Moc děkuji za skvělé srovnání. Syn se mi vrací z USA po pěti letech a spolu s nim snoubenka. Prahu si vybrali pro společný život. Vaše videa jí moc pomáhají.
Je super, že musí přijít někdo z druhé strany světa, aby čechům říkal, jak se tu máme dobře. To potřebujeme, jako prase drbání :) S tím cestováním máš naprostou pravdu. Mně taky až cestování otevřelo oči v tom, že není samozřejmé to, že můžeš na dovolenou, nebo to, že když potřebuješ lékařské ošetření, tak ho dostaneš, nebo že když chceš jít na univerzitu, tak můžeš, nebo že když je v jízdním řádu, že autobus jede v 11:20 z místa A, tak v tom čase opravdu z toho místa pojede, nebo že když chceš najít práci, tak nějakou vždycky najdeš. A spousta dalších drobností, které považujeme za naprosto normální, ale ve spoustě zemí naprosto normální vůbec není. Já vím, že to bude působit, jako captain obvious příspěvek, ale stejně jsem si nemohl pomoct :)
Připomeňme ještě absenci zemětřesení, tornád a hurikánů. Zelenou krajinu skoro bez práce. Pitnou chutnou vodu skoro zadarmo. A ke zdravotnictví nejen ošetření, ale i pošahaně drahé operace a léčby (na záchranu života svého staršího mláděte bych nevydělala za celý život ... a v ČR jsem dokonce mohla být a ním - sice nuzně, ale v ceně toho, že jsem Češka).
So true. I sold my house in the UK (and my car because I knew I wouldn't need it). Bought a flat in Prague and my standard of living went sky high - I earn a lot less money but seem to have a lot more to spend. Mostly though, I have soooooooo much more time!
That’s very interesting. I was struggling so much financially after I bought my flat in Prague that I moved to London so I could pay rent here and my Czech mortgage.
@@janab6660 Not a bad plan. Just bring your frugal way of life there(where possible), make some money. Pay the mortgage in Prague and then live like a king/queen. : )
Dear Jen, Your videos are our inspiration to move to Prague in a few years from now. We hope we'll bump into you on our way to the beer garden in Prague, one day. Thank you again for everything! ❤️
Díky, tohle video tady chybělo. A opět jsem moc rád, že žiji v České republice :-) Neumím si představit, že bych jednoduše nemohl zajít s kamarády kdykoliv na pivo, nemít placenou dovolenou a 90% mého života by zabralo vydělávání peněz, žití na dluh (kreditky) a porovnávání se se sousedem, kdo z nás má lepší auto. I když... tohle nemám v povaze. Je mi jedno, jaké auto má soused, to moje mě taky doveze, kam potřebuji a stejně nejradši jezdím na kole. I na ty dovolené :-)
Je to trochu mimo téma, ale když už jste to zmínil: Nemít placenou dovolenou je "denní chléb" každého podnikatele, živnostníka nebo 'freelancerera'. V době, kdy pracujete, vyděláváte nejen na tu dovolenou, ale také na ten "plat", který vám jako zaměstnanci přijde, i když jste na dovolené...
@@viksa1868 Ano, souhlas. Ale ti podnikatelé si to zvolili dobrovolně. Je to cena za to, že nemají nad sebou šéfy a dělají na sebe. Proto nejsem podnikatel, resp. podnikám na IČO jen jako vedlejšák, na tohle bych neměl "koule".
Mate 100% pravdu- zil jsem 10 let v Praze ted 5 rokem v Los Angeles a ta kvalita zivota (zvlast pro mne jako vasniveho cyklisty) je neporovnatelna! Tady se vsichni jenom zenou za imidzem a $$$ a vubec ale vubec netusi ze zivot je opravdu o necem jinem… Bohuzel amerika svuj lifestyle se snazi prosazovat pres Hollywood a culture export i u nas…
If your friend lives 5 km away in CZ than it's a nice walk for saturday afternoon. Especially out of Prague. And it will take you the same time as in LA by car.
It's really true. Have you ever seen the movie "LA Story" with Steve Martin? It's from the 80's but it's a parody of LA and rings true to this day. I recommend it. :)
@@DreamPrague I have not, thank you for tip movie to watch. Btw.: I can imagine having a friend 5 km away by air distance but having to drive for 45 min. to him because he lives on the other side of a freeway and I need to drive 15 km to neerrest crossing to pass the freeway.
Jé, to je skvělé vidět, že i další lidi umí měřit kvalitu života podle využití svého volného času :-) Já říkám, že nejen prací je člověk živ. Prodělal jsem podobnou proměnu v názoru. Když jsem začínal jezdit s tramvají, tak jsem bral každý přesčas, miloval jsem lovení každé minuty navíc, a předháněli jsme se mezi sebou, kdo má víc! Ale pak jsem procitl. Proč bych to měl dělat? K čemu je mi konec směny ve 2 ráno před volnem, když pak to volno nijak nevyužiju. A tak už se nikam nehoním, v klidu si odpracuji, co mi zadají a mám daleko lepší pocit nejen z té práce, ale i z volného času, který trávím na venkově v přírodě. Díky za tohle video, Jen. Je úžasné :-)
Ja som ani nikdy nezačal hrať ten životný "rat race" - kto bude mať viacej majetku, väčší dom, drahšie auto, kto si vezme krajšiu ženu, kto pôjde na viac exotických dovoleniek ... Nemám o to záujem.
I’m not going anywhere. Well, maybe Praha. Lol. I’ve been thinking about where to retire in about 5 years. I think Czechia is among the main contenders - can I say pretty much anything in terms of work to get the zivno (even if I just intend to chill)?
We did the same with my husband after many years spending every shekel in Tel Aviv. Now we live in Brno and we have more time for our family and less stress. We thought we will be able to save money for buying an apartment which covid totally messed up but still we are very happy here.
I am afraid it will not happen - I tried to bump into Jen or Honza (or Tobík) several times arround Jiřák, Mírák or in Riegerák and no luck... She must be just a dream(Prague)! :D
Nadherné video! Díky moc za ně! To srovnání je úžasné a my si tu často ani neuvědomujeme jaké máme štěstí, že tu žijeme a nevážíme si toho. Tohle video bych doporučila pustit všem remcalům Čechům nadávajícím skoro na všechno tady. 👏👏👏👍
Thanks Jen! This is exactly the video I needed right now. My wife is originally from CZ and we're thinking of moving from Australia to CZ, but of course money is always a concern. Your video really puts things into perspective. If I knew for sure it was the right long term decision I would totally sell-up here in Australia and just move, but we'll probably try renting for a year or so first. Thanks for an excellent channel. I love your videos and insight into life in the Czech Republic.
I remember a friend telling me that she had visited a family friend in the suburbs of Los Angeles. She asked her where some "center" of the suburb was. The hostess told her that it was about three kilometers (she probably told her in miles :-) but it was not far), that there was a square, shops, a cinema ... So my friend went to see it. Along the way, she found that there were no sidewalks in many places at all, and four cars (one of which was a police car) stopped by her at that short time and the drivers ask if she is in trouble and need help. Because she was walking. Strange....
To říkal i můj táta, když byl před lety pracovně na Floridě. Šli si jen něco koupit do obchodu, který byl cca kilometr od jejich ubytování. Žádný chodník, takže šli po krajnici, řidiči zpomalovali, aby si prohlédli ty cvoky, co jdou po svých.
Výborné rozhodnutí Jen. Také jsem si našla zaměstnání kde sice vydělávám méně, ale opravdu mám konečně čas a ten je k nezaplacení, protože energie mi již dost chyběla. Hodně mi pomáhá, že pracuji sama a nemusím se nechávat rušit okolím - arogantní a nepříjemné kolegyně apod. Doporučuji všem svůj život zpomalit a nakupovat tak jak zmiňuješ s rozmyslem :-) Děkuji za inspirativní video a přeji krásné letní dny.
I’ve been living this life in the US for the past twenty years. I’ve succeeded in gaining autonomy over my time, but not in fostering the kind of social connections you describe because no one else is in my position. Everyone I know either doesn’t earn enough, works multiple jobs to make ends meet, and has no free time or earns plenty, works in a highly demanding job, and has no free time. Optimizing for time over money has to be socio-cultural, not merely an individual, choice, otherwise it can get a bit lonely!
@@DreamPrague spíš myslí,že Češi jsou celkově pořád chudí,na to že pořád dreme jako blbci a je to třicet let od revoluce, pořád si dáváme bacha na to,kolik utratime na dovce,a to nad námi Chorvati ohrnuji nos,ale kdyby Češi nepřijeli tak jsou v prd...
Hi Jen, thank you very much for this kind of video :) I am glad you are feeling better here in CZ ... I almost feel sorry for the Americans, living in such conditions - working for work, where is the life in that?
@@DreamPrague Yeah I understand, we all want to be successful and work hard, but as you said - free time is very valuable too and life should be lived not worked :)
Thanks for this video Jen ! I have been to lot of places including LA, and its very hard to explain to other people in CZ the way of living here is something what cant be measured by money. Cold beer & sausage, friends around...this is almost for free... and the value of momentum is much higher than posh restaurant with view. Hard to explain to others who still aim for more money based life. People expect more money=more life, but surprisingly its exactly as you have described in video :) thanks ! ;)
Ja jsem byl v Miami, na Bahamach a musim rict ze kdyz tam je clovek na par dni tak OK, ale predstava ze tam ziju, tak by mi asi slezly nehty u nohou ;-). A kdyz koukam na yt na videa od Sopora jak lidi zijou v CA a nemyslim tim ty hoody co ukazuje ale ty "lepsi" ctvrti a udivuje svoje pubescentni divactvo precpoctama cen nemovitosti z USD na CZK, tak se jen smeju. To je tak nechutne konzumni styl zivota ze bych nemenil ani za zlaty prase. Sice skripu zubama v CZE u kazdejch voleb ale to uz bych chtel asi moc kdyby tu lidi meli rozum.
Bylo by fajn, udělat i obrácené video. Věci, které se naopak zhoršili oproti LA, Chápu, že to určitě nebude lehké, ale to by bylo opravdu zajímavé. Toto video bylo fajn (jako většina), ale ted nevím jak to napsat abych neurazil a nevypadalo to, že se mi nelíbilo. Jsou v tom věci, které jsem už slyšel i u jiných Američanů žijích v evropě, že tady se více dbá na volný čas místo vydělávání peněz :)
Super video. Mám spolužáka který byl neštastný v ČR a ted žije 12 let v Houstonu a neměnil by. Při studiu mi vždy připadal, jako by se omylem narodil v Čechách, ale duší byl Američan. Možná, že v tvém případě je to naopak.
Člověk se nesmí stát otrokem peněz, práce a čehokoliv, Život nám byl dán proto abychom žili a to plně se vším všudy. Ve Vašem věku jsem ještě tolik rozumu neměl, ale ženy bývají většinou rozumnější. Ať se Vám u nás daří co nejlépe.
It is nice that you are saying "we" have great public transportation:-), it is so cute. Welcome among us - Czech people. Jen, I am not certain if anyone would call our country Czechia, even, I know, it is correct. It was invented few Years ago, no one wanted it, however, it should be used. I personally would not use it as it sounds really strange. However, you are doing great job and I am happy that you feel comfortable here! D.
I do use it, in English. I didn't like it at first, in large part also because it had this weird group of rabid supporters online who would butt into any conversation to "correct" people long before it was official, without paying any attention to the context. Bordering on trolls, basically. But it's grown on me. It is useful for referring to the country (and culture) as such at any point in history, and because I'm interested in history and often find myself discussing it...
i live in CZ my entire life, except for 2 yrs in germany, half of it in the biggest czech village (brno) and half of in smallish village of 600 people. i wholeheartedly agree with what you say about our life style, just with one comment, it is difficult in a small village without a car (we have one) , but you need no latest SUV model ;-) being teacher i have the luxury of long leave (but quite necessary to recuperate :) and we also spend few days here and few day there. i am glad you like it here ;-)
Ahoj. Vždyť tohle všechno máme v naší státní hymně. Je jedna z mála, která není bojovná, výhružná, není plná pýchy. Taky proto ji Češi zvolili za hymnu, i když to byla obyčejná písnička slepého houslisty Mareše z divadelní hry Fidlovačka (aneb žádný hněv a žádná rvačka). Líbezná hudba, krásných 5 slok o české nátuře..😊😊
Czechs are amazingly well organized at self entertainment - barbecues in the country. wine tasting in cellars, skiing in Austria, music festivals - and everyday life is cheaper. I rent my flat out in the U.K. which pays for my Prague flat. I use the extra money saved by everyday expenses for travel costs all around the world. When I travel I stay in hostels - not just because it's cheaper but you meet more people than in an impersonal modern hotel. Like you I too am self employed. As for consumer goods my main one is music equipment and I'm now able to buy more than when I was in U.K. bands even though it's more expensive. Many things which are good for you are cheaper and this means anywhere in the world. For example raw porridge oats is very cheap and much better for you than those packaged flavoured brands etc. Without meaning to be insulting I think the U.S. system of social security and health care is insane and I much prefer the ''communist'' attitude of Europe. :) But when I visited the Western part of the U.S. it was fascinating and very memorable and I would go back.
I find this being kind of lesson how Czechs are making a virtue from being poor. There's also this saying that there's no difference between Czech and Canadian lumberjack, both can afford a weekend in Prague for their weekly salary. But to be honest, long time ago I also discovered that I value my free time over getting more money. It's up to everyone to find a healthy balance between the two.
I have live and grew up in Raleigh NC I lived in LA for a year or so and I went to Prague. Comparing the price of eating out and hotels of Prague to la is such a big difference. The food prices in Prague we're much more like in Raleigh but still I would say Prague had cheaper restaurants and beer. Hotels were about the same as NC but I found better rates in Prague. LA is crazy to get a hotel in. You know more about the rest of cost of living which is nice. You didn't cover gambling in Prague I don't think you gamble but I extended my stay in Prague by weeks solely based on what I was earning in the casinos. Really enjoyed Prague and it was an easy place to travel on a budget.
Jen pro upřesnění. 4 týdny placené dovolené už jsou málokde. Většinou je to 5 týdnů, často se už objevuje i 6 týdnů, učitelé mají oficiálně 8 týdnů, ve skutečnosti tak 11 týdnů. Plus všichni mají ještě placené státní svátky, takže další skoro 2 týdny. To je také jeden z důvodů, proč Češi dávají přednost zaměstnání před podnikáním.
Učitelé a 11 týdnů? To je dobrej vtip... Ve skutečnosti mají, se všemi svátky a prázdninami, opravdu jen těch 8. Letní prázdniny dávají něco málo přes 6 - po půlce srpna nástup na přípravy, školení, vzdělávací plány...
@@saya-mi Uznávám, že existují školy, kde vedení nutí učitele, aby do školy chodili co nejvíc. Taky jsem jednu takovou zažil. Většina škol ale dává učitelům volno prakticky vždycky, když jsou doma děti, až na poslední týden v srpnu. Tedy v létě je to 8 týdnů, pak jsou tu podzimní prázdniny, vánoční prázdniny, pololetní prázdniny, jarní prázdniny, velikonoční prázdniny a pak tu bývají ještě ředitelská volna, která se občas dávají, když by se do školy mělo jít jen jeden den, například, když je státní svátek v úterý nebo ve čtvrtek. Za svůj život jsem učil na 6 školách a jen jedna z nich (soukromá) nás nutila chodit do školy, i když to nebylo úplně nutné. Pak znám ještě základku, kam chodí moje dcera, kde učitelé jsou třeba o jarních prázdninách ve škole. Ale bývá to spíše výjimka. Samozřejmě se ty školy v přístupu liší. Na středních se ta ředitelská volna dávají často během maturit, kdy učitel do školy musí. Na oplátku zase už v dubnu přestává učit maturanty, což u některých může dělat až půl úvazku. Můj příspěvek nebyl o tom, že by se mělo těm učitelům závidět. Oni (my) to volno nejen ocení, ale i potřebují, protože jinak by skončili v blázinci. A taky sebou nese jednu nevýhodu, že na rozdíl od většiny jiných profesí, si nemůžeme vybrat ani část dovolené, když chceme my. Tedy třeba v létě k moři musíme vždy za plnou cenu o prázdninách a nemůžeme využít levnější pobyty v červnu nebo září.
Great video again. I can remember going to Scotland with my brother in the early 90s. A pint there would cost like ten times the Czech price but we´d still have a couple in each pub. I guess we´re quite lucky now to be able to travel Europe, knowing ok, the north-west is expensive while the south-east is more than reasonable. Yet, we just never restrict ourselves to say not staying at a nice hotel or having a meal or going to a museum when on vacation. And, yeah, travelling around Czechia by public transportation is so supereasy and convenient, the trains+buses do get you everywhere you need. Anyway, hoping to bump into you any time soon! 👍 ❤️
Packed car to the brim going to Croatia? C’mon. They are empty compared to the following. Lemme introduce you a typical Tunisian working in IT or FR going home by a ferry: imagine a car (with IT/FR license plate) stuffed to the brim with assorted stuff, barely leaving any space for the driver. And then another crapload of stuff on the roof, sometimes doubling its height. I’ve even seen a van with huge pile of stuff on its roof held in place with straps wound all around the van body (under its belly). Now imagine whole pier full of such cars waiting for boarding. Czechs travel lightweight :)
There's just much better life balance in Europe, generally. I gladly gave up the car as well - and don't miss it at all. What marathons / half marathons were your favorites? We're both "runners" and that sounds like a great plan for some long weekends!
Hi, me and my family will moving to Prague in August 5, we rented a flat in Mala Strana, next to Charles Bridge😍 thanks for all information you provide 😍😍😍 make our life easy 😍😍 I from Brazil but I lived in USA since 1996, my children born here. My first language is Português, I speak Spanish too, now time for learn more English 😀 and Czech. How much is English and Czech school? ( best price), thanks !
Your experience in Prague is very interesting. I am actually thinking about visiting my friend in LA and stay there for few month to feel the difference. I have been in LA when I was studying in Oklahoma state university and was a member of men's tennis team so I travelled a lot. But unfortunately we didn't have much time to explore different places in U.S as we had always go back to campus in shortest amount of time because of school. And honestly Stillwater in Oklahoma was not the best representative sample of the U.S. 😂
Ahoj Jen, to je pravda, že ze středu Evropy není moc daleko na tisíce dovolených, a to jen v rámci Evropy okrajů Asie a severu Afriky. Třeba v Beneluxu, tudíž i v Bruggách ( kde jsem taky nechal kus svého srdce ) jsem byl krátce po revoluci. Chci se podívat ještě jednou a vím, že pokud zase budeme moci cestovat, můžu tam být za pár hodin a nemusí to být až tak drahé. Kus srdce mi zůstal i v Dánsku, Devonu a Cornwalu, i v těch Benátkách nebo na Korfu, ale i v horách i pobřeží Bulharska ( Rodopy, Nesebar ), i v Polsku Krakow, Vielicka, Osvětim by měl povinně navštívit každý člověk této planety, bývalá NDR, nejen Berlin, ale Harz (Wernigerode, Quedlinburg), Duryňsko od Drážďan až po Eisenach (Wartburg) a to máte z Prahy kousek, Alpy, Karpaty, Pyreneje už jsou trochu dál, moc se mi líbilo i v Rusku, hlavně v Petrohradu a okolí, v Estonsku Tallin !! Helsinky jsem viděl z lodi, neb to bylo za časů, kdy jsme nemohli zajet ani do Vídně !!! Ve Vídni je bezva ZOO v Schenbrunnu (asi jsem to napsal blbě, Němčina není můj kamarád ) a takových tipů můžeš mít milion v okruhu 1000-1500 km. A co Slovensko, Slovinsko, bývalá Jugoslávie, Maďarsko s termálními lázněmi a nejen vínem, co země toť nekonečné množství nabídek,,, a to ještě nikdo z nás nemá řádně procestovanou i tu naši malinkatou zemičku. Teď toužím po Norsku, až po Nordkap. Tak snad brzy někam, i třeba po Česku ! Přeji všem hezké zážitky z cest a spokojenost doma. Moc si asi neuvědomujeme, že i ta naše zemička má svoje obrovské výhody ( jako třeba ta doprava, a nejen ta. KDYBY TADY NEBYLY TY VOSY !!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Je hezký uprostřed toho nadávání na všechno zkouknout video, kde se dozvíme o pozitivech života tady. Ale ta "kůže líná" v titulkách mně fakt pobavila :D
Hello Jen, I follow you channel since you have an interview with Michal Sopor and I like your channel to see outsider perspective on ourselvers. I have the same values - quality time is more than money
4 week holiday is a minimum. "Délka dovolené dle § 213 za kalendářní rok činí nejméně 4 týdny. Avšak jsou i výjimky například u zaměstnanců zaměstnavatelů vyjmenovaných v § 109 odst. 3 zákoníku práce (státní podniky, obce, kraje, rozpočtové a příspěvkové organizace atd.) platí, že mají nárok na 5 týdnů dovolené v kalendářním roce a dále pedagogičtí pracovníci a akademičtí pracovníci vysokých škol, které mají nárok na 8 týdnů dovolené v kalendářním roce." V kolektivní smlouvě může být týden navíc, tedy placených 5 týdnů. Existuje i dodatková dovolená pro pracovníky v rizikovém prostředí. Já, jako radiologický asistent jsem měl dohromady 6 týdnů placené dovolené.
Actually I'm now looking at hotel room rates and menus for different possible destinations like Poland and now Czech republic. They do vary depending on cuisine . There are cheaper options and though I can't understand the menu items I can see the prices for pizza is maybe 17 PLN and more .. these are i think more expensive tourist traps . Beers at pubs like 10-12 PLN..
The Dutch do take everything with them on holiday as well, the Czech and Dutch people look like each other. Same type of humor. What are you great place to get a beer this summer in Prague, for someone that have been many times in the city?
About visit to London. When you in London, buy one day travel card, it’s way cheaper than buying single trips. Another think all museums admission is free. So go to British Museum, also museum of science, nature and history. Yes some attractions you have to pay (London eye, Tower bridge etc). London is still cheaper than Paris and if you plan ahead you don’t need to break a bank.
I wonder if I will be in minority here, but I am happy to live in US with Czech mentality. With the investment of $200 in camping equipment (in ‘70) we traveled through the all states of the country and our expense was only gas. Everything you described about Prague can be achieved in US. Only difference is length of vacation and so called socialized privileges like maternity leave young people in US can only dream of. But opportunities for quality of life are the same here in US. Of course close proximity of other countries is a big plus we don’t have. As for income comparison - Czechs don’t have to worry about expenses related to old age, like illness, healthcare, nursing home, these things are ridiculously expensive in US. So people can spend more freely on vacations.
I think life is good when you are able to do the things you like, although sometimes it is difficult to reconcile what you like with the model of society in which you are living. It would be possible for a thrifty person who likes to earn more money each year and still have time to make friends, travel, stay fit, be creative, or even develop as a musician, language speaker, cook or whatever. But in addition to what people like is what the political system offers you, and that is not usually said, with interest. You need to live many years in a place to know it and try to change it, as time goes by.
Thank you for the video. Yeah, doing some other things apart from just working is key. I know quite a lot of people (me included) who are not working full-time but just about 0.75-0.8 because they wish to have more time for their hobbies etc... and their salary for the shortened working week is still good enough. As for the car culture in the U.S., it keeps me wondering how people who either cannot afford, or cannot have a car (e.g. because of their health disability) can live in places where public transportation is kinda non-existent (as you keep saying).
Hi Jen, a very thought-provoking video (not the first one). I have a question (and I apologize if it's too economically-personal) I have been thinking about in relation to your videos for some time. I share your appreciation of the less success-at-all-cost oriented attitude where success, sadly, is often expressed just in the level of income but there is a catch for someone from a high-income country living in a low-income one. Of course you can secure a very economically decent living standard in the Czech Republic but if you once decided to return to the US, be it for any reason (we get invaded by neighbours quite often) or just for retirement, will your earnings from a country with roughly one third of a comparable income allow you once to return to the US for retirement (if you chose so)? I mean in terms of cost of housing, health insurance etc. back in the US? Will not a life in a low-cost and a low-income country in fact turn you into a sort of an economic prisoner making you to stay here in the Czech Republic because retiring in the US would be too expensive? I apologize if my question is too personal.
Právě nad tím přemítám. Platově jsme na tom pořád velice špatně, chápu, když se někdo odstěhuje do "levné" země na důchod a má našetřeno. Vybere si podnebí, které mu sedí a může odpočívat.. Rozumím, že se Jen líbí, že přišla na to, že se dá žít i jinak, než jak křeček v kleci, ale ty výdělky budou chybět? :(
@@caroline4323 Not that I wouldn't want Jen and Honza to stay here for good. I think they have a therapeutic effect on the Czech nation. I just wouldn't want them to feel trapped here economically.
@@pmpcpmpc4737 @Pmpc Pmpc Tim terapeutickym efektem si tak jista nejsem. Malo kritizuje, chvalit se umime dobre sami.. :). Driv jsem obcas zkoukla "jak nas vidi svet" a z tech komentaru se mi delalo zle..
@@caroline4323 Souhlasím, že potřebujeme trochu víc kritiky a realismu. Myslím si ale taky, že ten náš dost kulturně izolovaný a nekritický postoj je obrana proti nedostatku sebevědomí, kterým my Češi trpíme (žijíc mimo ČR jsem došel k názoru, že tohle opravdu platí velmi), a které nám brání právě v tom vidět se realisticky. Jennifer se na nás dívá z pozice člověka pocházejícího z jiné kultury (navíc americké, která je pro mnoho lidí v Česku i jinde aspirační), propojuje oba světy a myslím si, že ukazuje, že se neliší tak moc jak si mnozí v Česku myslíme. To je podle mě ten terapeutický efekt. Tím jak neznáme jiné kultury a nejsme jimi ani příliš reflektováni se vytváří pocit méněcennosti a ten dále zpusobuje, že se ještě více uzavíráme do sebe. Jennifer s vtipem, shovívostí, laskavostí a idealismem tuhle bariéru překlenuje a já jí za to děkuju.
Back in the 90s I spent a year working in Tokyo and just by walking to the station and there to work and back it was typically an hour of walking each day, and it was the best thing for me. I slimmed down but unfortunately found those lbs again after moving back to Canada where I pretty much needed a car to get anywhere. I really like the 10min walkable neighbourhood concept as each train station is surrounded by pretty much all the shops and services one needs. That of course as you say, is unlikely in the US except the big cities like NY and Chicago and I also think there is the American love for cars etc but then of course it adds to the obesity and health issues. I'm reminded of Bill Bryson's Walk in the Woods (on hiking the Appalachian trail) where he calculates that in one week he walks more than the typical American would in a year. At one point he walks into a town trying to find an sporting goods store to get some mosquito repellent and someone tells him its a 15 min walk, is he sure he doesn't need a ride? Yes to the cheaper lifestyle of getting together with friends. It's also nice to see the growing trend of people getting together to play board games and card games. Now that the pandemic is easing off, my wife and I look forward to getting together with friends to play music (as we are into trad- folk music, eg trad Irish, Quebecois, or American old time) zoom music sessions did not really cut it. Also perhaps going to plays and concerts. I think it's also more common in Europe (and perhaps NY or Montreal etc) for folks to just drop in un-announced. I've had some friends who did that here in Vancouver but it was more unusual here - typicaly you would have to pre-arrange set aside time for it etc.) Anyway, enjoy your videos and glad you are enjoying a better lifestyle.
Nicely done Jenn! If you are ever in Letna join us long time Letnoids for some Pivos at either Fraktal (mostly there) or Vegtral (also there). We meet there from about 4:00 til close every day rain or shine.
In the us, a full-time professional job still offers better benefits most of the time (health care, retirement/pension contribution by employer, paid vacation when you can take it, continuing education reimbursement, etc), worth an additional 15-50% of your base salary, depending on industry and position. How does that compare with benefits you receive in czechia as a freelancer? thanks
Jen you forgot to mention the domestic vacations. Not only cottages, but also camps, week long trip down vltava, renting a room in pension. This country has more to often than just Prague, just backpacking the castles is much better vacation than grilling yourself in some beach next to some beached american whale.
tak to sedi. jeste dodam ze rizek na cestu a par konzerv a jede se , tak jsme projeli Svedsko za tri tydny a byla to parada ale priznam ze bylo i par restauraci dik super video
This video is so nice and I can agree. The only thing I like in USA is quite cheap street food and lots of street food. In Prague there are too, but they are quite expensive or very bad quality. But Europes superpower are Trains and Ryanair :) Also you can go to the nature right after work and to different places. Around big cities in US is so far to get anywhere that you cant do that during evening. Even in Vancouver, CA where I spend some time was that difficult because long distances. (not mentioning without car)
When I flew into Ruzyne 9 years ago, I was shocked that there was so much greenery right outside the city. In LA it's nothing but buildings and boulevards for the last 25 minutes of the flight into LAX!
@@DreamPrague LA is very special worldwide. Not much can compare (NYC and some Asian metropolis). But in that green there are villages, some churches, castles, viewpoints. You can still explore. In USA-CA even in green areas? Town .... 1 hour of nothing or wildness... something
Bez řízek na dovolenou nejedu 😁 Could you please do a video and explain the credit system in USA? why does a company like creditmri even exist? Vím, česky to je bez řízku nebo řízků, malý snáček na cesty 😋 Pozdrav z Prahy - Horní Počernice 😁
Everytime you talk about our great public transports, this thought will appear in my head: "Why the hell we have better public transport when we have so so old cities, but in america, where the infrastructure is new, it isn't. Why on earth, they don't built it better when they had great example of how to do it or not in Europe... just why." I always thought, that public transport have every big developed city and country , and even better then ours. This is so mind blowing for me till these days :D
Because American cities are too big. And Americans don’t like it. I used to suffer it a bit when living in Miami! But then I realized the state of Florida is 2.5 the entire Czech Republic so it’s quite crazy dimension-wise. My husband drove 80 km every day to work as if it wasn’t a big deal. I always think is that
Very interesting topic. Before Covid's measures, I also traveled around Europe. I enjoyed the holiday up to twice a year, always 1 or 2 weeks. This is how I managed to visit Vienna, Dresden, Berlin, Zurich, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Budapest and other lesser-known cities. Some I have visited 2, others 3 times. I don't have a car even driving license. All I needed was a bus, a train and a plane. Some trips around Europe were with friends who have a car. But many times I did it all alone. It is true that people do not spend so much here. In fact, sometimes it annoys me how much unnecessary waste and things are produced. From plastic packaging, to low-quality things to things that don't make sense.
Myslím že máme být na co hrdí. Máme na světě nejhustější železniční dopravu co se tyka protkani zhlediska země. Vždy si vzpomenu na mé kolegy s Kyrgyzstánu kdy mi říkala že vlak neznají že existuje v celé zemi jen jedna trať a to velmi krátká kde dosud jezdí parní lokomotivy.
Now I'm wondering about average sized US cities compared with giants like LA? Is the money culture the same? Are the smaller communities more compact? You hardly ever hear of living in states such as Nevada, Colorado or Connecticut...
Já žíju v Anglii, mám 3000 gbp mesíčně po daních, dělám na sebe a mám 3 měsíce ročně dovolenou, a jsem spokojený. Česko rád nemám, hlavně českou hnusnou závist, ale mám rád tenhle kanál. :)
When you say consumer goods are more expensive, did you mean just certain things are more expensive? Like electronics, clothings but not everything right? I mean the groceries, food , alcohol is pretty darn cheap over there, and those are the things that are more essential to our daily lives and thank God they cost less . At least the most of the important stuff is affordable over there , but compare that to a North American life, nothing is letting up over here, taxed, inflation, groceries, nothing is spared.
I've been living in Prague for over 5 years and every day feels like a vacation compared to living in the US :)
I've been in the Czech Republic for 38 years and it's worse here compared to the concentration camp
@@moretttti poor you!
@@moretttti 38 years in a concentration camp? Wow, what a tough cookie you must be!
@@moretttti perhaps, you are locked in one of our prisons :-) that would explain a lot
I've been living in LA for almost 5 years and every day feels like hell compared to living in Prague, so I concur!
Moc děkuji za skvělé srovnání. Syn se mi vrací z USA po pěti letech a spolu s nim snoubenka. Prahu si vybrali pro společný život. Vaše videa jí moc pomáhají.
Tohle je skvěle! Děkuji!
Je super, že musí přijít někdo z druhé strany světa, aby čechům říkal, jak se tu máme dobře. To potřebujeme, jako prase drbání :) S tím cestováním máš naprostou pravdu. Mně taky až cestování otevřelo oči v tom, že není samozřejmé to, že můžeš na dovolenou, nebo to, že když potřebuješ lékařské ošetření, tak ho dostaneš, nebo že když chceš jít na univerzitu, tak můžeš, nebo že když je v jízdním řádu, že autobus jede v 11:20 z místa A, tak v tom čase opravdu z toho místa pojede, nebo že když chceš najít práci, tak nějakou vždycky najdeš. A spousta dalších drobností, které považujeme za naprosto normální, ale ve spoustě zemí naprosto normální vůbec není. Já vím, že to bude působit, jako captain obvious příspěvek, ale stejně jsem si nemohl pomoct :)
Připomeňme ještě absenci zemětřesení, tornád a hurikánů. Zelenou krajinu skoro bez práce. Pitnou chutnou vodu skoro zadarmo. A ke zdravotnictví nejen ošetření, ale i pošahaně drahé operace a léčby (na záchranu života svého staršího mláděte bych nevydělala za celý život ... a v ČR jsem dokonce mohla být a ním - sice nuzně, ale v ceně toho, že jsem Češka).
@@KVEmer-is9il já jsem jakože o těch tornádech nečetl a vy jste o nich jakože vůbec nepsala ;)
@@KVEmer-is9il O tornáde ste radšej nemal písať, tým ste zavolal čerta.
So true. I sold my house in the UK (and my car because I knew I wouldn't need it). Bought a flat in Prague and my standard of living went sky high - I earn a lot less money but seem to have a lot more to spend. Mostly though, I have soooooooo much more time!
So cool! I’m glad I’m not the only foreigner to feel this way!
That’s very interesting. I was struggling so much financially after I bought my flat in Prague that I moved to London so I could pay rent here and my Czech mortgage.
@@janab6660 Not a bad plan. Just bring your frugal way of life there(where possible), make some money. Pay the mortgage in Prague and then live like a king/queen. : )
@@janab6660 Now sell your flat in Prague, buy one in Newcastle upon Tyne and forget about London. You will have much easier life. ;-)
@@tetst_54546 ha thanks. Not sure if living with Geordies is easier 😂
Dear Jen,
Your videos are our inspiration to move to Prague in a few years from now.
We hope we'll bump into you on our way to the beer garden in Prague, one day.
Thank you again for everything! ❤️
That would be great!
Díky, tohle video tady chybělo. A opět jsem moc rád, že žiji v České republice :-) Neumím si představit, že bych jednoduše nemohl zajít s kamarády kdykoliv na pivo, nemít placenou dovolenou a 90% mého života by zabralo vydělávání peněz, žití na dluh (kreditky) a porovnávání se se sousedem, kdo z nás má lepší auto. I když... tohle nemám v povaze. Je mi jedno, jaké auto má soused, to moje mě taky doveze, kam potřebuji a stejně nejradši jezdím na kole. I na ty dovolené :-)
Je to trochu mimo téma, ale když už jste to zmínil: Nemít placenou dovolenou je "denní chléb" každého podnikatele, živnostníka nebo 'freelancerera'. V době, kdy pracujete, vyděláváte nejen na tu dovolenou, ale také na ten "plat", který vám jako zaměstnanci přijde, i když jste na dovolené...
@@viksa1868 Ano, souhlas. Ale ti podnikatelé si to zvolili dobrovolně. Je to cena za to, že nemají nad sebou šéfy a dělají na sebe. Proto nejsem podnikatel, resp. podnikám na IČO jen jako vedlejšák, na tohle bych neměl "koule".
Jenže ten americký způsob života nám cpou a když se to (nedej bůh) stane i u nás tak “zápádací” odejdou dal na východ ….
Mate 100% pravdu- zil jsem 10 let v Praze ted 5 rokem v Los Angeles a ta kvalita zivota (zvlast pro mne jako vasniveho cyklisty) je neporovnatelna! Tady se vsichni jenom zenou za imidzem a $$$ a vubec ale vubec netusi ze zivot je opravdu o necem jinem… Bohuzel amerika svuj lifestyle se snazi prosazovat pres Hollywood a culture export i u nas…
If your friend lives 5 km away in CZ than it's a nice walk for saturday afternoon. Especially out of Prague. And it will take you the same time as in LA by car.
It's really true. Have you ever seen the movie "LA Story" with Steve Martin? It's from the 80's but it's a parody of LA and rings true to this day. I recommend it. :)
@@DreamPrague I have not, thank you for tip movie to watch. Btw.: I can imagine having a friend 5 km away by air distance but having to drive for 45 min. to him because he lives on the other side of a freeway and I need to drive 15 km to neerrest crossing to pass the freeway.
@@mikulda2 I can see myself doing exactly this for the beer more likely than for a friend :D
@@DreamPrague L.A. Story is from 1991, thanks for recommendation, i downloaded today.
@@gaszton42 I think you’ll enjoy it!
Jé, to je skvělé vidět, že i další lidi umí měřit kvalitu života podle využití svého volného času :-) Já říkám, že nejen prací je člověk živ. Prodělal jsem podobnou proměnu v názoru. Když jsem začínal jezdit s tramvají, tak jsem bral každý přesčas, miloval jsem lovení každé minuty navíc, a předháněli jsme se mezi sebou, kdo má víc! Ale pak jsem procitl. Proč bych to měl dělat? K čemu je mi konec směny ve 2 ráno před volnem, když pak to volno nijak nevyužiju. A tak už se nikam nehoním, v klidu si odpracuji, co mi zadají a mám daleko lepší pocit nejen z té práce, ale i z volného času, který trávím na venkově v přírodě. Díky za tohle video, Jen. Je úžasné :-)
Jsem ráda, že se vám to libilo!
Ja som ani nikdy nezačal hrať ten životný "rat race" - kto bude mať viacej majetku, väčší dom, drahšie auto, kto si vezme krajšiu ženu, kto pôjde na viac exotických dovoleniek ... Nemám o to záujem.
How lucky to discover your channel - this is a treasure trove! :)
Hi Seamus! Glad you found it. Enjoy and stick around!
I’m not going anywhere. Well, maybe Praha. Lol. I’ve been thinking about where to retire in about 5 years. I think Czechia is among the main contenders - can I say pretty much anything in terms of work to get the zivno (even if I just intend to chill)?
@@DreamPrague could you please-please-please make a review of Czechs language summer school? Thanks ahead
Jéé děkuji, na takové srovnání jsem se těšil, moc hezké video :-)
Jsem ráda že se ti to libi!
@@DreamPrague Už je z teba správny český držgroš (držgrešle, scrooge) :)
@@ElstromM Uz vie, ze aj za malo penazi moze byt vela muziky. :-)
@ Hm, ako pochvalu som to nemyslel. Mne ten český spôsob "1 pečeňová paštéta a 23 rožkov pre 4 člennú rodinu" neimponuje.
12:15 také trolejbusem, vlakem na území Prahy, lanovkou a lodí
Na tohle si každý musí přijít sám...většinou to jde ruku v ruce s věkem...ale rozhodně s Tebou souhlasím 😉👌
We did the same with my husband after many years spending every shekel in Tel Aviv.
Now we live in Brno and we have more time for our family and less stress. We thought we will be able to save money for buying an apartment which covid totally messed up but still we are very happy here.
I really hope I'll bump into you somewhere around town because I still can't believe you're real.
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I am afraid it will not happen - I tried to bump into Jen or Honza (or Tobík) several times arround Jiřák, Mírák or in Riegerák and no luck... She must be just a dream(Prague)! :D
Yes, I was thinking the same: it’s my dream to come back from “dream” country to real dream country and bump in Jen and Jan from dream Prague! 😉
Nadherné video! Díky moc za ně! To srovnání je úžasné a my si tu často ani neuvědomujeme jaké máme štěstí, že tu žijeme a nevážíme si toho. Tohle video bych doporučila pustit všem remcalům Čechům nadávajícím skoro na všechno tady. 👏👏👏👍
Kdyby jsme nenadávali, tak máme prd :)
@@veny9213 Na tom něco je pravdy.
Jen opět skvělé video! Život je krátký, tak si ho užívej! Peníze nejsou podmínkou! ❤️
Thanks Jen! This is exactly the video I needed right now. My wife is originally from CZ and we're thinking of moving from Australia to CZ, but of course money is always a concern. Your video really puts things into perspective. If I knew for sure it was the right long term decision I would totally sell-up here in Australia and just move, but we'll probably try renting for a year or so first.
Thanks for an excellent channel. I love your videos and insight into life in the Czech Republic.
If you can land a job at an international company, you should be fine.
I remember a friend telling me that she had visited a family friend in the suburbs of Los Angeles. She asked her where some "center" of the suburb was. The hostess told her that it was about three kilometers (she probably told her in miles :-) but it was not far), that there was a square, shops, a cinema ... So my friend went to see it. Along the way, she found that there were no sidewalks in many places at all, and four cars (one of which was a police car) stopped by her at that short time and the drivers ask if she is in trouble and need help. Because she was walking. Strange....
Hehe.. :)). To musí být hrozně nepříjemné bydlet někde, kde se dá pohybovat jen autem..
To říkal i můj táta, když byl před lety pracovně na Floridě. Šli si jen něco koupit do obchodu, který byl cca kilometr od jejich ubytování. Žádný chodník, takže šli po krajnici, řidiči zpomalovali, aby si prohlédli ty cvoky, co jdou po svých.
Father described New York City as a European city inside the US - because there's public transportation and people walk.
Výborné rozhodnutí Jen. Také jsem si našla zaměstnání kde sice vydělávám méně, ale opravdu mám konečně čas a ten je k nezaplacení, protože energie mi již dost chyběla. Hodně mi pomáhá, že pracuji sama a nemusím se nechávat rušit okolím - arogantní a nepříjemné kolegyně apod. Doporučuji všem svůj život zpomalit a nakupovat tak jak zmiňuješ s rozmyslem :-) Děkuji za inspirativní video a přeji krásné letní dny.
Thanks for confirming what I always thought. I’ll see you in Prague soon.
I’ve been living this life in the US for the past twenty years. I’ve succeeded in gaining autonomy over my time, but not in fostering the kind of social connections you describe because no one else is in my position. Everyone I know either doesn’t earn enough, works multiple jobs to make ends meet, and has no free time or earns plenty, works in a highly demanding job, and has no free time. Optimizing for time over money has to be socio-cultural, not merely an individual, choice, otherwise it can get a bit lonely!
Live in California past 7,5 year and will sign everything you said with my blood 😁😁 So true!!
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What a nice way to say we are poor but still can enjoy our time with what we have :-)
Edit: that sounds way meaner than it I meant, sorry
Yeah I’m sure I’m poor by LA standards, ale je mi to jedno.
@@DreamPrague spíš myslí,že Češi jsou celkově pořád chudí,na to že pořád dreme jako blbci a je to třicet let od revoluce, pořád si dáváme bacha na to,kolik utratime na dovce,a to nad námi Chorvati ohrnuji nos,ale kdyby Češi nepřijeli tak jsou v prd...
@@irenabartova4549 Stačí se podívat když začala pandemie jak Chorvati brečeli že Češi nikde
@@irenabartova4549 záleží na oboru...
Hi Jen, thank you very much for this kind of video :) I am glad you are feeling better here in CZ ... I almost feel sorry for the Americans, living in such conditions - working for work, where is the life in that?
It’s hard to break the mentality…I was a workaholic still for the first few years I lived here!
@@DreamPrague Yeah I understand, we all want to be successful and work hard, but as you said - free time is very valuable too and life should be lived not worked :)
Líbí se mi tvůj nový evropský mindset! ❤️Moc povedené video.
Thanks for this video Jen ! I have been to lot of places including LA, and its very hard to explain to other people in CZ the way of living here is something what cant be measured by money. Cold beer & sausage, friends around...this is almost for free... and the value of momentum is much higher than posh restaurant with view. Hard to explain to others who still aim for more money based life. People expect more money=more life, but surprisingly its exactly as you have described in video :) thanks ! ;)
Glad you agree Lukáš!
Ja jsem byl v Miami, na Bahamach a musim rict ze kdyz tam je clovek na par dni tak OK, ale predstava ze tam ziju, tak by mi asi slezly nehty u nohou ;-). A kdyz koukam na yt na videa od Sopora jak lidi zijou v CA a nemyslim tim ty hoody co ukazuje ale ty "lepsi" ctvrti a udivuje svoje pubescentni divactvo precpoctama cen nemovitosti z USD na CZK, tak se jen smeju. To je tak nechutne konzumni styl zivota ze bych nemenil ani za zlaty prase. Sice skripu zubama v CZE u kazdejch voleb ale to uz bych chtel asi moc kdyby tu lidi meli rozum.
I've been considering a move to Czechia sometime in the next few months, and this video is really pushing me towards that. Thank you!
Where are you living now?
USA. Hopefully some of the red tape clears out toward the fall, travel right now is a pain
Fantastic reflection, thanks for that.
You’re welcome, Daniel 🤓
Yeah, we still enjoy the old way of life here in Czech Rep. I feel sorry for people and kids living in big cities, driving everywhere all the time.
Bylo by fajn, udělat i obrácené video. Věci, které se naopak zhoršili oproti LA, Chápu, že to určitě nebude lehké, ale to by bylo opravdu zajímavé. Toto video bylo fajn (jako většina), ale ted nevím jak to napsat abych neurazil a nevypadalo to, že se mi nelíbilo. Jsou v tom věci, které jsem už slyšel i u jiných Američanů žijích v evropě, že tady se více dbá na volný čas místo vydělávání peněz :)
Super video. Mám spolužáka který byl neštastný v ČR a ted žije 12 let v Houstonu a neměnil by. Při studiu mi vždy připadal, jako by se omylem narodil v Čechách, ale duší byl Američan. Možná, že v tvém případě je to naopak.
Most Czechs have 5 weeks of paid vacation (state employees have it by default, private employers offer the 5th week as a benefit).
Dear Jen, It’s great to have back your unbreakable US spirit.
Thats Nice to hear!
Člověk se nesmí stát otrokem peněz, práce a čehokoliv, Život nám byl dán proto abychom žili a to plně se vším všudy. Ve Vašem věku jsem ještě tolik rozumu neměl, ale ženy bývají většinou rozumnější. Ať se Vám u nás daří co nejlépe.
It is nice that you are saying "we" have great public transportation:-), it is so cute. Welcome among us - Czech people.
Jen, I am not certain if anyone would call our country Czechia, even, I know, it is correct. It was invented few Years ago, no one wanted it, however, it should be used.
I personally would not use it as it sounds really strange. However, you are doing great job and I am happy that you feel comfortable here! D.
I do use it, in English. I didn't like it at first, in large part also because it had this weird group of rabid supporters online who would butt into any conversation to "correct" people long before it was official, without paying any attention to the context. Bordering on trolls, basically.
But it's grown on me. It is useful for referring to the country (and culture) as such at any point in history, and because I'm interested in history and often find myself discussing it...
I am honestly using it all the time in English. It is shorter, faster to say. Like Česko. But I didn't like it in the begining either.
Great as always! Listening to you, oh boy, how glad I am that instead of waiting 3 months for USA we chose 7 days to land in Canada :-)
Enjoy! It’s a great country!
i live in CZ my entire life, except for 2 yrs in germany, half of it in the biggest czech village (brno) and half of in smallish village of 600 people. i wholeheartedly agree with what you say about our life style, just with one comment, it is difficult in a small village without a car (we have one) , but you need no latest SUV model ;-) being teacher i have the luxury of long leave (but quite necessary to recuperate :) and we also spend few days here and few day there. i am glad you like it here ;-)
Opět jedno krásné srovnávací video :-)
Ahoj.
Vždyť tohle všechno máme v naší státní hymně.
Je jedna z mála, která není bojovná, výhružná, není plná pýchy.
Taky proto ji Češi zvolili za hymnu, i když to byla obyčejná písnička slepého houslisty Mareše z divadelní hry Fidlovačka (aneb žádný hněv a žádná rvačka).
Líbezná hudba, krásných 5 slok o české nátuře..😊😊
Czechs are amazingly well organized at self entertainment - barbecues in the country. wine tasting in cellars, skiing in Austria, music festivals - and everyday life is cheaper. I rent my flat out in the U.K. which pays for my Prague flat. I use the extra money saved by everyday expenses for travel costs all around the world. When I travel I stay in hostels - not just because it's cheaper but you meet more people than in an impersonal modern hotel. Like you I too am self employed. As for consumer goods my main one is music equipment and I'm now able to buy more than when I was in U.K. bands even though it's more expensive. Many things which are good for you are cheaper and this means anywhere in the world. For example raw porridge oats is very cheap and much better for you than those packaged flavoured brands etc. Without meaning to be insulting I think the U.S. system of social security and health care is insane and I much prefer the ''communist'' attitude of Europe. :) But when I visited the Western part of the U.S. it was fascinating and very memorable and I would go back.
I find this being kind of lesson how Czechs are making a virtue from being poor.
There's also this saying that there's no difference between Czech and Canadian lumberjack, both can afford a weekend in Prague for their weekly salary.
But to be honest, long time ago I also discovered that I value my free time over getting more money. It's up to everyone to find a healthy balance between the two.
Great video !! Thanks for sharing ;-)
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have live and grew up in Raleigh NC I lived in LA for a year or so and I went to Prague. Comparing the price of eating out and hotels of Prague to la is such a big difference. The food prices in Prague we're much more like in Raleigh but still I would say Prague had cheaper restaurants and beer. Hotels were about the same as NC but I found better rates in Prague. LA is crazy to get a hotel in. You know more about the rest of cost of living which is nice. You didn't cover gambling in Prague I don't think you gamble but I extended my stay in Prague by weeks solely based on what I was earning in the casinos. Really enjoyed Prague and it was an easy place to travel on a budget.
Jen pro upřesnění. 4 týdny placené dovolené už jsou málokde. Většinou je to 5 týdnů, často se už objevuje i 6 týdnů, učitelé mají oficiálně 8 týdnů, ve skutečnosti tak 11 týdnů. Plus všichni mají ještě placené státní svátky, takže další skoro 2 týdny. To je také jeden z důvodů, proč Češi dávají přednost zaměstnání před podnikáním.
Ano zdravotníci mají 25 a někde i 30 dní dovolené,ale některé svátky sloužíme ale zase za 100%
Učitelé a 11 týdnů? To je dobrej vtip... Ve skutečnosti mají, se všemi svátky a prázdninami, opravdu jen těch 8. Letní prázdniny dávají něco málo přes 6 - po půlce srpna nástup na přípravy, školení, vzdělávací plány...
@@saya-mi Uznávám, že existují školy, kde vedení nutí učitele, aby do školy chodili co nejvíc. Taky jsem jednu takovou zažil. Většina škol ale dává učitelům volno prakticky vždycky, když jsou doma děti, až na poslední týden v srpnu. Tedy v létě je to 8 týdnů, pak jsou tu podzimní prázdniny, vánoční prázdniny, pololetní prázdniny, jarní prázdniny, velikonoční prázdniny a pak tu bývají ještě ředitelská volna, která se občas dávají, když by se do školy mělo jít jen jeden den, například, když je státní svátek v úterý nebo ve čtvrtek.
Za svůj život jsem učil na 6 školách a jen jedna z nich (soukromá) nás nutila chodit do školy, i když to nebylo úplně nutné. Pak znám ještě základku, kam chodí moje dcera, kde učitelé jsou třeba o jarních prázdninách ve škole. Ale bývá to spíše výjimka.
Samozřejmě se ty školy v přístupu liší. Na středních se ta ředitelská volna dávají často během maturit, kdy učitel do školy musí. Na oplátku zase už v dubnu přestává učit maturanty, což u některých může dělat až půl úvazku.
Můj příspěvek nebyl o tom, že by se mělo těm učitelům závidět. Oni (my) to volno nejen ocení, ale i potřebují, protože jinak by skončili v blázinci. A taky sebou nese jednu nevýhodu, že na rozdíl od většiny jiných profesí, si nemůžeme vybrat ani část dovolené, když chceme my. Tedy třeba v létě k moři musíme vždy za plnou cenu o prázdninách a nemůžeme využít levnější pobyty v červnu nebo září.
"I've bumped into bunch of friends and went to beergarder"
Welcome to the village...every garden here is beer one ^_^
Great video again. I can remember going to Scotland with my brother in the early 90s. A pint there would cost like ten times the Czech price but we´d still have a couple in each pub. I guess we´re quite lucky now to be able to travel Europe, knowing ok, the north-west is expensive while the south-east is more than reasonable. Yet, we just never restrict ourselves to say not staying at a nice hotel or having a meal or going to a museum when on vacation. And, yeah, travelling around Czechia by public transportation is so supereasy and convenient, the trains+buses do get you everywhere you need. Anyway, hoping to bump into you any time soon! 👍 ❤️
Packed car to the brim going to Croatia? C’mon. They are empty compared to the following.
Lemme introduce you a typical Tunisian working in IT or FR going home by a ferry: imagine a car (with IT/FR license plate) stuffed to the brim with assorted stuff, barely leaving any space for the driver. And then another crapload of stuff on the roof, sometimes doubling its height. I’ve even seen a van with huge pile of stuff on its roof held in place with straps wound all around the van body (under its belly). Now imagine whole pier full of such cars waiting for boarding.
Czechs travel lightweight :)
There's just much better life balance in Europe, generally. I gladly gave up the car as well - and don't miss it at all. What marathons / half marathons were your favorites? We're both "runners" and that sounds like a great plan for some long weekends!
Hi, me and my family will moving to Prague in August 5, we rented a flat in Mala Strana, next to Charles Bridge😍 thanks for all information you provide 😍😍😍 make our life easy 😍😍 I from Brazil but I lived in USA since 1996, my children born here. My first language is Português, I speak Spanish too, now time for learn more English 😀 and Czech. How much is English and Czech school? ( best price), thanks !
Congrats on not being a consumer and on your shift in values 😊
Your experience in Prague is very interesting. I am actually thinking about visiting my friend in LA and stay there for few month to feel the difference. I have been in LA when I was studying in Oklahoma state university and was a member of men's tennis team so I travelled a lot. But unfortunately we didn't have much time to explore different places in U.S as we had always go back to campus in shortest amount of time because of school. And honestly Stillwater in Oklahoma was not the best representative sample of the U.S. 😂
Ahoj Jen, to je pravda, že ze středu Evropy není moc daleko na tisíce dovolených, a to jen v rámci Evropy okrajů Asie a severu Afriky. Třeba v Beneluxu, tudíž i v Bruggách ( kde jsem taky nechal kus svého srdce ) jsem byl krátce po revoluci. Chci se podívat ještě jednou a vím, že pokud zase budeme moci cestovat, můžu tam být za pár hodin a nemusí to být až tak drahé. Kus srdce mi zůstal i v Dánsku, Devonu a Cornwalu, i v těch Benátkách nebo na Korfu, ale i v horách i pobřeží Bulharska ( Rodopy, Nesebar ), i v Polsku Krakow, Vielicka, Osvětim by měl povinně navštívit každý člověk této planety, bývalá NDR, nejen Berlin, ale Harz (Wernigerode, Quedlinburg), Duryňsko od Drážďan až po Eisenach (Wartburg) a to máte z Prahy kousek, Alpy, Karpaty, Pyreneje už jsou trochu dál, moc se mi líbilo i v Rusku, hlavně v Petrohradu a okolí, v Estonsku Tallin !! Helsinky jsem viděl z lodi, neb to bylo za časů, kdy jsme nemohli zajet ani do Vídně !!! Ve Vídni je bezva ZOO v Schenbrunnu (asi jsem to napsal blbě, Němčina není můj kamarád ) a takových tipů můžeš mít milion v okruhu 1000-1500 km. A co Slovensko, Slovinsko, bývalá Jugoslávie, Maďarsko s termálními lázněmi a nejen vínem, co země toť nekonečné množství nabídek,,, a to ještě nikdo z nás nemá řádně procestovanou i tu naši malinkatou zemičku. Teď toužím po Norsku, až po Nordkap. Tak snad brzy někam, i třeba po Česku ! Přeji všem hezké zážitky z cest a spokojenost doma. Moc si asi neuvědomujeme, že i ta naše zemička má svoje obrovské výhody ( jako třeba ta doprava, a nejen ta. KDYBY TADY NEBYLY TY VOSY !!!!!!!!!!!!!.
Thanks for sharing!
Je hezký uprostřed toho nadávání na všechno zkouknout video, kde se dozvíme o pozitivech života tady. Ale ta "kůže líná" v titulkách mně fakt pobavila :D
Hello Jen, I follow you channel since you have an interview with Michal Sopor and I like your channel to see outsider perspective on ourselvers. I have the same values - quality time is more than money
It's all about adding life to your days.
Living in LA honestly sounds exhausting and more of a surviving mode.
4 week holiday is a minimum. "Délka dovolené dle § 213 za kalendářní rok činí nejméně 4 týdny. Avšak jsou i výjimky například u zaměstnanců zaměstnavatelů vyjmenovaných v § 109 odst. 3 zákoníku práce (státní podniky, obce, kraje, rozpočtové a příspěvkové organizace atd.) platí, že mají nárok na 5 týdnů dovolené v kalendářním roce a dále pedagogičtí pracovníci a akademičtí pracovníci vysokých škol, které mají nárok na 8 týdnů dovolené v kalendářním roce." V kolektivní smlouvě může být týden navíc, tedy placených 5 týdnů. Existuje i dodatková dovolená pro pracovníky v rizikovém prostředí. Já, jako radiologický asistent jsem měl dohromady 6 týdnů placené dovolené.
In this video, USA sounds kind of like some dystopian place.
I mean it kinda is Lol.. and this is coming from an American.
I have always wanted more free time than money. To me, life experiences are much more important than a big bank account
Actually I'm now looking at hotel room rates and menus for different possible destinations like Poland and now Czech republic. They do vary depending on cuisine . There are cheaper options and though I can't understand the menu items I can see the prices for pizza is maybe 17 PLN and more .. these are i think more expensive tourist traps . Beers at pubs like 10-12 PLN..
The Dutch do take everything with them on holiday as well, the Czech and Dutch people look like each other. Same type of humor.
What are you great place to get a beer this summer in Prague, for someone that have been many times in the city?
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Lokál, na Urale or just go to Stalin to see the sunset. They sell beer there as well :)
@@barborahaskova2003 and how is the beer garden on the hilltop?
@@samknetsch its okay. I prefer Stalin which is quite close to it.
@@barborahaskova2003 I will check it out
About visit to London.
When you in London, buy one day travel card, it’s way cheaper than buying single trips. Another think all museums admission is free. So go to British Museum, also museum of science, nature and history. Yes some attractions you have to pay (London eye, Tower bridge etc). London is still cheaper than Paris and if you plan ahead you don’t need to break a bank.
Interesting idea... Great video... 👍👌💡💰🌞😉 Zajímavá myšlenka... Skvělé video... 👍👌💡💰🌞😉
I am really happy for you and I love your videos!
try to explain that to guy from Shanghai with mortgage (I tried to), super 100% agree.
I wonder if I will be in minority here, but I am happy to live in US with Czech mentality. With the investment of $200 in camping equipment (in ‘70) we traveled through the all states of the country and our expense was only gas. Everything you described about Prague can be achieved in US. Only difference is length of vacation and so called socialized privileges like maternity leave young people in US can only dream of. But opportunities for quality of life are the same here in US. Of course close proximity of other countries is a big plus we don’t have. As for income comparison - Czechs don’t have to worry about expenses related to old age, like illness, healthcare, nursing home, these things are ridiculously expensive in US. So people can spend more freely on vacations.
I think life is good when you are able to do the things you like, although sometimes it is difficult to reconcile what you like with the model of society in which you are living.
It would be possible for a thrifty person who likes to earn more money each year and still have time to make friends, travel, stay fit, be creative, or even develop as a musician, language speaker, cook or whatever. But in addition to what people like is what the political system offers you, and that is not usually said, with interest. You need to live many years in a place to know it and try to change it, as time goes by.
Thank you for the video. Yeah, doing some other things apart from just working is key. I know quite a lot of people (me included) who are not working full-time but just about 0.75-0.8 because they wish to have more time for their hobbies etc... and their salary for the shortened working week is still good enough. As for the car culture in the U.S., it keeps me wondering how people who either cannot afford, or cannot have a car (e.g. because of their health disability) can live in places where public transportation is kinda non-existent (as you keep saying).
Another excellent video. I like how you've structured your comparison. :-)
Good work. :-)
I love your videos!!
Thank you Ana!
Hi Jen, a very thought-provoking video (not the first one). I have a question (and I apologize if it's too economically-personal) I have been thinking about in relation to your videos for some time. I share your appreciation of the less success-at-all-cost oriented attitude where success, sadly, is often expressed just in the level of income but there is a catch for someone from a high-income country living in a low-income one. Of course you can secure a very economically decent living standard in the Czech Republic but if you once decided to return to the US, be it for any reason (we get invaded by neighbours quite often) or just for retirement, will your earnings from a country with roughly one third of a comparable income allow you once to return to the US for retirement (if you chose so)? I mean in terms of cost of housing, health insurance etc. back in the US? Will not a life in a low-cost and a low-income country in fact turn you into a sort of an economic prisoner making you to stay here in the Czech Republic because retiring in the US would be too expensive? I apologize if my question is too personal.
Právě nad tím přemítám. Platově jsme na tom pořád velice špatně, chápu, když se někdo odstěhuje do "levné" země na důchod a má našetřeno. Vybere si podnebí, které mu sedí a může odpočívat.. Rozumím, že se Jen líbí, že přišla na to, že se dá žít i jinak, než jak křeček v kleci, ale ty výdělky budou chybět? :(
@@caroline4323 Not that I wouldn't want Jen and Honza to stay here for good. I think they have a therapeutic effect on the Czech nation. I just wouldn't want them to feel trapped here economically.
@@pmpcpmpc4737 @Pmpc Pmpc Tim terapeutickym efektem si tak jista nejsem. Malo kritizuje, chvalit se umime dobre sami.. :). Driv jsem obcas zkoukla "jak nas vidi svet" a z tech komentaru se mi delalo zle..
@@caroline4323 Souhlasím, že potřebujeme trochu víc kritiky a realismu. Myslím si ale taky, že ten náš dost kulturně izolovaný a nekritický postoj je obrana proti nedostatku sebevědomí, kterým my Češi trpíme (žijíc mimo ČR jsem došel k názoru, že tohle opravdu platí velmi), a které nám brání právě v tom vidět se realisticky. Jennifer se na nás dívá z pozice člověka pocházejícího z jiné kultury (navíc americké, která je pro mnoho lidí v Česku i jinde aspirační), propojuje oba světy a myslím si, že ukazuje, že se neliší tak moc jak si mnozí v Česku myslíme. To je podle mě ten terapeutický efekt. Tím jak neznáme jiné kultury a nejsme jimi ani příliš reflektováni se vytváří pocit méněcennosti a ten dále zpusobuje, že se ještě více uzavíráme do sebe. Jennifer s vtipem, shovívostí, laskavostí a idealismem tuhle bariéru překlenuje a já jí za to děkuju.
Retiring in the US is a very bad idea!
Back in the 90s I spent a year working in Tokyo and just by walking to the station and there to work and back it was typically an hour of walking each day, and it was the best thing for me. I slimmed down but unfortunately found those lbs again after moving back to Canada where I pretty much needed a car to get anywhere. I really like the 10min walkable neighbourhood concept as each train station is surrounded by pretty much all the shops and services one needs.
That of course as you say, is unlikely in the US except the big cities like NY and Chicago and I also think there is the American love for cars etc but then of course it adds to the obesity and health issues. I'm reminded of Bill Bryson's Walk in the Woods (on hiking the Appalachian trail) where he calculates that in one week he walks more than the typical American would in a year. At one point he walks into a town trying to find an sporting goods store to get some mosquito repellent and someone tells him its a 15 min walk, is he sure he doesn't need a ride?
Yes to the cheaper lifestyle of getting together with friends. It's also nice to see the growing trend of people getting together to play board games and card games. Now that the pandemic is easing off, my wife and I look forward to getting together with friends to play music (as we are into trad- folk music, eg trad Irish, Quebecois, or American old time) zoom music sessions did not really cut it. Also perhaps going to plays and concerts.
I think it's also more common in Europe (and perhaps NY or Montreal etc) for folks to just drop in un-announced. I've had some friends who did that here in Vancouver but it was more unusual here - typicaly you would have to pre-arrange set aside time for it etc.) Anyway, enjoy your videos and glad you are enjoying a better lifestyle.
I love bill Bryson! I’ve read that book 2-3 times.
Nicely done Jenn! If you are ever in Letna join us long time Letnoids for some Pivos at either Fraktal (mostly there) or Vegtral (also there). We meet there from about 4:00 til close every day rain or shine.
Letnoids!!! Love it. I enjoy Fraktal when I’m in the hood!
In the us, a full-time professional job still offers better benefits most of the time (health care, retirement/pension contribution by employer, paid vacation when you can take it, continuing education reimbursement, etc), worth an additional 15-50% of your base salary, depending on industry and position. How does that compare with benefits you receive in czechia as a freelancer? thanks
Jen you forgot to mention the domestic vacations. Not only cottages, but also camps, week long trip down vltava, renting a room in pension. This country has more to often than just Prague, just backpacking the castles is much better vacation than grilling yourself in some beach next to some beached american whale.
Love BeerGeek, especially their chicken wings!
Ooooh haven’t had them but Honza loves them!
@@DreamPrague Jiřího z Poděbrad variant are the best!
Another excellent video. Thank you. I love that necklace! Is it one of your designs?
ano, stručně řečeno, je to o prioritách. rozumný člověk pracuje, aby žil, ne žije, aby pracoval
"We have excellent public transport" - Oh yeah, you're definitely Czech now :D
13:00 jestli ono to nebude tím že na každém rohu jsou cvičební stroje venku a zdarma...jako třeba v parku mrázovka :D
You should have mentioned that year long ticket for public transport is for 50 cents per day... and you can use cable car too! :-D
Díky.
Ahoj Jen ,mluvíš mi z duše ,sice nepracuji na volné noze ,ale také bych uvítal více volného času ,než peníze za práci navíc.
tak to sedi. jeste dodam ze rizek na cestu a par konzerv a jede se , tak jsme projeli Svedsko za tri tydny a byla to parada ale priznam ze bylo i par restauraci dik super video
This video is so nice and I can agree. The only thing I like in USA is quite cheap street food and lots of street food. In Prague there are too, but they are quite expensive or very bad quality. But Europes superpower are Trains and Ryanair :) Also you can go to the nature right after work and to different places. Around big cities in US is so far to get anywhere that you cant do that during evening. Even in Vancouver, CA where I spend some time was that difficult because long distances. (not mentioning without car)
When I flew into Ruzyne 9 years ago, I was shocked that there was so much greenery right outside the city. In LA it's nothing but buildings and boulevards for the last 25 minutes of the flight into LAX!
@@DreamPrague LA is very special worldwide. Not much can compare (NYC and some Asian metropolis). But in that green there are villages, some churches, castles, viewpoints. You can still explore. In USA-CA even in green areas? Town .... 1 hour of nothing or wildness... something
Bez řízek na dovolenou nejedu 😁 Could you please do a video and explain the credit system in USA? why does a company like creditmri even exist? Vím, česky to je bez řízku nebo řízků, malý snáček na cesty 😋 Pozdrav z Prahy - Horní Počernice 😁
Everytime you talk about our great public transports, this thought will appear in my head: "Why the hell we have better public transport when we have so so old cities, but in america, where the infrastructure is new, it isn't. Why on earth, they don't built it better when they had great example of how to do it or not in Europe... just why."
I always thought, that public transport have every big developed city and country , and even better then ours. This is so mind blowing for me till these days :D
Because American cities are too big. And Americans don’t like it. I used to suffer it a bit when living in Miami! But then I realized the state of Florida is 2.5 the entire Czech Republic so it’s quite crazy dimension-wise. My husband drove 80 km every day to work as if it wasn’t a big deal. I always think is that
@@ArepasforDinner :O Thank you for explanation! btw your videos are also great :)
Some people live to work, some people work to live. That's just about it :)
Clark Griswold by vedel porozprávať o dovolenke v Európe😁
Very interesting topic. Before Covid's measures, I also traveled around Europe. I enjoyed the holiday up to twice a year, always 1 or 2 weeks. This is how I managed to visit Vienna, Dresden, Berlin, Zurich, Helsinki, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Budapest and other lesser-known cities. Some I have visited 2, others 3 times. I don't have a car even driving license. All I needed was a bus, a train and a plane. Some trips around Europe were with friends who have a car. But many times I did it all alone.
It is true that people do not spend so much here. In fact, sometimes it annoys me how much unnecessary waste and things are produced. From plastic packaging, to low-quality things to things that don't make sense.
Myslím že máme být na co hrdí. Máme na světě nejhustější železniční dopravu co se tyka protkani zhlediska země. Vždy si vzpomenu na mé kolegy s Kyrgyzstánu kdy mi říkala že vlak neznají že existuje v celé zemi jen jedna trať a to velmi krátká kde dosud jezdí parní lokomotivy.
Now I'm wondering about average sized US cities compared with giants like LA? Is the money culture the same? Are the smaller communities more compact? You hardly ever hear of living in states such as Nevada, Colorado or Connecticut...
Only other state I’ve lived in New Hampshire and Washington briefly. Totally different from LA. Still very cat reliant though.
WE have excellent transport... Well, you are one of us... :-)
Super video😁 Ale nebojte, v Česku taky nemá každý dovolenou 4 týdny 😂 Záleží na daném povolání. Někde je dovolená 2 týdny, někde 8 týdnů 😂
Já žíju v Anglii, mám 3000 gbp mesíčně po daních, dělám na sebe a mám 3 měsíce ročně dovolenou, a jsem spokojený. Česko rád nemám, hlavně českou hnusnou závist, ale mám rád tenhle kanál. :)
Vím že to není přímo k tomuto videu, ale trochu to s ním souvisí (zvlášť s tou částí o cestování😅).
Nechtěla bys zhodnotit film ,,účastníci zájezdu"?
How long have you cried?
Planning to go somewhere Lithuania/Latvia/Estonia this year for about a month.
i think some of it came with age. Ppl realise that money is not happines sooner or later. Rather later usually :)
True, I’m 9 years older and wiser. Buuuuut I might not be as wise if I had never experienced czech life. 💁🏻♀️
@@DreamPrague You can compare with relatives living in the US!
When you say consumer goods are more expensive, did you mean just certain things are more expensive? Like electronics, clothings but not everything right? I mean the groceries, food , alcohol is pretty darn cheap over there, and those are the things that are more essential to our daily lives and thank God they cost less . At least the most of the important stuff is affordable over there , but compare that to a North American life, nothing is letting up over here, taxed, inflation, groceries, nothing is spared.