Reverse Culture Shocks, Back in America 5 Years Later

[@denisefitzgerald7653]

Wow I loved the video. I answered yes to most of the questions asked. Congratulations on your baby! I have left the US about 2.5 months ago due to all the reasons you stated. I am traveling around (first time) to Europe looking for a place to retire. We have been to Italy, now in Croatia, and are going to stay in each country for a month. We head to Montenegro, Albania, Greece, then Portugal, Spain, and more. I still love the US but living there is not a happy place or joyous for us anymore. We are currently in Split Croatia and love it so much.

[@moguldeee]

I’m relieved that I moved to Spain ten years ago. I’m now in Germany. Loving it here but of course missing Spain. USA is an afterthought. I’m looking forward to my faith in my country being restored. Let’s make America great again. 🇺🇸

[@ellieramseyer]

Another seditionist sympathizer

[@Trotamundos_Galego]

Y si en vez de querer ser el pais mas grande empezais a pensar en ser el pais mas humanitario ?

[@pepegotera8598]

@@Trotamundos_Galego No lo creo,son anglosajones y su naturaleza es diferenteen el pasado sus hermanos ingleses pirateaban barcos en busca de oro y ese amor por el dinero y las riquezas no ha desaparecido y esto no solo genera avaricia si no también corrupción y esto los hará desaparecer como el imperio romano tienen fecha de caducidad.

[@Sarahyangtoronto]

How is Valencia after the flood? I really hope everything is okay there and people get the help they need.

[@AvFenix55]

The city of Valencia is practically intact thanks to the huge artificial riverbed of the Turia River that surrounds the city to the south. What was flooded is to the south of the artificial riverbed. Only two small neighborhoods in the city of Valencia south of the Turia River have been affected. What has been mainly flooded is the southern part of the metropolitan area of Valencia. There is a lot of confusion with the subject because the province of Valencia has the same name as the city of Valencia. The flooded municipalities belong to the province of Valencia and that is why we talk about floods in Valencia.

[@hansonel]

"There's a dark energy now." 100% The US has felt like this for the last 8 years or so. Lived in NYC 2010-2016 and felt safe for the most part all over the city now... not so much. Visited LA in July 2016 and most people I saw and interacted with were the happy and mostly carefree. Coast to coast America has changed on a spiritual level and is noticibly declning. This decline has accelerated after COVID. Add in insane healthcare costs, political division and gun violence and I'm planning to leave despite whoever wins the election since none of those things seem to be changing for the better anytime so sadly. "I choose to go where I'm treated best." Hope everything is OK with the flooding there in Valencia.

[@raisinette35]

Chestito Antoanetta and welcome back! I left the US 16 years ago and never even think about retuning there. Valencia is home now.

[@pamwolf609]

In Spain, from the US almost 3 years. Wish we had done it sooner. Reasons: political and economic. But the quality of life in Spain is incredible!

[@ellieramseyer]

Including low wages and no job prospects.

[@pacoagullesestrada2497]

​@@ellieramseyerparece que no has visto el video. Quién te ha dicho que queramos ser como eeuu? O cómo Alemania, o UK,? Nadie es abandonado en nuestro país. Somos solidarios y felices de vivir, vivir y trabajar. Por eso nos visita tanta gente.😊

[@ellieramseyer]

@@pacoagullesestrada2497 No one wants their children to grow up in a country where there are no future job prospects. You cannot have a good quality life without a decent living wage. I didn't say Spain wants to mimic the U.S. even though you love our products: iPhone, MAC computers, Levis, KZbin, etc, etc etc. But you are fooling yourself if you think Spanish parents don't want a better future for their kids.

[@froggerc625]

Congrats on the growing family 🎉

[@hectorgomez2153]

Antoanetta! Lovely to see you back doing KZbin! Always a pleasure watching your videos and listening to your point of view. It is really sad everything that is happening in the USA. I hope the shock wasn’t too hard on you and your family… 😢 Welcome back to Valencia! ✨☺️

[@jcim2003]

Nice video as always. I hope you are fine and safe after the natural disaster in Valencia in the last days. It's hard to watch on tv all the destruction and lost lifes. Ánimo.

[@davidgimenez2050]

Visca Valencia,visca España 🇪🇦🇪🇺

[@louaceveu1925]

I couldn't agree with you more Antoanetta. Although I love the US (Gave me opportunities and my kids) I am really scare how things are going, you already saw it with your own eyes. Planning to retire in my little village in Asturias (Northern Spain). Congratulations for your baby! Motherhood has been good to you since you look more beautiful than ever! You go girl!!!

[@CharlesValencia-x7z]

Congratulations to my former neighbors! Glad to see you back on video. 🎉

[@RichD2024]

Congratulations on the baby Antoanetta!

[@jayclarke6671]

I guess this was filmed before the floods in Valencia. I'm wondering how's she's managing?

[@denniszenanywhere]

Yes, also thought about her when the flooding happened.

[@anaga0049]

She´s all right The city of Valencia was spared from the floods

[@vasto11]

Enhorabuena por tu bebé, ya te echábamos de menos, espero que a partir de ahora nos deleites con más vídeos, ah y con 5 años. en España ya va siendo hora que nos deleites con algún vídeo en español. ❤

[@emerislinmer]

I hope you are well after the flood. I have a friend in Valencia, she has told me how terrible it is.

[@tramitram1316]

There is no issues of the city of Valencia with floodings it is in some villages not far from there

[@blktauna]

I hope you are ok with the floods. I have accellerated my plans to shift to France after yesterday. Wish me luck.

[@HPdesk60]

Congratulations 🎊 I visited Valencia last year because of your videos and loved it. I am so sad about the floods and how much the people affected are going through. Please let us know what is being done and how to give some help.

[@wendymenezes6424]

This is such a great video, brought tears to my eyes. I loved the pictures of your family. I am also saddened my the current political climate in America.😢❤

[@anthonybarrow3396]

That production value though, you kicked it up a few notches!! Fab video, thought provoking indeed

[@ellieramseyer]

More is the same SSDD.

[@ellieramseyer]

It’s the same SSDD video to garner subscribers

[@polymath9965]

Great video! ❤ great content

[@alexanderb.5209]

Много се радвам, че отново започна да правиш клипове! Наскоро открих канала ти и изгледах почти всичко наведнъж! :) Поздравления за страхотното съдържание и професионалните видеа, очарован съм! Запленен съм от Валенсия и мисля да инвестирам във второ жилище там и причината за това са и твоите видеа!:) Малко се разколебах покрай наводненията и трудностите с имотния пазар, но се надявам на друга гледна точка, която да ми върне ентусиазма 😀

[@OTRTrader]

I'm considering a move to Spain or maybe even Dubai, but that all depends on if I can retire comfortably and afford it. It will likely happen regardless of who wins today because I think the country I was born in and love is too far gone to be repaired, and has been overrun by so many who aren't supposed to be here, but are because of those in charge with a selfish agenda.

[@Benito-lr8mz]

Inmigración NO

[@IngridAbrams24]

I already moved to the EU last year from the US. I have a video about it on my channel also. Best thing I ever did. America is in a toilet bowl downward spiral.

[@ellieramseyer]

Good riddance to bad rubbish. Instead of being an agent of change, you run away like a sissy. Nice examples to your future children.

[@heidilittleton]

Congrats on the little guy! These are ALL the reasons we want to move to Valencia in the coming months.

[@tamaramadelin4831]

I visited California last April...Shocking! Prices, homelessness, food quality and division! 🇵🇹 Portugal is my forever home and I don't wonder why!!!

[@ellieramseyer]

Bullshit, you never visited. California is one of the most diverse cities in the US.

[@tamaramadelin4831]

@ellieramseyer WTF are you talking about??? I grew up there, havd a house there and most of my friends and family are there...AND I just got back from 2 weeks there last April!! Your comment is bizarre since clearly uou don't know mw or who I am!!

[@goldgeologist5320]

@@ellieramseyerCalifornia is not a city. It is a state.

[@tamaramadelin4831]

@@goldgeologist5320 LOL, right?!? And, I don't think this person knows what they are talking about...Probably never 'visited' CA!!

[@ellieramseyer]

@@tamaramadelin4831 BTW, what hood are you from? Are you from northern Cali or Southern Cali. You sound like a Giants and 49er fan to me.

[@erikaharvel1983]

Such an informative video! And yes ... I have considered leaving the US. You only live once & I want to work to live not live to work.

[@jesusfernandezgarcia9449]

Congratulations, there is nothing better than growing your family. I am happy and hope everything is going well.

[@relentless2290]

We left USA February 2024 and 9 months here now.. it was a big culture shock in the beginning but we have adjusted pretty well so far. We left for all the reasons that you have mentioned: safety, rising cost of living, expensive healthcare, working 24/7.. we are very grateful to be here and if America finds its way back to what it used to be like 50 years ago you never know we may return. I am Ukrainian who lived in the US for 27 years. God bless America. God bless Spain and the entire world 🌎

[@ellieramseyer]

You’re not really an American, you were an immigrant who worked hard, saved his money and retired in Europe. Do you think you would have been able to accomplish this Europe?

[@ellieramseyer]

So in other words you are willing to come back to the U.S. to squeeze as much $ as you can out of it. What we need are agents of change, not moochers.

[@miguimau]

Congrats on the baby!!!! You look gorgeous.

[@lisasafady3137]

You’re looking great!!!

[@Zergcerebrates]

I've been wanting to leave for a while now to Australia but the housing there is so expensive as well, but it is a lot safer place than the USA.

[@cobba42]

"Would you move if ... ?" - What a poignant question. For the majority of people the threshold of fear of something new will be far too high. And it takes a certain mindset to go someplace else for a long enough while to notice the differences the way you did in the first place. As for this video I'd say it's one of the most stark "reverse culture shock" ones I have seen. And I do not disagree with any of your points made.

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

@@cobba42 Most Americans are comfort zone dwellers for life, even though they have plenty of money, they are scared to leave the U.S. for the unknown. Most use family ties, lack of money, their job, as excuses, to never travel abroad.

[@ellieramseyer]

@@wanderingwarrior5626What a load of crap! The US has 50 states they can visit first. Your not more cultured because you visit Europe over US states.

[@teteu12345]

USA IS BEAUTIFUL💙❤💙❤🤠🤠🤠

[@bsalvis]

*was*

[@wanderingwarrior5626]

If you wear rose colored glasses, and don't care about its morbid, horrible history, at home and abroad. Then, it's like, Look at all those big beautiful skyscrapers, theme parks, sports stadiums malls, movie theaters, bars, restaurants, etc. Whoohooo!

[@teteu12345]

@@bsalvis USA💙❤🤠🤠🤠BEAUTIFUL

[@lisasafady3137]

You are absolutely right on each topic. It is over work, expensive, more dangerous in 2024, too many homeless and also the ingredients they allow in our foods. I would move.

[@ellieramseyer]

@@wanderingwarrior5626name one country who doesn’t have a cruel past?

[@ellieramseyer]

You need to fact-check before you post. Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and under bankruptcy laws is limited on how much it can purchase and keep in stock/inventory. It is not due to stealing or thefts; it is the process of closing and restructuring. Walgreens is going through the same process. Stop assuming.

[@KasraKasra-wu3ol]

Great video, answer to all of the questions are yes, we live only once.

[@rosemarie7705]

Congratulations on the birth of your baby. God bless 🙏🙏🙏

[@rosemarie7705]

I want to move to Spain when I retire in seven years. The United States, is too expensive to live off a fixed income.

[@ellieramseyer]

Better check with an accountant, there are tax implications. James Blick on KZbin has a MasterClass that is very thorough.

[@lisasafady3137]

Those cookies look amazing though

[@ellieramseyer]

What you fail to mention is that the average salary in the U.S. is much higher than in Spain [$27K average salary in Spain compared to the $64K average salary in the U.S.] Spaniards have a youth unemployment rate of 25.6% which means they cannot afford to purchase a home and have to seek employment in other European countries to make ends meet. YOU CANNOT HAVE A QUALITY LIFE WITHOUT A LIVING WAGE! You also failed to mention how inflation is affecting Spain's consumer prices.

[@goldgeologist5320]

All those same issues exist in USA except the high unemployment rate.

[@davidgimenez2050]

Has visitado España? Europa? callate te lo pido porfavor,eres una ignorante por no decir una estúpi,solo dices mentiras,yo he estado en los EEUU y vaya tela...super seguro todo,sin comentarios...de que estás más orgullosa?de la sanidad de tu país?de la cantidad de armas por las calles?la obesidad morvida?coméis de pena...comida repugnante y grasienta,cuantos tiroteos han habido en los colegios de EEUU este último año???te digo los tiroteos en colegios de España en los últimos 50 años? La respuesta es 0! Eres una paleta y me cansa las tonterías que dices,te pensarás que llevas razón,eres una estúpi sin idea de nada

[@ellieramseyer]

@@davidgimenez2050 I lived in Spain for eight years; during Franco and after Franco. I am very familiar with Spanish bureaucracy...everything is Mañana, Mañana, and Mañana.

[@ellieramseyer]

@@davidgimenez2050 My question to you is as follows: have you ever lived in the U.S. for an extensive period of time and experienced its culture up close and personal; not through movies or the internet?

[@davidgimenez2050]

Pues claro que he estado,no he estado 2 meses,he estado bastante más ,me hace gracia que compares el salario en España y el de EEUU¿Cuanto te cuesta que nazca tu hijo en un hospital de EEUU?80.000$? Sabes cuanto cuesta en España?no cuesta nada porque es gratis, 0€, cuanto cuesta tomarte una cerveza en EEUU? 12$?en España?2€,seguimos comparando? Por cierto este símbolo ( $ ) que creéis que es vuestro es un símbolo Español es la S de plus ultra y las rayas en vertical son las torres de Hércules,la primera vez que se usó ese símbolo fue en una moneda (real de a 8 de plata)una moneda ESPAÑOLA,no es el símbolo del dolar ni del dinero como creéis,lo sabías?la palabra "dolar" sabes de que palabra viene? De la palabra "pillar" haciendo referencia a las torres de Hércules, Sabes quién descubrió América?los ESPAÑOLES,seguimos?estudia un poco de historia antes de criticar porque no paras de decir tonterías,mira dónde vives tú y dónde vivo yo así que no critiques y más cuando tus antepasados lo más probable es que fuesen europeos

[@randyrice1429]

I hope you weren't affected by the floods in Valencia, dear. Are things back to normal there yet?

[@enriquevisiedo2750]

Hola la ciudad no recibió ningún daño, eso ha ocurrido en pueblos satélites al sur ,aquí se conoce como la huerta sur , yo vivo en un pueblo costero de la huerta Norte a 10 km de la ciudad y mi zona tampoco quedó afectada , el ejército está trabajando sobre el terreno y hay miles de voluntarios que acuden todos los días mi hija pasó allí todo el fin de semana sacando lodo

[@CasaAntigua78]

Congratulations. Wonderful news. I missed your videos. I am on a number of KZbin channels for the election and many Americans are saying they might leave The States if Trump gets in. Many are asking me about Spain. I sent your details if that's ok though u divvy know if you still advise about moving. I live an hour south of Valencia and hugely upset about the floods.

[@CasaAntigua78]

Sorry someone facetime and so I didn't see the end of the video. Glad you're still advising. Doing an all nighter tonight 🙏

[@teddydavis2339]

Congratulations!

[@Vickiepickles1974]

The pandemic has had a negative impact on many once bustling downtowns in the US.

[@ellieramseyer]

Really? "Pray tell" which downtowns are you referring to? Or could it be that people were able to adapt to remote work and are now working from home instead of coming into an office? Do you have any evidence-based data to support this statement?

[@ellieramseyer]

BTW, Do Spaniards agree politically? There is just as much tension and division in Spanish politics. Its nothing new in any country.

[@salozinp]

There are political differences, but not at the level of confrontation or violence.

[@ivearies4187]

America is worse than ever. I want to move somewhere else but afraid of not having enough money to support my own needs.

[@ellieramseyer]

Then do something about it. Be the agent of change instead of whining from your couch.

[@wandagonzalez3302]

YEESSS ❤

[@justinianorigoberto7973]

ENHORABUENA POR TU BEBÉ Y POR VOSOTROS..CLARO...

[@ellieramseyer]

Really? would you walk in Cabayal and Malvarrosa at 11:00 a.m. at night?

[@Benito-lr8mz]

Inmigracion NO

[@ellieramseyer]

Question: If Spanish healthcare is so wonderful, why would you need a U.S. ultrasound? Also, if you were in Vegas to see the Formula 1 race, that means your video dates back to November 2023 and is an old comparison. Stop manipulating facts and figures.

[@davidgimenez2050]

De verdad cuestionas la asistencia sanitaria en España viviendo en EEUU?vives en un mundo paralelo,con ese tipo de comentarios haces ver lo ignorante que eres,cuando quieras te informas acerca de la asistencia sanitaria en España o en Europa en general,negarle a alguien asistencia sanitaria por su economía personal dice mucho de tu país...puede que en Europa no nos fijemos tanto en el dinero y si en salvar vidas sin importar su estado económico,haznos un favor a todos y quédate en tu pais con los problemas de sanidad que tiene y la cantidad de armas que teneis como si fuese el lejano oeste,aquí solo la policía y el ejército lleva pistolas y no un niño de 15 años que va al colegio

[@ellieramseyer]

@@davidgimenez2050 You may have national healthcare paid by your taxes, but when it comes to healthcare technology and best-advanced healthcare, do you think people go to Spain for treatment? Where do you think people go for the latest cancer treatment? How many Nobel prize-winning scientist live and do research in Spain?. BTW, your COVID vaccine was created in the U.S. You can thank us for that.

[@ellieramseyer]

First of all your facts are incorrect about Rite Aid. They are in the middle of filing for Chapter 11. Until they settle out of court for Chapter 11, they are a limited supply of items available to the public. I see that your habit of spreading misinformation has not changed. BTW, the homeless numbers in Los Angeles have dropped.

[@ellieramseyer]

Once again, there are several things you mention in your video that are incorrect and filled with misinformation and not fact checked. Rite Aid: Rite Aid stores are devoid of merchandise because they are going through Chapter 11 bankruptcy and have limited access to vendors. If you had been living in this country for the past four years and picked up a newspaper once in a while you would have known instead of making assumptions that it was due to robberies. Ultrasound: If you were insured instead of being self-employed, your HMO or PPO would have covered the ultrasound. Instead, you assume just because you are you, that you are entitled to a free ultrasound. Homeless: If you had done your research, you would have learned that the homeless count in Los Angeles has dropped from prior years. Safety: DTLA, particularly the jewelry district was never and nor has it ever been a safe place at night. If walk at night in this area, you are a fool. Is Cabanyal and Malvarrosa in Valencia safe to walk around at 11:00 p.m. at night? Make sure you compare apples to apples. Austin vs Los Angeles: You cannot compare Los Angeles to Austin. For one thing, Los Angeles has 9.63 million residents and Austin only has 979,882 residents; of course, the crime rate is going to be different. Why would anyone want to live in Texas where they restrict women's reproductive rights. God forbid you should have a reproductive emergency in Austin, they let you bleed to death before they help you. Life Balance: Not everyone's work-life balance is stressed out in the U.S. as you point out. Again, you make assumptions on behalf of 334,914,895 Americans without any fact check. BTW, what good is work-life balance in Spain when the average annual salary is only $27K per year, you can't afford to buy a home and the youth unemployment is 26.5% with no job prospects for your children. Spanish children are forced to go to other European countries to make a decent living wage. BTW, have you ever lived in any other U.S. state other than Texas and California? Have you ever visited Washington, D.C. visited any historical sites or educated yourself on our history?

[@bluetuesday]

100%. She has PTSD with USA because she couldn’t make it here. That’s why she created this channel to trash USA. She still cannot get over the fact that she had to move to other country because she couldn’t make make it financially and personally in the USA😂

[@ellieramseyer]

@@bluetuesdayI get it, being self employed and a woman in the jewelry business is tough, but she exaggerates and does not accurately compare and contrast. She is huge hypocrite, she criticizes the U S yet has the nerve to adopt American pop cultures such as gender reveal traditions.

[@ellieramseyer]

@@bluetuesdayAlso she sells products in dollars not euro currency.

[@bluetuesday]

@@ellieramseyer Her level of hate for USA makes me wonder if something really traumatic happened to her here. But the funny thing is she keeps talking about USA AND she goes back to visit!

[@ellieramseyer]

@@bluetuesdayshe’s a hypocrite who is trying to hustle her Valencia guide. Hustlers gotta hustle.

[@DianaMartinez-ej2ws]

I see all the pros, Spain has to offer. But there are major Cons, as well. Like example the issue with the “OKuppas”, division between parliament and government. Perfect example the disaster “DANA” left behind politically it’s a huge problem! Other than that Spain is a gorgeous country.

[@ellieramseyer]

And unemployment and immigration and no job opportunities and issues securing a VISA.

[@davidgimenez2050]

Por lo menos aquí hay sanidad GRATUITA para todo el mundo y no hay 40 millones de pistolas por las calles a manos de cualquiera,si aquí cobrasemos la sanidad como vosotros el país sería más rico pero moralmente eso no se va a hacer si significa que personas que no se lo puedan pagar mueran

[@ellieramseyer]

@@davidgimenez2050 Your healthcare is not free, you pay out of your taxes. She chose to be an independent business owner, she can't blame anyone but herself for not securing healthcare; should have signed up with a Kaiser Permanente Plan. If she had been employed by someone else, she could have signed up for healthcare through her employer. She is simply not taking responsibility for her own choices. Blah Blah Blah whine whine... I wonder if she picked up a shovel and is helping the poor people in Paiporta?

[@davidgimenez2050]

Tú ayudas a los del Catrina?si,la sanidad se paga con los impuestos y?con tus impuestos en EEUU que pagas?una hamburgueseria?en España si eres una persona sin hogar y te pasa algo en estás cubierto y no pagas NADA,si te pasa algo en EEUU y eres una persona sin hogar que es lo que le pasa a esa persona?pues que le dejan morir

[@cmfrye54]

The end stage of hyper capitllism is felt much more here than in Europe. You will see slower growth there but people have more power than capital there. Also, the US constitution has reached it's end point given the massive growth of the country in since 1779. Mostly, we have not overcome our original sin: slavery. Enjoy your life in Valencia with your new baby.

[@salozinp]

In Europe we know that everything changes over time, nothing is immutable. You only have the year 1779 as a starting point, in Europe we go back 2,500 years of wars, epidemics, political and demographic changes, rise and fall of empires, etc. There is a long-term overall vision that the USA, due to its youth, does not have.

[@bluetuesday]

You can keep trashing USA in your videos all you want but one thing is certain: the way Spain responded to the natural disaster in Valencia is worst than a third world country. What are those high taxes in Spain for? The emergency response in USA is the best in the world. In USA, they would have never wait 4 days to send help. That’s embarrassing.

[@salozinp]

It is true that the reaction was late, but the magnitude and speed of the floods was biblical. I assure you that the lesson was learned. On the other hand, the management of Hurricane Katrina was not an example. You have a stereotypical image of Spain, probably a mixture of Mexico and Guatemala.

[@julieantia7706]

I am American but also my family is from Spain and I have to say is true that the response was late but what I seen here , thousands of people including my family members going to help those in need , You can’t never see it in the US. People simply don’t care.I lived in the same house for 5 years I never talked to my neighbor other than to say Hi. Most people in the US think they are in the best country in the world including me for most of my life . There’s none so blind as those who will not see😢

[@bluetuesday]

@@julieantia7706 that’s not true. iIf you think Americans don’t care, you didn’t witness the display of kindness among strangers when the attack of 911 hit NYC.

[@ellieramseyer]

@@julieantia7706 So you are blaming your neighbors for not speaking to you? You should have reached out and established the friendship. Ironically you live and benefit from living in the U.S. and are too proud to admit that you are benefiting from the food, clothing, shelter, healthcare, and education you received in the U.S. Pray tell, why have you not moved to Spain?

[@julieantia7706]

@ellieramseyer OMG is crazy you say someone can benefit from education, healthcare, and food from the US. it sounds like a joke. If you ever travel to different places, you'll soon realize the food in the US is horrible, and the only "benefit" I got from it was IBS , and the healthcare is extremely expensive . I paid over 600 per month every month for insurance and still had to wait long period of time to get appt and I got bills from extra charges the insurance didn't cover, and don't get me started with the education pls . I never said I live in the US. I said I am american because that is my citizenship, but I don't live there. Thank God!