Love your videos. Ant you are just like me. I never wanted to stay in the UK. I found it so depressing. Worked for over 6 years to leave. Now permanent resident of the US. Never had healthcare so good, having the option of which specialist to see, where to go etc is a big deal to me. At the end of the day because you're directly paying for a service you have the ability to go elsewhere if you're not satisfied. On a different note i found it incredibly easy to make friends here. Maybe its the accent but people are so friendly and caring here.
I always find it interesting when people comment on the US healthcare for the over 65s or retired, I am 53 still working a Brit living in Florida. I live in a 55+ retirement community of over 140,000 people, 98% of people are retired and come from the average earning back grounds some have extended policies from their old employers some use Medicare some pay for their own policies. No one is having their lifestyle compromised because of healthcare payments. Standard of living is far greater than our parents ever could have wished for during their retirements in the UK. My son a graduate with a great employer and working in a very professional industry takes home less than I was paying in NI in the UK how can this be right. That attitude of Americans is to praise and reward those who are successful when in the UK you are ridiculed and knocked down because it is not looked on in a positive way to be doing to well. My wife was recently back in the UK and fell ill, the doctor said she needed a scan to fully ascertain what the problem was. The waiting time for a scan was 4-6 weeks. She headed back to the US went to she the US doctor he confirmed the same requirements for a scan, 30 mins yes 30 mins later she was having a scan. Full diagnosis and options for treatment 2 hours later. Tell me the NHS isn’t broken, fortunately she had nothing serious and had to wait up to 4 weeks to find out. My US healthcare costs me per year less than 2 months NI payments. Never going back!
Thanks Chris for sharing. We get many comments from those who have no idea and speak about the US as if they have experienced it. Unfortunately many will read your comment and choose not to believe this is possible or that your experience is rare. Just last night we were sharing with friends the comparison of care between the US and UK, explaining how much better the overall service has been for us. Thanks again for sharing as we love hearing from people's real experience.
Older American here. I can attest that the availability & quality of the health care in the US is amazing. No system is perfect & quality doesn't come cheep. The prompt access to highly trained & caring general & specialist physicians, dentist's, therapists & nurses of all kinds, complex diagnostic & imaging services, & state of the art health care facilities is absolutely amazing. I live in a small, middle to lower income community, in southern New Mexico, just a few miles west of El Paso, Texas.
So glad I found your videos! Really insightful! A friend of mine moved to the US about 5-6 years ago from the UK and she mentioned some of the things you have! She said she met up with old friends and couldn't believe they were still in the same place financially & with no career progression as they were when she left! She said if she hadn't moved she doubts she would have the opportunities she has had since moving! And it really resonated with me.
Thanks for sharing! We never imagined the difference in the opportunities, would have been so vastly different here. Only over time we have come to this realisation.
As a Brit myself. I for some reason have a love for the US that I cannot explain. Maybe it was growing up as a kid and watching wrestling or just American movies in general. I've been to America now on 3 separate occasions. Everytime I've been there I always have a feeling that I belong there and that this is my end goal in life, to make it here. Such a massive, breath taking and interesting country with endless places to visit and explore. I've always wanted to visit all 48 mainland states of the US, currently I'm sitting at 7. I've just come back from Japan and the moment I landed the sky was grey, raining and just cold (typical UK). I just told myself that I have to leave this country and make it happen ASAP. The UK is just zapping the life out of me. Don't get me wrong, a lot of Brits live very privileged lives and I should be a lot more thankful for it. People say we get free healthcare and stuff like that. No we don't. It get's sneakly taken out of our wages every month. House prices/cost of living are reaching a speed of 200mph whilst minimum wage is rising at the pace of a snail. I'm 28 and still live at home. At this rate I'll never get to move out. The UK just makes me depressed and makes me question my life choices and future, like is this it for me. I just feel like a pawn, borderline a slave for the UK. I mean it could be like that in the US, but if I don't move there I'll never get to find out. It will always be a what if? I work in retail and just got my first and very overdue promotion. So in my eyes I'm one step closer to moving to the US. Opens up more opportunities for me when it comes to jobs. You guys are living my dream right now. I'm super happy for you guys. You guys definitely make it clear that you have no regrets. I've just found your channel and I will definitely be picking important details from all the videos. Hopefully I'll get to follow in your guys footsteps one day and call the land of opportunity my home.
Hi! :) Thank you for writing this. We fully understand what you mean about the allure of the US that can not be explained. We share our experience and story to hopefully encourage others to do the same. We have lots of video explaining how we did it. You are still young and have lots of time to work out a way.
As far as those of us Americans over 65, in addition to Medicare, you can purchase a supplemental insurance for a reasonable cost that covers what Medicare doesn't. After you hit a yearly deductible of $240, everything else for the year is usually 100% covered.
@@angelrose7906 No, Medicaid is different: It's a federal program to provide basic health coverage to low-income people of any age. In other words, you can get Medicare at age 65 and up even if you aren't poor; you can get Medicaid if you're poor even if you're younger.
Im an American living in the UK. I think a lot of this is quite accurate to my experience as well. US is easier to get ahead, UK is easier to fit in with the status quo. I think the US has to be one of the most “your mileage will vary” countries though. It’s great if you’re on a six figure salary, it’s absolute hell if you’re on an hourly wage or don’t have many career options. I’ve lived both, had to go 4 years without health insurance to finish my university degree while working a part time job to sustain myself. I’ve lost friends to gun violence, I had medical debt before even finishing high school, I know people who have had to forgo going to the doctor because they didn’t have health insurance, and I absolutely detest the car dependency in the states. However I get why Brits are frustrated with the system here. It’s almost as if it’s being ran off of the idea of: well it’s good enough. People work 40+ hours a week for £30,000 per year, meanwhile one bed flats riddled with mold are going for £1500 a month. There’s little entrepreneurial spirit, and the salary ceilings seem to be half what they are in the states. My biggest shock was I though the WLB would be a little better, but it really just seems the same, but with more holiday, and half the salary.
As a former Londoner ( I was born&raised in the E.End,with Irish ☘️ Parents) but I moved to the U.S in 1999 &apart frm ,2004,when i stayed for 11mnths and 2006 for Nine( while i recuperated from a serious Bike Accident.).I've been back once in 2009 &twice in 2011,while my mom was in Hosp( which me &my family attended every day for 7 weeks,not fun dealing with the poor standards at the Homerton Hosp) And that was the last time i was there! Also when I ceva U.S Naturalized Citizen ( over to the Dark side!👍) So I miss my family ( birthdays &such) but not really much else..( Whats App is useful for chatting of course) But hopefully next yr I plan to visit &I might stay for a while??
Great to have you share your experience as an American in the UK. We admit that the circumstances for us, coming here as adults with a sensible salary has impacted our view. Ant did not grow up with a lot and recognises that being in the USA would have been more difficult to start in. Thank you for sharing, also about the WLB as many people do not believe when we say it is the same. It has definitely not changed for me.
Older American here. Just found you channel today. Very interesting & well stated. I'm looking forward to reading the comments from all your non-American viewers, I'm sure they will be quite interesting. It was nice to hear the truth about the US for a change. It's also very nice that you have provided such helpful information to all those out there who might be considering to legally move to & work in the US. From what I can see, it looks like you're doing great. In my opinion, you did a great job articulating the core philosophical differences between the UK & US systems & culture. Keep up the good work.
Hi! Welcome to the channel Thank you so much for your comment. We really appreciate the kind words. This video ( and the previous) was quite divisive so it is nice to read your comment, as an American.
I'm American and have been living in the UK over 20 years. I hear these things all the time from family and friends about how bad America is. I tell them they can't know without ever living there and witnessing it for themselves. UK can be very depressing and there are so many negative people here. I just wish my British husband would decide one day to move to the USA!
Where in the UK do you live? He should at least try it, nothing to lose as you can always go back to the UK. Unfortunately some people have made up their minds about countries without experience.
@@ANTSEL We are now in Wales, having lived 9 years of our married life in England. He is originally from North London. It's either going to be the states or Spain for us.
Found your channel today, and so grateful I did! My girlfriend and I were both born and raised in London, we have lived and worked here all of our lives.The last few years we have fantasised about moving the to US and have recently decided to talk about it for real. We are so tired of the system built in the UK, especially the mentality around working and living here; it really is negative and I didn’t realise how much until I saw your video from 11 months ago about whether you miss the UK. We are heading to the states next month as a holiday/scope out, and we will be making our decision whether to work towards moving there by the end of the year. We are both fortunate in the sense that our careers are transferable to the states, we are also both 27 so aren’t attached to the jobs we do so open to switching careers based on the options we’d be given. Your videos are really informative and your experiences are super relatable!! It’s really nice to see such a down to earth perspective, and seeing how happy you both are makes us really want to make the decision to fuck this place off 😂. Please keep making videos they are brilliant!!!
@@viorel- we aren’t sure yet as we are still a ways off from doing it; but looking at it now I’d say our best options is through a work visa, the company I work for has offices in the US and are open to me switching locations and it’s the same for my girlfriend :)
@@_cjak_8395get a good US based immigration lawyer. They can help you figure out the best options. They're not cheap but many offer free consultations etc
I’d like to know more about co-pay healthcare! Both my wife and I are loving all your videos. Keep it up! We’re hoping to move from Melbourne to the USA 🎉
Just subbed to your channel. I've wanted to leave the UK for a very long time but did not think it was possible....having watched your videos you have now given me the kick up the backside to actually stop complaining and take some bloody action! We only live once and need to make the most of it 😊
I emigrated to the USA in 1997 and could never have had my subsequent standard of living and career success if I had stayed in the UK. The USA just felt my real home and I became a citizen in 2006. Your excellent videos are both eloquent and spot-on. My overly simplistic perspective is that in the UK life is experienced in the mushy moderate middle. The USA has far more opposites and extremes. People are both more fit and more obese. There is more wealth but also significant poverty. Dangerous areas are more violent but safer areas are much safer than the UK. Medical care is both better but can also be harder to access. The USA is more puritanical and is also more hedonistic. Even the weather is better and worse. The point is that where the USA is good (and you have the drive and fortune to experience it) it is a MUCH better place to live. It's a different dynamic.
Thank you for sharing and spot on. It is hard to explain to others who have not experienced the USA in the same say. We often say the same things about the extremes too.
@@ANTSEL But there's the thing. That doesn't explain a better society, it just has been a very good explanation of how each society is missing a hugely important strata. The UK most definitely doesn't value career success and wealth creation. You can have it in the UK, but you won't receive much by way of validation or acknowledgement for it. It isn't a status symbol like it is in the USA and while it generates envy in some, it just, to quote Shania Twain "Don't impress me much" in the UK. And in my experience, people with the characteristics of drive and career success as life goals, often require a level of validation for that and when they don't receive it in the UK, or indeed Europe, it becomes a frustrating place full of people perceived as just jealous or lazy when really for a large number, it's just not what they value as their life goal. Now here's where the USA falls down as a society. As was said, it works in extremis, so it places too much value on career success, which is fantastic if that's how you're programmed. You'll get as many pats on the back and all the societal status and applause you crave. Go you!. You're envied now because you achieved the American dream. However, that's because you now live in a society that has told everyone this is the only way. There is no part of the American dream that says you can be happy achieving just enough to be comfortable. No middle ground for people who don't crave career success and great wealth. Comfortable isn't any more a bad or good thing than successful. There are just as many people in both categories on both sides of the pond. They just have different life goals, or the same goals but different beliefs in how they want to achieve them and to what level. So just as there's a strata of career and success driven people in the UK, frustrated by their nation's lack of acknowledgement of such success, there's a strata of people who just want to be comfortable in the US, who are left feeling like they've failed to achieve the American dream because they didn't get that promotion, or they took a sick day last month. Just as many people want, and are happy in the comfort zone, as there are people who want to strive for success. To use sport as a paraphrase. Yes we all dream of playing in the Premier League to an extent, but that doesn't mean were not happy and life fulfilled when we end up playing for the dog and duck every Sunday morning. Being in the comfort zone is fine in the UK, but frowned upon in the US. So, in conclusion, what this assessment of the US and UK actually suggests is that both systems have traits that make one better than the other. It's not the nation or the lifestyle. It's which one you fit in to that matters, with neither being better. This is why, I suppose there are so many Americans on YT who espouse their UK lifestyle as better. Because they didn't want to be constantly driving for career success. It wasn't what motivated them. They wanted to be able to reach their comfort zone without being under pressure to do more.
Mate, I feel the same! Came to Hong Kong/China about 15 years ago. I am sure you can imagine the difference in the sense of purpose and drive the people here have compared to the Brits. The only dream some Brits have only exists in the bygone eras. A lot of the people there still feel extreme pride in what their ancestors have done, not realising that the world have moved on since and will soon accelerate to widen the gap further as we push towards the next Technology Revolution. Right now, it is up to them to pull their thumbs out and compete! There is always this sense of petty ego and self centredness about the Brits where they would try to give excuses to why things are the way they are rather than how they should improve. London Tube is a such a good example. Yes! Well done for being the first to have an underground transport network but it NEEDS tearing up and replaced if you can't fit climate control and telecom down there!!!
I am from the UK and moved to the US over 30 years ago. Nothing would persuade me to go back. Neither country is the same as it was 30 years ago, but the UK is barely recognizable. I still enjoy visiting and there are definitely things I miss but i am in the US to stay.
just seeing you guys happy makes me feel happy, warm and in nice sunshine across blue skies till i look out my window to see the grey, rainy clouds along with freezing cold weather with people walking around in miserable faces like zombies lol I need to escape from london myself to the US soon hopefully this year....But till then im watching your videos to feel good so you get another sub till I escape in my sub-marine to the US lol
This made us lol. Aw, we are glad you can watch our videos to feel good. We just joked, what if we are living in an alternate reality that is not real, and London is the real reality with zombies, lol. Thank you for your really nice comment, and fingers crossed you make it to our reality!
@@ANTSEL I'll definitely break out from the matrix of grey skied rainy depressed london watching your vids to escape to your reality one of these days lol
There are some places with great weather in the US, but _their_ sunny skies in Las Vegas, Nevada come with a "careful-what-you-wish-for" downside: It can get *very* hot there in the summer. The AVERAGE daytime high temperature there is about 104°F/40°C.
Love you two , very truthful and debunking the idea that having money is not ideal, yet money is a tool for every one to use for the needs. British people are not selfish????? no comment
Thank you :) Colorado vs Florida is quiet different. Where did you live before? Our pick would be Florida, but that mainly because we prefer the weather and would prefer to be on eastern time.
Great content, although I'm in no position at present to move to the US from the UK it's a life long dream to visit and tour parts of it. Your videos offer great insight and perspectives. Looking forward to more.
I'm an American senior . In 2008 when the recession hit i was 51 i had a great job , great health insurance , 401k , then i was laid off . Over the next few years it was rough , I went through my savings and had no health care. One visit to the hospital cost $2600. But being a prideful old man who had his first job at 10 washing dishes pride kept me from applying for medicaid which is a federal / State program for those under a certain income. Was it great No but it was pretty good and i had no out of pocket cost . Now at 67 i have a Medicare / Medicaid dual plan . Because of health issues i can no longer work my income level meets the requirements for these programs . The avg senior at 65 / 66 has Medicare that costs about 180 a month which comes directly out of S S. I pay zero , but i do own my home , so that when i die the state will put a lien on my home for all of my drug cost =900 a month. Do i like that No , but is it fair i pay back those costs YES . NO ONE in the USA goes without health care , it is illegal for a hospital to refuse treatment. I got kinda long here but I'm so damn tired of ignorant Europeans trashing our system , Last time I looked the U K had 7,000,000 on a waiting list even for basic stuff. So there's my rant , I just found your channel and hit the sub.
At age 65, every American and legal resident is covered by Medicare. We pay a small premium out of Social Security and the coverage is excellent, not bare bones. In addition, you can get Medicare Advantage, which is a $0 premium policy. It limits the maximum amount you have to pay in any given year for whatever Medicare doesn't cover. It also provides hearing, vision and thousands of dollars in dental coverage, as well as free health club membership in the gym of your choice, like Planet Fitness, Orange Theory, LA Fitness, etc. There are also over-the-counter benefits that pay a generous amount quarterly for things like vitamins, painkillers, dental supplies, blood pressure monitors, canes and so forth. There is an emphasis on wellness visits and health monitoring, with no co-pays. You do have to pay extra for procedures like MRIs, but in the big cities, you can get same day or next day appointments for them.
Not always true for all 50 US states ,when it comes to Medicare Advantage, I’m retired and on SSD, they take out $179.00 a month from my SD check for my medicare Advantage monthly premium.
Hey both, hope you both are doing good there! I remember us talking on a comment thread about 2-3 years ago. I am now very close to starting L1A with my company. What you said on the earning ability in the UK vs US is completely true. I decided to start a business in the UK while also working, I then had to pay 50% of my earnings in taxes. Soon enough, I closed the business. This is a perfect example of how entrepreneurship is dead in the UK because to me there is no point in doing any business here. First, clients don't pay you a lot because they themselves are struggling, then the tax system is made for you to fail. Healthcare - NHS scared me with the worst disease, thankfully I went private and my surgeon helped me so much, now I am completely fine. In the US, I remember yes I was paying a lot but it was quick and I didn't have good insurance. I don't want to go through everything (I made the same types of videos in the past on my channel but had to privatize them). When I used to live in the US, I build strong relationships with people, always helped me when I needed them, they were simply putting time in the friendship and relationship, being charitable to me with their time, which builds a strong relationship. The other day I went out with a friend in London here and she told me she struggles making friends here because people seem selfish, closed off and hard to make friends with. On the other hand, I build more than 10 friends, 1 of which is now my family too. I visit them twice a year, know his entire family - his daughters, his wife, their friends. They welcomed me in their family who are based in Houston like no other person ever has. To this day, we speak every few days on Facetime. When I visit now, I see the same picture - people are just relaxed, happier, wealthier, which subsequently means they are not selfish with their time, are cheerful and relaxed around others, which then helps them to build long lasting relationships. I think finally I will be moving in the next 6 months and can't wait to focus on myself, wellbeing, earn more and be in a happier environment and would love to meet up in LV.
Only just finding your channel now, loved this and the previous vid and honestly it is just amazing to know that I'm not going crazy. Being raised and living in the UK as an ambitious person is like living in a straitjacket. And if you wriggle everyone will tut at you. I'll be bingeing your channel now as I daydream about being able to get my young family out of here and towards hope and opportunity.
I've just found your channel, I appreciate your thoughts,d experiences, and willingness to share. I do want to mention the "Lottery system" for moving to the U.S. This is a long shot and available to people who have an interest in moving here.
Thank you. We are giving our honest opinion in the hopes it may help others who are considering the move here. Thanks for sharing, we actually have a few viewers of the channel that got lucky on the diversity lottery. Not everyone can apply for it but for those who can, it is worthwhile trying indeed!
I enjoyed your first video. Now I'm back again as a new subscriber. Born and raised in London now living in CA I totally agree with most of your points. I'm considering moving to Las Vegas though I think I'll get more bang for my buck.
You brought up two very good points: paying taxes is akin to forced donation and I've read about "Benefits Britain; the charitable spirit in the US is voluntary. Every year, my workplace (both in the private sector I worked before and the current government environment) organizes events where employees are encouraged to donate time and money to various charitable organizations. In addition, my local communities have tons of programs that offer assistance to the needy. Our neighborhood app routinely features people asking for help and people offering it: money, food, furniture, clothing, and services, etc. Finally, in the US, the poor gets free healthcare (Medicaid), some free food (the SNAP program), free lodging (Section 8 vouchers), and in many cases free or reduced college tuition.
Wanted to say thank you for watching and also sharing your views in the comments. It has been great for us to read your comments as it is much better when we have others share their truth too.
At 75, my housekeeper does my shopping. I gave her instructions to help pay for those in the shopping line without enough money. When i was down and out, people did the same for me.
Thankfully for my parents they are retired they do get Medicare but they also have a supplementary health insurance that helps cover more cost. Now they do have to pay for that but it’s only $200 a month for the two of them and they also do have their Social Security and multiple other sources that they saved up on for many years that help with their finances in the retirement years.
More and more people here in the UK are thinking of leaving. I've got a few friends who have done this. One good friend, him and his wife, moved to the USA and are now sharing their experiences via their TH-cam channel. Sorry couldn't help myself 😀Great content that resistnates with many asking 'Why am I working so hard and getting so little back? Where does it better?' Hmmmm, lets move there.' Why not. What's stopping you. Follow the immigration process and ensure you have more coming in than going out...as a minimum approach to things.
To elaborate, I'm having a very similar experience to what you have in terms of tangible quality of life improvements since living in the US. In my case, I've spent 12 years living in Sweden, and returned to Britain in 2022. The contrast in standards is shockingly obvious to me as the Swedish experience is still so fresh in my mind. Since being back, we've messed around by every single British business we've dealt with (moving company ripped us off and got the quote wrong, housing estate agent frequently made promises they'd never deliver on and cost us hundreds in parking fines as a direct result of their woefully inaccurate/dishonest advice, to name but a few). We've also been messed around by UK government entities (immigration authorities cost us over £3000 in wasted fees as they had provided us with critically inaccurate advice on how to apply for my Swedish girlfriend's UK visa, and DVLA can't be bothered to check driving records so I could assess whether or not I'd be allowed to drive here). Long story short, for these reasons and those you highlighted, we're now planning to move back to Sweden, as we simply can't justify the amount of stress and monetary penalisation for simply living here vs doing the same thing we're doing here, but in Sweden. Also, regarding the overall vibe of society in Britain, it really does feel like we're a miserable lot, content in constantly moaning. What seems gravely different since I returned though compared to before I left back in 2010, is that I get the overwhelming feeling that most people here have lost all hope, and it's super depressing.
Its not just national insurance taxes that goes towards the NHS. You also have 22% VAT and ruinously high petrol taxes. The only place the NHS is free is at the point of service. It is crazy high everywhere else in society.
For retirees, if you worked you put into Social Security and Medicare. Once you reach a certain year 65 for some 67 for others it's the earliest you can collect Social Security and you get Medicare and you can chose what healthcare provider you want to get it from. Those that never got jobs that pay into those there are State funded plans like in California you would go into Medical.
I am enjoying your videos, and just had to mention my experience with healthcare. I am retired with a small pension and social security. I have Medicare with supplemental Medicare insurance. The Medicare premium is taken out of my SS payment each month, and I pay $0 for the supplemental insurance. My regular doctor visits, dental care visits, and prescriptions are all free of charge, and because I have a PPO for my supplemental insurance, I can go to any doctor without having to get pre-approval from the insurance company. I recently went to Urgent Care on a weekend when my drs office was closed, and did not pay anything. When I was still working, I paid about $90/month for health insurance (the company paid the rest), I paid $10 - 15 per prescription, and when I went to Urgent Care once, it cost me $150 upfront. And this was really good insurance from my employer. I also had an FSA account which helped me cover these expenses. Needless to say, when I retired I was pleasantly surprised at how great our Medicare coverage really is.
Great videos watched a few of yours lately, We are thinking about asutralia for the kids since they are young. Which part of the US did you guys move to?
I love your input! Having freely compared reality between the USA and England you focus upon how rumors alter perception! As an American, I want to know the thoughts and concerns of foreigners! Perhaps it will allow me to communicate with them along European lines rather than my own!
After finding your channel, and all of the info you provide, it's definitely given me a lot more to look into about moving over to the 🇺🇸 from 🇬🇧. Need to go back and watch your different VISA video, as that's been 1 of the most informative from you both that I've come across. I just wanted to ask, do you think it's likely to get sponsorship/stay if you were willing to move to the 🇺🇸, and GRIND for the 2-3 Months you get on the Holiday Visa option? e.g. Lyft Driving, Door Dash, Warehouse Work etc. This is an idea I've thought of to try and make the move ASAP, by the end of 2024! 🤔
Hi! We are very glad you have found our channel. Essentially you can not come here on a tourist/ holiday visa and do ANY type of work at all. If you get caught, you will be immediately deported and impact your chances of coming back into America as tourist, let alone getting a visa that allows you to live and work here. In order to move here legitimately, you need a visa that allows you to work or live here. Your best next step, is working out which visa route is the most likely one for you. This is a video we created not long after we moved here, when we was on a non immigrant temporary work visa. We are now on Green cards. You may find this helpful, if you have not watch it already. th-cam.com/video/fe526pVZ6f8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=90D9phfd_H38MMyZ Hope this helps.
@@ANTSEL I'm also very glad, as from my brief searches, y'all definitely provide the most complete/well-rounded picture of moving! Thanks a lot for that video link, and a little more info. Gonna give it a watch today! All the best!
@@ANTSEL Also, since being in the US, have you come across any Dual Citizen Brits, that have got stay under their alternative Citizenship e.g. Caribbean, African, Australian etc? Could it be easier?
That’s great to know, as we want to help others. Regarding your question, I am not sure I understand the question. There are many people that live here on a green card (immigrant visa) that have those nationalities. certain nationalities have a quicker visa processing time, British being one of those. In case, this is what you mean… getting a green card or visa to live here does not mean citizenship. Ant and I are still British citizens, we are not Americans. In years to come, we can apply for American citizenship but that is something different. Therefore when you ask about “dual citizenship “ are you asking if having another citizenship with another country can help get a visa more easily? If so, then British is one of the better ones already. I also heard there is a special visa available to those Australia too. Either way there is still a working visa you need to qualify or be sponsored on. If you still have questions, comment here and we might do a video to explain better.
@@ANTSEL Thanks a lot for replying! Yes, I was wondering whether it would be easier applying with another Citizenship other than British (Caribbean or Australian), due to the competition of others also applying, and my understanding that they only allocate a certain number of Visas per Country a Year? 🤔
My situation. British citizen. Was transferred to US by my employer and lived 5 years in US on much improved salary with good employer healthcare. Was asked to transfer back to UK for project here. I moved to Channel Islands. Tax capped at 20%, no capital gains tax, free healthcare, great small schools. Kept US salary and paying less tax than in UK or US, and 1 hour flight from London. Wanted to share this option and perspective with you. Many ways/places in Europe to reduce your tax bill.
Thanks for sharing! I think Ant was aware but I was not about the Channel Islands. Fair point! It seems you definitely have it very favourable there with 20% tax, and keeping your US salary. Very nice. That is definitely a great option for those who do not mind living there. It would not work for me, as I want to be close to a city. Vegas really suits us (for now) in terms a blend of suburban living with access to the positives of city life of being 20 mins from shows, restaurants, airport to with fairly good connections in the US and abroad. We have to say, that you have shared a great option for those in the UK. Maybe one day you will convince us to move back :) but in all serious thank you for sharing as this is what this channel is about.
Thanks for sharing. Out of curiosity would you say you are struggling to cover your healthcare costs in retirement? This is common concern from the UK viewers. Would love to get another perspective from someone retired and living here.
When u reach retirement in the U.S. Medicare pays 80% of the medical bills. And you can pick-up a supplemental secondary insurance plan to pick -up the 20% Medicare does not pay.
The Medical Systems structure DETERMINES the Availability, Quality, which Then determines the Diagnosis, Treatment, Care and Successful recovery of the patient should they recover.
Love Your channel. Im about to move to the US. But my wife is so reluctant about it. Both green card holders and our Kids. Cant wait to leave the UK. So depressing...
You guys are doing an amazing job, and I appreciate your love for this country, I wish you all the best in whatever you do. You are going to have haters when you are doing great things, so keep doing what you are doing. Have you guys seen The Las Vegas Sphere?
Thank you Will :) The haters are unfortunate as we never intend to offend anyone only share what we believe. As for the Sphere, we have from the outside and it looks very cool. Especially when taking off on a flight from the airport.
I love living in England and am more than happy and content to stay here. But each to their own, everyone must do what is best for them. I wish you good luck and hope your lives remain happy and blessed.
It's so interesting to me to hear how much people don't want the reality of America to be as good as they hear it is! Kind of sad, really. America really is a great country, far from perfect and always a work in progress, striving to live up to her ideals as set forth by our Founding Fathers. There is no other country like it on Earth. What is equally interesting to me is how much people from other countries don't like us until they need us, and when we step in (think WWI and WWII), they still resent us! People like to believe the popular press and sum us up through what they hear rather than through their own experiences of us. I have worked in our health care system for 37 years and I know that no one goes without care, no matter their age or income. We are more technologically advanced in medicine than most countries, just as we are in just about everything else, and our doctors spend more years in training than any other system. Most of the people who have large bills do so because they chose not to buy the health care we are required to have, rolled the dice and lost. Bad idea. It really comes down to personal responsibility in most cases. We have a lot to be proud of as Americans, and we are loud and brash, humility is not a strong point for us as a culture, but we are friendly, generous, and incredibly industrious. We have earned our position in the world.
How did you get a visa to be able to live in the U S? Is it easy? How do others move here if they have no job offer or family or spouse to bring them here? Just curious.
Thinking about moving to the US or Australia from Scotland 🏴 im an electrician in my late 20s and my missus is a nurse. Would you recommened the US for a better waybof life in this line of work ? All i want is a house with a decent bit of space and a good toen to raise a family and a good attitude also 🤠
Honestly bro, follow your heart, if you're an experienced electrician you can own a little over 50 grand yearly, and a nurse can earn about 70 grand or 60 grand unsure so do your own research, and for looking at houses in america use zillow to see and compare them to english ones, good luck if you wanna move and ensure you get sponsored by a employer in america or family if you have any there.
@@Bonk-A-Lonk and if you do move brother, be smart and REASEARCH HEAVILY, id advise taking a vacation to a state you're interested in, but make sure you also ask people about life there, this being friends id suggest, furthermore you should 100% look for jobs like yours in the area to make sure you can actually work, be smart, research and be good is basically what im saying
I am 66 years old and have been on Medicare for one year. I find it to be fine. My doctor visits are free. Hospital is free. I can get referred to a specialist anytime I want. Medicare supplement insurance, which cost between $100 and $200 a month, covers any gaps when you go to a specialist. last year my out-of-pocket cost was about $165 as a deductible.
I don't think you will have any problems finding friends at all. Just be outgoing and willing to assimilate. Your accent will attract attention as it is. Embrace America, be positive, and it will happen.
We haven’t had any issues and would say we have made great friends here. I agree as long as you are willing to meet people, you should be fine. There are lots of activities you can join ( depending on location) to help too.
I'm glad you are commenting on insurance for retirees because the idea that you suddenly have no insurance when you stop working is absolutely false. As a Medicare recipient (I'm 77) I can tell you it's the best insurance I've had in my life. And when you become eligible to receive Social Security benefits, you are automatically eligible for Medicare, which is paid for by the government. We also have a private Supplemental policy that covers what base Medicare doesn't, and it costs much, much less than what we were paying before we were eligible, and covers more. There are no restrictions on what doctors I can see and I can self-refer. In other words, i don't need to go to a Primary Care provider first. I have a lot of health and have had multiple surgeries, radiation treatments, and infusion chemotherapy, which are all extremely expensive, and are all covered 100%. And on top of that, depending on the specialty, I can usually get an appointment within a few weeks, and with a referral from my Primary provider, within a few days. About the only out-of-pocket expenses I have is a $20 co-pay for office visits and for some specialty prescriptions, which are now covered for the most part by new rules from the Biden administration. Now, that's not to say that it's perfect. Accessibility can be a big problem, especially in rural areas, which the US has a lot of. We are fortunate to live in Connecticut, in the Northeast, which is densely populated compared to the West, especially the Great Plains areas. We have access to multiple top-flight providers, like Yale-New Haven Health, and Hartford Health, which have many offices and hospital facilities either where we live, or within an hour's drive. People in places like Oklahoma or Wyoming can have trouble finding specialists within a reasonable distance because of the lack of demand and the sheer distances involved. Thanks for helpting to dispell these ridiculous fallacies.
Socialistic and Communist countries would all well and good. Except, those governments will eventually run out of other peoples money to spend. Then you become Cuba and Venezuela. There has been tons of research which shows, that the vast majority of people who have succeeded financially will happily donate to great causes and give their time as well. But it's great to have the freedom to choose where your contributions are going. I've always tried to donate to area soup kitchens and homeless needs.
@@risalangdon9883 Cuba and Venezuela? Ah once working societies hounded into the ground by American sanctions and policies. Whether or not you agree with either country's governments, it has to be said they never had a chance once the USA government decided to destroy their ability to trade. That's the thing with English speaking empires, they want to control every body and make everything like them. What we started you guys seem to want to keep going.
You know, listening to you expain "the system" in the UK is making me understand the difference. Here in America, we do not have "the system." Brits are a cog in a wheel. Americans are the wheel.
Why is this such a thing. That Europeans move to the USA and start saying how terrible Europe is while Americans move to Europe and start saying how terrible the USA is. Can't all be right and can't all be wrong if they're contradicting. Is it not possible that living in the United States is great and living in Europe is great. Some things Stateside are better than Europe, somethings European are better than the USA. Ultimately it clearly all comes down to what you prefer as an individual.
The UK has terrible weather, relatively low wages, bad weather and death taxes. Come and live in Sydney. Great weather, fresh produce/food, fantastic beaches, multi-cultural, relaxed, no death taxes and no tipping required (unlike USA)!!!
Those you think there are no protection and services for poor people are just ignorant. Welfare, food stamps housing aid and Medicaid (“free health care”)
@@teeboy5224 Strong? Because it's part of our culture, and it harnesses our generosity to make sure waiters and waitresses are paid better than they would be if it were just their employer paying them. Delusional? It's not delusional. Not sure what you're saying there.
“Harnesses our generosity….” You being serious??!…..I don’t need to tip someone who makes me food, that’s down to their job to pay them a fair wage or more….a tip should not be as standard…it for above and beyond exceptional service and even then I can decide to still not tip…your “culture” sounds wack
Certain parts of the US are great! But at the moment it is going downhill England is really going downhill Germany not far behind That’s why I live in Australia Came 1982 from Germany All climate zones Not overcrowded Friendly people Reasonable safe Only Housing out of control like everywhere at the moment Luckily bought property long time ago Cheers from the Atherton Tableland close to Cairns
Speaking as an American I can honestly say that America has a lot of Wonderful aspects to it. But there's a lot of problems here in America. And for that reason I would make my money in America and then ten or fifteen years later I would move back to Europe. The politics here is insane.
I wanted to give these two the benefit of a doubt, but something's off about this couple. In short, they portray themselves as Brit couple from across the pond working as hard as they can to leave the dystopia of the UK to get their piece of the American Dream. Yet their older videos show them doing lots of traveling and giving advice for passive income ( in one video Ant mentions about taking advantage of a "buy to sell scheme" from the UK government). And it seems strange that there is a gift button on their website where you can spend $300 to keep the website subscription going for them. I dont begrudge anyone for being financially well off or moving from one country to another for a better life. But some of the content in your channel comes across as extremely tone deaf.
Hi, I (Sel) manage the website. Which you will see I have not put much on there. I did not even know about the "gift" option. Thanks for pointing it out! I will look into how to adjust that setting especially as we are planning to downgrade the site when it renews. Unfortunately I have not had the time to create the posts. Anyway, appreciate you giving feedback and understand we will not be to everyone's liking.
Black currant drinks are available in the US, the black currant plant is banned in the US, due to it having a natural toxic chemical that kills pine trees.
I would also point out that for every Brit who moved from the UK to America there seems to be five channels for Yanks who have moved to the UK/Europe. As I said at first it is purely down to priorities and America is a greedy first country, plenty of Brits who would love that. But there are plenty of Americans who lament the American lifestyle too. It's quite simple if you have the money, move to the countries you prefer as these did, but no need to skate the country you lived in after and attack your former neighbours. My advice to these two is to get their American citizenship and surrender their British citizenship
@@teeboy5224 Depends what you value and get joy from in life, money comes and goes, you can't take it with you and having had a relative who won 5.2 million on the lottery in 1996 I also know it brings as much trouble and pain as it does happiness. Money is never as worthwhile as family, memories and moments money can't buy. Sunsets, a night with a beautiful stranger, a walk along a beach with your true love, your child's first word. All of these are what makes you, you. Everything else is just stuff.
You clearly don't understand philanthropy, the problem with charitable giving is where the money ends up. It doesn't go to those most in need it goes where the rich choose to leave a legacy. As for the UK is poor, in which way? Houses cost more due to lack of space but the vast majority of the UK can afford a comfortable life and a holiday abroad each year. As I said on the last video America definitely is the place for you both, obviously some of the comments burned one of you. I suggest you take American citizenship and give up your British citizenship and I hope for your sake your life never goes wrong. I wouldn't have children either as that will dent your quality of life like nothing else. I have family and friends who live in America and when life is good it's great, but increasingly in many parts of America the life is good brigade is getting smaller and smaller. You're lucky to be in one of the wealthiest states, go try to live your life in Kentucky, Mississippi or West Virginia and see if your opinion of philanthropy and wealth is the same.
Your comments are undeserved. Have you ever lived in the USA? Not comments from friends and family, but YOU living your own life the way you want to. There are acceptable places with a good standard of living in all those states you denigrate with a broad brush and Nevada is not super wealthy either. Nowhere is that black and white. Don't like where you are? Taxes are too high? Are houses too expensive? Not enough health options,? then move to another state or elsewhere in state. So many Americans do. As long as you take responsibility for your personal circumstances, you have more choice in most things. (Including philanthropy)
@@jford6898 oh salty, my comments are my opinion. America for the rich with their gated communities is a beautiful place. The poor suffer and realistically can't move to other states because they lack the money to do so. You have literal tent cities, within major cities. If you earn over a certain amount America is great if you fall below that then life is a struggle. It is what it is a capitalists wet dream, where the poor are indebted serfs kept in check by little to no employment rights and poor state education.
We appreciate all the interaction on the videos even if we do not agree. We will correct a few of the statements for other viewers. Nevada is not considered a wealthy state in the US. The statement that the "vast majority" are living comfortably and can afford a holiday each year in the UK is not fact. Many people are struggling in the UK, that is the unfortunate reality whether people like to believe that or not. We plan to post some videos from others that have left the UK for other countries ( not just the USA) and where they share their experiences too. We never pretend that people do not struggle in the US, and we are aware of how punishing this system can be if things go wrong, but as we have said before, we rather take our chances here. As for not having children... that is the one true statement. We often wonder how our friends and neighbours all maintain a certain quality of life with children and manage to eat, house themselves, seek medical care AND go on vacations. Maybe the new generation will not want to affect their quality of life like that, and may stop having children altogether in the US :) We never said the UK is all bad, just not on balance the better place for us in terms of the opportunity, lifestyle, weather, traffic (list goes on). We only ever want people to find the place that is right for them, that could be the UK, US or anywhere else in the world.
Btw I would like to add for those with the qualifications and a capitalist/materialistic world view plus the dedication and work orientated life view I have no doubt that America is a virtual Utopia. My issue comes from the fact that so many with this world view disparage other lifestyles and priorities as lazy and unproductive. The fact of the matter is that the lowest workers are just as important as the executives and managers that earn wages far exceeding their own. You need all positions and paying them enough to survive on one job without working them 50-60 hours a week should be a given. You get one life and when you get to the end of it, time was the only thing of value you ever earned.
Your first statement/sentence is partly point. We recognise that is not ideal for everyone but it gives an opportunity for those who want to work and are capable of working, whether it be corporate work or, as we see here many locally run services/businesses from normal every day people. It was truly eye opening speaking to people here about their stories, and them doing well just because they had a great work ethic (no qualifications). They run gardening, cleaning, maintenance, beauty salons (the list goes on) but can actually live well and sustain the business, as they are not penalised by high taxes. Another viewer on our channel shared their experience of the UK in this manner. It is hard if you do not already have a good amount of money to start. Agreed on the value of time and how you choose to spend that time. Many people live a life constantly searching for happiness, the best that anyone can do is ensure they spend their time in a way that adds value to them and their family.
Love your videos. Ant you are just like me. I never wanted to stay in the UK. I found it so depressing. Worked for over 6 years to leave. Now permanent resident of the US. Never had healthcare so good, having the option of which specialist to see, where to go etc is a big deal to me. At the end of the day because you're directly paying for a service you have the ability to go elsewhere if you're not satisfied. On a different note i found it incredibly easy to make friends here. Maybe its the accent but people are so friendly and caring here.
I always find it interesting when people comment on the US healthcare for the over 65s or retired, I am 53 still working a Brit living in Florida. I live in a 55+ retirement community of over 140,000 people, 98% of people are retired and come from the average earning back grounds some have extended policies from their old employers some use Medicare some pay for their own policies. No one is having their lifestyle compromised because of healthcare payments. Standard of living is far greater than our parents ever could have wished for during their retirements in the UK. My son a graduate with a great employer and working in a very professional industry takes home less than I was paying in NI in the UK how can this be right. That attitude of Americans is to praise and reward those who are successful when in the UK you are ridiculed and knocked down because it is not looked on in a positive way to be doing to well. My wife was recently back in the UK and fell ill, the doctor said she needed a scan to fully ascertain what the problem was. The waiting time for a scan was 4-6 weeks. She headed back to the US went to she the US doctor he confirmed the same requirements for a scan, 30 mins yes 30 mins later she was having a scan. Full diagnosis and options for treatment 2 hours later. Tell me the NHS isn’t broken, fortunately she had nothing serious and had to wait up to 4 weeks to find out. My US healthcare costs me per year less than 2 months NI payments. Never going back!
Thanks Chris for sharing. We get many comments from those who have no idea and speak about the US as if they have experienced it.
Unfortunately many will read your comment and choose not to believe this is possible or that your experience is rare.
Just last night we were sharing with friends the comparison of care between the US and UK, explaining how much better the overall service has been for us. Thanks again for sharing as we love hearing from people's real experience.
Thank you
Older American here. I can attest that the availability & quality of the health care in the US is amazing. No system is perfect & quality doesn't come cheep. The prompt access to highly trained & caring general & specialist physicians, dentist's, therapists & nurses of all kinds, complex diagnostic & imaging services, & state of the art health care facilities is absolutely amazing. I live in a small, middle to lower income community, in southern New Mexico, just a few miles west of El Paso, Texas.
Thank you! Been saying this for years, no one wants to hear the truth.
Lucky you got away from this he**hole. Best of luck to you in the states.
So glad I found your videos! Really insightful! A friend of mine moved to the US about 5-6 years ago from the UK and she mentioned some of the things you have! She said she met up with old friends and couldn't believe they were still in the same place financially & with no career progression as they were when she left! She said if she hadn't moved she doubts she would have the opportunities she has had since moving! And it really resonated with me.
Thanks for sharing! We never imagined the difference in the opportunities, would have been so vastly different here. Only over time we have come to this realisation.
As a Brit myself. I for some reason have a love for the US that I cannot explain. Maybe it was growing up as a kid and watching wrestling or just American movies in general. I've been to America now on 3 separate occasions. Everytime I've been there I always have a feeling that I belong there and that this is my end goal in life, to make it here. Such a massive, breath taking and interesting country with endless places to visit and explore. I've always wanted to visit all 48 mainland states of the US, currently I'm sitting at 7.
I've just come back from Japan and the moment I landed the sky was grey, raining and just cold (typical UK). I just told myself that I have to leave this country and make it happen ASAP. The UK is just zapping the life out of me. Don't get me wrong, a lot of Brits live very privileged lives and I should be a lot more thankful for it. People say we get free healthcare and stuff like that. No we don't. It get's sneakly taken out of our wages every month. House prices/cost of living are reaching a speed of 200mph whilst minimum wage is rising at the pace of a snail. I'm 28 and still live at home. At this rate I'll never get to move out. The UK just makes me depressed and makes me question my life choices and future, like is this it for me. I just feel like a pawn, borderline a slave for the UK. I mean it could be like that in the US, but if I don't move there I'll never get to find out. It will always be a what if?
I work in retail and just got my first and very overdue promotion. So in my eyes I'm one step closer to moving to the US. Opens up more opportunities for me when it comes to jobs.
You guys are living my dream right now. I'm super happy for you guys. You guys definitely make it clear that you have no regrets. I've just found your channel and I will definitely be picking important details from all the videos. Hopefully I'll get to follow in your guys footsteps one day and call the land of opportunity my home.
Hi! :) Thank you for writing this. We fully understand what you mean about the allure of the US that can not be explained.
We share our experience and story to hopefully encourage others to do the same. We have lots of video explaining how we did it. You are still young and have lots of time to work out a way.
As far as those of us Americans over 65, in addition to Medicare, you can purchase a supplemental insurance for a reasonable cost that covers what Medicare doesn't. After you hit a yearly deductible of $240, everything else for the year is usually 100% covered.
Thank you for sharing. Unfortunately many will not believe this as they think everyone has to deal with super high medical bills.
Are you referring to Medicaid as the supplemental insurance?
@@angelrose7906 No, Medicaid is different: It's a federal program to provide basic health coverage to low-income people of any age. In other words, you can get Medicare at age 65 and up even if you aren't poor; you can get Medicaid if you're poor even if you're younger.
Thank you so so much for sharing this. As a Brit living in the US for the last 15 yrs, I couldn’t be any happier.
Im an American living in the UK. I think a lot of this is quite accurate to my experience as well. US is easier to get ahead, UK is easier to fit in with the status quo. I think the US has to be one of the most “your mileage will vary” countries though. It’s great if you’re on a six figure salary, it’s absolute hell if you’re on an hourly wage or don’t have many career options. I’ve lived both, had to go 4 years without health insurance to finish my university degree while working a part time job to sustain myself. I’ve lost friends to gun violence, I had medical debt before even finishing high school, I know people who have had to forgo going to the doctor because they didn’t have health insurance, and I absolutely detest the car dependency in the states. However I get why Brits are frustrated with the system here. It’s almost as if it’s being ran off of the idea of: well it’s good enough. People work 40+ hours a week for £30,000 per year, meanwhile one bed flats riddled with mold are going for £1500 a month. There’s little entrepreneurial spirit, and the salary ceilings seem to be half what they are in the states. My biggest shock was I though the WLB would be a little better, but it really just seems the same, but with more holiday, and half the salary.
As a former Londoner ( I was born&raised in the E.End,with Irish ☘️ Parents) but I moved to the U.S in 1999 &apart frm ,2004,when i stayed for 11mnths and 2006 for Nine( while i recuperated from a serious Bike Accident.).I've been back once in 2009 &twice in 2011,while my mom was in Hosp( which me &my family attended every day for 7 weeks,not fun dealing with the poor standards at the Homerton Hosp)
And that was the last time i was there! Also when I ceva U.S Naturalized Citizen ( over to the Dark side!👍)
So I miss my family ( birthdays &such) but not really much else..( Whats App is useful for chatting of course) But hopefully next yr I plan to visit &I might stay for a while??
Great to have you share your experience as an American in the UK.
We admit that the circumstances for us, coming here as adults with a sensible salary has impacted our view. Ant did not grow up with a lot and recognises that being in the USA would have been more difficult to start in. Thank you for sharing, also about the WLB as many people do not believe when we say it is the same. It has definitely not changed for me.
Hi, I'm American living in UK also. Been here a very long 23 years! I'm in Wales, where are you?
Older American here. Just found you channel today. Very interesting & well stated. I'm looking forward to reading the comments from all your non-American viewers, I'm sure they will be quite interesting. It was nice to hear the truth about the US for a change. It's also very nice that you have provided such helpful information to all those out there who might be considering to legally move to & work in the US. From what I can see, it looks like you're doing great. In my opinion, you did a great job articulating the core philosophical differences between the UK & US systems & culture. Keep up the good work.
Hi! Welcome to the channel
Thank you so much for your comment. We really appreciate the kind words. This video ( and the previous) was quite divisive so it is nice to read your comment, as an American.
Hi, im Black British, Jamaican heritage living in London moving to New York, Long island. Im enjoying your UK to US videos.
I'm American and have been living in the UK over 20 years. I hear these things all the time from family and friends about how bad America is. I tell them they can't know without ever living there and witnessing it for themselves. UK can be very depressing and there are so many negative people here. I just wish my British husband would decide one day to move to the USA!
Where in the UK do you live? He should at least try it, nothing to lose as you can always go back to the UK.
Unfortunately some people have made up their minds about countries without experience.
@@ANTSEL We are now in Wales, having lived 9 years of our married life in England. He is originally from North London. It's either going to be the states or Spain for us.
@@angelrose7906 why Spain? Other than the weather.. Looking into wheres best to move family x
I hear you sister. I am in the same situation, married to a British man. My family in Poland have better life than me in the UK
@@kocem3384 That's easy to believe. I thought the UK was bad when I first moved here, but have really seen it go further downhill over the years.
Found your channel today, and so grateful I did! My girlfriend and I were both born and raised in London, we have lived and worked here all of our lives.The last few years we have fantasised about moving the to US and have recently decided to talk about it for real. We are so tired of the system built in the UK, especially the mentality around working and living here; it really is negative and I didn’t realise how much until I saw your video from 11 months ago about whether you miss the UK.
We are heading to the states next month as a holiday/scope out, and we will be making our decision whether to work towards moving there by the end of the year. We are both fortunate in the sense that our careers are transferable to the states, we are also both 27 so aren’t attached to the jobs we do so open to switching careers based on the options we’d be given.
Your videos are really informative and your experiences are super relatable!! It’s really nice to see such a down to earth perspective, and seeing how happy you both are makes us really want to make the decision to fuck this place off 😂.
Please keep making videos they are brilliant!!!
How are you planning to immigrate to the US? Through a work visa? A different avenue?
@@viorel- we aren’t sure yet as we are still a ways off from doing it; but looking at it now I’d say our best options is through a work visa, the company I work for has offices in the US and are open to me switching locations and it’s the same for my girlfriend :)
@@_cjak_8395 oh wow, that's incredible!
@@_cjak_8395 There's also the DV lottery if you want to look into it. UK is eligible this year.
@@_cjak_8395get a good US based immigration lawyer. They can help you figure out the best options. They're not cheap but many offer free consultations etc
I’d like to know more about co-pay healthcare!
Both my wife and I are loving all your videos. Keep it up!
We’re hoping to move from Melbourne to the USA 🎉
Just subbed to your channel. I've wanted to leave the UK for a very long time but did not think it was possible....having watched your videos you have now given me the kick up the backside to actually stop complaining and take some bloody action! We only live once and need to make the most of it 😊
Thanks for subscribing! 💯 agree! You can make this happen.
I emigrated to the USA in 1997 and could never have had my subsequent standard of living and career success if I had stayed in the UK. The USA just felt my real home and I became a citizen in 2006. Your excellent videos are both eloquent and spot-on.
My overly simplistic perspective is that in the UK life is experienced in the mushy moderate middle. The USA has far more opposites and extremes. People are both more fit and more obese. There is more wealth but also significant poverty. Dangerous areas are more violent but safer areas are much safer than the UK. Medical care is both better but can also be harder to access. The USA is more puritanical and is also more hedonistic. Even the weather is better and worse. The point is that where the USA is good (and you have the drive and fortune to experience it) it is a MUCH better place to live. It's a different dynamic.
Thank you for sharing and spot on. It is hard to explain to others who have not experienced the USA in the same say.
We often say the same things about the extremes too.
@@ANTSEL But there's the thing. That doesn't explain a better society, it just has been a very good explanation of how each society is missing a hugely important strata. The UK most definitely doesn't value career success and wealth creation. You can have it in the UK, but you won't receive much by way of validation or acknowledgement for it. It isn't a status symbol like it is in the USA and while it generates envy in some, it just, to quote Shania Twain "Don't impress me much" in the UK. And in my experience, people with the characteristics of drive and career success as life goals, often require a level of validation for that and when they don't receive it in the UK, or indeed Europe, it becomes a frustrating place full of people perceived as just jealous or lazy when really for a large number, it's just not what they value as their life goal. Now here's where the USA falls down as a society. As was said, it works in extremis, so it places too much value on career success, which is fantastic if that's how you're programmed. You'll get as many pats on the back and all the societal status and applause you crave. Go you!. You're envied now because you achieved the American dream. However, that's because you now live in a society that has told everyone this is the only way. There is no part of the American dream that says you can be happy achieving just enough to be comfortable. No middle ground for people who don't crave career success and great wealth. Comfortable isn't any more a bad or good thing than successful. There are just as many people in both categories on both sides of the pond. They just have different life goals, or the same goals but different beliefs in how they want to achieve them and to what level. So just as there's a strata of career and success driven people in the UK, frustrated by their nation's lack of acknowledgement of such success, there's a strata of people who just want to be comfortable in the US, who are left feeling like they've failed to achieve the American dream because they didn't get that promotion, or they took a sick day last month. Just as many people want, and are happy in the comfort zone, as there are people who want to strive for success. To use sport as a paraphrase. Yes we all dream of playing in the Premier League to an extent, but that doesn't mean were not happy and life fulfilled when we end up playing for the dog and duck every Sunday morning. Being in the comfort zone is fine in the UK, but frowned upon in the US. So, in conclusion, what this assessment of the US and UK actually suggests is that both systems have traits that make one better than the other. It's not the nation or the lifestyle. It's which one you fit in to that matters, with neither being better. This is why, I suppose there are so many Americans on YT who espouse their UK lifestyle as better. Because they didn't want to be constantly driving for career success. It wasn't what motivated them. They wanted to be able to reach their comfort zone without being under pressure to do more.
Mate, I feel the same! Came to Hong Kong/China about 15 years ago. I am sure you can imagine the difference in the sense of purpose and drive the people here have compared to the Brits.
The only dream some Brits have only exists in the bygone eras. A lot of the people there still feel extreme pride in what their ancestors have done, not realising that the world have moved on since and will soon accelerate to widen the gap further as we push towards the next Technology Revolution. Right now, it is up to them to pull their thumbs out and compete!
There is always this sense of petty ego and self centredness about the Brits where they would try to give excuses to why things are the way they are rather than how they should improve. London Tube is a such a good example. Yes! Well done for being the first to have an underground transport network but it NEEDS tearing up and replaced if you can't fit climate control and telecom down there!!!
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I am from the UK and moved to the US over 30 years ago. Nothing would persuade me to go back. Neither country is the same as it was 30 years ago, but the UK is barely recognizable. I still enjoy visiting and there are definitely things I miss but i am in the US to stay.
just seeing you guys happy makes me feel happy, warm and in nice sunshine across blue skies till i look out my window to see the grey, rainy clouds along with freezing cold weather with people walking around in miserable faces like zombies lol I need to escape from london myself to the US soon hopefully this year....But till then im watching your videos to feel good so you get another sub till I escape in my sub-marine to the US lol
This made us lol. Aw, we are glad you can watch our videos to feel good. We just joked, what if we are living in an alternate reality that is not real, and London is the real reality with zombies, lol.
Thank you for your really nice comment, and fingers crossed you make it to our reality!
@@ANTSEL I'll definitely break out from the matrix of grey skied rainy depressed london watching your vids to escape to your reality one of these days lol
There are some places with great weather in the US, but _their_ sunny skies in Las Vegas, Nevada come with a "careful-what-you-wish-for" downside: It can get *very* hot there in the summer. The AVERAGE daytime high temperature there is about 104°F/40°C.
Love you two , very truthful and debunking the idea that having money is not ideal, yet money is a tool for every one to use for the needs. British people are not selfish????? no comment
Honestly this is something that’s been on my mind for a while and being the first three videos I’ve seen this has answered many quiries.
Glad you have found these videos helpful.
Honestly, you're such lovely, intelligent, and articulate people, you would succeed anywhere you went.
Right!? I love these two. If I was back in the states, I could easily be friends with them.
Aww 🥰 thank you so much
Love your videos. Great content. Looking to move back to America within the next year. Maybe Colorado or Florida
Thank you :) Colorado vs Florida is quiet different. Where did you live before? Our pick would be Florida, but that mainly because we prefer the weather and would prefer to be on eastern time.
Great content, although I'm in no position at present to move to the US from the UK it's a life long dream to visit and tour parts of it. Your videos offer great insight and perspectives. Looking forward to more.
Thanks! We hope you can make dream a reality one day. We are still discovering the US, and learning more each time.
Love your videos… so detailed and truthful
I'm an American senior . In 2008 when the recession hit i was 51 i had a great job , great health insurance , 401k , then i was laid off .
Over the next few years it was rough , I went through my savings and had no health care. One visit to the hospital cost $2600.
But being a prideful old man who had his first job at 10 washing dishes pride kept me from applying for medicaid which is a federal / State program for those under a certain income.
Was it great No but it was pretty good and i had no out of pocket cost .
Now at 67 i have a Medicare / Medicaid dual plan . Because of health issues i can no longer work my income level meets the requirements for these programs .
The avg senior at 65 / 66 has Medicare that costs about 180 a month which comes directly out of S S.
I pay zero , but i do own my home , so that when i die the state will put a lien on my home for all of my drug cost =900 a month.
Do i like that No , but is it fair i pay back those costs YES .
NO ONE in the USA goes without health care , it is illegal for a hospital to refuse treatment.
I got kinda long here but I'm so damn tired of ignorant Europeans trashing our system , Last time I looked the U K had 7,000,000 on a waiting list even for basic stuff.
So there's my rant , I just found your channel and hit the sub.
Older American here. Very well said. I can tell from your comment you come from good stock. Be well my fellow US senior.
At age 65, every American and legal resident is covered by Medicare. We pay a small premium out of Social Security and the coverage is excellent, not bare bones. In addition, you can get Medicare Advantage, which is a $0 premium policy. It limits the maximum amount you have to pay in any given year for whatever Medicare doesn't cover. It also provides hearing, vision and thousands of dollars in dental coverage, as well as free health club membership in the gym of your choice, like Planet Fitness, Orange Theory, LA Fitness, etc. There are also over-the-counter benefits that pay a generous amount quarterly for things like vitamins, painkillers, dental supplies, blood pressure monitors, canes and so forth. There is an emphasis on wellness visits and health monitoring, with no co-pays. You do have to pay extra for procedures like MRIs, but in the big cities, you can get same day or next day appointments for them.
Thank you for sharing this! This is very insightful and useful for us and our non US based viewers to know.
Not always true for all 50 US states ,when it comes to Medicare Advantage, I’m retired and on SSD, they take out $179.00 a month from my SD check for my medicare Advantage monthly premium.
@@marydavis5234 Disability is not the same program as Social Security. Medicare Advantage is optional. If you don't want it you don't have to take it.
Hey both, hope you both are doing good there! I remember us talking on a comment thread about 2-3 years ago. I am now very close to starting L1A with my company. What you said on the earning ability in the UK vs US is completely true.
I decided to start a business in the UK while also working, I then had to pay 50% of my earnings in taxes. Soon enough, I closed the business. This is a perfect example of how entrepreneurship is dead in the UK because to me there is no point in doing any business here. First, clients don't pay you a lot because they themselves are struggling, then the tax system is made for you to fail.
Healthcare - NHS scared me with the worst disease, thankfully I went private and my surgeon helped me so much, now I am completely fine. In the US, I remember yes I was paying a lot but it was quick and I didn't have good insurance.
I don't want to go through everything (I made the same types of videos in the past on my channel but had to privatize them). When I used to live in the US, I build strong relationships with people, always helped me when I needed them, they were simply putting time in the friendship and relationship, being charitable to me with their time, which builds a strong relationship. The other day I went out with a friend in London here and she told me she struggles making friends here because people seem selfish, closed off and hard to make friends with.
On the other hand, I build more than 10 friends, 1 of which is now my family too. I visit them twice a year, know his entire family - his daughters, his wife, their friends. They welcomed me in their family who are based in Houston like no other person ever has. To this day, we speak every few days on Facetime. When I visit now, I see the same picture - people are just relaxed, happier, wealthier, which subsequently means they are not selfish with their time, are cheerful and relaxed around others, which then helps them to build long lasting relationships.
I think finally I will be moving in the next 6 months and can't wait to focus on myself, wellbeing, earn more and be in a happier environment and would love to meet up in LV.
Only just finding your channel now, loved this and the previous vid and honestly it is just amazing to know that I'm not going crazy. Being raised and living in the UK as an ambitious person is like living in a straitjacket. And if you wriggle everyone will tut at you. I'll be bingeing your channel now as I daydream about being able to get my young family out of here and towards hope and opportunity.
I love how you explained everything. I love watching you
I've just found your channel, I appreciate your thoughts,d experiences, and willingness to share. I do want to mention the "Lottery system" for moving to the U.S. This is a long shot and available to people who have an interest in moving here.
Thank you. We are giving our honest opinion in the hopes it may help others who are considering the move here.
Thanks for sharing, we actually have a few viewers of the channel that got lucky on the diversity lottery. Not everyone can apply for it but for those who can, it is worthwhile trying indeed!
I enjoyed your first video. Now I'm back again as a new subscriber. Born and raised in London now living in CA I totally agree with most of your points. I'm considering moving to Las Vegas though I think I'll get more bang for my buck.
You brought up two very good points: paying taxes is akin to forced donation and I've read about "Benefits Britain; the charitable spirit in the US is voluntary.
Every year, my workplace (both in the private sector I worked before and the current government environment) organizes events where employees are encouraged to donate time and money to various charitable organizations. In addition, my local communities have tons of programs that offer assistance to the needy. Our neighborhood app routinely features people asking for help and people offering it: money, food, furniture, clothing, and services, etc.
Finally, in the US, the poor gets free healthcare (Medicaid), some free food (the SNAP program), free lodging (Section 8 vouchers), and in many cases free or reduced college tuition.
Wanted to say thank you for watching and also sharing your views in the comments. It has been great for us to read your comments as it is much better when we have others share their truth too.
At 75, my housekeeper does my shopping. I gave her instructions to help pay for those in the shopping line without enough money. When i was down and out, people did the same for me.
Thankfully for my parents they are retired they do get Medicare but they also have a supplementary health insurance that helps cover more cost. Now they do have to pay for that but it’s only $200 a month for the two of them and they also do have their Social Security and multiple other sources that they saved up on for many years that help with their finances in the retirement years.
Thank you for sharing! Many viewers have asked us how do people manage healthcare costs in retirement.
More and more people here in the UK are thinking of leaving. I've got a few friends who have done this. One good friend, him and his wife, moved to the USA and are now sharing their experiences via their TH-cam channel. Sorry couldn't help myself 😀Great content that resistnates with many asking 'Why am I working so hard and getting so little back? Where does it better?' Hmmmm, lets move there.' Why not. What's stopping you. Follow the immigration process and ensure you have more coming in than going out...as a minimum approach to things.
whats the name of your friends channel ?
@@rtasi2000 The A & S Way 😂
@@rod600 i guessed it was you guys lol cheers
My understanding is a council estate is called a housing project in the US.
Well said Ant! Money might not be everything but money really is a lot and deep down we’re all materialistic in our own ways 😉
Gotta say, I really like the impartial approach you have to topics. Really refreshing to hear a take which isn't 100% hardcore one view or another :).
To elaborate, I'm having a very similar experience to what you have in terms of tangible quality of life improvements since living in the US. In my case, I've spent 12 years living in Sweden, and returned to Britain in 2022. The contrast in standards is shockingly obvious to me as the Swedish experience is still so fresh in my mind.
Since being back, we've messed around by every single British business we've dealt with (moving company ripped us off and got the quote wrong, housing estate agent frequently made promises they'd never deliver on and cost us hundreds in parking fines as a direct result of their woefully inaccurate/dishonest advice, to name but a few). We've also been messed around by UK government entities (immigration authorities cost us over £3000 in wasted fees as they had provided us with critically inaccurate advice on how to apply for my Swedish girlfriend's UK visa, and DVLA can't be bothered to check driving records so I could assess whether or not I'd be allowed to drive here).
Long story short, for these reasons and those you highlighted, we're now planning to move back to Sweden, as we simply can't justify the amount of stress and monetary penalisation for simply living here vs doing the same thing we're doing here, but in Sweden. Also, regarding the overall vibe of society in Britain, it really does feel like we're a miserable lot, content in constantly moaning. What seems gravely different since I returned though compared to before I left back in 2010, is that I get the overwhelming feeling that most people here have lost all hope, and it's super depressing.
Its not just national insurance taxes that goes towards the NHS. You also have 22% VAT and ruinously high petrol taxes. The only place the NHS is free is at the point of service. It is crazy high everywhere else in society.
For retirees, if you worked you put into Social Security and Medicare. Once you reach a certain year 65 for some 67 for others it's the earliest you can collect Social Security and you get Medicare and you can chose what healthcare provider you want to get it from. Those that never got jobs that pay into those there are State funded plans like in California you would go into Medical.
I am enjoying your videos, and just had to mention my experience with healthcare. I am retired with a small pension and social security. I have Medicare with supplemental Medicare insurance. The Medicare premium is taken out of my SS payment each month, and I pay $0 for the supplemental insurance. My regular doctor visits, dental care visits, and prescriptions are all free of charge, and because I have a PPO for my supplemental insurance, I can go to any doctor without having to get pre-approval from the insurance company. I recently went to Urgent Care on a weekend when my drs office was closed, and did not pay anything.
When I was still working, I paid about $90/month for health insurance (the company paid the rest), I paid $10 - 15 per prescription, and when I went to Urgent Care once, it cost me $150 upfront. And this was really good insurance from my employer. I also had an FSA account which helped me cover these expenses. Needless to say, when I retired I was pleasantly surprised at how great our Medicare coverage really is.
Us Healthcare was dreadful. But the last 10 years a number of initiatives have turned it around. Hope it stays that way.
Yes, it's the options that keep me here!
I really enjoy watching your videos 👌 and I enjoy the insights into live in the US through your experiences.
Great videos watched a few of yours lately, We are thinking about asutralia for the kids since they are young. Which part of the US did you guys move to?
Thanks! We moved to Vegas. We were supposed to move to Palo Alto in California. We did not expect to like it here, but we really like it.
I love your input! Having freely compared reality between the USA and England you focus upon how rumors alter perception! As an American, I want to know the thoughts and concerns of foreigners! Perhaps it will allow me to communicate with them along European lines rather than my own!
Thanks! Living here has been eye opening for us and in ways we never expected. Glad you enjoyed the video.
After finding your channel, and all of the info you provide, it's definitely given me a lot more to look into about moving over to the 🇺🇸 from 🇬🇧. Need to go back and watch your different VISA video, as that's been 1 of the most informative from you both that I've come across.
I just wanted to ask, do you think it's likely to get sponsorship/stay if you were willing to move to the 🇺🇸, and GRIND for the 2-3 Months you get on the Holiday Visa option? e.g. Lyft Driving, Door Dash, Warehouse Work etc. This is an idea I've thought of to try and make the move ASAP, by the end of 2024! 🤔
Hi! We are very glad you have found our channel.
Essentially you can not come here on a tourist/ holiday visa and do ANY type of work at all. If you get caught, you will be immediately deported and impact your chances of coming back into America as tourist, let alone getting a visa that allows you to live and work here.
In order to move here legitimately, you need a visa that allows you to work or live here. Your best next step, is working out which visa route is the most likely one for you.
This is a video we created not long after we moved here, when we was on a non immigrant temporary work visa. We are now on Green cards. You may find this helpful, if you have not watch it already.
th-cam.com/video/fe526pVZ6f8/w-d-xo.htmlsi=90D9phfd_H38MMyZ
Hope this helps.
@@ANTSEL I'm also very glad, as from my brief searches, y'all definitely provide the most complete/well-rounded picture of moving!
Thanks a lot for that video link, and a little more info. Gonna give it a watch today! All the best!
@@ANTSEL Also, since being in the US, have you come across any Dual Citizen Brits, that have got stay under their alternative Citizenship e.g. Caribbean, African, Australian etc? Could it be easier?
That’s great to know, as we want to help others.
Regarding your question, I am not sure I understand the question. There are many people that live here on a green card (immigrant visa) that have those nationalities. certain nationalities have a quicker visa processing time, British being one of those.
In case, this is what you mean… getting a green card or visa to live here does not mean citizenship. Ant and I are still British citizens, we are not Americans. In years to come, we can apply for American citizenship but that is something different. Therefore when you ask about “dual citizenship “ are you asking if having another citizenship with another country can help get a visa more easily? If so, then British is one of the better ones already. I also heard there is a special visa available to those Australia too. Either way there is still a working visa you need to qualify or be sponsored on.
If you still have questions, comment here and we might do a video to explain better.
@@ANTSEL Thanks a lot for replying!
Yes, I was wondering whether it would be easier applying with another Citizenship other than British (Caribbean or Australian), due to the competition of others also applying, and my understanding that they only allocate a certain number of Visas per Country a Year? 🤔
My situation. British citizen. Was transferred to US by my employer and lived 5 years in US on much improved salary with good employer healthcare. Was asked to transfer back to UK for project here. I moved to Channel Islands. Tax capped at 20%, no capital gains tax, free healthcare, great small schools. Kept US salary and paying less tax than in UK or US, and 1 hour flight from London. Wanted to share this option and perspective with you. Many ways/places in Europe to reduce your tax bill.
Thanks for sharing! I think Ant was aware but I was not about the Channel Islands. Fair point! It seems you definitely have it very favourable there with 20% tax, and keeping your US salary. Very nice.
That is definitely a great option for those who do not mind living there. It would not work for me, as I want to be close to a city. Vegas really suits us (for now) in terms a blend of suburban living with access to the positives of city life of being 20 mins from shows, restaurants, airport to with fairly good connections in the US and abroad.
We have to say, that you have shared a great option for those in the UK.
Maybe one day you will convince us to move back :) but in all serious thank you for sharing as this is what this channel is about.
Im retired and have Medicare which is paid through a payroll tax alongside Social Security, and BlueCross i carried over from my former employer.
Thanks for sharing. Out of curiosity would you say you are struggling to cover your healthcare costs in retirement? This is common concern from the UK viewers. Would love to get another perspective from someone retired and living here.
I let you know when I'm get there, I'll do a video like yourselves
Definitely let us know :) And look forward to your videos too.
When u reach retirement in the U.S. Medicare pays 80% of the medical bills. And you can pick-up a supplemental secondary insurance plan to pick -up the 20% Medicare does not pay.
The quality of a healthcare system is measured by the patient's diagnosis, care, and recovery more than the system's structure.
The Medical Systems structure DETERMINES the Availability, Quality, which Then determines the Diagnosis, Treatment, Care and Successful recovery of the patient should they recover.
Love Your channel. Im about to move to the US. But my wife is so reluctant about it. Both green card holders and our Kids. Cant wait to leave the UK. So depressing...
Could do a talk on Law enforcement
There are so many different great Health plans and benefits you get from careers like working in tech in the US.
You guys are doing an amazing job, and I appreciate your love for this country, I wish you all the best in whatever you do.
You are going to have haters when you are doing great things, so keep doing what you are doing. Have you guys seen The Las Vegas Sphere?
Thank you Will :)
The haters are unfortunate as we never intend to offend anyone only share what we believe.
As for the Sphere, we have from the outside and it looks very cool. Especially when taking off on a flight from the airport.
National insurance in UK covers your state pension, healthcare and unemployment insurance.
I love living in England and am more than happy and content to stay here. But each to their own, everyone must do what is best for them. I wish you good luck and hope your lives remain happy and blessed.
It's so interesting to me to hear how much people don't want the reality of America to be as good as they hear it is! Kind of sad, really. America really is a great country, far from perfect and always a work in progress, striving to live up to her ideals as set forth by our Founding Fathers. There is no other country like it on Earth. What is equally interesting to me is how much people from other countries don't like us until they need us, and when we step in (think WWI and WWII), they still resent us! People like to believe the popular press and sum us up through what they hear rather than through their own experiences of us. I have worked in our health care system for 37 years and I know that no one goes without care, no matter their age or income. We are more technologically advanced in medicine than most countries, just as we are in just about everything else, and our doctors spend more years in training than any other system. Most of the people who have large bills do so because they chose not to buy the health care we are required to have, rolled the dice and lost. Bad idea. It really comes down to personal responsibility in most cases. We have a lot to be proud of as Americans, and we are loud and brash, humility is not a strong point for us as a culture, but we are friendly, generous, and incredibly industrious. We have earned our position in the world.
Thanks for watching and taking time to share. We agree that people do not not want to believe the positives aspects about the USA.
Older American here. Very well said.
How did you get a visa to be able to live in the U S? Is it easy? How do others move here if they have no job offer or family or spouse to bring them here? Just curious.
Thinking about moving to the US or Australia from Scotland 🏴 im an electrician in my late 20s and my missus is a nurse. Would you recommened the US for a better waybof life in this line of work ? All i want is a house with a decent bit of space and a good toen to raise a family and a good attitude also 🤠
Honestly bro, follow your heart, if you're an experienced electrician you can own a little over 50 grand yearly, and a nurse can earn about 70 grand or 60 grand unsure so do your own research, and for looking at houses in america use zillow to see and compare them to english ones, good luck if you wanna move and ensure you get sponsored by a employer in america or family if you have any there.
oh yeah and get an emigration lawyer to make it 100% easier
@roombussr5676 appreciated brother 🙏 Merica here I come 🇺🇸
@@Bonk-A-Lonk No problem brother but dont take my word for what the final is considering im only 16 and already wanna leave this cesspit lol
@@Bonk-A-Lonk and if you do move brother, be smart and REASEARCH HEAVILY, id advise taking a vacation to a state you're interested in, but make sure you also ask people about life there, this being friends id suggest, furthermore you should 100% look for jobs like yours in the area to make sure you can actually work, be smart, research and be good is basically what im saying
I am 66 years old and have been on Medicare for one year. I find it to be fine. My doctor visits are free. Hospital is free. I can get referred to a specialist anytime I want. Medicare supplement insurance, which cost between $100 and $200 a month, covers any gaps when you go to a specialist. last year my out-of-pocket cost was about $165 as a deductible.
Thanks for sharing. Lots of people outside the US do not know how Medicare works and often assumes everyone is struggling once they are retired.
Is it easy to find friends as a British person working in the USA? I want to move but I am worried I won’t find any friends.
I don't think you will have any problems finding friends at all. Just be outgoing and willing to assimilate. Your accent will attract attention as it is. Embrace America, be positive, and it will happen.
We haven’t had any issues and would say we have made great friends here. I agree as long as you are willing to meet people, you should be fine.
There are lots of activities you can join ( depending on location) to help too.
I'm just curious if you could vote in America. Would you class yourself as Democrat or Republican.
I see where you're going with this. Trump says it's in shambles, but not where I'm sitting in NJ.
@@cynthiajennings5792 The flip side is that the Democrats are the ones who want to shift the American systems more toward being like the UK.
I'm glad you are commenting on insurance for retirees because the idea that you suddenly have no insurance when you stop working is absolutely false.
As a Medicare recipient (I'm 77) I can tell you it's the best insurance I've had in my life. And when you become eligible to receive Social Security benefits, you are automatically eligible for Medicare, which is paid for by the government. We also have a private Supplemental policy that covers what base Medicare doesn't, and it costs much, much less than what we were paying before we were eligible, and covers more.
There are no restrictions on what doctors I can see and I can self-refer. In other words, i don't need to go to a Primary Care provider first. I have a lot of health and have had multiple surgeries, radiation treatments, and infusion chemotherapy, which are all extremely expensive, and are all covered 100%.
And on top of that, depending on the specialty, I can usually get an appointment within a few weeks, and with a referral from my Primary provider, within a few days. About the only out-of-pocket expenses I have is a $20 co-pay for office visits and for some specialty prescriptions, which are now covered for the most part by new rules from the Biden administration.
Now, that's not to say that it's perfect. Accessibility can be a big problem, especially in rural areas, which the US has a lot of. We are fortunate to live in Connecticut, in the Northeast, which is densely populated compared to the West, especially the Great Plains areas. We have access to multiple top-flight providers, like Yale-New Haven Health, and Hartford Health, which have many offices and hospital facilities either where we live, or within an hour's drive. People in places like Oklahoma or Wyoming can have trouble finding specialists within a reasonable distance because of the lack of demand and the sheer distances involved.
Thanks for helpting to dispell these ridiculous fallacies.
Socialistic and Communist countries would all well and good. Except, those governments will eventually run out of other peoples money to spend. Then you become Cuba and Venezuela.
There has been tons of research which shows, that the vast majority of people who have succeeded financially will happily donate to great causes and give their time as well. But it's great to have the freedom to choose where your contributions are going. I've always tried to donate to area soup kitchens and homeless needs.
@@risalangdon9883 Cuba and Venezuela? Ah once working societies hounded into the ground by American sanctions and policies. Whether or not you agree with either country's governments, it has to be said they never had a chance once the USA government decided to destroy their ability to trade. That's the thing with English speaking empires, they want to control every body and make everything like them. What we started you guys seem to want to keep going.
New subscriber here!!😊
Welcome!!
You know, listening to you expain "the system" in the UK is making me understand the difference. Here in America, we do not have "the system." Brits are a cog in a wheel. Americans are the wheel.
Why is this such a thing. That Europeans move to the USA and start saying how terrible Europe is while Americans move to Europe and start saying how terrible the USA is. Can't all be right and can't all be wrong if they're contradicting. Is it not possible that living in the United States is great and living in Europe is great. Some things Stateside are better than Europe, somethings European are better than the USA. Ultimately it clearly all comes down to what you prefer as an individual.
The UK has terrible weather, relatively low wages, bad weather and death taxes. Come and live in Sydney. Great weather, fresh produce/food, fantastic beaches, multi-cultural, relaxed, no death taxes and no tipping required (unlike USA)!!!
Tipping is optional.
Those you think there are no protection and services for poor people are just ignorant. Welfare, food stamps housing aid and Medicaid (“free health care”)
We often share this with others and they do not believe this is available in the USA
So why is the tipping culture so strong and delusional
@@teeboy5224 Strong? Because it's part of our culture, and it harnesses our generosity to make sure waiters and waitresses are paid better than they would be if it were just their employer paying them.
Delusional? It's not delusional. Not sure what you're saying there.
“Harnesses our generosity….” You being serious??!…..I don’t need to tip someone who makes me food, that’s down to their job to pay them a fair wage or more….a tip should not be as standard…it for above and beyond exceptional service and even then I can decide to still not tip…your “culture” sounds wack
Certain parts of the US are great!
But at the moment it is going downhill
England is really going downhill
Germany not far behind
That’s why I live in Australia
Came 1982 from Germany
All climate zones
Not overcrowded
Friendly people
Reasonable safe
Only Housing out of control
like everywhere at the moment
Luckily bought property long time ago
Cheers from the Atherton Tableland
close to Cairns
I think crab mentality meaning is the crab in a barrel mentality.
Speaking as an American I can honestly say that America has a lot of Wonderful aspects to it. But there's a lot of problems here in America. And for that reason I would make my money in America and then ten or fifteen years later I would move back to Europe.
The politics here is insane.
Where do you live?
@@jornada.del.muerto In America.
@@RoughRider757 I mean which state
@@RoughRider757: Where is it in America?
You guys got matching tattoo sleeves? Good vids anyway
Thanks! Yep, we both have tattoo sleeve on our right arms but different designs.
I so want to move out of uk tired of this wanna go back to usa asap
Thats a pretty girl xou got there mate lovely lookin
I wanted to give these two the benefit of a doubt, but something's off about this couple. In short, they portray themselves as Brit couple from across the pond working as hard as they can to leave the dystopia of the UK to get their piece of the American Dream. Yet their older videos show them doing lots of traveling and giving advice for passive income ( in one video Ant mentions about taking advantage of a "buy to sell scheme" from the UK government). And it seems strange that there is a gift button on their website where you can spend $300 to keep the website subscription going for them.
I dont begrudge anyone for being financially well off or moving from one country to another for a better life. But some of the content in your channel comes across as extremely tone deaf.
Hi, I (Sel) manage the website. Which you will see I have not put much on there. I did not even know about the "gift" option. Thanks for pointing it out! I will look into how to adjust that setting especially as we are planning to downgrade the site when it renews. Unfortunately I have not had the time to create the posts.
Anyway, appreciate you giving feedback and understand we will not be to everyone's liking.
USA doesn’t have blackcurrant
Black currant drinks are available in the US, the black currant plant is banned in the US, due to it having a natural toxic chemical that kills pine trees.
Uk is terrible cost of living is outrageous
Convict country. Why would you bother with these people?
like a tell any Brit that decides to leave the UK for convict Australia or gun-loving American, don't let the door hit you on your way out.
why are you so salty lol
I would also point out that for every Brit who moved from the UK to America there seems to be five channels for Yanks who have moved to the UK/Europe. As I said at first it is purely down to priorities and America is a greedy first country, plenty of Brits who would love that. But there are plenty of Americans who lament the American lifestyle too. It's quite simple if you have the money, move to the countries you prefer as these did, but no need to skate the country you lived in after and attack your former neighbours. My advice to these two is to get their American citizenship and surrender their British citizenship
America is where the money is at…it’s also the same place were you get scorned for not tipping. Pros and cons I guess lol
@@teeboy5224 Depends what you value and get joy from in life, money comes and goes, you can't take it with you and having had a relative who won 5.2 million on the lottery in 1996 I also know it brings as much trouble and pain as it does happiness. Money is never as worthwhile as family, memories and moments money can't buy. Sunsets, a night with a beautiful stranger, a walk along a beach with your true love, your child's first word. All of these are what makes you, you. Everything else is just stuff.
You clearly don't understand philanthropy, the problem with charitable giving is where the money ends up. It doesn't go to those most in need it goes where the rich choose to leave a legacy. As for the UK is poor, in which way? Houses cost more due to lack of space but the vast majority of the UK can afford a comfortable life and a holiday abroad each year. As I said on the last video America definitely is the place for you both, obviously some of the comments burned one of you. I suggest you take American citizenship and give up your British citizenship and I hope for your sake your life never goes wrong. I wouldn't have children either as that will dent your quality of life like nothing else. I have family and friends who live in America and when life is good it's great, but increasingly in many parts of America the life is good brigade is getting smaller and smaller. You're lucky to be in one of the wealthiest states, go try to live your life in Kentucky, Mississippi or West Virginia and see if your opinion of philanthropy and wealth is the same.
Your comments are undeserved. Have you ever lived in the USA? Not comments from friends and family, but YOU living your own life the way you want to. There are acceptable places with a good standard of living in all those states you denigrate with a broad brush and Nevada is not super wealthy either. Nowhere is that black and white. Don't like where you are? Taxes are too high? Are houses too expensive? Not enough health options,? then move to another state or elsewhere in state. So many Americans do. As long as you take responsibility for your personal circumstances, you have more choice in most things. (Including philanthropy)
@@jford6898 oh salty, my comments are my opinion. America for the rich with their gated communities is a beautiful place. The poor suffer and realistically can't move to other states because they lack the money to do so. You have literal tent cities, within major cities. If you earn over a certain amount America is great if you fall below that then life is a struggle. It is what it is a capitalists wet dream, where the poor are indebted serfs kept in check by little to no employment rights and poor state education.
We appreciate all the interaction on the videos even if we do not agree.
We will correct a few of the statements for other viewers.
Nevada is not considered a wealthy state in the US.
The statement that the "vast majority" are living comfortably and can afford a holiday each year in the UK is not fact.
Many people are struggling in the UK, that is the unfortunate reality whether people like to believe that or not. We plan to post some videos from others that have left the UK for other countries ( not just the USA) and where they share their experiences too.
We never pretend that people do not struggle in the US, and we are aware of how punishing this system can be if things go wrong, but as we have said before, we rather take our chances here.
As for not having children... that is the one true statement. We often wonder how our friends and neighbours all maintain a certain quality of life with children and manage to eat, house themselves, seek medical care AND go on vacations.
Maybe the new generation will not want to affect their quality of life like that, and may stop having children altogether in the US :)
We never said the UK is all bad, just not on balance the better place for us in terms of the opportunity, lifestyle, weather, traffic (list goes on). We only ever want people to find the place that is right for them, that could be the UK, US or anywhere else in the world.
Btw I would like to add for those with the qualifications and a capitalist/materialistic world view plus the dedication and work orientated life view I have no doubt that America is a virtual Utopia. My issue comes from the fact that so many with this world view disparage other lifestyles and priorities as lazy and unproductive. The fact of the matter is that the lowest workers are just as important as the executives and managers that earn wages far exceeding their own. You need all positions and paying them enough to survive on one job without working them 50-60 hours a week should be a given. You get one life and when you get to the end of it, time was the only thing of value you ever earned.
Your first statement/sentence is partly point. We recognise that is not ideal for everyone but it gives an opportunity for those who want to work and are capable of working, whether it be corporate work or, as we see here many locally run services/businesses from normal every day people. It was truly eye opening speaking to people here about their stories, and them doing well just because they had a great work ethic (no qualifications). They run gardening, cleaning, maintenance, beauty salons (the list goes on) but can actually live well and sustain the business, as they are not penalised by high taxes. Another viewer on our channel shared their experience of the UK in this manner. It is hard if you do not already have a good amount of money to start.
Agreed on the value of time and how you choose to spend that time. Many people live a life constantly searching for happiness, the best that anyone can do is ensure they spend their time in a way that adds value to them and their family.