LEAVING GERMANY IS GOING TO BE VERY HARD FOR ME

[@HayleyAlexis]

The official countdown has begun for me and to say that time has snuck up on me is an understatement. It is so hard to navigate through my feelings on social media. Some days I am extremely happy and other days I am extremely sad but regardless of those feelings.... I know that I am leaving 😂 and I am trying my best to soak up as much of Germany as I possibly can. I have been a little preoccupied with other things so please forgive me that my social media is taking a little pause right now. Who would have thought that packing boxes, suitcases, and figuring out German bureaucracy would be so time consuming? (sarcasm- we all know it's hard as heck) 😛

[@Patrick-on2ty]

Moin Hayley....schon verrückt und komisch, du verlässt uns! macht mich schon traurig,hoffe es gibt weiterhin updates von dir 😘

[@friebor]

Meine Frage, was ist mit Liebe? War’s zu wenig davon😢

[@dr.disaster6235]

If leasing will be hard .. why go at all? Be where you prefer to be.

[@stefanhernold345]

Was immer Du tust... *bleib` uns gewogen !*

[@cheran_3308]

Florida hat ein Malaria-Problem? Dann vergiss nicht, dir hier bei deinem Noch-Arzt Malaria-Präventionsmittel abzuholen.

[@DCRband]

My sister was in an identical situation as you. She left Germany after 5 years of adapting and learning the culture. Like you, she too did not want to leave, but due to Uni situation, she's back in the U.S. and thriving in her career. You too, will find your purpose soon.

[@hanovergreen4091]

I found your channel when I accepted a job in Germany w/out language or culture knowledge. You provided valuable insights into Germans, the culture and language. Your help was invaluable. Thank You very much for all you've given to use and Best Regards and Best Wishes for your new future!

[@HayleyAlexis]

oh my... thank you so much for the kind words!! comments like this make me tear up with happiness!!

[@PeterBuwen]

Don't leave Germany! 🥲 I feel that you belong to Germany.

[@mikeh.2362]

All the best for you. Remember you are always welcome in Germany if the s*** hits the fan in the US.

[@HayleyAlexis]

Yeah.... I think that also provides me with a lot of peace that I can come back (and I would if sh*t hit the fan). I am however going to try my best to kick some a** in Florida. The lesson I have learned in Germany is that you really can not sit around and wait for people to do the right thing... I don't necessarily think it is a German lesson but due to my circumstances here... I will not make the same mistakes in Florida and I am hoping that helps me tremendously.

[@hh-kv6fh]

@@HayleyAlexis i recommend this book :D: The German Lesson (original title: Deutschstunde) is a novel by the German writer Siegfried Lenz, published in 1968 in Germany. The English translation by Ernst Kaiser and Eithne Wilkins, titled The German Lesson, was first published in London by Macdonald & Co. in 1971 and later by New Directions in 1986. Deutschstunde was translated into several languages and is considered to be one of the defining works of German post-war literature.

[@adamkreuz9068]

Well we probably won't be a country anymore after this election, so got room for a few more?

[@mikehagen7385]

@@adamkreuz9068 Sure, always room for one more. But I'm afraid we can't invite you all. Some will have to find their way across the border to Canada. ;-)

[@adamkreuz9068]

@@mikehagen7385 shoooooot most of them are the reason we're in this mess so they can go down with the ship

[@MaryPoppins.333]

You might leave germany but you’ll never leave our hearts ❤️ please take us with you 😭

[@ane-louisestampe7939]

NO thanks! Just come back home 🥰 SOON 🥰

[@MaryPoppins.333]

@@ane-louisestampe7939 girl I just read „no thanks“ and was ready to fight you 😂😂😂

[@ane-louisestampe7939]

@@MaryPoppins.333 Oh I love Hailey, just not enough to go with her "overthere" Peace and love

[@Jaycee374]

considering we're strangers it doesnt really make sense but i can't help feeling a little sad. it's a shame you were given such a hard time.. but it's clear this is not the end, just a different route 🍀 wish you all the best. You're are honestly inspiring!

[@MyMerryMessyGermanLife]

Hayley! ❤ I wish you all the best in this next chapter in your life. So glad you’ve found a path that works for you and gives you ☮️. I mean, that’s what it’s all about! We will all miss you here. 💔 Your channel helped us so much when we decided to move here.

[@Beatboxrocka81]

Are you guys okay? No more videos for my sunday morning coffee for such a long time :(

[@vo.thomas1116]

You know you can come back anytime - people like you are always welcome!!! 🙂 You're an amazing person! Your beautiful mother too 🙂

[@circemuller1933]

Nope

[@TomWaldgeist]

You’re extremely precious and I am actually sad you’re leaving because you are such a Bereicherung for this country.

[@cellevangiel5973]

We all love you Hayley and wish you all the best. Don't forget.

[@jernidis3316]

❤ hailey i love you so much we cannot even imagine Germany without you. I will miss all your funny stories contagious laughter. Your honest opinions about things. Just everything that makes you so unique.. wishing you nothing but the best. stay in touch❤❤❤

[@UssiTheGrouch]

"Summer is my favourite month in Germany" ....is a completely accurate sentence, in case anybody's scratching their head about it. 😅 ...and, Hayley, you will be missed but also I'd bet my year's paid vacation on the fact that you'll be back someday. 😉 Be safe.

[@clarissadelias6922]

Good luck in your new start..,I wish you ali the best Harley!🙏🙌🔝

[@DeshanHoward]

Thank you fkr being such an inspiration for me. I've decided to make a trip to Germany as a graduation gift for myself next summer. I have learned so much from you and I wish you all the peace, love, and safety. Take all the time you need to enjoy life. Auf Wiedersehen!

[@wanderlust9081]

Oh no....we are loosing a wonderful person. Best wishes from Osnabrück 💝

[@Christianmachts]

Vielen Dank für deine Worte Hayley. Du kriegst das hin und wirst das rocken :) Alles Gute auf deinem künftigen Weg. Toi Toi Toi :)

[@svenmauelshagen7082]

Ich sag es dir auf deutsch: las dich nicht unterkriegen, abzocken oder veräppeln in den USA! Viel Erfolg und alles Gute! Komm mal wieder, wenn dir danach ist. ❤

[@tarotstudent3258]

I think it’s only natural to feel anxious before such a huge life change. I wish you all the best for your start back at home. I am sure it will be different than your life in Germany, but that doesn’t mean it has to be worse. Each place has its own charm❤ I am excited and looking forward to your Florida updates (hopefully vlogs, since I am a sucker for vlogs…lol)

[@forest_blerta5488]

aw Hayley...i wish you nothing but the best on your new chapter of life! its inspiring to see someone ive followed for so long to do so good in life as you have... ✌️💚

[@HayleyAlexis]

Thank you so much!! 🥺🥺🥺

[@lynnsintention5722]

Germany is very beautiful in summer you can almost forget the misery of winter here...almost. (I came here from Florida too, and I miss Florida...the light there is different, the soft ocean breeze , the beautiful landscapes, the warm soft temperatures...and the wonderfull air condition

[@V100-e5q]

Yabut the a/c is like a German winter. So that time of year last only a few month in Germany while it is cold in FL year round!

[@jessicaely2521]

​@@V100-e5qyou can adjust the temperature on a/c🤦‍♀️. I have my a/c set at 26 C during the summer. During the winter my a/c is off, windows are open, and ceiling fan is on. Now businesses are different. You just bring a jacket and not big deal.

[@susanford2388]

I came here from Athens Greece. bbbrrrrr. I love it now though. I never cycled in Athens but cycle everywhere I can here. There is no utopia each country has its magic & frustrations. One has to learn to appreciate the here & now.

[@Adriana-hx1bf]

Hi Hayley easyyy everything with peace of mind I'm always in between Florida and Baden Wuerttemberg as I have time and money, don't worry, it's a great privilege! Make the best of it all the time. We have so many home office job openings here that you can go back to Germany and work from there or anywhere in the world whenever you want. It is so freaking Amazing🎉🛫☺I believe that you will have a much better chance to get a very nice and well paid job doing home office in Germany for an American employee/ Company doing your applications and interviews here at home in the USA because many American companies urgently need people like you but not every American is willing to relocate with family and especially children to Germany as it is a complicated move as you know from experience.

[@ruthh.8408]

Alles Gute und Gottes Segen für deine Zukunft. Danke für die aufschlussreichen Videos. Du bist ein besonderer Mensch.

[@maudeboggins9834]

Good luck. I hope you find the inner peace your are searching for & reach your full potential.

[@franz1102]

Ich wünsch dir nur das BESTE, find your way, and, if possible, find a way back to my country, you are liked here 😍

[@thomassiegler5180]

Hi Hayley , i wish you all the best for your Future , and i hope that you are telling us how all is workin for you. And let me tell you something , Germany is loosing a great Person.

[@sswan9689]

Listen, you are a free spirit. Nothing is wrong with that. How many 20 something's do you know did what you did? Not many, most stay in their small hometowns and settle for whatever. You did a very brave thing. You lived in another country for 8 yrs. What a GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!! Now you are realizing your 20's are over and its time to find your purpose in life and move on. I applaud you for having rhe best time in your 20's. You will be fine when you get back to FL. You will be going to school and settling into a routine. I'm 66 yrs old and have been watching your channel off & on for yrs. You have been making the best choices for your life as you saw fit. So come back to FL and be the BEST HUMAN you can be. ❤. I didn't watch the rest of the video yet. I need to see how you will deal with Mike. I LOVED you too together. ❤. Wishing you all the best!! ❤

[@Adriana-hx1bf]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ane-louisestampe7939]

About driving: I commuted in my own car for a short while. 20 min out, 20 back. HATED IT. What a waste of time! I couldn't help thinking about the nice or useful things, I could be doing in stead. And all the (other?) idiots on the road...😬 Later I commuted one 1 hour each way on the train. LOVED it! In the mornings I had my breakfast and coffee, I read the morning paper and my e-mails, prepared for a meeting or simply just looked apathicly out the window. In the afternoons I wrapped up the day, had a little nap or simply just stared out at the landscape, I arrived home RELAXED, happy to see kids and house ... and ready to get to work! Peace and love!

[@udokiesslich1352]

Thanks for the entertainment!

[@uweburger]

Sorry to see you leave, all the best wishes. I liked to see you grow as a person

[@cadeeja.]

This final sentence came out somewhat voice broken and has me crying now. I'm sad you're leaving :/

[@michaelherrmann3423]

✔

[@HayleyAlexis]

I think I will cry when I make my flying away video -_- I won't be able to hold in my little tears lol

[@cadeeja.]

@@HayleyAlexis And understandably so, I would expect nothing less from you ;). I can only start to imagine how hard it's gonna be, Vorrrrfrrreude hin oder herrrr. ^^ People alway tend to say "when one door closes, another one opens". And I always think: yah, smart ass, the one door is closed nonetheless." :D But anyway - I really wish for you that everthing is going to go as smoothly as possible... and maybe, sometime in the future, you know... :)

[@cadeeja.]

P.S.: sorry for the typos, I had something in my eyes... ;)

[@tweety77hf]

I wish you the best for your future and hope you will come back one day. Get happy

[@malenaboy]

Shit when Hayley said it’s been 8 years in Germany I can’t believe how long I’ve been going back and forth between Europe and the US, for 7 years and being away for 4 and having not felt challenged. Now my foreseeable time is up I’m just looking forward to things back with family and hopefully new adventures

[@michaelherrmann3423]

Du kommst ja doch irgendwann wieder zurück. Just do your thing now.

[@michaelherrmann3423]

Du bist für uns mit Deinem Freund wertvoll und eine Art von Heimat geworden.

[@sinjaja5836]

We will miss your 😣Alles Gute für dich!

[@eljanrimsa5843]

Wonderful, now we have somebody understanding the best of both cultures changing America from the inside!

[@blondkatze3547]

Dear Hayley you will find your way. The most important think is to think positively to reach your goal. I believe in you. Good luck for you further future.💙🙂👍

[@Pewtah]

Thank you very much for having you here in Germany and your insightful videos. I wish you a great future!

[@jha6783]

I´ll miss you. Your intelligent analysys between cultures and your sweetnes. I wish you all the best. And maybe we will see you again in germany. Fare well my love 😘

[@JayStephan]

The last few sentences - I FELT THAT...we all did

[@Shadow_1984_]

All the best for you 🥰

[@markusschenkl7943]

I can't remember how long I've been following you, but it was around the time that horrible Au-pair family threw you out. First I thought "Oh well, another beauty vlogger - but at least she's funny..." 😆But over time you grew SO much as a person and I was really impressed by that deep and smart young lady. In short: I wish you all the best! Come back often and maybe some time for good... Gurl we need you here! 😘

[@lazyperfectionist1]

7:00 "I think I'm dreading the most a car. I hate driving, you guys." Well, you know, they can be a bit of a challenge to find, but there _are_ cities in the US in which a car is not _necessary._ Go on google, type the name of a given city and the words "walk score." I don't know who, exactly, has done this, but someone has gone through and _rated_ each municipality in the US (with, perhaps, a _few_ exceptions) based on how much time it takes for the people living there to walk from where they live to where they would buy groceries, clothes and furniture. An optimal walk score is 100, but I've found I can make due with half that in a pinch if I need to. You can also look up the quality of any given city's public _transportation_ service. This is information I've had to become aware of, due to my disability that prevents me from operating a motor vehicle.

[@HayleyAlexis]

That doesn't really help me. My school is in Florida and it can not be done outside of Florida. Also- most cities that have high walk scores also have higher cost of living expenses... Rent tends to be higher, groceries tend to be higher, etc.... so at the end of the day- it technically boils down to the same amount of money being spent- the only difference is you have a car or dont have a car. New York, Boston, and San Fran are the top 3... and in those 3 cities the rent is probably 3X what I would be paying in Florida.

[@valeriejoe2322]

When I moved to different states in the US in 2019, I bought a used car from Enterprise Rent-a-Car. Some people also use CarMax. Good luck on your move back to the US!!

[@arnoackermann6584]

I wish you the best of luck. I am German and I moved to Thailand 25 years ago. Leaving would be so hard.

[@maudeboggins9834]

I lived in Greece for 13 years & had to leave, we were heart broken for a year. We moved to Germany. Now I love it, truly love it.

[@charisma-hornum-fries]

You have family and friends back in the states. Your transition won't be bad. You have tons of people who has your back. You have to calibrate your mind of course but you'll do just fine.

[@V100-e5q]

I hope your coming education will help you achieve your job goal. I wonder whether the qualification will be recognizd in Germany. If you plan to come back if the opportunity arises, that is. My buddy from school decided to do his medical doctor in Ireland so he could transit to the US without getting to do the exams again. Which turned out to work for him. So what is your dream job? I have heard from you in a previous video that you wanted to do something with kids. Then you dabbled in management. Now you are into some medical profession. If I add that up you will become qualified as a manager of a children's hospital of like facility. Curious, am I right? Inquiring minds want to know.

[@HayleyAlexis]

I went to school many years ago for management with a focus in accounting. That is what my degree is in and I have tried to get transferred over in Germany to be able to work/go to school here (and have failed doing that). Working with kids is something I love but not necessarily my dream... I did it because it was an easy entry for me into a foreign country (Germany). What I am studying now will take awhile to finish because I technically don't know where I want to end up and the medical field is huge BUT my goal is to do a job in the USA that I could transfer easily to Germany or work part-time in the USA at and be able to live/travel to Germany during the other half of the year.

[@V100-e5q]

@@HayleyAlexis I see two ways to get a job in Germany: 1. Get a job that has an equivalent in Germany and requires the same credentials or 2. hire up with an international company that also has offices in Germany. Way #2 was the path Jonathan from "The Black Forest family" got here.

[@pfrylle]

What about Mike, is he traveling with you to the US?

[@шибкоумнаяоднако]

Good luck to you back in US and after! It's really sad to leave the place you want to be, but I'm sure you'll find your way back to Germany one day. You did this once, you'll do this again.

[@GlenHunt]

When you get back here to FL and get your academics rolling, you'll settle into a routine that will give your mind the space it needs to sort through things. That's probably the #1 thing I loved about spending 8 years at USF. Also, regarding public transportation, I don't think people realize that there's just one bus here that all of the state shares. Okay, maybe not for real, but public transit really is almost that bad.

[@GlenHunt]

And once here, don't forget to launch into a Deutsch-lish rant from time to time. 🤣🤣

[@HayleyAlexis]

Oh school has been my escape. It has been extremely hard but so rewarding and gives me a lot of hope. I would not have left Germany if I did not get into the program I am in- in Florida. I already have my schedule and have made new friends and that has helped me tremendously with not being so freaking depressed regarding this move. NOW- the public transportation can kiss my *ss. It isn't even an option for me. If it were an option I would actually try my best to take it but there is literally NOTHING that can bring me to my school. I am hoping to move into an apartment that is closer to my school so I could maybe ride my bike a few times a week on the sidewalk that is available.

[@HayleyAlexis]

I already know the rants are coming.... I have a whole arsenal of rants that I have been putting off for weeks now....

[@GlenHunt]

@@HayleyAlexis What's that they say? You go guuuurrrrlll!!

[@Chiresia]

"Summer is my favourite month in Germany" trifft den Nagel auf den Kopf. 😂

[@HayleyAlexis]

habe ich Monat gesagt?? hehehe

[@Chiresia]

@@HayleyAlexis Haha yea you said that twice but its not like we get more than 4 weeks of sun anyways. 😂

[@anna8282]

In Finnland sagen wir "viime vuonna kesä oli keskiviikkona", also "last year summer was on a Wednesday" 😝

[@GeschichtenUndGedanken]

I will miss you and wish you the best. Strange, isn't? There we are among billions of people, floating through the universe on this beautiful pearl, wishing each other a nice day, passing by and although most of us might never meet a split second can change the rest of the day. Feel free to write or call if you need to chat or simply need a friend.

[@Bastron10]

We love You too. You can allways come back.

[@mfkman]

Having bought 4 cars in the US, if buying a used car, I would recommend going to a car rental sales place (example Hertz Car sales). I had a really good experience there. You rent the car and if you like it you buy it and keep it or else return it and just pay the rentaifee. Super easy. I went to one of the car mechanic chains to get the car fully checked. The other really good experience I had was buying my Tesla. Best car I have ever had, everything is online and no sales pressure (I bought it new). Credit unions also occasionally have car sales that are fairly stress free (I bought my second car in the us at one,). The worst was buying my first car which was at a dealership. I would avoid buying a car at one.

[@HayleyAlexis]

To give you a laugh... When I was helping my brother shop for a car we went to a rental car sales location because they had decent pricing and decent cars. We were just testing cars; sitting, turning them on, messing with the seat adjusters etc.... We got into the first car and the engine didn't start.... the sales associate looked at us and was like "omg I am so sorry".... We move to the second car (mind you all of these cars were either 1-2 years old or new)- only 500 miles and went to turn it on and every light with light up on the dash. The sales associate yet again looked at us with shock in his eyes and was like "THIS IS SO BIZARRE AND NOTHING LIKE THIS HAS EVER HAPPENED". He convinced us to try one more car and we did..... My brother sat in the car and tried to put the seat back- it wouldn't go back. My brother whispered to me and asked if I could see if the seat would go back for me... It didn't. I told the sales associate and he said "maybe you aren't doing it properly".... He got in the seat and tried to put the seat back and started slamming his back against the seat and the handle popped off....... This was in 2020 and the car was a 2020. He then got out of the car with the chair knob in his hand and went to open the trunk to throw it inside and the trunk would not open and locked itself and no one could open it..... Needless to say no car was purchased there....😂

[@gilliantracy7991]

I wish you the best of luck Hayley. I tend to not continue to follow people that come back to the US as my interest is in how your lives are in Germany or wherever in EU. I am relocating there early next year and learning is my motivation. P.S. Hope Mike is ok. Take care.

[@TomTomson81]

Hi Hayley, I know you've said several times that you and Mike have never had the "classic" relationship. Do you still have a future together or are you going separate ways now? Many greetings. I wish you the very best. Go without fear and confidently.

[@HayleyAlexis]

Mike and I are still together :) I am just waiting to make a video with him until he is comfortable to talk about everything. He is not the biggest social media person out there and I have to respect his boundaries because if it were up to me... I would share every little detail :p

[@TomTomson81]

@@HayleyAlexis No, I'm not interested in every little detail 😁. I just wanted something nice for my soul and just hoped for the info you just gave. I'm glad that at least that's still there. The best of all for both of you. You're going to rock this.

[@HayleyAlexis]

I promise... PINKY PROMISE.. I will make a video with Mike but it might take longer than expected.... and when I make the video with him we can try to answer as many questions as possible and I think a lot of things will make more sense.

[@gamere105ek2]

@@HayleyAlexisHow will you and Mike stay together if you most likely won’t see each other again anytime soon? Or do you see yourself going to visit him in Germany, and him visiting you in the US on occasion?

[@riggermorpus]

@@HayleyAlexisI would be surprised to learn if Mike was also moving with you. Hope you guys can make it work somehow.

[@LarsMeixner-u5h]

I think you made a good choice. You have to get a proper education and then you can grow within your professional life. I wish you all the best for your start in the US. Ciao. Lars

[@jessicaely2521]

Alright, from one who moved from Germany to Florida. Things are going to fall into place. Lean on your family to help you get situated in the US (car, apartment, etc). I've been here for 5 years, and I still dont drive, but I live in Miami, and I can get away with it. I bike pretty much everywhere. My daughter's school and visiting my brother are the only times I use the train. It took 18 months of my husband, daughter, and I of living extremely poor. We had to count every single penny where we didn't need to do this in Germany or Switzerland. It took 18 months for my husbands business to take off. I'm still trying to get into the American way. I'm in customer service business and we need to greet the customer. I don't do the "how are you" line even though my bosses prefer this. They settled with good morning, hello, good afternoon, and good evening. I agree with my bosses that every customer needs to be greeted. Not acknowledging a customer is something I hated in my part of Germany. You just need to accept the wildness of Florida 🤣. It isn't the Florida you grew up in. Just remember, if shit really hits the fan, you can go back to Germany. This is something I keep telling myself here in the US. It would be Switzerland instead of Germany.

[@susanroberts1054]

What are you going back to do? Going to school for.....?? Im sure you have thought this out but sometimes the grass isn't greener on the other side. Wishing you the best.

[@karinland8533]

She explained in an other video she needs a degree to do what she wants to do in Germany. She got stuck some how

[@wendywesley7423]

You need to write a book on how to live like a German in the US. Of course the life style will be a fusion of the best of both cultures. ❤

[@HayleyAlexis]

hahaha 😂 "how to be completely confused in the US: A German tale"

[@KristinaKk_xx120]

You definitely made the right choice. I'm also an American who's been living in Germany for too long, and I'm officially moving back to the States in 2 months. We can do this! 💛💛💛

[@nicolettarope6030]

I was living in USA and moved back to Germany😊 i think where you Born you will go back often

[@juricarmichael2534]

Hi. I think only looking on the sunny sugarcoated sides and things can come back as a boomerang sometimes. The only question is, can you then catch it, or will it smash you in the forehead?🤷 I always (ok, mostly) try to be honest to the people around me, about things and the most important of all: to myself. If you have to go, it's okay. You have made a decision for some reasons. If you dislike things about germany, it's okay, we are not the land of milk and honey (well, some think so and act accordingly) and still have a lot to improve. So short: be true and honest to yourself might be harder at first , but makes loosing yourself more difficult, will cost less nerves and brings better results in the long term.... Cause of many big "????" i take the opportunity: i like watching your vids and giving ungefragt mein Senf dazu😉... The will to grow, learn and experiencing new things is always a good thing, best with wide open amazed eyes and an even bigger and more open heart. Keep that for your whole life. I really hope you carry on with KZbin, after you settled in again. All the best for the weeks and month to come. Get happy.... Uuuund tschüss

[@erikweber8514]

Well, thats life. Haley, I've watched your channel for about one year now, I wish good luck... and I am exited for next videos. In German: "alles hat ein Ende nur die Wurst hat zwei..." . (a song of Neue Deutsche Welle... When you were yet not born). Good luck for your restart in USA.

[@icerepublic]

It's the right decision. Germany has a glass-ceiling for everyone that is non-white or doesn't have the usual documents and degrees. It's better to pursue your goals somewhere else if you have the opportunity to do so.

[@Schopenhauer1]

Hello Hayley! What about Mike, your husband ?You guys were always a sweet and such a great couple! Will he stay in Germany ?You don't even mention him.I hope he is doing well ! Good luck with your challenges in the U.S !

[@lilg2300]

i also miss some point... watched the videos for years and when she posted "she will leave" it always meant she is going for a longer holiday in florida. hiw comes she is going back? i need to catch up with some videos i guess

[@juicyfruit4378]

She doesn’t mention him for obvious reasons - it’s a private matter

[@casksj356]

You do you boo!!! I love Germany, both times I’ve been.. I’ve had an amazing time! Welcome back to the US. :/ I look forward to my next trip to Europe. But, you gotta do what you gotta do. Just do you boo..

[@arnodobler1096]

Germany and I will miss you! Your Denglish has enriched the German language.😂All the best❤😢

[@shonaphilp9321]

Baby steps Hayley!

[@mailsunday1524]

Thank you for your great content and all the very best to you.

[@maxbarko8717]

Steps Like ev'ry flower wilts, like youth is fading and turns to age, so also one's achieving: Each virtue and each wisdom needs parading in one's own time, and must not last forever. The heart must be, at each new call for leaving, prepared to part and start without the tragic, without the grief - with courage to endeavor a novel bond, a disparate connection: For each beginning bears a special magic that nurtures living and bestows protection. We'll walk from space to space in glad progression and should not cling to one as homestead for us. The cosmic spirit will not bind nor bore us; It lifts and widens us in ev'ry session: For hardly set in one of life's expanses we make it home, and apathy commences. But only he, who travels and takes chances, can break the habits' paralyzing stances. It might be, even, that the last of hours will make us once again a youthful lover: The call of life to us forever flowers... Anon, my heart: Say farewell and recover! By Hermann Hesse

[@scamandra]

I wish you so much happiness and fulfilment, and i wish I had a tenth of your courage!

[@HayleyAlexis]

Thank you so much! I don't know if it's courage or craziness lol

[@scamandra]

@@HayleyAlexis I have no doubt it's courage :) I know what it's like to feel like you have no path to fulfilment, and I think not going for it when you can see a path to it, that would be craziness (imho, lol, hope I don't sound like I think I know everything, or even anything, because the very opposite is true. ) 🍀Good luck!

[@Microtubui]

we wish you the best. sadly no meet&greet before :-) please still make vlogs 🙂

[@HayleyAlexis]

hahahaha yeah :( that was something I had planned right before cvid hit.... That really threw a horrible wrench into my plans

[@Microtubui]

​@@HayleyAlexis shitt happend but thank you the videos had give a little relief in daylie stress etc you know^^ ( but carlefornia? I was 2 times there no way^^ I love the cold winter on the east coast^^)

[@SilkyH]

Hayley Iwish you all the best! Like tupuc said „ keep ya head up“ where are you from in the US?

[@HayleyAlexis]

Florida ;) born and raised

[@jlpack62]

Unfortunately you are coming back in the very thick of the humidity soup that is Florida in August. Best of luck on the transition.

[@HayleyAlexis]

Crazy as it might sound.... the humidity doesn't bother me too much... It is always a shock but after a week..... I become accustomed

[@maylinde986]

💞 Mut wird belohnt (:

[@dschoas]

Just have a serious evaluation after being back in US, and don't be afraid to revise your decision, if you feel, you made a mistake. Nothing worse than sticking to a wrong decision.

[@HayleyAlexis]

I think I am a walking example of that... I did that with Germany for a very long time and finally let go and it has been a very refreshing decision....... I have realized with this move that I can do anything and really have nothing bounding me to a location.

[@pennysmith6727]

I Wish you a good travel and a welcoming feeling in the US. Much luck, I do hope you find out what you want and find what you need ❤

[@SimplyAni]

I am so with you regarding driving. My luxury would also be having a driver😂

[@HayleyAlexis]

People always are shocked to hear that about me... I would literally live in a trailer but have a driver lmao

[@waylinar]

I subscribed to your Chanel at a time when you only had about 2000 subscribers. Your content has changed over time but has always been something I've looked forward to. I think it's going to be really, really hard for you to come back to the US. Because if you know the good life in Germany and the EU, you are spoiled :D Now back in the USA with the much worse living standards, I think it will be a challenge. Especially because you learned that the German way is simply better and more efficient ^^ German Way Rocks. :D and "Erster"

[@HayleyAlexis]

You have been around since the beginning... Oh my lord! So many changes have been made since those times (thank you for sticking around). Yeah I am 100% spoiled here and it will be an uphill climb for me when I get back to the USA....I honestly am just hoping that it doesn't kick my ass like the German hikes I take.

[@tasminoben686]

@@HayleyAlexis moin, ich folge dir schon seit Anfang 2018. Du warst einer der ersten Kanäle, der mir vorgeschlagen wurde, als ich mit KZbin begann. Viele viele schöne Videos! Du gehst deinen Weg, und ich drücke dir dafür die Daumen! Fühl dich ganz liebevoll umarmt! Liebe Grüße aus Hamburg, Ben❤😢😊

[@MsLouio]

I also started following way back when. As I had moved back to the USA after living in Germany to finish a BA degree. And oh how I missed Germany. So much so that 13 years later I moved back and am working on a MA degree with my 2 kids.. so I agree it will be wonderful to be back with family and especially doing your dream of your degree, you'll miss the lifestyle.. in many ways. You've been germanized and that just doesn't go away. I see you coming back after your degree. 😉 But honestly, I wish you all the best..🤗

[@colinreese]

We need to link down in South Florida to hit the beach and do a photoshoot.

[@annischoen]

What’s up with your German boyfriend when you leaving Germany?

[@Defcon033]

I wish you all the best and a hole bunch of luck 😘

[@s.h.741]

Dear Hayley, all the best to you. You'll have a great time. Changes are difficult, but you made the right decision, I'm sure. I'll keep listening to you.

[@UltrasoundInstructor]

You can do it!

[@schnuuuu]

We hate our winter too.

[@HayleyAlexis]

I know Germany can do nothing about it's location on the globe BUT it does make my departure a little easier for me 😂

[@Wintermaus]

Nö, we don't all hate our German Winters. Winter is my favourite season! Herbst is also good. It's the SUMMER that I hate so bad.

[@schnuuuu]

@@Wintermaus Verräter! Bitte verlassen Sie umgehend mein Land. :D

[@Silvithegreat76]

Toi toi toi.... Ich hab ein bisschen mitgeheult ....

[@courtneymcwilliams6571]

Do you plan on coming back to Germany after Uni?

[@MichaelBurggraf-gm8vl]

You don't know yet. But you will miss the delays of the Deutsche Bahn. You will miss the letters in your letter box from some obscure office asking you to fill out forms, send them back per snail mail and ask for an appointment to receive the next load of forms due to German buraucracy. You will be standing confused at traffic lights not knowing whether to cross while it's red or not. You will miss people complaining about this and that and everything and about other people complaining. You will miss getting your purchase thrown at you by cashiers. You will miss having the right coins ready for the parking meter, the public toilet, the shopping cart, the Döner stand, ... However there's something really interesting and exciting waiting for you: you reinventing and evolving yourself. I'm wishing all the best, good success and good luck to you.

[@kathrinscharrer3923]

Sorry, but I don't have much time to watch all the videos. I think Hailey is a great asset to Germany, could someone explain why she has to leave? Why is getting married and applying for permanent residency not an option, I remember she had a lovely boyfriend? As an inmigrant myself ( from Getmany to another country) I do not get the going back and forth. Please, I need someone to do eine Zusammenfassung!!

[@stephannordmann5346]

Worst time to go back the inflation is so bad 😞 The prices for a apartment is crazy high I hope the best 👍

[@HayleyAlexis]

ehhh.... the rent is about the same where I am looking in Florida compared to my apartment in Germany. Groceries are my big fear... Rent not so much because I live in one of the most expensive regions in Germany....

[@stephannordmann5346]

@@HayleyAlexis That's possible my niece is looking right now for a apartment 3 bedroom in Boca and nothing under 2000 $ ,🤢 But I wish you all the best it will be hard to start from the scratch. You have always the return flight to Germany and you are a good girl I will miss your videos ,😭

[@Adriana-hx1bf]

@@stephannordmann5346 nothing is cheaper than 2000 in Florida since almost all companies left California and Northeast and all went to Orlando, Tampa and Melbourne area, nobody can handle toxic cities like New York or San Francisco because living in the Blue States is no longer possible- lots of drugs and homeless, but have you taken a look at salaries in Florida? Excellent. Your niece should look for something around Boca Raton like Broward County as Palm Beach is a County for millionaires Floridians since birth for at least 4 generations.

[@HayleyAlexis]

Boca is very expensive though... It is where all the money resides LOL It is about the same price in Munich/Munich surrounding area for 3 bedrooms.... When we were looking for an apartment with 3 bedrooms (we technically have 2 now but it is cramped because one room is a dedicated office- plus we live outside of Munich due to costs) the prices were about $2300 - $3000. On top of that money we would have to pay $50 - $100 for a garage space and about $2000 - $4000 for a kitchen... and the $6000 deposit to move in.... Now if you compare it to somewhere smaller or not as popular the cost will be far more competitive. My friends in Berlin pay a fraction of what I pay.

[@stephannordmann5346]

@@HayleyAlexis Thats right Munich is crasy expensive 🤢 In Wilhelmshaven you pay 500 Euro for 85 qm and you life directly on the north sea 🌊 If you have good weather you can see east coast of the US 😂😂😂 But you are right Boca is expensive but she is working there 4 such called rich and famous but cheap 😔 We was living in North Lauderdale and I loved it there but to race children peaceful and safe we decided to go to germany. But I wish you all the best and lots of happiness stay healthy and safe 😘👍

[@lemmi1320]

Hi, can it be that you have accidentally turned off the subtitles? I understand otherwise only station. Sincerely

[@HayleyAlexis]

I will look into it but they should be on!!

[@hunnyhh]

You will find an ALDI close to you in Florida which may remind you to your time in Germany. You will probably miss German bread after so many years...

[@icicle8384]

Hey cutie, I am just here to give you some emotional support. Never forget you are strong and capable. I am looking very much forward for further videos and what you`re going to decide it will be right for you. The US will be so familiar to you so quickly. People are also much friendlier and open there. I think your depression will fly out the window.

[@nicolinelippmann8219]

I wish you all the best for this new chapter. You are an amazing person and have it in you, to archive your goals. All the best

[@piccadelly9360]

You should get your plane license then you no longer need to decide where you want to live 😅 We are going to miss you , special the hiking with Mike

[@HayleyAlexis]

LMAO... don't tempt me.....

[@gerhardbrey3524]

I've been following your channel for a long time and always enjoyed your videos. This one made me sad. You have been a great enrichment for Germany and Bavaria and the saddest thing is that quite obviously you don't want to leave. Perhaps you will consider to come back upon finishing your studies. That would be great. All the very best to you und lass dich nicht unterkriegen. Du wirst von vielen hier vermisst werden, da sei sicher 😥

[@adrianbota4557]

No way, don’t live, you are so great, stay here with me…😢

[@hape3862]

Pah, we all know you'll come angekrochen again in no time! 🤪

[@HayleyAlexis]

LMAO... knocking for a glass of Spezi

[@meelauramee]

What about your relationship?

[@SabrinaB97]

Are you ever coming back or do stay in the US forever now? And what about Mike? 😳 You guys don't break up because of you leaving Germany, right?

[@pqrstsma2011]

8:30 would you be moving back to SW Florida?

[@HayleyAlexis]

yes but I don't think I plan on living in Florida that long... the politics in Florida are disgusting and unless there is a huge change... I Can't see myself living in my home state- anytime soon

[@pqrstsma2011]

@@HayleyAlexis well, good luck to you; hope you will be able to share with us your upcoming life stories! i have enjoyed your POVs of life in Germany so far!