@@maudeboggins9834 for the sake of contentment in life I would agree with you. I was happy when I was in the US. However, I will still criticise my country for how it can do better for it's people.
Yes, I lived 15 years in the USA 🇺🇸 and now 15 years in the uk 🇬🇧. You can only see these differences when you actually have lived in both places. There are prons and cons and likes and dislikes in both. I loved and still love people in the USA - so open, friendly and helpful. I loved big houses, spaces and people allowing your own space even when speaking with you. 😅 I loved work ethics in the USA as I remember bosses honouring even the lowest role employee like cleaners greeting them etc.. In Europe and uk I found a big class system. Aaa and I loved USA holidays - 4th of July, Halloween 🎃 and thanksgiving. Oh I miss those! But certainly don’t miss hospital bills or any doctor appointments as they are insanely expensive, even for the simple blood test. In the uk 🇬🇧 it’s all free - yea slower service with some hiccups but it’s there for you. In Uk 🇬🇧 food in the simplest supermarket is healthy and good quality. In the USA 🇺🇸 you need to know where to shop for the good organic food. Oh dear, and holidays if you work for a company are so very little in states. Why? Aren’t people needing to enjoy their lives? That I never understood in USA. Barely 2 weeks off a year. Cmon that’s a joke. In the uk 🇬🇧 I quickly got used to 6 weeks off and plus sick days too. It’s just felt so normal. Yes! I guess it’s nice to spend time in the USA 🇺🇸 and uk 🇬🇧 if you can and just be happy with both worlds. ❤🎉 I live in London but happily visit USA 🇺🇸 part of my heart is there. ❤
@@MagneticSoulPower thank you so much for your thoughts. This comment was very warm and delightful to read. One thing you said that I completely agree with is the class system in the UK.Thats probably one of my least favourite things about here, and hiwbthise mindsets are still here. I was actually thinking about making a video about that. I hope all is well in London! I'm driving down there for the weekend actually ☺️
FYI; Halloween started in northern Europe in the 1600's. Religious folk would entice spirits with promises of treats (how they did that is confusing) then once there (again how they knew they had arrived is confusing, but entertaining), a lit bonfire would be waiting for them to lift them up into heaven & away from persecuting the townsfolk.
You are correct that roundabouts (circulars ?) slow the max speed of traffic down but the main benefit of Roundabouts in collisions is that they are nigh on always "side on side" deflections unlike American 4 way stops that someone has "run the lights" and invariably T-bones the other vehicle causing catastrophic damage due to both the higher speed and the direct impact. If you use roundabouts correctly you shouldn't even need to stop for very long (if at all when it's not peak traffic) so your actual journey time is lower. I think as a Brit who even used to live in Western Australia (hence my handle) the biggest thing that pisses me off about living in america is the vast distances you HAVE to drive just to "Pop to the Shop". I visited my Bro who lives In Barrington , New Hampshire recently and his nearest shop is the equivalent of me driving from my home in Peterborough to Wisbech to buy a bottle of milk ! I can literally walk 500 steps from my house and I'm in a shopping complex with a major bus connection. (Westwood Shops, Peterborough) and Peterborough isn't even a big City. Admittedly in Australia the distances were further but Deli(catessens) where sprinkled all over the place so you didn't have to go far for foodstuffs you'd forgotten. Bus stops were nearby too. I lived in Forrestfield W.A for context.
@@KenJencks I don't blame you. I'm assuming things are just getting worse? Well if for some reason you decide to make the UK your next home, let me know so I can come hear your life stories and advice 🙏 I don't mean this as an insult, but I love talking to those who are "more experienced" than me. When I was a kid I made friends with all of the World War 2 veterans I could find just so I could hear about their lives 😅
The whole idea of living in the US is to keep the population in a constant state of fear. But this cannot continue with a population like you are seeing a different perspective US citizens are starting to ask serious questions on healthcare and work life balance.
Patriotism? Go to the Edith Cavell memorial opposite the entrance to the Portrait Gallery in London. A Nurse in 1915, Cavell treated both German and English wounded "Patriotism is not enough. I must not bear hatred to anyone. "
@@PhilipSchofield-ly9po that's a great spot, and in fact I've been there many times. Thanks for recommending it! And that's a beautiful statement. It is often stated that Einstein once called nationalism an "infantile disease." I would agree. There is no wrong with loving your country, but to love your country to the point of disliking humans outside of your man made borders is a disgrace.
Driving on the left side of the road is safer anywhere as majority of people are right handed & look right automatically. Statistically Britain has the best road safety in Europe. Malta & Cyprus also drive on the left.
@@jayvailey One more thing, due to one person, one little person who, like you, was lefthanded he forced countries to "drive" on the right. Imagine you are walking down the road on the left & a person comes towards you on their left, & you shake hands, you can do that immediately, so imagine you are on horseback & 90% of people would hold the horses reins in their left hand & their sword in the right, so going into battle back in the day one is on the left to sword fight with their right hands. The little person was Napoleon.
You mention UK healthcare - but it sucks here man. I am swiss, and you can go to an appointment tomorrow or you can even pick your time to cater to your needs. Here - its luck of the draw.. and god forbid you actually need urgent care. 6 hours waiting list is the average time at A&E. I also do not understand what is wrong with being patriotic. We need more patriotism. Just look around the UK - everything is decaying, rusting and getting old. We have no pride in our country. We celebrate LGBTQP+ but we do not actually care about the people that live here. I went to America and everything is huge and nicely built. I cannot think of anywhere where I thought this is as bad as England. I am aware you have a drug epidemic and homelessness is ripe in major cities.. but go to Brighton, go to Bradford, go to Dewsbury, go to Stoke on trent.. Drug overuse is also endemic in many parts here. Rents are also increasing as are price of houses. Also in ref to your taxes - sure they get taken at source, which is super convenient, but my swiss buddies they do their own self assesment and while technically they should pay more than me even in relation to their income,. they can write alot of it off as theyre all seen as 'independant'. The only way to do that here is if you're self employed - but the UK is making it harder to be self employed. The UK wants everyone to have a 9-5 job. Small to mid sized businesses have taken an absolute battering the past 5 years. All I am saying is while I am glad you're finding things livable here, I cannot fathom why an American would, voluntarily, live here. I cannot live in the USA, but if I could, I would. Houses there can be dirt cheap. I also like guns being swiss... this place just sucks for public safety and the police are just not on your side. You also cannot defend yourself if you get burgled. So many things to rant on about. It sucks.
Hi there, thank you for your thoughts, and you bring up some valid points. As I believe I said in the video, I hope to do also make another video at some point talking about the things I don't like about the UK. That just isn't the focus of this video. However, we can all agree that the UK can do better. However, that does not negate any of the issues that I brought up in my video. Housing costs for example are out of control in most of the US. The price of a house in the city I was born in are the same costs as houses in London. The only way to get a cheap house in the US is to go to less desirable areas, or more secluded areas that aren't well connected, and do not have access to good jobs. For example, last month I was in El Paso, Texas. It is beautiful, and the houses are cheap, but there isn't much for jobs/careers there, and one of the greatest struggles for locals is simply getting a job. Plus the high property tax in Texas can bury some people financially, and completely offshoots the lack of no state income tax. Healthcare - The US has no universal system. It is all private. In other words if you cannot afford health I surance then you must pay out of pocket for healthcare, which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars. I was self employed in the UK for 1.5 years, and trusts me, if you ever had to deal with the IRS you would know, the UK has it better. I could say a lot, but I'll just say it like this. Compared to Switzerland, the UK probably does seem horrible. And I wouldn't disagree with you. However, compared to the US, the UK has many positives. Please remember, I was born and raised in the US. I lived and worked there for most of my life. That is very different than visiting the US. The US has immense faults, and I truly have a better quality of life in the UK.
@@jayvailey Well sure - but properties in London being similar to the US is exactly my point too... just dont live in London. If I could, I would move to Durham or Hull. Hull is a ***hole, but for the price of my house, I could get a mansion. It almost seems worth it, and thats probably where ill move to next. My partner is a nurse and agency jobs there are offered at £80 an hour. Insane! Sure healthcare in the US might not be cheap or affordable for everyone and there is alot of misconceptions, especially from Americans themselves who claim it is privatised.. which it is not entirely. The entire industry is regulated top to bottom. There are large monopolies controlling this space, which is why they can charge thousands for an ambulance ride. Insanity... So yes - while the US system, especially healthcare, is not appealing to me and I do actually prefer the Swiss version, which is still way more expensive than the UK version (ie: you do get what you pay for in the end) even in relation to income, I am the customer and am treated as such. Here - I am not. I am merely a cog in an endless machine. Ive never worked in the US - but I am almost working as self employed atm here in UK, but I have realised it is way more riskier now than it was like 5 years ago, given the state of the economy and political decisions. (theyre trying to ban zero hours which would totally screw me over). I am glad you feel like you got a better quality of life here. It surprises me, but I would jump on a ship and claim asylum in the USA if I could. Having lived in Germany - id say the german system is also pretty good and rents, were at least, alot more affordable. I paid 230 euros a month all bills for my studio. I felt like a richman hahaha and travel costs was like 50 euros every 4 months which incl healthcare. Was awesome and so affordable.
The Swiss population is less than 9 million compared to just under 69 million in the U.K. so, not really comparable. I will hope with such a smaller population you’d less queues for healthcare and public services.
@nodens30 valid point. That said its more the population per square mile that matters more. Swiss health care wasn't this good back in 1980s lol even with a smaller population. You got to start small to replicate elsewhere. I don't want to hear the excuse we can't do better because we have 70 million people.
I have lived & worked in 4 different countries & there is no utopia but magic in different countries. One has to draw on the positive in each one.
@@maudeboggins9834 for the sake of contentment in life I would agree with you. I was happy when I was in the US.
However, I will still criticise my country for how it can do better for it's people.
Yes, I lived 15 years in the USA 🇺🇸 and now 15 years in the uk 🇬🇧. You can only see these differences when you actually have lived in both places. There are prons and cons and likes and dislikes in both. I loved and still love people in the USA - so open, friendly and helpful. I loved big houses, spaces and people allowing your own space even when speaking with you. 😅 I loved work ethics in the USA as I remember bosses honouring even the lowest role employee like cleaners greeting them etc.. In Europe and uk I found a big class system. Aaa and I loved USA holidays - 4th of July, Halloween 🎃 and thanksgiving. Oh I miss those!
But certainly don’t miss hospital bills or any doctor appointments as they are insanely expensive, even for the simple blood test. In the uk 🇬🇧 it’s all free - yea slower service with some hiccups but it’s there for you. In Uk 🇬🇧 food in the simplest supermarket is healthy and good quality. In the USA 🇺🇸 you need to know where to shop for the good organic food.
Oh dear, and holidays if you work for a company are so very little in states. Why? Aren’t people needing to enjoy their lives? That I never understood in USA. Barely 2 weeks off a year. Cmon that’s a joke. In the uk 🇬🇧 I quickly got used to 6 weeks off and plus sick days too. It’s just felt so normal.
Yes! I guess it’s nice to spend time in the USA 🇺🇸 and uk 🇬🇧 if you can and just be happy with both worlds. ❤🎉
I live in London but happily visit USA 🇺🇸 part of my heart is there. ❤
@@MagneticSoulPower thank you so much for your thoughts. This comment was very warm and delightful to read.
One thing you said that I completely agree with is the class system in the UK.Thats probably one of my least favourite things about here, and hiwbthise mindsets are still here. I was actually thinking about making a video about that.
I hope all is well in London! I'm driving down there for the weekend actually ☺️
FYI; Halloween started in northern Europe in the 1600's. Religious folk would entice spirits with promises of treats (how they did that is confusing) then once there (again how they knew they had arrived is confusing, but entertaining), a lit bonfire would be waiting for them to lift them up into heaven & away from persecuting the townsfolk.
You are correct that roundabouts (circulars ?) slow the max speed of traffic down but the main benefit of Roundabouts in collisions is that they are nigh on always "side on side" deflections unlike American 4 way stops that someone has "run the lights" and invariably T-bones the other vehicle causing catastrophic damage due to both the higher speed and the direct impact.
If you use roundabouts correctly you shouldn't even need to stop for very long (if at all when it's not peak traffic) so your actual journey time is lower.
I think as a Brit who even used to live in Western Australia (hence my handle) the biggest thing that pisses me off about living in america is the vast distances you HAVE to drive just to "Pop to the Shop".
I visited my Bro who lives In Barrington , New Hampshire recently and his nearest shop is the equivalent of me driving from my home in Peterborough to Wisbech to buy a bottle of milk !
I can literally walk 500 steps from my house and I'm in a shopping complex with a major bus connection. (Westwood Shops, Peterborough) and Peterborough isn't even a big City.
Admittedly in Australia the distances were further but Deli(catessens) where sprinkled all over the place so you didn't have to go far for foodstuffs you'd forgotten. Bus stops were nearby too.
I lived in Forrestfield W.A for context.
Well said my friend. I am 71 years old and we are considering moving away from the US. Thank you for your well thought words.
@@KenJencks I don't blame you. I'm assuming things are just getting worse? Well if for some reason you decide to make the UK your next home, let me know so I can come hear your life stories and advice 🙏 I don't mean this as an insult, but I love talking to those who are "more experienced" than me. When I was a kid I made friends with all of the World War 2 veterans I could find just so I could hear about their lives 😅
The whole idea of living in the US is to keep the population in a constant state of fear.
But this cannot continue with a population like you are seeing a different perspective US citizens are starting to ask serious questions on healthcare and work life balance.
Patriotism? Go to the Edith Cavell memorial opposite the entrance to the Portrait Gallery in London.
A Nurse in 1915, Cavell treated both German and English wounded
"Patriotism is not enough. I must not bear hatred to anyone. "
..hatred or bitterness towards anyone.
@@PhilipSchofield-ly9po that's a great spot, and in fact I've been there many times. Thanks for recommending it!
And that's a beautiful statement. It is often stated that Einstein once called nationalism an "infantile disease." I would agree. There is no wrong with loving your country, but to love your country to the point of disliking humans outside of your man made borders is a disgrace.
Driving on the left side of the road is safer anywhere as majority of people are right handed & look right automatically. Statistically Britain has the best road safety in Europe. Malta & Cyprus also drive on the left.
@@maudeboggins9834 that's a really interesting fact! I'm left handed but I haven't caused an accident yet 🤣
@@jayvailey 😂- Glad to hear it. Btw, I love roundabouts.
@@jayvailey One more thing, due to one person, one little person who, like you, was lefthanded he forced countries to "drive" on the right. Imagine you are walking down the road on the left & a person comes towards you on their left, & you shake hands, you can do that immediately, so imagine you are on horseback & 90% of people would hold the horses reins in their left hand & their sword in the right, so going into battle back in the day one is on the left to sword fight with their right hands. The little person was Napoleon.
Totally DISagree with your twaddle .
@@geertstroy Aggressive comments are a form of ignorance. I suggest you use Google to clarify rather than be verbally abusive. I bid you good day.
This video has viral potential 🎉
I’m glad I was born and live in Australia. US and UK nice for a visit but … wouldn’t live there ….
A least your not microwaving your brews like I see a lot of septics doing online
You mention UK healthcare - but it sucks here man. I am swiss, and you can go to an appointment tomorrow or you can even pick your time to cater to your needs. Here - its luck of the draw.. and god forbid you actually need urgent care. 6 hours waiting list is the average time at A&E.
I also do not understand what is wrong with being patriotic. We need more patriotism. Just look around the UK - everything is decaying, rusting and getting old. We have no pride in our country. We celebrate LGBTQP+ but we do not actually care about the people that live here. I went to America and everything is huge and nicely built. I cannot think of anywhere where I thought this is as bad as England. I am aware you have a drug epidemic and homelessness is ripe in major cities.. but go to Brighton, go to Bradford, go to Dewsbury, go to Stoke on trent..
Drug overuse is also endemic in many parts here. Rents are also increasing as are price of houses.
Also in ref to your taxes - sure they get taken at source, which is super convenient, but my swiss buddies they do their own self assesment and while technically they should pay more than me even in relation to their income,. they can write alot of it off as theyre all seen as 'independant'. The only way to do that here is if you're self employed - but the UK is making it harder to be self employed. The UK wants everyone to have a 9-5 job. Small to mid sized businesses have taken an absolute battering the past 5 years.
All I am saying is while I am glad you're finding things livable here, I cannot fathom why an American would, voluntarily, live here. I cannot live in the USA, but if I could, I would. Houses there can be dirt cheap. I also like guns being swiss... this place just sucks for public safety and the police are just not on your side. You also cannot defend yourself if you get burgled. So many things to rant on about. It sucks.
Hi there, thank you for your thoughts, and you bring up some valid points. As I believe I said in the video, I hope to do also make another video at some point talking about the things I don't like about the UK. That just isn't the focus of this video. However, we can all agree that the UK can do better.
However, that does not negate any of the issues that I brought up in my video. Housing costs for example are out of control in most of the US. The price of a house in the city I was born in are the same costs as houses in London. The only way to get a cheap house in the US is to go to less desirable areas, or more secluded areas that aren't well connected, and do not have access to good jobs. For example, last month I was in El Paso, Texas. It is beautiful, and the houses are cheap, but there isn't much for jobs/careers there, and one of the greatest struggles for locals is simply getting a job. Plus the high property tax in Texas can bury some people financially, and completely offshoots the lack of no state income tax.
Healthcare - The US has no universal system. It is all private. In other words if you cannot afford health I surance then you must pay out of pocket for healthcare, which can add up to tens of thousands of dollars.
I was self employed in the UK for 1.5 years, and trusts me, if you ever had to deal with the IRS you would know, the UK has it better.
I could say a lot, but I'll just say it like this. Compared to Switzerland, the UK probably does seem horrible. And I wouldn't disagree with you. However, compared to the US, the UK has many positives. Please remember, I was born and raised in the US. I lived and worked there for most of my life. That is very different than visiting the US. The US has immense faults, and I truly have a better quality of life in the UK.
US mind set. I prefer my peace of mind.
Greetings to my Neighbor, from Germany Lake Constance
@@jayvailey Well sure - but properties in London being similar to the US is exactly my point too... just dont live in London. If I could, I would move to Durham or Hull. Hull is a ***hole, but for the price of my house, I could get a mansion. It almost seems worth it, and thats probably where ill move to next. My partner is a nurse and agency jobs there are offered at £80 an hour. Insane!
Sure healthcare in the US might not be cheap or affordable for everyone and there is alot of misconceptions, especially from Americans themselves who claim it is privatised.. which it is not entirely. The entire industry is regulated top to bottom. There are large monopolies controlling this space, which is why they can charge thousands for an ambulance ride. Insanity...
So yes - while the US system, especially healthcare, is not appealing to me and I do actually prefer the Swiss version, which is still way more expensive than the UK version (ie: you do get what you pay for in the end) even in relation to income, I am the customer and am treated as such. Here - I am not. I am merely a cog in an endless machine.
Ive never worked in the US - but I am almost working as self employed atm here in UK, but I have realised it is way more riskier now than it was like 5 years ago, given the state of the economy and political decisions. (theyre trying to ban zero hours which would totally screw me over).
I am glad you feel like you got a better quality of life here. It surprises me, but I would jump on a ship and claim asylum in the USA if I could.
Having lived in Germany - id say the german system is also pretty good and rents, were at least, alot more affordable. I paid 230 euros a month all bills for my studio. I felt like a richman hahaha and travel costs was like 50 euros every 4 months which incl healthcare. Was awesome and so affordable.
The Swiss population is less than 9 million compared to just under 69 million in the U.K. so, not really comparable. I will hope with such a smaller population you’d less queues for healthcare and public services.
@nodens30 valid point. That said its more the population per square mile that matters more. Swiss health care wasn't this good back in 1980s lol even with a smaller population.
You got to start small to replicate elsewhere. I don't want to hear the excuse we can't do better because we have 70 million people.