"After I moved to America, I realized that how the US presents itself to the rest of the world is bull. There's a poor healthcare system, no labor laws to get paid for statutory holidays, the wages are a joke compared to the cost of living, and if you're wealthy, the law is yours to bend. It shocked me to see how the US votes in judges and how fragile the separation of church and state really is! It's scary living here."
—Lisa
23."I'm originally from the US and currently living in Germany. My husband and I have two kids born in the US. We moved to Berlin when they were 18 months and three, and their daycare was FREE, except for the food. For two kids a month, we paid an equivalent of $58. Also, the healthcare system in Germany made me realize that America is a freaking scam. I had a lipoma on my neck that needed to be removed. Including the CT scan, bloodwork, and a one-night hospital stay, I paid 10 euros, which is about $10. And I have public health insurance. On top of that, I don't have the fear and anxiety of being shot in public because of the rampant gun violence in the U.S. Germany is not a sexy place to live, and it's difficult living here when you're not fluent in the language. But living here is 1,000% better than the US."
—Lisa
23."I'm originally from the US and currently living in Germany. My husband and I have two kids born in the US. We moved to Berlin when they were 18 months and three, and their daycare was FREE, except for the food. For two kids a month, we paid an equivalent of $58. Also, the healthcare system in Germany made me realize that America is a freaking scam. I had a lipoma on my neck that needed to be removed. Including the CT scan, bloodwork, and a one-night hospital stay, I paid 10 euros, which is about $10. And I have public health insurance. On top of that, I don't have the fear and anxiety of being shot in public because of the rampant gun violence in the U.S. Germany is not a sexy place to live, and it's difficult living here when you're not fluent in the language. But living here is 1,000% better than the US."