.

[@SurpriseMeJT]

@@reinventingpoppy Wait, so did you choose to move to the US or did your husband decide to move to the US and you followed as the wife?

[@reinventingpoppy]

​​​@@SurpriseMeJT we both decided to move here. I bought the business, got the visa and he came as a spouse of the E-2 visa holder. It's a win-win for both of our careers regardless and I feel blessed to have had someone sharing this journey with 😊

[@Kat.590]

Lower taxes aren't too bad in a country that tends to be politically more corrupted. Higher taxes aren't too bad in less corrupted countries cause you receive back a lot. See Germany, yes people get scared cause yeah, the taxes are high. But at least you don't pay thousands of dollars in Healthcare, infrastructure is better, even churches pay taxes which I like cause in other countries they tend to be more corrupted stealing your money. Dog tax for example to keep streets cleaner. And the higher the punishment the less likely people would break rules. Where I live people don't mind breaking rules cause they're not getting fined enough. Where I live high taxes would be awful cause corruption in this country is high. (Used to live in Germany, moved to Latin America a couple of years ago)

[@reinventingpoppy]

I agree! I absolutely don't mind paying taxes if I feel I get the equivalent value for the taxes I pay. Certain countries in Europe still offer that I'm sure.

[@EnglishPodcast_E]

Like your voice hope you can make video kind of podcast and longer than 30min ❤

[@X-VoodooKing-X]

Carry guns without permit nor training? Damn.

[@reinventingpoppy]

Very scary I know

[@sunvavachi]

I think from the UK it will definitely be better in North America. Definitely no brainer. Florida groceries is pricy. More is available. I am just curious how do you feel as a woman living in states that are slowly controlling women's health? I want to move but am so hesitant because my partner wants a child and I am 38 and want to do business. I feel US and South Asia will be better (my partner is American and probably won't move). Feeling conflicted mostly due to how healthcare is forming there.

[@reinventingpoppy]

I feel uneasy about it and it is for sure a trade off. My concern as I'm going through fertility treatment is regulations about the IVF but I'm hoping I can complete the process before any laws and regulations being passed through. I also think that I can't live thinking about the worst case possible. If it really does get that bad or starts to really impact our day to day lives I know then it's time to pack up and move.

[@K1111A]

@@reinventingpoppyTrump is very FOR IVF. Our healthcare will get better and better with RFKJr taking toxic chemicals out of our food, chemtrails out of our skies and putting the choice whether to vaccinate our children in the parents hands, where it should be.

[@imandyritchie]

I'm from the UK, moved to upstate New York. The quality of life difference is substantial and I pinch myself often how the small things make a huge difference in ones life. The biggest factor for me is the lifestyle, the seasons, the beauty of the land, the outlook on life, the entrepreneurship and the kindness

[@ricana1160]

@@imandyritchieupstate NY is better than NYC

[@sunvavachi]

​@@reinventingpoppyall the best. ❤

[@brokeinvestor.]

Welcome to America, the beautiful!

[@reinventingpoppy]

Thank you! ☺

[@Raremeeee]

Is it was worth it? To move on the USA

[@reinventingpoppy]

So far, it is for me, at least for the next 5 years ☺

[@Raremeeee]

@reinventingpoppy Thanks for the reply. You are like my one of the most fav KZbinr the videos are so peaceful that's what I needed

[@johnfoster4905]

I wonder if the immigration process is easier because you're from the UK the US have a decent relationship?

[@mollymo6229]

Absolutely not - for a start until last month U.K. citizen could not apply for a Green card.

[@reinventingpoppy]

Yes easier to come to the USA from the UK than from Thailand for sure. On another hand, USA has also been applying stricter rules toward UK citizens in the past couple of years.

[@johnfoster4905]

That's interesting my friend that was in the military said years ago the US would get stricter on immigrants from coming in.

[@AnimalLover2400]

The U.S. is horrendous. I'd never move here from anywhere else. Sincerely, someone who has only lived in the U.S. my entire life, 1st generation.

[@hypnotizingeyes3465]

You would never move here from anywhere... that's because you only lived in the US, trust me there are worse places to live...for example UK😂

[@AnimalLover2400]

@@hypnotizingeyes3465 I've visited other countries, and the U.S. is not my home country beloved. I've only lived FULL TIME in the U.S.

[@Sgab1007]

@@hypnotizingeyes3465 interesting. How so? I’m trying to move there.

[@AilynGuerra-i2l]

Please move out of the US. Sincerely Proud Cuban immigrant that loves the US, has lived here for 30 plus years and has had a good life and sometimes a hard time.

[@tr7339]

Well done

[@reinventingpoppy]

Thank you! I hope you found the video interest ☺

[@dark_Kaiba]

welcome to the jungle

[@reinventingpoppy]

Haha thank you!

[@Sgab1007]

Just as a note to folks thinking about coming to the US, speaking as someone who has lived outside the country and has lived here for a while. Health insurance can be a huge cost for folks in the US and puts people into debt, unless you can get it through your employer. But most people will get laid off at some point (I’ve been laid off three times) and lose their health insurance. Masshealth in Massachusetts is usually what people can tap into if they don’t have insurance which is pretty good but other states don’t have that same option for folks because republicans have blocked that option. A lot of republicans in Florida. I could say more issues of concern in the US, as I mentioned about gun violence being a huge issue in this country in other comments. I personally witnessed two people killed by gun violence and my cousin was shot in the head and almost killed. But hopefully you won’t deal with gun violence first hand! Some people live here and don’t experience gun violence. Hence why we still don’t have stricter gun laws because people become complacent very easily in the US. I’m making the opposite move ironically and will be moving to London next year. Love the culture and love it that I feel safe there. Good luck here in the states. Sorry to be negative, but I feel I owe it to people to be honest as an American here. I think entrepreneurship is a wonderful thing, but I would’ve explored some place else. Just being honest :)

[@reinventingpoppy]

Don't be sorry at all it's completely ok to have different views and perspectives and I respect yours! Good luck with the move to London! 😊

[@SaulAguilar.]

America will be great again ✝️