The essential difference between US and the EU, in my opinion is that the US is a much more nervous and aggressive society because you can loose everything within a day (your job, your house, your income, your pension, your healthcare etc.). While in the NL we always have a social safety net that allows you to readjust without loosing all. And that shows in all the daily behavior of the people
You cannot lose your housing in a day in the US. If you rent and stop paying, eviction can take months. If you own and stop paying, foreclosure can take a year or more.
@@cawheeler27 Yes, you can. The US is one of the most racist countries standing. If someone doesn't like me in the US, due to my race, religion, sexual preference, etc, they can burn my house down. It doesn't have to be about money. Racism is global. However, death or loss of property due to racism, isn't as prevalent globally like it is in the US.
@@cawheeler27evictions can happen anywhere from five days to 30 days max. I’ve witnessed landlords toss tenants stuff out after the 45 day deadline. Tenants can’t do anything about it. Depending on the bank foreclosures can be very scary. If you miss a day all types of late fees get added on to the mortgage which causes all types of money issues, which means foreclosures can happen within 90 days
One of the best things I love about Europe is public transportation. It's wonderful AND you walk more. There often is a walk for a couple of blocks or a bit more to get to your final destination. I just love it.
I visited a few countries in Europe in the past 2 years (I have a German friend in Germany), and I love the public transit. I love how walkable most of the places are. At first, my boyfriend had a hard time walking because he wasn't used to it while I was, since I'm originally from the city and I've always walked, even here in the suburbs. It was great being able to walk down the road to the supermarket in Munich to get what we needed. We didn't know it was there until we arrived. I couldn't believe how close it was to where we were staying. 😂
and then meet a beautiful Polish girl who wants to go to America and live there and forget about everything you have already said after 3 years in Poland and go back to the USA.... this sotory repeats over and over again. I am Polish but I travelled a lot and also visited USA and finally understood that it is all bulshit really. Someone has a crisis in the USA so says never comes back bla bla bla and then does the opposite after a few years abroad. I am 40 almost, visited half the world and this is all bullshit to me seriously. If you had money, health and a beautiful girlfriend you could live anywhereon the earth this is my opinion!
I came to live in Madrid Spain when I was 26, Jordan. I am now almost 63 and it's totally safe to say I will never move back to the US. That doesn't mean that I don't love the country where I was born and raised. In fact, I probably love it more because I can be more objective about it. However, for the reasons you've stated, and others, I feel the same way you do. Most Americans have no understanding that the standard of living in other Western countries is considerably higher for the average person. I could talk (or write about it) all day but I just wanted you to know that you are not alone in your sentiment.
I'm from Ft Wayne, Indiana. There was a shooting at a Kroger here not too long ago, around the beginning of the year. Crazy thing is, I knew the shooter. I worked with him at an overnight Walmart job for a few months before I ended up quitting. It's crazy to think he could have potentially done that to us while at work. We were both stoners so we took smoke breaks in my car and all. It's crazy out here man. I'm glad you're out of this crazy country and doing well.
Damn, it must be shocking to find out that someone you worked with is a murderous psychopath! He could have done what he did at work! Luckily (so to speak, because it's still a tragedy!) it happened elsewhere. You never really know anyone!
Wow! I just saw that clip on a news website! He filmed it on Facebook live! That is scary and crazy you knew him, but even people who know can be unhinged. Be safe out there.
He's absolutely right. I have lived in Germany for 4 years. It's so different in a good way. Im from Alabama. By leaving this country for the time I did, it gave me a wake-up call. Us Americans think we are living the dream. NOO!! WE ARE FOOLED.
@@Ufu4847 no it's not. In Europe you have the right to live a good and fulfilling live and don't have to go into debt or k*ll yourself if something in your life goes wrong, that's the difference between the USA and Europe. People here work to live and don't live to work, and if you are unable to work your country takes care of you at least that is in most of the European countries.
Born in the UK and I always thought i wanted to live in the US until i visited. I was 24 at the time and saw everything you described and quickly changed my mind. You should have added food to your list the GMO Chemical foods are making people sick. Welcome to Europe enjoy your time here.
I'm Australian was alwas told the USA was the land of the FREE. Was this WRONG. It was very violent. FREEDOM OF SPEECH WAS VERY CONTROLLED! A third of the population was working poor (some working 70 hours a week and little paid vacation time)or living in poverty. I have travelled/transited to the USA five times to visit relatives in Canada.
@@robertmurray8763 what speech is controlled? In your draconian dictatorship, people get arrested for social media posts. You’re too old for this, geezer. Wake up in the morning obsessing over the US. Absolutely pathetic.
Welcome in The Netherlands 😊 As a Dutch I have been twice to the USA ( New York and Houston) and both times I changed my ticket to go back early After that I also said I will never go back. Mind you, this was before you were born. I believe it only got worse since.
@@peterjonker4795 you live in a failing cesspool of bigotry, where people are so pathetic that they still worship a monarchy in 2024. Rooting for Vlad.
There is so much to see outside of the US, it’s incredible. You need to have not only the money but the desire to explore to see that there is more in the world. We are citizens of the world. I have visited the Netherlands twice, I have been in Amsterdam and Groningen, both places are beautiful. I can’t wait to come back another time😀
Wait thats a weird road. I live in Denmark and our lanes for bikes aren’t that intrusive. I was an exchange student in my younger years in Ohio and thought America was awesome. After moving back to Greenland and later Denmark I realised more and more as I got older, how fucked up America is. I keep reminding myself when politics are blowing up in the media about gun control, mass shootings and abortion laws.. I am just shocked at how divided Americans really are. It’s actually a very weird country.
As a Brit I cant understand why you’d want to move to Europe from the us. Yh USA might have some mass shooting maniacs but apart from that and healthcare everything else looks better. More opportunity, better quality of life, better paying jobs, better food, better cities, multiple types of climate from blazing heat In Miami to freezing cold in Alaska. From my perspective everything you could need you can get in USA.
@@phillipmoore6249 Define quality of life? Being short on money, being in debt, not being able to own your own house,... doesn't undermine the quality of life?
I understand you. Brabant ❤ No, I'm just joking. We went to Europa Park in Germany last week. We passed through Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Germany, of course, within six hours by car. It made me feel lucky to have all these different cultures so close to us. By plane, your options are almost endless. I like Europe and I love my own country. I have traveled a lot around the world, and yes, sometimes the grass seems greener elsewhere, but I always thankfully return home after a while. Live in the Netherlands is good.
The Europa Park is great. We went there last weekend for the birthday of our teenage girl, 2,5 hours to drive from our place. If we drove 30 minutes more, we would have been in France, two hours more but to the south, Swiss border. Love to live in Europe.
I’m in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 too!! I moved July 20th. Pursuing the DAFT as well. I’m early in the process. But my residency app was submitted, they put the sticker in my passport, did my biometrics and now just need to go to the Gementee for the BSN. But congrats! You are inspiring! And I’m living in Amsterdam Zuid Ooost. Are you near any big cities? I’ve checked out Utrecht, Den Haag, Rotterdam and live in Amsterdam.
I just found you! ❤ I follow a young man who recently moved from the Netherlands to LA. What are the odds.He really likes it there very much actually, driving through sunny California chasing his American Dream. What a difference it is how different people preceive this place in the USA. I also have a collegue originally from Maine, he never want to go back again, although he misses his parents very much. Greetings from the south of The Netherlands!
Hope you will at least visit America again Jordan. I bet it’s peaceful up there and you feel safer because we all know how America can be. Wish you well Jordan sending support all the way from Henderson Ky. Keep up the good work and love to see you’re doing well.
The US is set in it’s old ways… About 35 years ago I was 15 and the thing I wanted most, was to move to America - today I couldn’t be further away from that….. Honestly the US haven’t evolved like the rest of the democratic countries in the world….the US system is simply ancient
Then why is the US economy surging while every other large, developed economy is in ruins? Why are all of the other western nations running to the US for protection and innovation? The nonsense you peasants come up with is comical.
Yep, not only is the political system ancient, the whole country is still stuck in the 80s, houses, infrastructure, trucks and so much more. If there would be no competition in the car world, they would still drive V8s with 180 horse power and 3 or 4 gears;-)
@@fatherson5907 Great you ask that. Because all we have is buying, buying and more buying. The absolute only reason for the strong US economy is that people buy stuff they don't need, store it in their garages and storage places. If we would have a life in the US as they do in Europe, we would not buy all this stuff and yes. the economy would not be as strong. But you have to decide, what is more important, live to work, or work to live. Always remember, you have only one life and you cannot take the possessions with you.
@@bmoz3675 for sure I would’ve loved to I didn’t have enough time lol. But even going from downtown, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, bel-air, etc. was very interesting to see how much different the places are from one another economically speaking
As someone from Northern Ireland (UK) I gotta say the Netherlands is somewhere I feel I have most in common with (apart from Britain and the Rep of Ireland of course) I do like the Dutch and their country I gotta say
Its truth, in Europe you can visit 15 countries in one week theoretically, in USA everything is far away you have only Canada and Mexico, to south america only plane. If you live in Netherlands now its cool because you are close to Germany, UK, Spain ,Scandinavia,France etc, you have su much diversity here. The other benefit that you did mention but its worth mentioning is that for example in Poland you have free universities and you don't have to take loan like in USA and later be constantly stressed because you have debt
I moved from Los Angeles to Germany. I go to the Netherlands quite often and the people are some of the friendliest I have ever met and I have been to many different cities there. Crazy you mentioned the Allen mall shouting. My cousin lives over there and I just remembered being so worried. Luckily he was safely in his bed but he said he was just at that mall shortly before.
Thank you for your input. I’ve been seeing a lot of videos about the Netherlands and I have liked what I’ve seen. I want to take a trip out there to see what it is like. I appreciate the content
Sounds like legit reasons and good on you for figuring it out at that age. I left South Africa in 1990, not thinking I would leave forever to live elsewhere but it was something I was certainly open to. I eventually got married and now live in Morocco.
Brother, I missed you. I am so happy you are happy. The Netherlands is so lucky to have you. I hear you on the health insurance. The US is losing millions of its citizens due the health insurance situation. I'm amazed at how many people are saying they will never live in the US again. This 2 party system is tearing this country apart. Congratulations!
USA 🇺🇸 is adding more than 2 millions people and much more every year Americans will vote for Donald trump to save the USA from collapse like USSR and Venezuela
I lived in New York all my life. I will be 23 in a few days and have never been to Europe but I hope to visit one day, but I have a lot of working on myself to do before I can make that decision. I'm lost in the direction of life and what I want to do. I'm currently in college for Architecture but don't feel the same about it anymore.
Check out Erasmus programmes that allow you to study in Europe and get reimbursed possibly. Germany and other international unis could be verrryy cheap and youll still get a bachelors degree like any other.
@@urbnctrlYes, I wanted to write the same! A year abroad brings you insights and opens your mind! I did it too, when I studied, still think of it as the best time of live!
Hello, come to Europe and you will see that the way of life is much more balance than in America. If you like working and enjoy life you will be much happer here.
We had ONE shooting incident since 1945, a mental patient slipped through the filters we have for Sport-gun-owners, his parents were friends with the mayor or something like that, so some one did not properly check..
we in Czech republic too only few and guns are legal, what are you gonna say now chief, UK is the prime example, no guns but everyday stabbings. Its not about guns, its about the people and the culture
I think you just gave up on the American Dream, I came to USA in 2020 from Europe and love it! Yes, I am feeling quite lonely, but at least my family is with me. I don't blame you for your decision, I just think you think the grass it's ''greener'' on the other side. Same as me in a way. It is the attitude towards whatever goal we have in mind that shapes our reality at the end of the day. Peace
Love your perspective Jordan! 💪🏽Always got to support the boy! You always keep it real 💯 glad you are loving that international life super dope bro we only got one life and your living the life you want respect bro 💯💯💯
If you want to come to Netherlands I have to warn you, there is an extreme shortage of houses. It is expected that this year we will have a shortage of 317,000 houses and with the influx and the growth we will need to build 900,000 more houses in the future. There are areas in the Netherlands where it can take 13 years in the waiting line before you can rent a house.
Bro it’s so crazy to come across your video… I’m from Sherman, Tx and am in Germany right now. I was just telling someone here about the Allen outlet shooting.
It was so interesting hearing you speak! I was a student in the Netherlands last year, and I loved it! :) the people were awesome and lovely. I am an Arab woman, and I was worried of racism :/ but I didn't experience it there, apart from one old lady telling me I didn't deserve to be in the Netherlands because I didn't know how to ride a bike like a native Dutch, in which I kinda agree tbh cause I don't know how to ride a bike for shit
Nice video. I left the US twelve years ago for many of the same reasons and will also never go back. You should work on getting a second passport as the next move.
Not better, if you cannot even drive your bike to the shop, or take a walk with your dog.. not better if the police is racist and corrupt.. the roads have potholes, and the tap water is not safe..
Bro by the way - Ive been following your journey literally from the week you made the jump to move.. I dont know if its the weather or.. but you look healthier and even a bit younger in the face?!? Cheers and salute to you. 🙏🏾🫶🏾
I like your take Brotha. My main take is because I want to focus on improving my health and my appearance , I so tired of being and looking unhealthy. I want to have time to take care of myself , in USA no matter how I try I keep failing because I work 15 hours a day and I am barely making ends meet. I am trying to go to trade school but I don’t have time because of how many hours I need to work to barely keep up. I am planning on moving back to my parents or my car so I can save money on rent and get me a planet fitness membership while still working full time
I moved to the Netherlands from Ukraine after the begining of the big war in Ukraine. I have to say I fell in love with NL, improved my English incredibly, learnt Dutch a little bit and going to stay here even after the end of the war. God bless the Netherlands.
Good for you. Great to see young men leaving the usa now too. I left when i was 50. best decision ever. I dont miss the Politics either.. You will have a better quality life there. Look into Vietnam too. So cheap to live there. Lots of young expats there. We were there a month and met nice young people like yourself who work and travel.
I never was in the US and don´t plan on visiting, still, as the topic always interested me, I know some stuff about the US, mainly from ordinary people talking about their lifes online. I live in Germany and I am thankful for that every single day. I raised my kids in a society where they could just go to school on the other end of the city, simply taking public transportation, right now we live on the country side and our youngest (16) still goes to school. She needs to take the train to the nearest city as there she goes to school. No issues here, if the train doesn´t arrive in time, she can just take the bus, maybe she´ll be a bit late, but the school doesn´t fuss about this. My two sons (21 and 17) moved out recently, to different cities, around 1 two 2 hours away from home, to start their vocational trainings. Thought, they don´t get paid as much as they will, when their training is over, they still can afford to live in other cities and don´t have to stay at home. We, as the parents, only pay a relatively small amount to support them, they can afford the rest on their own. Nver in my time as a mother did I had to fear my kids could get injured or killed in a school shooting and I still can´t wrap my head around the idea and how terrible it must be for parents over there in the US. Health insurance... my two youngest both have ADHD (so have I), we all get our medication prescribed and need to get them from the pharmacy. For kids under 18 it is free, FREE. We do not pay a Cent for the medication. My medication (which is basically the same my kids get, just for adults) I have to pay a fee... it is 5 Euros... 5 Euros for prescribed medicine. The high blood pressure medication my husband takes every day... 5€ he has to pay out of his own pocket. For our kids, it is free as long as it is prescribed by a doctor. Which leads me to another point in health ensurance: my two youngest went to the Worlds Scout Jamboree last year, which happened in South Korea in the Summer. They needed to get several vaccinations for this, which did cost roundabout 2000 Euros in total. We paid this on our own, sent the receipt to our health ensurance and got a refund over 1800€. Simply as that. Yes, I am bragging about this, because you guys in the US need to understand what this really means: Freedom and less worries. When we get sick, we just go to the doctor. If I can´t work because I got sick, I just call in sick. My employer can´t do anything about it and wouldn´t anyways. They cannot kick me out... if I get sick during my vacation I just need a doctors notice and my employer refunds me the vacation days I was sick to take my vacation another time.... Another freedom we have here. We won´t turn homeless just because we lost our job or got sick... I feel sorry for everyone that lives with the constant fear of losing everything at any given moment....
And I am extremely grateful that I don’t live in the third world cesspool known as the EU. The people there are so ignorant that they believe that things they pay for through crippling taxes are “free” Instead, I had access to the best university systems in the world, the strongest economy of any country (by far), a booming employment market, low taxes, a strong investment market, and many other robust systems. I have two beautiful homes and laugh at the peasants in Germany who can’t even afford the basics like heating and air conditioning. I laugh at our enemies in Germany who beg us for protection and would rather toss them to Vlad.
The entire European Union is quite similar , which of course does not make up the whole of Europe, but I, for example, come from Croatia (near Italy, Austria, Germany) and we are not the most developed country in the EU, but indeed we all live a similar lifestyle(Perhaps in Croatia we are most similar to Italian culture ) The biggest difference in average salaries The Netherlands cca 3000euros and Croata half od that But many things are cheaper here too also.....And if I want to earn more money, I pack my things and tomorrow I can come look for a job in Germany or the Netherlands and I don't need any visas iam free to go bec we are all part of EU In Croatia also the standard is constantly rising, wages are constantly rising because we were the last country who join the European Union. Honestly, I would never leave Europe for a better life in America
@@Ohmygawdddde There are subtle differences in the architecture, layout, and general ambience from place to place. It's hard to explain, but imagine a more extreme version of the differences between states in the US.
@@Ohmygawdddde not really I also saw immediately this is The Netherlands. I am Dutch as well. Every country in Europe is distinct. They're not the same at all. Maybe for a non European.
I moved away 19yrs ago. Never looked back. Very happy here. My health insurance is cheaper than in NL. I can see a doctor within a few days and medication is cheap. I'm never going back to live.
I left the EU years ago, and will never move back. A complete cesspool of bigoted, uneducated people. Lazy workers who can’t think creatively or do anything correctly. No wonder the EU economy is failing. The NL allowed a vile monarchy to lock them in their homes for years while they used taxpayer money to throw parties for their kids. Imagine thinking that is OK.
Thank you for sharing this! I'm Canadian and I love the US and many countries all over the world. But I completely agree with everything you're saying too! I'm similar to you when it comes to politics and I'm so happy just living my life all over the world! Thank you for sharing your experiences. God bless you!
Hi Jordan, when I saw this video I wanted to see what you said and I'm so glad I watched it. I've watched some other videos before of some youtubers who said the same thing. Some are in Colombia, Thailand etc. I found your video very refreshing and interesting, and I loved the scenery while you were walking. I've been subscribed for a while but had lost touch. (TBH I didn't like the swearing, so I had stopped, but your topic interested me😆). And there was no swearing! lol. I'm going to try and catch up on some of your previous videos especially those when you left the US. 😊Oh, I forget to add that I'm from the twin islands of Trinidad & Tobago, and I have a friend from Trinidad who migrated a few years ago to the Netherlands! So that also intrigued me.
If you come from a bigger city in the US moving to Europe can get a bit boring eventually. I moved from San Diego to Belgium so close to the border that I’m always in the Netherlands and even then there’s rarely anything going on once you’ve seen everything. Another thing you don’t mention is that unless you have some technical degree or already have a stable source of income it will be very hard to find a job that is not factory work or cleaning work. Making friends with locals is difficult as most already have their social circle from Highschool and tend to stick with that. They tend to be more of acquaintances than actual friends. Tax is a lot higher here as well. And the weather is rainy and cold most of the year which in time you will see a lot of the depressed people. There’s also positives to living there, I’m just saying for all the people considering moving who never lived here before to don’t move for love because you’ll easily be blind sited.
Thanks for sharring your vision! I live in (noord/nord) Limburg. By car i can be in belgium in 20min. And in 30 min i'm in Germany. We're so easily were we want to be. In a 2 hour drive where at the beach. 1hour and 20min drive i'm in Amsterdam and everything a named is also easily to do By train/tram/metro. Keep up the good work and lóts of fun with exploring the Netherlands!
When I was your age, I had the same perspective. But once you hit your 30s and 40s, your outlook will change dramatically, I guarantee it. The first thing you’ll notice at that stage is the significant pay gap between you and your counterparts in the USA. You've mentioned engineers and urban planners earning 300k as a figure of speech, but the reality is quite stark. I'm an engineer in the Netherlands earning far less than 100k, while my classmates from college back in the USA are making between 100k to 300k for the exact same job. When you're earning that kind of money, the higher cost of health insurance isn't an issue because you have enough income to cover it, not to mention the substantial disposable income available in the USA compared to the Netherlands. As you start a family and enter your 30s and 40s, convenience becomes a major factor. At that point, you’ll realize how advantageous it is to have a large US suburban home with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a two-car garage, separate family and living rooms, a dining area, a basement, central AC, and a spacious yard for family events or kids’ parties, something that’s often out of reach for the average person in the Netherlands. When Saturday comes around, you’ll appreciate the time saved by doing one Costco run or a quick Walmart visit at 11pm in your Lincoln Navigator, a luxury that’s nearly unaffordable in the Netherlands. I completely understand where you're coming from now, but as the saying goes, "never say never." In 10 or 15 years, when you see how your family and friends in the USA have progressed due to the opportunities available to them, sending pictures from lavish vacations at Sandals Resorts in St. Lucia while you’re stuck in Noord Brabant in a row house, driving a Fiat Panda and earning just enough to get by, you might find yourself reconsidering. That’s life in the Netherlands.
Exactly, after spending several years living and working in Europe, I'm returning to the US, but with a new perspective on life. I also leave the possibility open to returning to the EU in the future. Nothing is set in stone and I like it that way, free to choose whatever path fits me in that stage of life.😊
Life long American here. Making more $ does not a good quality of life make when u r surrounded by homelessness, mental illness, mass shootings & crime. If the only thing that matters to u is financial largesse please do come to America. This is the place for u. Sometimes people don't know how good they have it until what they have is lost. Dutchies should b encouraged to come to America so they can see the reality of this place. Some Dutchies will stay but I bet u most will gladly return to the Netherlands high taxes & all.
@@ShanuWral lol, the "mass shootings and crime" talks are overstated, and a load of bs, I havent heard of a single one in the whole state I am in now for the nearly year and a half i have been here, yal be watching some bogus propaganda news that is designed to artificially force the country into removing the 2nd amendment, the media is going to be the death of alot of yal.
Great comment. Age really is a decisive factor. At 24, you’ve normally got just about the best of everything that life’s got to offer, wherever you live: health (which is really just about everything), lots of years ahead of you to chart your path in life and find where you’re happiest and feel you fit in. Just don’t commit the sin of squandering time, like so many people do. Those years pass by really fast. On the issue of age, the TH-camr mentioned health insurance and it’s high cost in the U.S., which is obvious. I’m a big believer in healthcare coverage for people of all ages, but this fellow mentioned he hasn’t been to a doctor in 10 years, since he was 14. So, I rather doubt he’d make too much use of health insurance, or has a pressing ongoing need for doctors (absent some accident) at his age. Later he’ll be much more dependent on them. But, time, at least for now, is on his side.
@@Jan-xh5ee And large parts of it you will be spending on healthcare, higher living costs, mobility, etc. In addition, you will need to work way more. And your time is limited. It's super how rich elon Musk is. He cannot spend his fortune sensible. I don't think he is happier. At some point he will die, so his fortune will not go with him.
The US is one of the places where you can go from 0 to the sky's the limit. Everyone has the same opportunity to go as far as they want to go. I've seen many, come from a different countries, no know the language, and within several years have a very successful business. It is all up to the person.
Its the American Dream cause you gotta be asleep to believe it. - sorry bub, 1 in a million people make it out the trenches. If you wanna bet on it being you then you can do that, but youre gonna have to disadvantage alot of others for your own little bit of happiness. Why not just enjoy it together by sharing? If everyone is happy the quality of life for everyone rises.
That is the minority of people, though. You cannot measure the success of a country based on the amount of millionaires or succesful businesses. India and Dubai have plenty of rich people. But the majority lives in poverty. Same story for the U.S.
Drove to my job on moped for 20 years, never really owned a car, my wife used to have one, but a moped is faster in a city... and no parking problems, same with bikes.
Mopeds are the literally the worst mode of transportation (even worse than the car) simply because of the Amount of work the engine does campared to the noise it generates! Honestly fuck mopeds!
Violence in the US is not because there are too many guns, but it is cultural. European countries now experience violence that was not there till they opened up their borders and are culturally enriched. Poland doesn't have mass stabbings; Germany and England do. After mass immigration, Sweden now has areas where it's unsafe to walk, and other countries are lowering school standards so non-natives can get better grades.
Violence in the US is historical. That's how the country formed. That's how the country committed genocide on the indigenous people who were already there. That's how the country instilled fear in those chained people on boats. That's how the country inforced its Jim Crow laws. Violence has always been a part of the US society. It's not new. It's just the face of those who are committing the crime has changed. Nevertheless, ALL faces in the US continue to commit crimes. It's the most dangerous of any first world country. Perhaps that is why many who are entering illegally don't respect the US.
@@commandbrawler9348 A gun is a tool that a criminal chooses. If the firearm is not available, they choose a knife. London has more murders by stabbings than NYC has shootings. All these crimes are new to Europe and imported by incompatible cultures. We can’t fix the problem by focusing on the result; we must focus on the roots (uprising, family, culture). In rural America, everyone has a gun, but most shootings happen in cities that have the strictest gun laws.
@@mkuusemets so in response to those shootings the laws must become less strict in some people`s opinion? america has had way 2 much time to fix the problem but all they do is point fingers and not fixing it. also if you have less access to guns there will be less shootings!
@@mkuusemetsmost mass / school shooters in the USA are natively born white Americans. This argument does not stand. Shootings in the USA are correlated with the ease of purchase of firearms and socioeconomic factors that drive people to commit crime. No nationality is innately more likely to commit crime.
Hi! In the U.S if you make less than $130k you qualify for marketplace health insurance (Aka the affordable care act/“obamacare”) For example my mom makes $50k and she only pays $19 a month on this plan. You don’t have to go to private insurance. Overall tho I completely agree with your point, healthcare shouldn’t be a business or else insurance companies main goal will always be to maximize profits and not the health of citizens.
Completely agreed on all your points. I think north America in general is just very isolated and need a car for everything which sucks. Don't get me wrong, I love driving but if that was required of me to do everyday to get to some shitty job, I would lose it
Congratulations. I don't blame you one little bit buddy. Good on you for making the change. And for what you pay in the Netherlands for health insurance....you won't have copays, deductibles, coinsurance, out of network costs and UCR (usual, customary & reasonable) restrictions.
Thank you! It's worth noting that there is an "own risk" aspect of my policy. I believe my deductible is around 895 euros or something similar, but it's still a lot cheaper than I'd be getting in the US.
@@JordanGreenYT But, you haven’t seen a doctor in 10 years, so I assume you’re in top health and won’t be making much use of healthcare services, short of some accident, wherever you are for a long time anyway. Not much is going to go wrong at 24, at least for most people.
Great stuff Jordan, very interesting listening to your perspective. I'm from Australia and it honestly sounds like Australia is somewhere in between the US and Europe on some of these metrics. On one hand there are many services provided such as in European countries like affordable education and healthcare, plus crime is much lower compared to the US. On the other hand, it is a massive country and much more isolated from the rest of the world geographically (like the US) and heavily car dependent. Owning a car is a must to travel between different parts of the country, especially in more rural areas. I live in a small country town where there are no buses, trains, taxis or any form of public transport whatsoever. I would be completely stranded without my car. Additionally, while still being a developed western country, we have a unique identity that in some aspects is closer to Europe (especially the British Isles) and in other aspects have become more Americanized, especially in some of the larger cities and among younger generations (like much of the rest of the world)
The essential difference between US and the EU, in my opinion is that the US is a much more nervous and aggressive society because you can loose everything within a day (your job, your house, your income, your pension, your healthcare etc.). While in the NL we always have a social safety net that allows you to readjust without loosing all. And that shows in all the daily behavior of the people
Very well said.
You cannot lose your housing in a day in the US. If you rent and stop paying, eviction can take months. If you own and stop paying, foreclosure can take a year or more.
And republicans call this communism😂
@@cawheeler27 Yes, you can. The US is one of the most racist countries standing. If someone doesn't like me in the US, due to my race, religion, sexual preference, etc, they can burn my house down. It doesn't have to be about money.
Racism is global. However, death or loss of property due to racism, isn't as prevalent globally like it is in the US.
@@cawheeler27evictions can happen anywhere from five days to 30 days max. I’ve witnessed landlords toss tenants stuff out after the 45 day deadline. Tenants can’t do anything about it. Depending on the bank foreclosures can be very scary. If you miss a day all types of late fees get added on to the mortgage which causes all types of money issues, which means foreclosures can happen within 90 days
I left the USA 10 years ago. No regrets.
What do you do for work?
@@crystalpoindex Tech.
Ty
where are you at now
I mean where did you go when you left the usa
Where did u went ?
With the Netherlands you picked a really beautiful country.
Greetings from Germany!
moin
Always a bit scary to hear a German say he likes the Netherlands, we are lucky in the Netherlands that the German army is a mess.
@@StrongKickManGermany is lovely as well!!
Und wir lieben es wan sie hier am Urlaub kommen!
Herzlichen Gruß von Holland!
One of the best things I love about Europe is public transportation. It's wonderful AND you walk more. There often is a walk for a couple of blocks or a bit more to get to your final destination. I just love it.
I visited a few countries in Europe in the past 2 years (I have a German friend in Germany), and I love the public transit. I love how walkable most of the places are. At first, my boyfriend had a hard time walking because he wasn't used to it while I was, since I'm originally from the city and I've always walked, even here in the suburbs. It was great being able to walk down the road to the supermarket in Munich to get what we needed. We didn't know it was there until we arrived. I couldn't believe how close it was to where we were staying. 😂
And so many people ride bikes. It's great
The American dream is simply to leave America.
Which is heartbreaking as someone who loves the US. But as time creeps on, I'm more and more tempted to leave
Facts!
@@darksesh8247 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
and then meet a beautiful Polish girl who wants to go to America and live there and forget about everything you have already said after 3 years in Poland and go back to the USA.... this sotory repeats over and over again. I am Polish but I travelled a lot and also visited USA and finally understood that it is all bulshit really. Someone has a crisis in the USA so says never comes back bla bla bla and then does the opposite after a few years abroad. I am 40 almost, visited half the world and this is all bullshit to me seriously. If you had money, health and a beautiful girlfriend you could live anywhereon the earth this is my opinion!
@@grzesiek1xReally good points you make. Everyone is different, and what works for one person (anywhere really) may not work for someone else.
I came to live in Madrid Spain when I was 26, Jordan. I am now almost 63 and it's totally safe to say I will never move back to the US. That doesn't mean that I don't love the country where I was born and raised. In fact, I probably love it more because I can be more objective about it. However, for the reasons you've stated, and others, I feel the same way you do. Most Americans have no understanding that the standard of living in other Western countries is considerably higher for the average person. I could talk (or write about it) all day but I just wanted you to know that you are not alone in your sentiment.
I'm from Ft Wayne, Indiana. There was a shooting at a Kroger here not too long ago, around the beginning of the year. Crazy thing is, I knew the shooter. I worked with him at an overnight Walmart job for a few months before I ended up quitting. It's crazy to think he could have potentially done that to us while at work. We were both stoners so we took smoke breaks in my car and all. It's crazy out here man. I'm glad you're out of this crazy country and doing well.
Damn, it must be shocking to find out that someone you worked with is a murderous psychopath! He could have done what he did at work! Luckily (so to speak, because it's still a tragedy!) it happened elsewhere. You never really know anyone!
@@FxAlmightyZay Stoners means crack stones or getting stoned on whatever comes along?
@@reinhardankenbauer3241it means he smoked pot.
Wow! I just saw that clip on a news website! He filmed it on Facebook live! That is scary and crazy you knew him, but even people who know can be unhinged. Be safe out there.
If you think other countries don't have similar events, you need to check again.
He's absolutely right. I have lived in Germany for 4 years. It's so different in a good way. Im from Alabama. By leaving this country for the time I did, it gave me a wake-up call. Us Americans think we are living the dream. NOO!! WE ARE FOOLED.
You believe Germany is better 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Your ignorance is laughable.
Americans live better than in Germany
Germany is on the verge of collapsing like USSR and Venezuela
Germany has permanent recession
I hope you're having the time of your life!! I'm here in Calhoun County, Alabama😂👍🏿👋🏿
@@fatherson5907 Hater!
@@Ines-uw5gi bigot!
Generally, Europeans have more vacation time and free time than in the US. And, social care is amazing. We take care of each other.
No, you steal from each other and don’t allow others to be successful because you’re lazy.
That’s communism!
@@Ufu4847Most stupid comment! Get yourself educated!
@@Ufu4847 no it's not. In Europe you have the right to live a good and fulfilling live and don't have to go into debt or k*ll yourself if something in your life goes wrong, that's the difference between the USA and Europe. People here work to live and don't live to work, and if you are unable to work your country takes care of you at least that is in most of the European countries.
@@Ufu4847YOU'RE A TRUMPER 😂👿
Born in the UK and I always thought i wanted to live in the US until i visited. I was 24 at the time and saw everything you described and quickly changed my mind. You should have added food to your list the GMO Chemical foods are making people sick. Welcome to Europe enjoy your time here.
The UK is a third world dump.
I'm Australian was alwas
told the USA was the land of the FREE. Was this WRONG. It was very violent. FREEDOM OF SPEECH WAS VERY CONTROLLED! A third of the population was working poor (some working 70 hours a week and little paid vacation time)or living in poverty.
I have travelled/transited to the USA five times to visit relatives in Canada.
@@robertmurray8763 what speech is controlled? In your draconian dictatorship, people get arrested for social media posts.
You’re too old for this, geezer. Wake up in the morning obsessing over the US. Absolutely pathetic.
@@robertmurray8763and now that your bigoted lies have been debunked, you run away.
Typical of a commonwealth coward 🤣🤣🤣
Welcome in The Netherlands 😊
As a Dutch I have been twice to the USA ( New York and Houston) and both times I changed my ticket to go back early
After that I also said I will never go back.
Mind you, this was before you were born. I believe it only got worse since.
@@peterjonker4795 you live in a failing cesspool of bigotry, where people are so pathetic that they still worship a monarchy in 2024.
Rooting for Vlad.
I agree with you 100%, The media in the US keeps people screaming at each other instead of working to find solutions for all the issues we have here.
Only the ignorant ones like you. The rest of us are stacking money and growing.
Try not eating 6,000 calories a day.
There is so much to see outside of the US, it’s incredible. You need to have not only the money but the desire to explore to see that there is more in the world. We are citizens of the world. I have visited the Netherlands twice, I have been in Amsterdam and Groningen, both places are beautiful. I can’t wait to come back another time😀
United States is the greatest country on the planet.
Everyone wants to live here.
@@Mike-g6m7ono
Everyone doesn’t, and it feels weird to post that on a video of someone clearly saying he doesn't and why.
@@Mike-g6m7oHahaha.. I'm from eastern Europe. Even in my hardest years, I didn't want to move to the US. Live there yourself!
@@verter Where are you from? U.S. is better than Russia lmao.
Wait thats a weird road. I live in Denmark and our lanes for bikes aren’t that intrusive. I was an exchange student in my younger years in Ohio and thought America was awesome. After moving back to Greenland and later Denmark I realised more and more as I got older, how fucked up America is. I keep reminding myself when politics are blowing up in the media about gun control, mass shootings and abortion laws.. I am just shocked at how divided Americans really are. It’s actually a very weird country.
You allow a monarchy in 2024 who actively takes your money to spend on luxury, and you still have lese majeste laws. Absolutely pathetic.
@@fatherson5907where are you from?
@@Mcfreddo the country that owns Denmark
@@fatherson5907 So you can't answer then?
@@Mcfreddo I just did. The country which owns DK. Not too bright, are you?
❤ Spain. Lots of Dutch living here and more have come to live here this year. Be happy wherever you live
As a Brit I cant understand why you’d want to move to Europe from the us. Yh USA might have some mass shooting maniacs but apart from that and healthcare everything else looks better. More opportunity, better quality of life, better paying jobs, better food, better cities, multiple types of climate from blazing heat In Miami to freezing cold in Alaska. From my perspective everything you could need you can get in USA.
You're actually changing in your face. Much more relaxed and healthier looking.
right. less sluggish and monotone and more alert
@@Barabbas-q7lAnd more coherent not like Joe Biden 😂
@@Ufu4847 or donald trump.
Dude I want to move to Europe. It’s better. And it’s not close.
Food, healthcare, cycling, and culture. Love it man
Cycling, except during the winter. You would need an automobile.
And enjoy low salaries combined with high taxes
@@bmoz3675 The point exactly…..It’s NOT all about MONEY. It’s about a high quality of life.
@@phillipmoore6249 Define quality of life? Being short on money, being in debt, not being able to own your own house,... doesn't undermine the quality of life?
@@bmoz3675All your points apply to the US, too, so your point is?
Very Wise Young Man! 💯🌟
I understand you. Brabant ❤
No, I'm just joking. We went to Europa Park in Germany last week. We passed through Belgium, Luxembourg, France, and Germany, of course, within six hours by car. It made me feel lucky to have all these different cultures so close to us. By plane, your options are almost endless. I like Europe and I love my own country. I have traveled a lot around the world, and yes, sometimes the grass seems greener elsewhere, but I always thankfully return home after a while. Live in the Netherlands is good.
The Europa Park is great. We went there last weekend for the birthday of our teenage girl, 2,5 hours to drive from our place. If we drove 30 minutes more, we would have been in France, two hours more but to the south, Swiss border. Love to live in Europe.
I can't wait for your upcoming videos, with you exploring The Netherlands.
I’m in the Netherlands 🇳🇱 too!! I moved July 20th. Pursuing the DAFT as well. I’m early in the process. But my residency app was submitted, they put the sticker in my passport, did my biometrics and now just need to go to the Gementee for the BSN.
But congrats! You are inspiring! And I’m living in Amsterdam Zuid Ooost.
Are you near any big cities?
I’ve checked out Utrecht, Den Haag, Rotterdam and live in Amsterdam.
I just found you! ❤ I follow a young man who recently moved from the Netherlands to LA. What are the odds.He really likes it there very much actually, driving through sunny California chasing his American Dream. What a difference it is how different people preceive this place in the USA.
I also have a collegue originally from Maine, he never want to go back again, although he misses his parents very much.
Greetings from the south of The Netherlands!
The US is far better than your pathetic monarchy.
Je bedoelt zeker Thomas die Rotterdammer? 😆
Hope you will at least visit America again Jordan. I bet it’s peaceful up there and you feel safer because we all know how America can be. Wish you well Jordan sending support all the way from Henderson Ky. Keep up the good work and love to see you’re doing well.
Thank you! I'll definitely be back to visit, and be ready for some content when I do.
@@JordanGreenYT Yessir definitely looking forward to it.
@@JordanGreenYTGood! Stay the fuck out.
The US is set in it’s old ways…
About 35 years ago I was 15 and the thing I wanted most, was to move to America - today I couldn’t be further away from that…..
Honestly the US haven’t evolved like the rest of the democratic countries in the world….the US system is simply ancient
Then why is the US economy surging while every other large, developed economy is in ruins? Why are all of the other western nations running to the US for protection and innovation?
The nonsense you peasants come up with is comical.
Yep, not only is the political system ancient, the whole country is still stuck in the 80s, houses, infrastructure, trucks and so much more. If there would be no competition in the car world, they would still drive V8s with 180 horse power and 3 or 4 gears;-)
@@gloofisearch then why is our economy doing so much better than every other large, developed economy,
@@fatherson5907 Great you ask that. Because all we have is buying, buying and more buying. The absolute only reason for the strong US economy is that people buy stuff they don't need, store it in their garages and storage places. If we would have a life in the US as they do in Europe, we would not buy all this stuff and yes. the economy would not be as strong. But you have to decide, what is more important, live to work, or work to live. Always remember, you have only one life and you cannot take the possessions with you.
@@gloofisearchbabbling nonsense with no data to back it up. Of course that’s all you have 🤣🤣🤣
went to LA first time ever this week and bro you're def right. very hard to believe how every block seems so different economically.
California is not only LA go to Orange County and see the difference
@@bmoz3675 for sure I would’ve loved to I didn’t have enough time lol. But even going from downtown, Hollywood, West Hollywood, Santa Monica, bel-air, etc. was very interesting to see how much different the places are from one another economically speaking
I tought always everyone wants to life in LA or also California.
As someone from Northern Ireland (UK) I gotta say the Netherlands is somewhere I feel I have most in common with (apart from Britain and the Rep of Ireland of course)
I do like the Dutch and their country I gotta say
Its truth, in Europe you can visit 15 countries in one week theoretically, in USA everything is far away you have only Canada and Mexico, to south america only plane. If you live in Netherlands now its cool because you are close to Germany, UK, Spain ,Scandinavia,France etc, you have su much diversity here. The other benefit that you did mention but its worth mentioning is that for example in Poland you have free universities and you don't have to take loan like in USA and later be constantly stressed because you have debt
I love your content, and I agree with all of your points. Awesome points! 👏
I exactly think the same as you.
I moved from Los Angeles to Germany. I go to the Netherlands quite often and the people are some of the friendliest I have ever met and I have been to many different cities there. Crazy you mentioned the Allen mall shouting. My cousin lives over there and I just remembered being so worried. Luckily he was safely in his bed but he said he was just at that mall shortly before.
Thank you for your input. I’ve been seeing a lot of videos about the Netherlands and I have liked what I’ve seen. I want to take a trip out there to see what it is like. I appreciate the content
Sounds like legit reasons and good on you for figuring it out at that age. I left South Africa in 1990, not thinking I would leave forever to live elsewhere but it was something I was certainly open to. I eventually got married and now live in Morocco.
That’s so fascinating. As a Moroccan myself I really hope you enjoy yourself and the hospitality in Morocco, your (second) home 😊
Brother, I missed you. I am so happy you are happy. The Netherlands is so lucky to have you.
I hear you on the health insurance.
The US is losing millions of its citizens due the health insurance situation.
I'm amazed at how many people are saying they will never live in the US again.
This 2 party system is tearing this country apart.
Congratulations!
USA 🇺🇸 is adding more than 2 millions people and much more every year
Americans will vote for Donald trump to save the USA from collapse like USSR and Venezuela
I lived in New York all my life. I will be 23 in a few days and have never been to Europe but I hope to visit one day, but I have a lot of working on myself to do before I can make that decision. I'm lost in the direction of life and what I want to do. I'm currently in college for Architecture but don't feel the same about it anymore.
Check out Erasmus programmes that allow you to study in Europe and get reimbursed possibly. Germany and other international unis could be verrryy cheap and youll still get a bachelors degree like any other.
@@urbnctrlYes, I wanted to write the same! A year abroad brings you insights and opens your mind! I did it too, when I studied, still think of it as the best time of live!
Hello, come to Europe and you will see that the way of life is much more balance than in America. If you like working and enjoy life you will be much happer here.
I found your channel today, impressive content. Keep going bro.
We had ONE shooting incident since 1945, a mental patient slipped through the filters we have for Sport-gun-owners, his parents were friends with the mayor or something like that, so some one did not properly check..
Thanks for clarifying!
we in Czech republic too only few and guns are legal, what are you gonna say now chief, UK is the prime example, no guns but everyday stabbings. Its not about guns, its about the people and the culture
I think you just gave up on the American Dream, I came to USA in 2020 from Europe and love it! Yes, I am feeling quite lonely, but at least my family is with me. I don't blame you for your decision, I just think you think the grass it's ''greener'' on the other side. Same as me in a way. It is the attitude towards whatever goal we have in mind that shapes our reality at the end of the day. Peace
I’m Asian and I always felt like a second class citizen in America.
You mean the demographic with the highest income is second class? 🤣🤣🤣
You’re not a victim, kid. Stop trying to be one. It’s weak.
Love your perspective Jordan! 💪🏽Always got to support the boy! You always keep it real 💯 glad you are loving that international life super dope bro we only got one life and your living the life you want respect bro 💯💯💯
I appreciate the love bro!
I am so thankful that I came across your video cos I have been considering different countries for some time now.
So why haven’t you left?
If you want to come to Netherlands I have to warn you, there is an extreme shortage of houses. It is expected that this year we will have a shortage of 317,000 houses and with the influx and the growth we will need to build 900,000 more houses in the future. There are areas in the Netherlands where it can take 13 years in the waiting line before you can rent a house.
Bro it’s so crazy to come across your video… I’m from Sherman, Tx and am in Germany right now. I was just telling someone here about the Allen outlet shooting.
Nice video man, we love to see it! You definitely got me thinking about leaving the US or at least traveling more.
Definitely get out there bro! It might cost you some money up front, but it could save you THOUSANDS in the long run.
How can you say politics doesn’t affect your life when literally every point you make is influenced by politics?
because he is from America those people are stupid and uneducated
It was so interesting hearing you speak! I was a student in the Netherlands last year, and I loved it! :) the people were awesome and lovely. I am an Arab woman, and I was worried of racism :/ but I didn't experience it there, apart from one old lady telling me I didn't deserve to be in the Netherlands because I didn't know how to ride a bike like a native Dutch, in which I kinda agree tbh cause I don't know how to ride a bike for shit
Nice video. I left the US twelve years ago for many of the same reasons and will also never go back. You should work on getting a second passport as the next move.
Good, we don’t want bigots like you here.
Be healthy,makes money &and saved the money, enjoy while still young and healthy. Be saved ❤God be with you.
That's the plan! Much love.
Not better, if you cannot even drive your bike to the shop, or take a walk with your dog.. not better if the police is racist and corrupt.. the roads have potholes, and the tap water is not safe..
Don't remind me about the potholes 😭
It's very important that you see a doctor for a general checkup every 6 months, please do that.
Underrated comment! 6 month health check. Its free.. and if you dont go the doctor writes it off as a visit anyway 😂
He’s 24. At that age you rarely need a doctor.
@@Chin-dian that's not necessarily always true, one can die of any age because of the lack of medical attention.
Not true at all. @Chin-dian
@@candyxox If you say so. I don’t know many 24 year olds that are very sick or dying.
Good arguments! Best wishes from Switzerland!❤ Laura
Jordan Green Your awesome 💯 Great thinker in our lives I wish you for more blessings in days weeks months years and decades ahead 🥇
Understandable!!! Good for you!!!
Thank you!
@@JordanGreenYTThank You Jordan!!!
Bro by the way - Ive been following your journey literally from the week you made the jump to move.. I dont know if its the weather or.. but you look healthier and even a bit younger in the face?!? Cheers and salute to you. 🙏🏾🫶🏾
LA is the most dangerous place🤦🏿♂️ how are you going to compare🤦🏿♂️
Says who?
LA isn’t even top 15 most dangerous cities🤣
Guns are everywhere
@@Nowayfrrrrrrr So leave
@@StrongKickMan not true nothing has ever happened here where I live
Welcome to The Netherlands brother 🇳🇱
I like your take Brotha. My main take is because I want to focus on improving my health and my appearance , I so tired of being and looking unhealthy. I want to have time to take care of myself , in USA no matter how I try I keep failing because I work 15 hours a day and I am barely making ends meet. I am trying to go to trade school but I don’t have time because of how many hours I need to work to barely keep up.
I am planning on moving back to my parents or my car so I can save money on rent and get me a planet fitness membership while still working full time
The US gov bout to see this video and make some changes ASAP😤
Black SUV outside my window as I type this 👀
It wouldn't be popular as it is called communism
@@JordanGreenYT😂
Great video! You are observant, wise and humble. Such a beautiful character. Keep shining.
Thank you 🙏🏽 for sharing
I moved to the US from Ukraine, temporary, to stay safe, and learn English. And Oh my God I hate it here.
But you learnt the English though
I moved to the Netherlands from Ukraine after the begining of the big war in Ukraine. I have to say I fell in love with NL, improved my English incredibly, learnt Dutch a little bit and going to stay here even after the end of the war. God bless the Netherlands.
Go back to Ukraine Which will be the future Russia soon
EU is very doomed nowadays
Why do you hate it?
USA @ a struggle
Good for you. Great to see young men leaving the usa now too. I left when i was 50. best decision ever. I dont miss the Politics either.. You will have a better quality life there. Look into Vietnam too. So cheap to live there. Lots of young expats there. We were there a month and met nice young people like yourself who work and travel.
Jordan Green, nice content keep it up bro
Thank you!
Greetings fellow Texan, I lived in DFW, specifically Allen, also, now living in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Not planning on going back.
Yeah, the magical paradise of Phnom Penh 🤣🤣🤣🤣
You make alot of great points
Hope for the best for you in creating content over there
Thank you!
you're super inspirational dude. thank you for sharing your journey
Congratulations. I applaud your dynamism and entrepreneurship. The EU healthcare system is so much more humane than other parts of the world!
I never was in the US and don´t plan on visiting, still, as the topic always interested me, I know some stuff about the US, mainly from ordinary people talking about their lifes online. I live in Germany and I am thankful for that every single day. I raised my kids in a society where they could just go to school on the other end of the city, simply taking public transportation, right now we live on the country side and our youngest (16) still goes to school. She needs to take the train to the nearest city as there she goes to school. No issues here, if the train doesn´t arrive in time, she can just take the bus, maybe she´ll be a bit late, but the school doesn´t fuss about this. My two sons (21 and 17) moved out recently, to different cities, around 1 two 2 hours away from home, to start their vocational trainings. Thought, they don´t get paid as much as they will, when their training is over, they still can afford to live in other cities and don´t have to stay at home. We, as the parents, only pay a relatively small amount to support them, they can afford the rest on their own. Nver in my time as a mother did I had to fear my kids could get injured or killed in a school shooting and I still can´t wrap my head around the idea and how terrible it must be for parents over there in the US.
Health insurance... my two youngest both have ADHD (so have I), we all get our medication prescribed and need to get them from the pharmacy. For kids under 18 it is free, FREE. We do not pay a Cent for the medication. My medication (which is basically the same my kids get, just for adults) I have to pay a fee... it is 5 Euros... 5 Euros for prescribed medicine. The high blood pressure medication my husband takes every day... 5€ he has to pay out of his own pocket. For our kids, it is free as long as it is prescribed by a doctor. Which leads me to another point in health ensurance: my two youngest went to the Worlds Scout Jamboree last year, which happened in South Korea in the Summer. They needed to get several vaccinations for this, which did cost roundabout 2000 Euros in total. We paid this on our own, sent the receipt to our health ensurance and got a refund over 1800€. Simply as that. Yes, I am bragging about this, because you guys in the US need to understand what this really means: Freedom and less worries. When we get sick, we just go to the doctor. If I can´t work because I got sick, I just call in sick. My employer can´t do anything about it and wouldn´t anyways. They cannot kick me out... if I get sick during my vacation I just need a doctors notice and my employer refunds me the vacation days I was sick to take my vacation another time.... Another freedom we have here. We won´t turn homeless just because we lost our job or got sick...
I feel sorry for everyone that lives with the constant fear of losing everything at any given moment....
And I am extremely grateful that I don’t live in the third world cesspool known as the EU.
The people there are so ignorant that they believe that things they pay for through crippling taxes are “free”
Instead, I had access to the best university systems in the world, the strongest economy of any country (by far), a booming employment market, low taxes, a strong investment market, and many other robust systems.
I have two beautiful homes and laugh at the peasants in Germany who can’t even afford the basics like heating and air conditioning.
I laugh at our enemies in Germany who beg us for protection and would rather toss them to Vlad.
The entire European Union is quite similar , which of course does not make up the whole of Europe, but I, for example, come from Croatia (near Italy, Austria, Germany) and we are not the most developed country in the EU, but indeed we all live a similar lifestyle(Perhaps in Croatia we are most similar to Italian culture )
The biggest difference in average salaries
The Netherlands cca 3000euros and Croata half od that
But many things are cheaper here too also.....And if I want to earn more money, I pack my things and tomorrow I can come look for a job in Germany or the Netherlands and I don't need any visas iam free to go bec we are all part of EU
In Croatia also the standard is constantly rising, wages are constantly rising because we were the last country who join the European Union.
Honestly, I would never leave Europe for a better life in America
I think it's great. There are so many people trying to come here so it's refreshing to know some are leaving.
Glad to have american expats here in Europe.
Be welcome, here. 👍
You made a brave decision and it's nice to see that you are happy with it. Keep going! Greetings from Germany
Wow.. i immediately recognized this is the netherlands, i have no time now to watch fully but all the best for you😊🇳🇱 i'm dutch
Tbh everywhere in Europe looks the same, this could be the UK, France, Germany or anywhere else in Western Europe.
Much love!
@@Ohmygawdddde There are subtle differences in the architecture, layout, and general ambience from place to place. It's hard to explain, but imagine a more extreme version of the differences between states in the US.
@@Ohmygawdddde I don’t agree with that at all. The Netherlands looks like Ostfriesland in Northern Germany. The rest of Germany looks quite different.
@@Ohmygawdddde not really I also saw immediately this is The Netherlands. I am Dutch as well. Every country in Europe is distinct. They're not the same at all. Maybe for a non European.
I moved away 19yrs ago. Never looked back. Very happy here. My health insurance is cheaper than in NL. I can see a doctor within a few days and medication is cheap. I'm never going back to live.
I left the EU years ago, and will never move back. A complete cesspool of bigoted, uneducated people. Lazy workers who can’t think creatively or do anything correctly. No wonder the EU economy is failing.
The NL allowed a vile monarchy to lock them in their homes for years while they used taxpayer money to throw parties for their kids. Imagine thinking that is OK.
Honey wake up Jordan Green just dropped a vlog in the Netherlands 🗣️
Trying to be like Worldwide Wilson 👑
Great video. We have been relocating lots of people to Kenya. He has made alot of points in thus video. Health care is number one.
i just left netherlands, went to visit a girl ive known for 2 years. definitely love the country
Thank you for sharing this! I'm Canadian and I love the US and many countries all over the world. But I completely agree with everything you're saying too! I'm similar to you when it comes to politics and I'm so happy just living my life all over the world! Thank you for sharing your experiences. God bless you!
Great video. All good points. I just found your channel.
Hi Jordan, when I saw this video I wanted to see what you said and I'm so glad I watched it. I've watched some other videos before of some youtubers who said the same thing. Some are in Colombia, Thailand etc. I found your video very refreshing and interesting, and I loved the scenery while you were walking. I've been subscribed for a while but had lost touch. (TBH I didn't like the swearing, so I had stopped, but your topic interested me😆). And there was no swearing! lol. I'm going to try and catch up on some of your previous videos especially those when you left the US. 😊Oh, I forget to add that I'm from the twin islands of Trinidad & Tobago, and I have a friend from Trinidad who migrated a few years ago to the Netherlands! So that also intrigued me.
If you come from a bigger city in the US moving to Europe can get a bit boring eventually. I moved from San Diego to Belgium so close to the border that I’m always in the Netherlands and even then there’s rarely anything going on once you’ve seen everything. Another thing you don’t mention is that unless you have some technical degree or already have a stable source of income it will be very hard to find a job that is not factory work or cleaning work. Making friends with locals is difficult as most already have their social circle from Highschool and tend to stick with that. They tend to be more of acquaintances than actual friends. Tax is a lot higher here as well. And the weather is rainy and cold most of the year which in time you will see a lot of the depressed people.
There’s also positives to living there, I’m just saying for all the people considering moving who never lived here before to don’t move for love because you’ll easily be blind sited.
Thanks for sharring your vision! I live in (noord/nord) Limburg. By car i can be in belgium in 20min. And in 30 min i'm in Germany. We're so easily were we want to be. In a 2 hour drive where at the beach. 1hour and 20min drive i'm in Amsterdam and everything a named is also easily to do By train/tram/metro.
Keep up the good work and lóts of fun with exploring the Netherlands!
I moved to Italy two years ago im thinking to come to Netherlands to live between Italy and there but also cyprus cant decide where i wanna go next
Great video and welcome to the Netherlands 🇳🇱 ❤
When I was your age, I had the same perspective. But once you hit your 30s and 40s, your outlook will change dramatically, I guarantee it. The first thing you’ll notice at that stage is the significant pay gap between you and your counterparts in the USA. You've mentioned engineers and urban planners earning 300k as a figure of speech, but the reality is quite stark. I'm an engineer in the Netherlands earning far less than 100k, while my classmates from college back in the USA are making between 100k to 300k for the exact same job. When you're earning that kind of money, the higher cost of health insurance isn't an issue because you have enough income to cover it, not to mention the substantial disposable income available in the USA compared to the Netherlands.
As you start a family and enter your 30s and 40s, convenience becomes a major factor. At that point, you’ll realize how advantageous it is to have a large US suburban home with multiple bedrooms and bathrooms, a two-car garage, separate family and living rooms, a dining area, a basement, central AC, and a spacious yard for family events or kids’ parties, something that’s often out of reach for the average person in the Netherlands. When Saturday comes around, you’ll appreciate the time saved by doing one Costco run or a quick Walmart visit at 11pm in your Lincoln Navigator, a luxury that’s nearly unaffordable in the Netherlands.
I completely understand where you're coming from now, but as the saying goes, "never say never." In 10 or 15 years, when you see how your family and friends in the USA have progressed due to the opportunities available to them, sending pictures from lavish vacations at Sandals Resorts in St. Lucia while you’re stuck in Noord Brabant in a row house, driving a Fiat Panda and earning just enough to get by, you might find yourself reconsidering. That’s life in the Netherlands.
Exactly, after spending several years living and working in Europe, I'm returning to the US, but with a new perspective on life. I also leave the possibility open to returning to the EU in the future. Nothing is set in stone and I like it that way, free to choose whatever path fits me in that stage of life.😊
Life long American here. Making more $ does not a good quality of life make when u r surrounded by homelessness, mental illness, mass shootings & crime. If the only thing that matters to u is financial largesse please do come to America. This is the place for u. Sometimes people don't know how good they have it until what they have is lost. Dutchies should b encouraged to come to America so they can see the reality of this place. Some Dutchies will stay but I bet u most will gladly return to the Netherlands high taxes & all.
@@ShanuWral lol, the "mass shootings and crime" talks are overstated, and a load of bs, I havent heard of a single one in the whole state I am in now for the nearly year and a half i have been here, yal be watching some bogus propaganda news that is designed to artificially force the country into removing the 2nd amendment, the media is going to be the death of alot of yal.
Great comment. Age really is a decisive factor. At 24, you’ve normally got just about the best of everything that life’s got to offer, wherever you live: health (which is really just about everything), lots of years ahead of you to chart your path in life and find where you’re happiest and feel you fit in. Just don’t commit the sin of squandering time, like so many people do. Those years pass by really fast. On the issue of age, the TH-camr mentioned health insurance and it’s high cost in the U.S., which is obvious. I’m a big believer in healthcare coverage for people of all ages, but this fellow mentioned he hasn’t been to a doctor in 10 years, since he was 14. So, I rather doubt he’d make too much use of health insurance, or has a pressing ongoing need for doctors (absent some accident) at his age. Later he’ll be much more dependent on them. But, time, at least for now, is on his side.
@@Jan-xh5ee And large parts of it you will be spending on healthcare, higher living costs, mobility, etc. In addition, you will need to work way more. And your time is limited. It's super how rich elon Musk is. He cannot spend his fortune sensible. I don't think he is happier. At some point he will die, so his fortune will not go with him.
Oh!!! God!!! Much better life. Good for you. Be happy!!! I know you will. It's a great city!!!!!
Pls don’t all run to Europe we already so full we have house crisis! Try to change your own country! ✌🏿
Congrats to you...! I'm in France right now but trying to get a long stay visa for France or Spain to stay forever...
The US is one of the places where you can go from 0 to the sky's the limit. Everyone has the same opportunity to go as far as they want to go.
I've seen many, come from a different countries, no know the language, and within several years have a very successful business. It is all up to the person.
Its the American Dream cause you gotta be asleep to believe it. - sorry bub, 1 in a million people make it out the trenches. If you wanna bet on it being you then you can do that, but youre gonna have to disadvantage alot of others for your own little bit of happiness. Why not just enjoy it together by sharing? If everyone is happy the quality of life for everyone rises.
That is the minority of people, though. You cannot measure the success of a country based on the amount of millionaires or succesful businesses.
India and Dubai have plenty of rich people. But the majority lives in poverty. Same story for the U.S.
@@05glisedan most Americans end up working slave labor jobs until they die at 70 due to heart failure
@@05glisedan most people can’t do that tho. The “successful businesses” need poor Americans that they can severely underpay.
I agree with what u say about pollitics. I live in Jamaica and am telling u these people is so caught up in it and nothing ever comes out of it.
BREAKING NEWS: The immigration to Netherlands just increased after the latest Jordan Green video
My devious agenda is to get everyone to leave America so I can go back and get a house for the low 😈
@@JordanGreenYT Lol
@@JordanGreenYTwrong for that😂
Stay safe Brother!
Drove to my job on moped for 20 years, never really owned a car, my wife used to have one, but a moped is faster in a city... and no parking problems, same with bikes.
I definitely see a lot of mopeds out here!
Mopeds are the literally the worst mode of transportation (even worse than the car) simply because of the Amount of work the engine does campared to the noise it generates! Honestly fuck mopeds!
Thank you for the information.
Violence in the US is not because there are too many guns, but it is cultural. European countries now experience violence that was not there till they opened up their borders and are culturally enriched. Poland doesn't have mass stabbings; Germany and England do. After mass immigration, Sweden now has areas where it's unsafe to walk, and other countries are lowering school standards so non-natives can get better grades.
Violence in the US is historical. That's how the country formed. That's how the country committed genocide on the indigenous people who were already there.
That's how the country instilled fear in those chained people on boats. That's how the country inforced its Jim Crow laws. Violence has always been a part of the US society. It's not new. It's just the face of those who are committing the crime has changed.
Nevertheless, ALL faces in the US continue to commit crimes. It's the most dangerous of any first world country. Perhaps that is why many who are entering illegally don't respect the US.
Yet guns do have something to do with it and thats a fact.
@@commandbrawler9348 A gun is a tool that a criminal chooses. If the firearm is not available, they choose a knife. London has more murders by stabbings than NYC has shootings.
All these crimes are new to Europe and imported by incompatible cultures. We can’t fix the problem by focusing on the result; we must focus on the roots (uprising, family, culture).
In rural America, everyone has a gun, but most shootings happen in cities that have the strictest gun laws.
@@mkuusemets so in response to those shootings the laws must become less strict in some people`s opinion? america has had way 2 much time to fix the problem but all they do is point fingers and not fixing it. also if you have less access to guns there will be less shootings!
@@mkuusemetsmost mass / school shooters in the USA are natively born white Americans. This argument does not stand. Shootings in the USA are correlated with the ease of purchase of firearms and socioeconomic factors that drive people to commit crime. No nationality is innately more likely to commit crime.
Hi! In the U.S if you make less than $130k you qualify for marketplace health insurance (Aka the affordable care act/“obamacare”) For example my mom makes $50k and she only pays $19 a month on this plan. You don’t have to go to private insurance. Overall tho I completely agree with your point, healthcare shouldn’t be a business or else insurance companies main goal will always be to maximize profits and not the health of citizens.
What will the US do without Jordan Green??? 😪
There's nothing we can do😢
(I have never been to the USA before)
Completely agreed on all your points. I think north America in general is just very isolated and need a car for everything which sucks. Don't get me wrong, I love driving but if that was required of me to do everyday to get to some shitty job, I would lose it
Congratulations. I don't blame you one little bit buddy. Good on you for making the change. And for what you pay in the Netherlands for health insurance....you won't have copays, deductibles, coinsurance, out of network costs and UCR (usual, customary & reasonable) restrictions.
Thank you! It's worth noting that there is an "own risk" aspect of my policy. I believe my deductible is around 895 euros or something similar, but it's still a lot cheaper than I'd be getting in the US.
@@JordanGreenYT But, you haven’t seen a doctor in 10 years, so I assume you’re in top health and won’t be making much use of healthcare services, short of some accident, wherever you are for a long time anyway. Not much is going to go wrong at 24, at least for most people.
Great stuff Jordan, very interesting listening to your perspective. I'm from Australia and it honestly sounds like Australia is somewhere in between the US and Europe on some of these metrics. On one hand there are many services provided such as in European countries like affordable education and healthcare, plus crime is much lower compared to the US.
On the other hand, it is a massive country and much more isolated from the rest of the world geographically (like the US) and heavily car dependent. Owning a car is a must to travel between different parts of the country, especially in more rural areas. I live in a small country town where there are no buses, trains, taxis or any form of public transport whatsoever. I would be completely stranded without my car.
Additionally, while still being a developed western country, we have a unique identity that in some aspects is closer to Europe (especially the British Isles) and in other aspects have become more Americanized, especially in some of the larger cities and among younger generations (like much of the rest of the world)
We need to see Jordan Green on a bike in the Netherlands😫
GoPro Green in the building!
What they say in America is that everybody is equal, but , we are not equal.😮
Great video, it's very informative.