As someone who’s from Antigua and has family with land and beach houses… this is unnecessarily expensive for the island. However, I’m glad she’s living her dream life and enjoying the island.
@sweetandsimple.2 жыл бұрын
I said the same thing but then remembered they spend less than half of their 6 figure income which leaves alot for savings/investments. That helps for sure 😂
@astoldbynadia63102 жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing. Then remembered when I go there I live at our family home for free.
@cbazxy26972 жыл бұрын
Is is because of health care, schools, infrastructure etc
@oco9872 жыл бұрын
Good to know. Because their rent was more expensive then their place in Chicago
@infini.tesimo2 жыл бұрын
@@sweetandsimple. more like alot. 😁
@LaVidaLindsay2 жыл бұрын
Thank you again CNBC for this beautiful capture of our family’s story.
@snterp2 жыл бұрын
You guys should do the citizenship by investment program.
@nkwari2 жыл бұрын
I had to rewind twice to catch dad's backflip! Great dad and mom vibes. Loved your story.
@israeliana2 жыл бұрын
Such a lovely family! Your journey is so exciting and inspiring.
@PabloSanchez-ih8eo2 жыл бұрын
Dr. Lindasy!!! Hope you are doing well! I am a former student of yours at UIC for a course which covered colonialism, Columbus, and of course Capoeira! I really enjoyed your course and your tutelage, and am glad to see that you and your family are doing well!
@19ram722 жыл бұрын
Lovely family
@eugenekwaka2 жыл бұрын
The 1st born is called Vizuri which means 'Good' in swahili and the last born is called Mkazo which means 'tighten' in Swahili. Unique names for the kids
@miles62712 жыл бұрын
For the people saying they're being overcharged for rent, they live in Hodges bay which is a very nice neighbourhood, and its a three bedroom with a pool; they're paying for what they get. Utilities are also very expensive on island. The only thing I would say they pay too much for is food, but they are probably sticking to the American products they're used to which cost more.
@48hourrecordsteam452 жыл бұрын
They are living in a good neighborhood, a smarter choice would be living in the downsized and paying piece of land and building. I’m from the islands. Living in the islands definitely doesn’t cost that much . Once u own your home. & land. You shouldn’t top even 1k per month usd Unless your trying to live super luxurious
@48hourrecordsteam452 жыл бұрын
@A H not true , island living is way cheaper than America
@sessionsofprogress2 жыл бұрын
@@48hourrecordsteam45 but they're not even sure if they want to stay there so there's no point in them purchasing for now.
@brofessormex Жыл бұрын
That explains the gringo prices
@NIO6232 жыл бұрын
The husband's employer need to cover the visa fees for the family at least and a portion of housing. That is how most expats are reimbursed. When his contract is up, you need to re- negotiate the terms. The kids are enjoying the carefree life. Kudos to you.
@InTruthNLove2 жыл бұрын
I agree and thought the same.
@thenation20932 жыл бұрын
So their combined income is $10,700 but they only live on $4,762? Beautiful family and this is the dream life! ❤️
@oco9872 жыл бұрын
Yeah, she didn't explain where the rest of the money is going. Is it going to savings? Doesn't seem like it because they would have saved more than 10K by now. I guess its going to debt pay down and savings. But she didn't say
@Slanghomy2 жыл бұрын
That $10,700 is most likely before taxes though.
@MissMBA2 жыл бұрын
Seems the $10,700 is before taxes. They also omitted what goes to savings, investments and paying down their student loans.
@NennMichBoss2 жыл бұрын
she said she has 80k in debt too pay off
@48hourrecordsteam452 жыл бұрын
👏 👏 👏
@patriciaetienne50702 жыл бұрын
All I got from this is that Mexico would be an excellent place to settle with family.
@P2Feener3052 жыл бұрын
Until you get kidnapped by a cartel and held for ransom.
@nadie80932 жыл бұрын
@@P2Feener305 really rare.
@fcplop982 жыл бұрын
For Americans. Many Mexicans are still struggling in their own country. Even more so with the international gentrification
@westcoastadventurers85042 жыл бұрын
@@P2Feener305 SHOOT PPL.
@buhdahto2 жыл бұрын
@A H The singer Vicente Fernández (rest in peace) knew all about that.
@fa52342 жыл бұрын
That rent price is way to high considering they are not tourist, they're paying a rate like they're using AirB&B.
@MissMBA2 жыл бұрын
Maybe it is. Even has a pool. Not sure if that's common for homes there.
@ameliagreen28502 жыл бұрын
@@MissMBA it is not. The area they live in is a very expensive area not sure why they are living here. Plus there is a lot more to this story we did not hear. Why only $10k in savings, still so much debt on such high income etc.
@HughJass-jv2lt2 жыл бұрын
@@ameliagreen2850 Why payoff student loans... when you can live in the Caribbean?
@RocknRollDina2 жыл бұрын
the rent price is not high for them. Them make 10k a month and spend less than half for rent. Most americas paying 70% of their income in rent. These people spending jsut over 20%. Their entire cost of living is 4k meaning they are saving 6k
@TwicebakedJake2 жыл бұрын
Everyone is stuck on the $4k cost of living. But their income is $10k a month. So I agree with her that they're actually pretty mindful on cost.
@Slanghomy2 жыл бұрын
$10k before taxes, probably
@InconvenientTruth502 жыл бұрын
@@Slanghomy what taxes? My family roots is in Anguilla, British West Indies. Which is in the neighborhood of Antigua. There are no personal income taxes, capital gains taxes or estate taxes in the majority of those islands. If you choose to import products like a t.v or furniture as an example then they will charge you a duty tax or if you flying out of the island there is a departure tax. A family making $10K a month, living comfortably spending only $4k a month are doing well. Plus the currency there is Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC$), which is pegged to the US$ at 2.70 (although most folks prefer the US$).
@Slanghomy2 жыл бұрын
@@InconvenientTruth50 did you watch the video? They said they’re responsible for paying taxes in the U.S.
@InconvenientTruth502 жыл бұрын
@@Slanghomy dude. Do you know any expats? They don't pay taxes. You just have to file your taxes with the U.S government. "Most expats do not pay US expat taxes because of the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion and Foreign Tax Credit benefits. However, expats still need to file taxes annually if their gross worldwide income is over the filing threshold". For 2020, they can exclude up to $107K in Foreign Earned Income. On top of that whatever credits or deductions they qualify for. If you research it, you will consistently find the majority of expats do not pay taxes to America.
@Slanghomy2 жыл бұрын
@@InconvenientTruth50 no I don’t know any expats 😂
@sherrryann2 жыл бұрын
they're either being overcharged or are overspending because it shouldn't be that much per month to live there...
@ameliagreen28502 жыл бұрын
They are over spending for sure!
@HughJass-jv2lt2 жыл бұрын
Because.... you've lived there yourself? ❤❤
@ameliagreen28502 жыл бұрын
@@HughJass-jv2lt yep!
@Biobele2 жыл бұрын
Most Americans are like that, they consume much more than they really need or happily over pay for things and when you point it out to them, they still don't mind because back home they know they'd be paying 3 or 5 times the amount they just over paid. From what she herself said you could tell she didn't need that "American insurance company" with their evac whatever, most average to big local insurance companies will be willing to provide that at a much cheaper rate but I'm sure because they had "American" on Thier name, they used their being an American company to upsell her. Americans seem to think everything expensive is automatically better or anything American is automatically better so when you add the two American and more expensive it's the American dream In my countries average normal schools usually seek the right to use American in their names then proceed to increase school fees and accept payments in USD knowing very well it'll attract the mostly the Americans who will assume it's better solely because it has American in its name, and it must feel like home because they accept payments in USD. They are an interesting bunch tho and they are loved by sellers in tourist locations across the world I'm sure
@HughJass-jv2lt2 жыл бұрын
@@Biobele Which country you are from?
@drewconway71352 жыл бұрын
They are doing great! And those kids are bursting with joy. I’m so happy for them all. 👍😁👍
@DemetriPanici2 жыл бұрын
As someone from Chicago, this is a dream life for me
@ConnieBTV2 жыл бұрын
these are some beautiful people. $500 for a house in Mexico?? I might need to go for a few months....
@nadie80932 жыл бұрын
Yeah, $500 can get you a house in most mexican cities
@moneybee2 жыл бұрын
I'm sure many Chicago-ans would appreciate a taste of Antigua around this time of year! It can get cold! 😊
@lesleyk17272 жыл бұрын
Seriously...I lived in Chicago for over a decade. I'm now in Minneapolis and it's even colder. Lol.
@delle39552 жыл бұрын
I live in the burbs of Chicago and I’d love to at least live in a beachy, warm place for the winter months.
@afrobabygurl2 жыл бұрын
I’ve been following this beautiful family since they lived in Mexico. Happy to see them on CNBC.
@neelj51552 жыл бұрын
Until the cartel decides that the path from your city is a good drug route.....
@mooboofoo26102 жыл бұрын
@@neelj5155 oh shut up
@ppjskh2 жыл бұрын
@@neelj5155 Says the one who probably lives in a city where school shootings are common.
@hitsongsa2 жыл бұрын
$4000 per month is actually a lot for that little island. lol
@KKA8682 жыл бұрын
Cost of living is high esp as most food items are imported
@hitsongsa2 жыл бұрын
@@KKA868 I live in the Caribbean. Im aware.
@saw99662 жыл бұрын
It’s high end
@hitsongsa2 жыл бұрын
@@saw9966 No it ent. lol
@zeneiqkabaltimore18232 жыл бұрын
They live in a expensive neighbourhood I would know cause I live in Antigua and 4k ain’t
@lloydcollins2 жыл бұрын
cannot blame her for wanting to get out of Chicago! Kids are probably so much happier and safer now
@thejanetblaser2 жыл бұрын
Wow! They are so impressive, such grounded, forward-thinking parents, giving their kids (and themselves!) such wonderful life experiences. Kudos to them!!
@dannnsss80342 жыл бұрын
I'm not so sure about the kids... They're basically raised as foreigners, not integrating with the local kids.
@thejanetblaser2 жыл бұрын
@@dannnsss8034 why in the world would you say that?! No need to be a hater, geez! There is no one around BUT local kids!! Who look just like them, go to the same school, grocery stores, and beaches as them, etc. Etc.
@misterkiller892 жыл бұрын
@@dannnsss8034 Why is that a bad thing? These kids are young enough to build lasting relationships. Quit projecting your ideas onto others.
@rainforestsanctuary-sounds64892 жыл бұрын
@@dannnsss8034 at-least they will free from ideology addiction and conspiracy mongering in USA. Military kids travel a lot too
@oco9872 жыл бұрын
I totally get it. I would definitely consider moving outside of the US when I have a family just to safeguard my kid's mental wellbeing. Especially if I have a means of earning a living overseas, why not?
@kevinb88812 жыл бұрын
That $80000 student loan debt has GOT to go!!!
@tristanrodenhauser52672 жыл бұрын
You don’t have to pay when you live abroad
@neelj51552 жыл бұрын
True, any kind of loan feels like fuckn huge burden..... For me getting rid of loan is more important than any financial decision
@deantan40802 жыл бұрын
She is balling at 5k a month. How is that possible? The work schedule is amazing too
@beanqween94582 жыл бұрын
Well, don’t forget a sizable amount of that 5K is lost in self employment taxes.
@jordanapalmer25572 жыл бұрын
@@beanqween9458 I doubt it. I pay less tax money as a self employed person. You need to know how to remove expensive
@bernie-be2 жыл бұрын
This family look so happy is contagious !!! Wow !! Good job ..
@janinerudder91932 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous family inside and out! Kudos to them! #goals
@Brvnda2 жыл бұрын
geez, they’re making amazing money! kudos to them geez!!
@d.jmamba72372 жыл бұрын
Making 6 figures as a household is not amazing income it's pretty normal and average
@mimiwallen2 жыл бұрын
@@d.jmamba7237 so true, the power of dual-income!
@Brvnda2 жыл бұрын
@@d.jmamba7237 it’s amazing to me, 👍🏾 lol it’s ok if i hype up ppl that i feel are doing an amazing job with their life 👍🏾
@kindacrazyAna142 жыл бұрын
5:05 Lil man is having the time of his life!
@lorrainea.2852 жыл бұрын
😂I noticed that too!! He made me smile🥰
@SoGood092 жыл бұрын
I'm so confused, isn't this a very expensive lifestyle? I mean if your monthly expense is $5,000 then you're spending over $50,000 a year. Which means you're very comfortable and this is outside the US on a small island.
@48hourrecordsteam452 жыл бұрын
It is to me also , they seem to be trying to replicate what they left . And are super worried about keeping what they have been programmed . People in the island do not need or take on so much package and live very happily y and comfortable.
@kwamebushman6062 жыл бұрын
They won't last long with that unless they have passing income OR inheritance. If they have any one of those they can ball out
@SheedaVision2 жыл бұрын
As someone who is from a big city, New York City to be exact, the price they’re spending for a family of 5 is great! They’re living on a little less than half of their income. They have been able to save and pay off credit cards. I think renting is the best option for them at this time unless they want to get into real estate and investment properties. If they decide that Antigua is their forever home, then they can purchase some land and a house.
@stephaniely11872 жыл бұрын
Smart 💑......saving money.....and lives in a beautiful place....👌
@MrsLLWB2 жыл бұрын
My father was born and raised in Antigua. He always wanted to take me,but he passed away when I was 12 years old. I have plenty of family there. I’ve never visited,but will visit one day!! The island looks beautiful!! ❤️❤️
@erikhopkins94882 жыл бұрын
you know it's funny when you see video clips like this and it's funnier when you know the people in the video! 😄
@grainofsalt21132 жыл бұрын
i love her transparency around exactly how much they are making
@MerrilDiniz2 жыл бұрын
Being a writer, I loved hearing her speaking about her journey into this space. A lovely story. Inspired!
@michaelangelovoices2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful family and Reality. Soul happy for you. Remain Blessed and a Blessing!
@kevinonearth6559 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful family! I Love what they're doing & the memories they're making.
@thariqmuchiri30882 жыл бұрын
the rent and utilities are very high, its a simple nice house 6:04 but the rent seems way too high for it. Maybe its the location....
@daileencarter32942 жыл бұрын
Congrats Gabriella and family!
@Mr1wd2 жыл бұрын
Seems more expensive than many places in the US. Hopefully the beautiful climate is worth it.
@mspishposh2 жыл бұрын
It’s not expensive to live there , but I believe this family can afford this lifestyle and it works for them.
@leasing.life.2 жыл бұрын
You never make a bad choice when you leave the cold weather
@matthewpedersen51252 жыл бұрын
And they play capoeira on a caribbean beach. Doesnt get much better than that.
@kimberlybenjamin-thevoice53332 жыл бұрын
My island! 🇦🇬
@thecommunityofpeace69052 жыл бұрын
Such a wonderful video. You and Vernon have 3 beautiful children and I pray that God continues to bless your marriage and family!
@jnbarbee2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful family.
@krissyf23232 жыл бұрын
How do people's phone bills get as high as $200, $300, etc. I have MetroPCS. Works just fine for me.
@KingOfFinance12 жыл бұрын
It looks so beautiful down there. Absolutely gorgeous place.
@Whiteboytripping2 жыл бұрын
That’s the great thing about Illinois…. After that you’re willing to move anywhere. (Former resident)
@rickegillison25692 жыл бұрын
Big Facts!
@ash_posh_omg2 жыл бұрын
Yesss!!! What a beautiful family!!
@meejinhuang2 жыл бұрын
$4,762 a month is how much it would cost them to live in Northern Florida.
@exhaustedinv52722 жыл бұрын
But Duuuvaaal! I would go to Antigua for that reason alone 😂
@denisech33512 жыл бұрын
I live in FL. It would cost a lot more than $4,762 for a family of 5 to live in any large or mid-size city in Florida. The current cost of housing, healthcare, food etc. has gone up a lot.
@todrapayne2 жыл бұрын
Places aren't interchangeable. If I want to be in Antigua, I don't really care what the prices are in Florida.
@anoukc69282 жыл бұрын
@@todrapayne exactly
@epitomecollezione5 ай бұрын
Its 20% cheaper there than the US. In jamaica that would go much further. The island is small things are expensive.
@theytoldmeibelonginachurch80872 жыл бұрын
The beach life, that's amazing
@kpogatchnik2 жыл бұрын
Your details are very helpful and appreciated!
@prettygirlus90082 жыл бұрын
A very nice video and profile. The expenses pie chart at 2:50 shows no expenses for car, travel, entertainment, household goods, medical copays, dental, disability insurance, debt, or miscellaneous.
@MissMBA2 жыл бұрын
Yes, the chart was very incomplete
@gameloser1232 жыл бұрын
Student loans too
@herbstewart79373 ай бұрын
Beautiful Family!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@CD-hn5os2 жыл бұрын
They should have saved more money within living there for 3 years given the numbers she gave. With the expenses and income she mentioned that’s about 60-70k in surplus every year
@Heretoslayyy2 жыл бұрын
Them and their families are beautiful.
@clari56832 жыл бұрын
Awesome family and awesome "Capoeira moves" in the end! : )
@iamsharon33062 жыл бұрын
Beautiful family!!! Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful babies! Enjoyed this immensely.
@supad14242 жыл бұрын
Can somebody share me a link about copywriting?
@HughJass-jv2lt2 жыл бұрын
Right 🤣🤣
@TheDanaYiShow2 жыл бұрын
They're doing great! Love this video!
@anitaandrews-hutchinson5422 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a peek into your experience! So exciting! Looking forward to seeing you when you come back to the Chi! Our doors are open!!
@crissyhutto84092 жыл бұрын
so you're saying it's impossible to afford life in Antigua too? GOOD TALK!!!
@HughJass-jv2lt2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@theblacksociologist21512 жыл бұрын
I'm Antiguan... Hodges Bay rent is mad😫.... they are happy and can afford it so good for them.
@SAnderson542 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the thorough expat financial breakdown
@cammandogunner40112 жыл бұрын
That’s beautiful man
@yvettecabey50712 жыл бұрын
Continued success, I think you are doing the right thing for yourselves. 🙌🏿
@sheriA70825 ай бұрын
Great! I'd love to see bigger families featured on these living abroad segments. This gives me a better idea than the single or couples lifestyles.
@Jayjay-3112 жыл бұрын
I feel like they could save this much in the US as well. It doesn’t sound like a life changing amount. But If it’s your dream to Live by the beach I guess that would be more expensive in the US.
@shiwan452 жыл бұрын
So beautiful I dream of doing this
@incognitosco2 жыл бұрын
I pray that every man gets their passport and see how much abundance is in this world. Amén 🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏻🙏
@alexandrosalevras2 жыл бұрын
Awesome!!! Inspiring!!! Keep going and enjoy!!!
@Poshgardenherbs2 жыл бұрын
Omgggg I love this 😩 I want to live in The islands close to island nature, Lord willing ❤️
@anoukc69282 жыл бұрын
Amazed with the backflip at 8:36 !
@ALLinHerMovements2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful family living their dreams! Bless you all and thank you for showing us part of your adventure.
@hamzamberu62072 жыл бұрын
Vizuri and Mkazo are both Swahili words...beautiful family
@krisjonson91932 жыл бұрын
wonderful video -you all are a beautiful family 🙂
@NathalieLazo2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful person reading this, work harder on you than you do anything else and you’ll be unusually successful! ⭐️ I believe in you! ❤️- Nat
@lorrainea.2852 жыл бұрын
🤦♀️ Life is not all about work & working harder. Its richness lies in family, great friends, amazing experiences and BALANCE!!! Hustle culture is TOXIC AF!!!! So please stop with the work harder BS, plus “success” is defined differently for each person. It’s not ALWAYSSSS about working harder & piling up material things!! Focusing only on work will send you to an early grave!!!
@alyssaorrantia22152 жыл бұрын
I see your heart for people and your hope that they'd invest more time and energy in themselves and the other things that matter. Thank you, Nat. God bless you!
@kevinjohnson84952 жыл бұрын
love ya'll guys journey, may the universal God continue to bless your family.
@miles62712 жыл бұрын
I saw 4k+ i a month and was like woaaaahhhhhh you do NOT need to spend that much in a moth in Antigua, but the I saw the break down and was like huh...Antigua really is expensive lol
@marija_james2 жыл бұрын
Girl for our little island Antigua you rich
@ReallyHappened2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this is fantastic. Very helpful information!
@Thebreakdownshow12 жыл бұрын
Good for her but that is a bit much expenditure on living especially for that island.
@djetton12 жыл бұрын
So fantastic!
@nataliefontane2 жыл бұрын
I visited Antigua in 2012, and one thing I remember is that the sidewalks had big gaping three foot holes you could loose a dog or child in. I probably wasn't in an area with $2500 rent, though.
@candyjamaican2 жыл бұрын
That price would've been expensive for a local but for them, it's fine because their combined income is over 10gran (I still can't get over people disclosing those personal stuff on the island). I can already see the effects of the saltwater on their locs. Lovely family
@genwilson77412 жыл бұрын
What are the effects of saltwater on locs?
@candyjamaican2 жыл бұрын
@@genwilson7741 it changes the colour to kind of a rustic look. We grew up right by the sea so I usually see that look when I travel to other tropical places.
@RocknRollDina2 жыл бұрын
Now thats a beautiful family
@gkim.2 жыл бұрын
37 years old with 80k in student loans? yikes that's not good.
@duncanbug2 жыл бұрын
ULCA is considered Ivy League I beleive. So that's about as expensive as you can get.
@totallytalia2 жыл бұрын
@@duncanbug It’s not ivy league. Still, it’s a top tier school and is only made more expensive when you’re coming from out of state. Imo any of the other UCs would’ve been better.
@Iamsoul002 жыл бұрын
And yet they still have quite a nice life.
@carolperdue75342 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful place, like a fairytale island! Enjoy!
@originaldelta2 жыл бұрын
Minblowingly expensive. Most families could easily live off less than half the cost,they probably have a very high standard of living
@lorrainea.2852 жыл бұрын
I agree, ridiculously expensive. I make more thsn 6 figures but live on under $3000 monthly in Westwood NJ. A beautiful quiet town a little over 30 minutes from NYC. Their costs are ridiculous!!
@xtrey19x2 жыл бұрын
@@lorrainea.285 What’s your family size?
@kat-oe7gb2 жыл бұрын
@@xtrey19x I was thinking the same thing bcuz I an an hour north of NYC and I pay way less but it's a Townhouse and I have one kid.
@vcab68752 жыл бұрын
Awesome family. Beautiful kids
@KasandraWilliams2 жыл бұрын
Antigua is kinda pricey. I was expecting the expenses to be around $1500. Side-note- Beautiful family living the dream. As someone that lives in NYC that’s original from an island myself, I’m so over big city life.
@adamg4002 жыл бұрын
Something nice about slower living
@miree5122 жыл бұрын
I follow a fb page about Antigua and it looks like a heaven on Earth! Living there must be a dream (if you like beaches and nature), good for them. I’m surprised that they only saved 10k in three years living there though, especially on high income like that. I know that they have student and credit card debt but 10k is not much.
@carolperdue75342 жыл бұрын
The average American can't cover a $400 emergency with cash. Plus, although they didn't mention this specifically, I'm sure they had relocation expenses that the husbands employer didn't cover. So all things considered, $10k is pretty good, especially with a family.
@akinhwan2 жыл бұрын
those kids are so cute
@cheezybred2 жыл бұрын
Cool lifestyle, but they likely have a negative net worth. They really need to clamp down on their debts.
@Eden5192 жыл бұрын
With over $80k in student loans that would have been the case anyway. Best for them to live in place w/ lower cost of living, MUCH safer, access to fresh non-GMO food and beaches...lifestyle is important.
@cleon7002 жыл бұрын
She kind of contradicts everything she says. First she says the cost of living in Antigua is less expensive than Chicago but her rent is more expensive in Antigua+she spends a fortune on food every month.
@lifesbest882 жыл бұрын
I am so inspired!!!!!😍😍😍😍
@kalexander51142 жыл бұрын
That is great!
@Aj234272 жыл бұрын
Very cool 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
@chubbytummymafia2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful family ❤
@rabibawa31302 жыл бұрын
Just shaking my head cos $4,762 is over #2.5m in 9ja. With that kind of money, thou art the king! 😔
@KLUTZPAYASO2 жыл бұрын
Whats the difference between an expat and an immigrant?
@todrapayne2 жыл бұрын
It's economic privilege and perception that separates the two. For instance, I left the US and lived in London for six months. I was considered an expat. Often expats are seeking tax havens and lower cost of living, while having a higher quality of life (obviously,I didn't get a lower cost of living in London; but I was also an expat in Albania for one year and lived on 1/3 of what it had costs me in L.A.). On the other hand, if I'd left a economically challenged, politically unstable, perhaps war torn country in hopes of living permanently in London for better job opportunities and safety, I'd be considered an immigrant. But at the end of the day, both words mean people choosing to leave their home countries to live abroad.
@KLUTZPAYASO2 жыл бұрын
@@todrapayne Thank you for this clear explanation
@HughJass-jv2lt2 жыл бұрын
Immigrants the ones Taking your Job 🤣🤣
@KLUTZPAYASO2 жыл бұрын
@@HughJass-jv2lt 🤣🤣🤣
@skillfuldabest2 жыл бұрын
I moved from Germany to the UK when I was a baby, and grew up in the UK, and so I’m an immigrant. But I lived a few years in Asia as an expat.
@chanellsmith32042 жыл бұрын
Beautiful journey to wake up to the ocean daily. 🙋...sign me up
@nat51122 жыл бұрын
“These Chicago Immigrants” - there you go. I corrected for you, CNBC!