Quote: (06-15-2018 08:50 AM)Mikestar Wrote:
Quote: (06-15-2018 08:27 AM)teddy bear Wrote:
Besides, someone in the other thread has said, that America has more of an hustling nature to it. That may be true, but I believe it's like this everywhere in developed countries. It only depends on what you people you work with, what industry you are at and what are your general goals in life. It's the same in Europe - want to forever be on a median wage and afford one single 4 stars hotel in Bulgaria for a week in summer with your fat wife, on-going credit for the next 20 years and lazy slobs as your co-workers? You just have to go with the flow, pick up any job, and you will sooner or later get to this point of median wage and boring life. That's the majority everywhere, regardless if it's America or Europe. You want something more, you want to hustle, and you want to get something out of your life? You will mostly end up in the cities full of people with similar interests.
Anyway, I didn't get into becoming an US resident too much, but I have briefly read about it and it surely isn't easy. Europe in general has more lenient laws to obtain residency. It also depends on which country you are and most importantly - your skills. From my brief estimations based on some posts of people, that managed to do that, you need to be simply good at what you do - as you are still a student I believe, it will definitely be much harder, but then again, younger people usually have edge in terms of immigration.
I thought of living in the USA in future as well, once I establish myself in the chosen field, have a several years of solid experience etc., but I have quickly changed my mind and focused on Japan - although, many things will probably change till then, so no point in really making those plans now.
Still, wish you good luck with your plans, but before you make any decided moves I believe you should stay there a little bit longer and gain more perspective.
Teddy bear - I can fully understand your outlook as I am in exactly the same situation, I prefer the Uk to my home country (Poland). But I really don't like the UK - my main problem with it is the people, culture and the attitude (I have been here for 14 years). The USA is a perfect combo of what I like, I would hustle my ass off here and enjoy it because Americans know how to balance life better. Whilst you say that becoming a US citizen is difficult - this again is America and anything is possible. I already have two plans which could take me here but I want to hear how others did it. I also wish you best of luck with making it to Japan
Mikestar, based on your short stay in the USA, what have been the differences in culture between the USA and the UK? Which parts of the UK have you lived in so far?
Good replies above. You really have to live in a place for a minimum of about a year to see if you can see yourself living there long term. A Masters degree in the US would be good to experience the uni lifestyle (not the full experience which is more for undergrad) there and also the general american culture outside of uni if you can afford it. But if you can afford that, you might as well stay a few months in the different parts of the US to get a feel of things. US citizenship is getting more difficult to get so dont count on it yet.
You really got to decide on the kind of city you want to live in. Living in NYC is very different from Houston which is very different from Seattle. A lot of people like the USA because of the large amount of personal space they can afford. Bigger houses, longer travels to scenic places etc. Relationships for the most part can be superficial the US but you can meet lots of people who are keen on making friends.
Often people travel to different places because of dissatisfaction of their current state of life but after living in a new region for a bit, they find that though they have gotten new experiences and done tons of sightseeing, the way of life doesnt really suit them, who they are and their beliefs, and they return back. Its good to keep in contact with your home region/country.