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@10jpmorgan
@10jpmorgan 3 года назад
I'm an American expat who has lived and worked in the Netherlands for the past 28 years. After I got laid off my job in the U.S., my future looked pretty dim. I knew the lay-off was coming, and I wanted to see if life would be better in a European "socialist" country. I had been studying Nederlands, the Dutch language, and after three visits, and more language study, I took the plunge, came over, and stayed! I haven't had it easy - it's very difficult to get citizenship here, but I have never wanted to live in the U.S. again. Your video is good, but you fail to mention the critical, and perpetual housing shortage, especially in a city like Amsterdam. This tiny country is terribly overcrowded, and every square centimeter of dry land is worth a fortune! For the rest, yes, you pay higher taxes, but you benefit directly in many ways. You don't have to own a car since there's good public transportation, and you won't pay anything near what you'd pay for insurance in the U.S. No one ever goes bankrupt because they can't pay their medical bills. The medical care I've received here is excellent and world standard. There is no perfect country, but I have everything I need, and many of the things I want. I'm retired now, and I have no financial worries at all. What Americans call "radical, left-wing socialism" is simply mainstream in most European countries. And by the way, the Netherlands is most definitely a capitalist country. Has been for centuries!
@ronnie9187
@ronnie9187 2 года назад
@obimk1 The first bubble was also here, the tulip crisis ;)
@maidenekker
@maidenekker Год назад
I agree with you on the housing market, it is a really big problem. I live in the Netherlands and i own a house that is a bit too big for me now that my children moved out. I can sell it and make a huge profit, but then i would have to buy a smaller house, and they are so very expensive now, it's not worth it and i would loose any of the profit i had made. I earn too much to be able to rent a "social rent house" so if i want to rent i would have to look at the free market and those prices are insane. And i don't even live in Amsterdam or that region. I am especially worried about the young people now, the generation of my kids, they live in crappy studenthouses and cannot find anything decent to rent and will never be able to buy (because of their studentloan).
@renaatvanmeert9689
@renaatvanmeert9689 Год назад
@obimk1104 The first Stock Market was in Antwerp!
@renaatvanmeert9689
@renaatvanmeert9689 Год назад
@obimk1104 Antwerp in 1531. In fact it was a "Beurs". Mainly goods were traded, but also debt securities such as loans and bonds. And i am not talking about Belgium!
@renaatvanmeert9689
@renaatvanmeert9689 Год назад
@obimk1104 and why are you using the word "onzin". That is not very polite. Oh yes. Maybe because you are "Hollander"!
@tonzelle2720
@tonzelle2720 3 года назад
If we Dutch do not wanted to pay taxes,we would be under 10 feet of water...
@Isimsizbirisi724
@Isimsizbirisi724 3 года назад
yes offcourse,,that is the reason why the water is now streaming along the taxes on Limburg :) I pay about %45 of my wage to Dutch government for what? what do I get in return? Healt insurance? I pay montly 375 euro for my family and also 800 euro for risks on top...hospitals are joke in Holland,we saw that during pandemics.I have been twice in US, best thing in US is people decide what to do with their money, in Holland the government do it for us,,so in US u guys have more freedom.
@patglennon9671
@patglennon9671 3 года назад
Haha😁
@gert-janvanderlee5307
@gert-janvanderlee5307 3 года назад
@@Isimsizbirisi724 Until you live in the us and need to go to a hospital, where you can leave all your savings behind to pay the hospital bill.
@Isimsizbirisi724
@Isimsizbirisi724 3 года назад
@@gert-janvanderlee5307 I have no savings thanks to Dutch goverment so in my case no difference :)
@gert-janvanderlee5307
@gert-janvanderlee5307 3 года назад
@@Isimsizbirisi724 There's a big difference. If you don't have savings you're going to be working to just pay off the hospital bills for the rest of your life.
@computeraddic675
@computeraddic675 3 года назад
I think the US is on a very dangerous road to the future.Cities are mainly roads for the car and the dwellings are far far away from the center of the towns.It takes so much space that there will be a time that it isnt possible anymore!
@cayminlast
@cayminlast 3 года назад
The US has around 330 million people, Netherlands 17 million, US has 3,797 million square miles of land, Netherlands 16,040 Square miles, big difference in space and population, living in a rural area away from the city here in the USA is normal, space for a few chickens and a few goats, you can live your own lifestyle, without the government getting in the way.
@Wuppie62
@Wuppie62 3 года назад
@@cayminlast You should compare the US to the EU. The Netherlands is small and efficient, but most of the things she said about the Netherlands in general are also more or less applicable to Germany, France, Belgium, Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, Sweden, Norway, Finland, UK (though no EU-member anymore), and to a lesser extent also Spain, Italy, Poland, etc. All in all a large economical and geographical area, with hundreds of millions inhabitants.
@michiganstad
@michiganstad 2 года назад
@@cayminlast without ??? Never have been in a country with such a F...ed up judicial system and having laws for every move , step etc . The space you mention has nothing to do with Yousa you can find it as well in parts of the U.K. or Russia for example
@lws7394
@lws7394 2 года назад
@@cayminlast size is irrelevant. 50% of US car trips is
@williamjohns9322
@williamjohns9322 Год назад
Exactly, and if you try to ride a bike in a lot of US cities you are risking your life. The fundamental problem here is political will, people don’t want things to change. So you end up adapting or getting out. I am thinking of getting out. Things here are not going to change.
@lukkask
@lukkask 3 года назад
High taxes?? If you work for example as a nurse in the Netherlands you don’t need a second job to survive. So how are taxes an issue?
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
I wasn't complaining about taxes...that's the issue.
@stuberry1875
@stuberry1875 3 года назад
@@aWanderlustForLife Luc is agreeing with you : )
@kaninma7237
@kaninma7237 Год назад
I immigrated back to my ancestral homelands in the Czech Republic, and we have national healthcare based on solidarity. We are in this together, and we generally get very good care. No copay, co deductibles; and it costs only six percent of my income, which is a little below the median income for the country. My life has improved in so many other ways, as well. Consider relocating if you are so inclined and able. A far better life awaits you.
@vigodrakken7916
@vigodrakken7916 3 года назад
I love public transportation in Europe. When I visit the Netherlands I take the train to a Hotel in Zaandam and take the train everywhere else, specially Paris.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Love taking the train to Paris! So easy!
@Dutchbelg3
@Dutchbelg3 3 года назад
I think you hit on the main points. I love to live in Europe :-) And I think a lot of people love to live in the USA. Some things are weird on our European minds and maybe some Americans will think much more of the American life. I still don't understand how any one can vote for Trump.. ;-)
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Absolutely. Some will certainly love the USA more, it's just not for me😋
@penguinsfan251
@penguinsfan251 3 года назад
Hans, people voted for Trump because he did what he said he would do. We don't trust the media. They are propaganda.
@JohnBlutarski
@JohnBlutarski 3 года назад
@@penguinsfan251 You're right! He did what he promised! He build the wall at the Mexican border, he repealed and replaced Obamacare, he cleared the national debt, he deported all illegal immigrants, he rebuild infrastructure, he procecuted Hillery Clinton! Unfortunately you don't read about that on CNN!
@penguinsfan251
@penguinsfan251 3 года назад
@@JohnBlutarski Ya know something,.....he did as much as he could do with the Congress against him. As for you,, Blutarski, the hottest places in hell are reserved for left wing Poles. Now, for the Dutch....and their euthanasia....and hideously ugly politicians who badmouth Poland in the EU......yeah, life is easy in a tiny homogenous country whose defense budget consists of buying squirt guns on clearance at Wal Mart in July to make room for the back to school stuff.
@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593
@lekholokoelekotsoanamoloi9593 3 года назад
@@JohnBlutarski 😂
@johhny711
@johhny711 3 года назад
You missed the biggest difference between Holland and the USA regarding health insurance. If you are unemployed or poor, you will be provided with healthcare for free in Holland, and that goes for education and housing as well. Your apartment for example will be paid for if you are unemployed or you will get a house or an apartment that was built by the state for people who live on a small income.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Wasn't this the first thing I spoke about?
@johhny711
@johhny711 3 года назад
@@aWanderlustForLife You said I think, that they find a mechanism to help people( there are ways to help you get it) who can't afford healthcare, it's not as vague as that. Dutch people like all EU citizens have a legal right to healthcare, everyone pays insurance and if can't afford to pay it yourself the Government pay it for you. If you live on a low income you will already be in the social welfare system, so when you go to the doctor or the hospital they will already know that. And of course, that includes free medication as well. The reason I mention it is I lived in the US, In Cape Cod and I know Americans hearing you say there are ways to help you get healthcare, will think it's similar to the charity Organizations who help people in the US pay their medical bills. As you know the delivery of healthcare is different from country to country in the EU, in the UK it's paid out of general taxation, same in Ireland, Germany is closer to Holland in that everyone pays health insurance. I enjoy your very informative videos.
@MHG1023
@MHG1023 3 года назад
@ A Wanderlust For Life Have you ever come across "Jovie's home" ... ? Highly recommended. She's an American living in The Netherlands ( not Amsterdam, though) comparing USA and NL and also just reporting on her Dutch life in general.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
I have! I'm glad you have another channel to use as a resource as well 😊
@MHG1023
@MHG1023 3 года назад
@@aWanderlustForLife well, I´m German ... So, I won´t need it as a "resource" ;) I´m more interested in the perspective from an American point of view.
@johannessugito1686
@johannessugito1686 3 года назад
Another important point about getting sick: your sick days are paid by your employer. Maybe not your full salary, but at least 70%.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Good point. I just think it's crazy that you have to earn a sick day/ user a day off if sick. That just makes people work while sick and get others sick and they won't be at their best and may take longer to get better. I know i get better faster if i take 24-48 hours and lay off the couch. Let my body do its thing without forcing it to work.
@henrischutte1968
@henrischutte1968 3 года назад
@@aWanderlustForLife 'Earning' sick days: Like if it even is possible to 'plan' to get ill.
@TimiV11
@TimiV11 3 года назад
@@henrischutte1968 Many people fake a depression to get paid less monthly but they never have to work a single day until there docyor says they can work again
@henrischutte1968
@henrischutte1968 3 года назад
@@TimiV11 That's not their doctor to decide. When you are sick, especially for a longer period of time, besides your own physician you also have to see the 'bedrijfsarts'. His job is to guide you back to work again. If he can't within 2 years, you will be laid off.
@SByoutube123
@SByoutube123 2 года назад
Yes, US needs to pay living wages to their staff and not rely on tips.
@Peacefrogg
@Peacefrogg 2 года назад
As kids we are told to clean our plates, it’s wasteful not to. In a restaurant ofc you don’t have to clean your plate, but most of us are wired this way. Asking for a doggy bag is NOT weird, but usually not neccesary, since nobody wants to throw away food, so we have normal portions. Tips are nice, not obligatory. But the prices on drinks are high. And no free refills. They make more money on drinks than on food. So they really don’t like it when you don’t order a drink.
@ringerheringa3052
@ringerheringa3052 2 года назад
Very good video! One remark though: the plural for Euro is Euro and not Euros.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 2 года назад
Thanks! You had me curious so I did a little digging. Looks like it can be both Euro and Euros...mostly in English they say Euros. But I did check the dictionary to be sure! www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/euro
@matthewburden9403
@matthewburden9403 3 года назад
Have you tried any of the Dutch bitters such as Terschelling's Schylser Jutters-Bitter or the more acclaimed, Juttertje Kruidenbitter from Texel, the latter of which you can sip at the better brown houses throughout the Netherlands. I recommend patronizing Have van Texel at the foot of Sint Olofssteeg (as an Amsterdamer, you will know the place) where to order a round. My wife and I one Saturday night polished-off an entire bottle of it at the back table overlooking the lock where Modesty Blaise was filmed. As an American, Juttertje tastes like the old Luden's cough drops that came in the burnt orange package but you probably do not remember. In the Netherlands the Anti Flu drops in the orange wrappers you see on the streets are just like the old Luden's from Reading, PA. I suggest getting the black Anti Flue tasting like the old Hills Brothers black drops. The similar bitters from Terschelling and Amaland are not nearly as good if given a choice. I do strongly recommend any of the Terschelling cranberry liquors such as, Brandaris Cranberry Liquor. Better still - I strongly recommend exploring the island and West Terschelling, about five-hours by train to Harlingen via Leeuwarden and take the "slow boat" (two hours underway) to savor the journey....and keep the island your secret.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Thank you for this! I'm not usually a gan of bitters but always willing to try. And I'm saving your tips 😊
@lordsleepyhead
@lordsleepyhead Год назад
Regarding tipping: I feel like if you can't afford to run your business while paying your employees an amount that they can live on, then you're not running a business, you're running a slave plantation.
@borisk2313
@borisk2313 2 года назад
the nl is rated the third best healthcare system
@leonflyingdutchman1952
@leonflyingdutchman1952 3 года назад
I only tip if the food or the service are exceptional
@rehurekj
@rehurekj 3 года назад
I dont think the vastness of options is real and true. Most of it is just branding- myriad of different brands( not unusually under the same corporation) but the actual content is the same, often literally with just different logo or trademark on the packaging. And second even if the product is different in some meaningful way is it really someone wants or buys or just marketing ploy to get ppl into shop and strengthen ones brand recognition cos sometimes when there really is some great new product or flavour then it often just disappears suddenly( maybe its 1cent too costly or 1 additional step too difficult to produce when theres so many almost the same but cheaper option they could flood market with using just few more litres of some almost harmless chemicals) and no-one can buy it for years only to be introduced decade later as time limited premium option with tripled price tag as they banking on perceived exclusivity and ones childhood memories. I dont think if one really compared and checked the thousands of supposedly different items in your Walmart there would be so many different options for one to choose from left.
@cloggy010
@cloggy010 2 года назад
thanx great! love it Well done!
@pulli23
@pulli23 2 года назад
if a place puts XYZ dollars/euros on a menu. I pay that and not a cent more, if they need taxes added to that well sucks to be them but then they should put that at the prices so I know and don't need to calculate things myself before sitting down. Be honest about your prices and don't hide them. I'd rather go to jail than pay extra because a person hid that information for me. I wonder what would happen if I told someone just straight up "sorry but this food was not worth the extra tip/vat, if I knew it would be I'd never ordered it anyways, as it is not special at all (most restaurants aren't, honestly)".
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 2 года назад
Curious if you've ever tried this because it's in most, if not all, of the US as far as I know. Just because it's not the way you are used to, doesn't mean you can ignore it.
@Frazec_Atsjenkov
@Frazec_Atsjenkov Год назад
3:50 the guys in the background ^^
@OGGOAT23
@OGGOAT23 3 года назад
The only thing bizzare is the prices
@colibri1
@colibri1 2 года назад
In the US, a huge chunk of their taxes goes to the military, but Americans never complain about taxes being high because of that. They don't even complain when the military budget is increased, which it is every year or two. Mention having better social services, though, and they raise a ruckus about taxes, even though they could have better social services without raising their taxes at all if they'd just spend less on their military, but they won't hear of that.
@jamesbra4410
@jamesbra4410 2 года назад
Well that but the military is also an extremely corrupt enterprise to so the amount of tax money wasted on overpriced weapons is staggering given the defense contractors are written a blank check with profit as the number one motivation. There is also the problem of the tax system where there is only one means of generating public funds and that's taxing the bottom 80% of people on everything. There is no taxing of the corporations and the rich, and there definitely is not a method of state-run businesses that generate public funds from profits. It's actually extremely dangerous that Americans are manipulated to believe such a rigged game because the US government while it relies on the private sector to run the economy and define the political landscape, it's actually foreign governments that are propping up the deficit and investing in the infrastructure and providing skilled labor etc. for the country. This is very compromising from the point of view of a xenophobe given the hatred of pretty much every non-Northern European race by the white majority in the US. It's as much a lie as any when you see the US known for its "diversity" yet people remain in their genetically similar groups and harass people who marry anyone with melanin lol. It's honestly a land of irony, which Americans are notorious for not knowing what that word even means. Spouting that they're free when clearly their country was founded on indentured servitude and slavery. Not trusting the medical industry to vaccinate their children and in the same breath give their children up for countless unnecessary surgeries that diminish quality of life, denying men and women orgasms with genital cutting for example.
@dinismadeira2176
@dinismadeira2176 2 года назад
Perhaps Americans don't have the imagination to understand that paying taxes is exactly the same as paying insurance. Everyone pays but only those who need it receive just like insurance, the biggest difference is that there are no corporations making billions and trying to deny treatments and services to increase profits.
@kashaid
@kashaid 3 года назад
'Expat' is the nice word for immigrant?
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
I'll be doing a video on this soon. Depending who you are/where you're from it can have different connotations. But I am an immigrant, however I use expat almost exclusively on RU-vid due to search engine optimization.
@reneket2295
@reneket2295 4 месяца назад
I am disappointed in the Dutch selection of serials. On holiday in the US I tasted Lucky Charms and it was great, but back here in NL... nowhere to find.
@Brozius2512
@Brozius2512 2 месяца назад
Thank god for that! That stuff is so full of sugar and additives that it's forbidden here in the Netherlands.
@shadeblackwolf1508
@shadeblackwolf1508 3 года назад
You know you're living in a country that pridea on excessive options when other countries' shopping centers fit inside a supermarket.
@luysterborgh
@luysterborgh 3 года назад
Please spread the word. Social Security is the main message to US citizens.
@burgienl
@burgienl 3 года назад
And impossible to do on the scale of the US. It works in the Netherlands because it only has a population of 17 million. Social security in the US would be comparable to having the same social security for the whole of Europe. See the problem?
@luysterborgh
@luysterborgh 3 года назад
@@burgienl Social Security IS foreseen in the whole of Europe. Yes it differs a bit from state to state. And the Union is trying to get it harmonized. The US is capable for a lot of things (eg: putting a man on the moon) and social security is impossible? Just starting would be good, no? BTW: I'm Belgian and our social seciurity system is comparable to the Netherlands but in my opinion better... ;-)
@matthewburden9403
@matthewburden9403 3 года назад
@@burgienl Got news for you, the US social security system, and Rail Road Retirement (RRB) are much better than the Dutch SVB system in every area, and VERY complex. I can not speak for the Belgian and German systems both of which are much older than the American SSA. You also have to realize that the Dutch SVB is also tied in with the Dutch Caribbean systems that are administered internally similar to the US SSA and are efficient. If you are a so-called expat, and still hold US Citizenship, you better continue it pay into the US social security system for your own good.
@BMACTX
@BMACTX 3 года назад
18%-20% is the norm or average, Personally for really great service I never mind paying 20%-25% .
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Same!
@matthewburden9403
@matthewburden9403 3 года назад
I tip ONLY 15%, before tax, on the rare occasion we dine in the US or way less for bad service. We rarely tip in the Netherlands and as an American, yes, they know who you are even without the valley girl accent, and if the restaurant owners are not Dutch, you will find a suggested tip figure at the bottom of the bill. Do not fall for it. As for wine, Europeans drink table wine not 15-Euro 750ml bottles to be fashionable and are not imperssed by such. Yes, there are big stores throughout Europe such as MACRO and Praxis that sell goods mostly made in the EU and not everything made in China as Walmart and Home Depot do without shame. The Dutch and Europeans in general do not feed on chips as much as high quality candies, drop, and chocolate, and the topic on beer is another conversation, and what's this about big-gulp soda? Europeans drink coffee not soda, what American suburb are you from? And do not get me on comparing to rationed American health care that has got to the point of having to bid for medical appointments seven to nine months away - if you have prime insurance causing the insured to resort to emergency room treatment. Like your channel! TOT ZIENS!
@matthewburden9403
@matthewburden9403 3 года назад
Keep up the good work on your videos - sorry if I am critical at times. Tot ziens!
@iamanomas
@iamanomas 2 года назад
Well, you can’t do that in the US for sure. Healthcare in the US stinks for the large majority.
@koerierkoerier3581
@koerierkoerier3581 3 года назад
an arm and a leg, the tip
@Arltratlo
@Arltratlo 2 года назад
my kid have free education in Europe, her cousins in the USA have free shooting at them..... daddy´s car had bullet holes in front of the house! my kid repairs the bicycle in front of the house... you see the difference?
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 2 года назад
Of course, I do. I'm not sure you got the point of my video if you think I don't see the difference.
@krayzeeantix1439
@krayzeeantix1439 3 года назад
The only ''way to get'' health insurance when you can't afford it in the Netherlands is the same as everywhere. It's called debt.
@rikmarx107
@rikmarx107 3 года назад
Untrue , you get subsidie , if you income is below a certain level , like € 1400.- , i have no idea what made you make this false statement ???
@georgemortensen7623
@georgemortensen7623 3 года назад
So, you have chosen somewhat safety over freedom. If that's what floats your boat, so be it.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
🤣 Exactly what freedoms am I missing? Because I feel MORE free in the Netherlands...and safe. That's what floats my boat.
@timetraveler43
@timetraveler43 3 года назад
Over freedom?? US does not have more freedoms than Europe. On the contrary. In a country where people believe they need to be armed to the teeth to protect themselves, such a country can never never be free. We don’t have to worry about sending our kids to school and getting shot. Our culture, mentality and attitude enable us to have a freedom that is a more relaxed and enjoyable in all aspects of life.
@on-the-pitch-p3w
@on-the-pitch-p3w 3 года назад
Yep, gunman. Ehhhhhh… patriot. 🤣
@miatx6818
@miatx6818 3 года назад
Tip Don’t live in Amsterdam if you’re a expat Its not worth you’re money if ya have less money Amsterdam is really expensive to live especially in the center and ya don’t get that much space There are tens of hundreds of cities or towns that are better then Amsterdam Like Haarlem a good city with allot of good people, shops, cafe’s and other stuff. Or Nijmegen or Arnhem or Dordrecht but no Amsterdam Everyone goes there
@gerarduspoppel2831
@gerarduspoppel2831 3 года назад
Ja. Amsterdam is zwaar overschat.
@johanfeenstra8778
@johanfeenstra8778 3 года назад
Your answer about your insurance in the states pissed me off. It is not about YOU. It is about everybody in the states. People are dying in the states just because they can`t pay the bills. Have to sell everything they have worked for. Just because you had a good job proves that health care should not depend on a job.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Yeah...I agree and not sure why you thought otherwise. My whole point was that I had a job with good insurance and it was still expensive and problematic and it should be easier for people to get medical care in the US. I can only speak to my experience personally.
@johanfeenstra8778
@johanfeenstra8778 3 года назад
@@aWanderlustForLife Personal experience is anecdotal and means nothing. It is time that people speak up about a brutal system. In the developed world the us healthcare system is the worst. Bad outcomes, its insane expensive. 40 million people have no insurance and many more are underinsured that means they die or suffer and for what? People always talk about their own little bubble and my point is look around and care about somebody you don`t know. Don`t take this personal please. It just my opinion.
@lcmayzl
@lcmayzl 3 года назад
we tip between 30% and 50% of our total bill with tax -- tipping 10% - 15% is an insult. (Ohio, USA)
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Thank you for sharing!
@matthewburden9403
@matthewburden9403 3 года назад
It's your money.....
@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands
@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands 3 года назад
Try buy indonesian or turkish or mexican food in the USA or herbs...lol they don't have herbs in the USA..
@albanianorthodox8659
@albanianorthodox8659 3 года назад
USA is way better than Europe
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Have you lived in Europe? If so, which country?
@gerarduspoppel2831
@gerarduspoppel2831 3 года назад
Have you ever been to any other country besides America?
@matthewburden9403
@matthewburden9403 3 года назад
I tend to agree....
@cecilecorpuz5735
@cecilecorpuz5735 2 года назад
Hats off to you! Some of the reasons why the U.S.A. is better that Europe! People here are calling people immigrants and so on, so I'll take it from there! immigrants here will have basically no rights they can't get any papers if so then it will still take years and years for them to get their papers, I know this first hand some will tell me that they have been here for well over 6 to 8 YEARS! I'm also a volunteer at refubikes here in EINDHOVEN this is where I am learning of these things from them. They will receive 75,00 per week basically not much at all for sure they will have 1 warm meal per day only if they can get into the refugee center when lunch is served, so to say they are in limbo most of the time, they are not able to work even though this country is in need of laborers! Makes no sense at all. Now here we go America this! America that! And America this again! In the U.S. if you are let into the States with immigrant status once you are in, you are in! You could go and find a job with no problems at all, meaning perhaps down the line you'll be able to get your own apartment! Hell you can start your own business Get a business licence and a sellers permit and you're ready to go! NO questions asked! If you are settled in, Oh! lets say THE MIDWEST Chicago and the likes, you are able to pick up and move to anywhere within the U.S. you will not have to deregister from the city you are living in meaning that you'll not have to register within the city that you are moving to. Here in Holland this must be done. Many of these so call immigrants who are from the middle east are moving into the Central valley of California because the climate there is simulare to that of their home land, hot and dry. I've met many of these new Californians and they are Happier than pigs in the mud! They are in TOTAL Disbelief that this was possible. They are now able to fend for themselves. Kudos to them! Here we go ABOUT OBAMA! When OBAMA Left office he did away with the, Wet foot - dry foot program this was for the CUBANs coming from CUBA! If they made in onto solid land, the beach for say then they are in the U.S. legally gat a job and so on! If found on the water then back to CUBA you go, Reason why the CUBAN population in FLORDIA is what it is today. And sorry for the long post but I like to put thing on the table as I will know it to be, I just can't say USA is better than Europe with nothing to back-up these claims. So as some back home would say! Back it up homeboy! Things that most will have no idea about, It's all in the details!
@h50herman
@h50herman Год назад
of course every thing in the USA is better, sleep well.
@a.kramer1615
@a.kramer1615 3 года назад
The Netherlands (and Europe) is overregulated. We are treated as a bunch of children. :(
@gerarduspoppel2831
@gerarduspoppel2831 3 года назад
then go to America. when it's that bad here?
@MLWJ1993
@MLWJ1993 2 года назад
Sadly some people behave exactly like children.
@palantir135
@palantir135 3 года назад
Have a look at the channel: not just bikes Why do Americans use the word gas for a liquid?
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Seen it, love it! Gas is short for gasoline which is the term in the US and Latin countries.
@fabiotabaton314
@fabiotabaton314 3 года назад
Are you ashamed to say ...immigrant?
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
No, I am not. I am an immigrant! I'm technically an expat and immigrant (Google the definitions). I use expat because, on RU-vid the search volume is higher. RU-vid views are part of my job, and therefore have to appease the RU-vid algorithm.
@matthewburden9403
@matthewburden9403 3 года назад
Expensive wine does not go with immigrant.
@sdewitte1629
@sdewitte1629 2 года назад
I have lived in Belgium for over 20 years, I would never ever move back to the USA. We raised three children on one income, my younger two are in university now our out of pocket expense for both of their degrees is less than I paid for two semesters at a community college and the healthcare is excellent. The quality of life is so much higher and much less stress.
@williamjohns9322
@williamjohns9322 Год назад
Sigh, very envious
@henrynagelberg
@henrynagelberg 3 года назад
Since 2014!!!! I've been here since 1972. Imagine how bizarre the States look to me at this time!!!
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
I'm sure it's a big difference!
@ryanlockhart7613
@ryanlockhart7613 2 года назад
The US has jumped the shark.
@henrynagelberg
@henrynagelberg 2 года назад
@@ryanlockhart7613 Thank you. I have no F***ing idea what that that means.
@williamjohns9322
@williamjohns9322 Год назад
You haven’t lived until you have tried shark jumping?!?!?! That’s probably a bot.
@ParisianThinker
@ParisianThinker 3 месяца назад
Bizarre to me too after 18 years living in France.
@Kaytala
@Kaytala 3 года назад
I always tipped 20% in the US unless the service was bad, then still 10-15%. I've been here for four months now and I truly miss a lot of foods from the US because they're so different here (like every vegetarian dish), but I love the price of food in the grocery stores. There is an entire store here that just sells oils and kinds of vinegar?? AMAZING. I don't miss driving literally everywhere like I had to in the US.
@michellezevenaar
@michellezevenaar 3 года назад
Join the Americans in the Netherlands Facebook group, its great for finding were things are sold if they are sild here or in the EU. Like English muffins are sold in most German grocery stores. Chili pepers can be ordered online from westlandpeppers. You just need to know where to look.
@Kaytala
@Kaytala 3 года назад
@@michellezevenaar thanks for letting me know about that group! I've asked to join.
@ravingcyclist624
@ravingcyclist624 3 года назад
Yes, the US is wacko! A lot people don't even know it. A lot of people are proud of it. Excellent video!
@phoenix-xu9xj
@phoenix-xu9xj 2 года назад
They are so insular and quite ignorant
@michiganstad
@michiganstad 2 года назад
@@phoenix-xu9xj ???? The Stupidity of people ( deplo....s ) is enormous .
@lcfnyc2007
@lcfnyc2007 3 года назад
In Norway you would pay zero dollar per month for general health care. From day one. Even as an expat on a temporary stay.
@groen89084
@groen89084 3 года назад
What I find silly in the States is the ingredients on packaging: per serving instead of per std. weight. It's impossible to compare between products or to know how much you consume because a serving is not standardised.
@foodparadise5792
@foodparadise5792 Год назад
Every design is driven by profit making, not efficiency nor environmental oriented.
@robertrijkers4923
@robertrijkers4923 3 года назад
US states also have a lot of 'mandatory fees' that aren't called taxes but do add up to them paying for things that are included in tax here....
@MrWtonckens
@MrWtonckens 3 года назад
What do you mean with "paying for things"? In the U.S. retail prices are displayed in stores without sales tax so when you make a purchase a state tax (in New Jersey where I'm from is that 6%) will be added to the total sales price. It's not a mandatory fee but a sales tax that is mandatory in the U.S. That sales tax percentage in the U.S.varies from state to state. Here in The Netherlands retail prices are including VAT (value added tax) what the Dutch call BTW. That's the difference. Another difference is that when you have dinner in a restaurant in the U.S. it's a custom you tip the waiter or waitress who serves you, that's about 10 to 20%. If you don't tip them that is considered an insult and in some cases the waiter or waitress wil follow you to the door asking why you didn't leave a tip..In The Netherlands tips are not as common as it is in the U.S. Tips are smaller in The Netherlands because the prices in restaurants are much higher and the staff in The Netherlands get a much better pay check at the end of the month than in the U.S..
@petevanderley4705
@petevanderley4705 3 года назад
@@MrWtonckens I think I understand what Robert tries to say. When I look at my phone bill here in Texas I see 10 additional charges added to my monthly bill i.e. 911 tax, township charges, etc. The original price at the provider is posted lower, but you still get hit with extra charges.
@matthewburden9403
@matthewburden9403 3 года назад
In Pennsylvania there is about $1 tax on milk.
@Arnaud58
@Arnaud58 3 года назад
Your "down to earth" realistic and pragmatic view strikes me. Being Dutch, I've been at the other side of the pond for several prolonged times, and decided to stay at this side because I couldn't understand the very same things (and more) from "the American way". At these matters there is simply not enough (by far) cooperation and solidarity. It's just all about making money as fast and as much as possible, not about building or maintaining the community with some common sense. It's a pitty.
@patglennon9671
@patglennon9671 3 года назад
Correct, competion over cooperation, sad place, I live here.
@philsarkol6443
@philsarkol6443 2 года назад
@@patglennon9671 I sincerely hope for you, and future generations to come, that your people can make that change of mindset into a more inclusive, cooperative, trustfull society as a whole. My guess is, that the way we live here in the Netherlands, ai public healthcare, public transport, social-security is based on trust. We trust each individual to pay taxes and be a supporting member of society, we share a sense of common solidarity to protect the sick, the poor and the needy as a standard from wich our society measures the level of humanity. Our government is commited by law to uphold these standard of living for everyone. I am passionate about the US. Always looked up to your nation as a beacon of light for democracy and freedom. The french nation gave you the Statue of Liberty, we gave you New Amsterdam -New York. The brave young US soldiers liberated our country the Netherlands from nazi occupation. That sacrifice is, was and will always be remembered by our dutch citizens, over 75 years, every year we rember and celebrate our liberation and freedom, thanks to you. The reason why I am passionate about this is; That I wish ALL the people from the US a standard of living that is more from the basis of equality, solidarity and trust in eachother. And to have the oppertunity to become a more humane society. I wish you well, you and your loved ones, stay healthy..greetings from the Netherlands.
@paulsjoerd
@paulsjoerd 2 года назад
Have lived in US for over 12 month, know the society a little bit. What is striking to me is Americans don’t want to pay for other people. They don’t want to pay tax for better public services. They don’t want to pay health insurance, etc. They seem to be afraid their money will flow to the less privileged. Solidarity is a bad thing? They all go to church but their interpretation of the Bible differs much from the European interpretation of taking care of the less privilege. If that doesn’t change they will drift away from civil societies. They people are oké but they are not able to built up a nice community. Makes me feel said for the people who have to live there.
@philsarkol6443
@philsarkol6443 2 года назад
@@paulsjoerd Thank you Paul for your insight in the american society. I do believe that since the "60s that sense of community is diminished. The big coorporations have taken over politics, and the self-centered consumerism is the way to live. That combined with a lower standard of education, information about the existence of common vallues that can bind people as a nation, has in my vieuw been erased from peoples outlook. I fear that the existence of the US as a nation is under threat. And yes I also think they read the bible differently than in europe. The bible is being treated like a symbol, like the flag, the constitution, the declaration of independence, the WE is covered under a lot of symbolism, but the I , in the ego-centered manner as mentioned before, is just that. "I don't want to pay money, in taxes, to pay for somebody else, to pay for public services? " They, were not raised, educated and informed in that manner. The big corpoorations , they don't want a united people, humane society. They want a devided, not well educated people, who work for almost nothing so they can make more money. I sincerely hope that the US can turn around, and really unite , to become that civil society!!
@tgamble1000
@tgamble1000 2 года назад
…healthcare is all about money in the U.S. If you don’t have medical insurance and get sick, you can go to the local emergency room and must, by law, be treated. You will, however, be billed for your treatment. It could a few hundred dollars to hundreds of thousands of dollars. If you don’t pay the bill, you’ll be hounded by bill collectors until you do or until the health care provider deems the money owed is “uncollectable”…even if you have medical insurance and you see a doctor or go to a hospital and are seen by doctors who are not ‘in network’, you’re going to be billed for the full amount charged by the provider. Again, a difference in paying a few hundred dollars to thousands of dollars…it’s ridiculous but it’s the way it is…
@Teuser737
@Teuser737 3 года назад
Leuke video. West Europese landen zijn inderdaad fijner om in leven dan US. Maar pas op met Amsterdam en je eigen (rijke) situatie als norm te gebruiken. De rest van Nederland kent veel fijnere plekken om leven.
@Linda-hs1lk
@Linda-hs1lk 3 года назад
Ik zou nog niet dood willen vallen in Amsterdam. Het is mij een totaal raadsel waarom iemand daar zou willen wonen.
@michellezevenaar
@michellezevenaar 3 года назад
Mijn man zou nooit naar Amsterdam verhuizen! Ik vind Amsterdam wel leuk voor een dagje maar hebt geen behoefte om daar te wonen. It zou graag bij de Veluwe willen wonen, Apeldoorn of zo.
@pauljanjacobs
@pauljanjacobs 3 года назад
Voor jou fijner betekent niet voor iedereen. Niet generaliseren
@on-the-pitch-p3w
@on-the-pitch-p3w 3 года назад
@@Linda-hs1lk Logisch dat er een enorm huizentekort is. Niemand wil hier wonen. Het scheelt weer dat ene Linda hier niet wil wonen, maar wel even wil zeuren. Typisch.En gezien je leeftijd… zielig.
@slouberiee
@slouberiee 2 года назад
Even many "Eastern European" countries are quite liveable, you know :)
@luisvasconcelos1053
@luisvasconcelos1053 3 года назад
Portugal good wine is less than 5€ and 5€ is an expensive wine
@luysterborgh
@luysterborgh 3 года назад
True!
@ekesandras1481
@ekesandras1481 13 дней назад
here in Romania, the cheapest wine is stores is the one from California or Australia. Seriously.
@erikabee3498
@erikabee3498 3 года назад
Although I think you can speak and read Dutch after being here so long, I don't want te be rude, so I try my best in English. :-) Yes I'am very proud about our health insurance system in the Netherlands, even though it can be improved. If I wish anything for te U.S.A. it is a systemen of health unsurance like here (or in some other parts of Europe). Because nobody in the U.S.A should have to take more than one full time job, just because they can't otherwise pay for their Health insurance.
@pr3t
@pr3t 3 года назад
Pretty much living in europe is better than in the US that's the conclusion
@mariadegan1029
@mariadegan1029 2 года назад
I’m an expat in Italy, since l was 19 and married an Italian, and though we divorced after 30yrs. I would NEVER go back to living the hectic crazy rat-race in the U.S.!! It is WAY too expensive for what you receive in return😕 And all these “choices” just make people anxious!! We don’t need MORE, we need to enjoy life and RELAX!! In Italy l live a very good life, just 1 1/2 hrs. from the mountains (with winter snow- the only thing l miss!) and 20 min. too the beach by foot😊 on the Tuscan coast. Without mentioning the beauty and amazing food!! BTW I’m now 73😉
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 2 года назад
Thank you so much for sharing your story!
@ParisianThinker
@ParisianThinker 3 месяца назад
I am living in France for 18 years. My husband died in January 2024. It will take time to adjust but I was thinking to move either to Italy or Slovenia.
@0321Sjoerd
@0321Sjoerd 3 года назад
Well, I’m Dutch but to me it always seems that the current society in the USA was designed by millionaires for millionaires. Since I’m not a millionaire I’m very glad I was born on this side of the pond…
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Totally understand!
@mwjeanette
@mwjeanette 3 года назад
Me too!
@foodparadise5792
@foodparadise5792 Год назад
Should be designed by trillionairs, run by billionaires for millionaires....the rest just scraping by or become homeless.
@williamjohns9322
@williamjohns9322 Год назад
Agreed
@moow950
@moow950 3 года назад
When I was in the US, paying the bills after dining was always complicated for me with all the tipping fees etc
@michiganstad
@michiganstad 2 года назад
Yeah what isn't complicated over there ??? Even the stupidity is...
@williamgeardener2509
@williamgeardener2509 3 года назад
I don't believe that large scale shops like Wal Mart would stand a chance in the Netherlands. Most Dutch people do their shopping "commando style". You have a list of things you need, you get them, pay them and get out of the shop as fast as you can. Huge shops take more time to cover and most Dutch people don't want to waste their time in endless aisles with 10 000 different brands of the same product. "We've been using Calvé mayonaise since I was born, what do I need those 500 other brands for? None will ever be as good as Calvé."
@IoRossonero
@IoRossonero 2 года назад
In Belgium, we like Devos & Lemmens 😉, but the reasoning is the same.
@ParisianThinker
@ParisianThinker 3 месяца назад
I agree! I stick to French made mayonnaise. 😆
@zzzowie
@zzzowie 3 года назад
I spent a year in the US and fully agree with all points you make.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
It's a different kind of place, for sure!
@AJ-ut8cz
@AJ-ut8cz 2 года назад
The American view on hating taxes makes perfect sense when they take out plenty of taxes from us but seemingly get nothing good in return.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 2 года назад
I guess, but still education, parks, infrastructure, police, fire, rescue squad, and many other things get it but could be better.
@maartjewaterman1193
@maartjewaterman1193 2 года назад
13 years ago had a sever stroke and was taken to the hospital by ambulance where I stayed for to two weeks till all necessary tests were done. After that I spent six weeks in a rehabilation centre to learn how to walk, speak and so on again. Nothing of that all costed me single penny. Because I am not able to work anymore I get 80% of my last wages. The government provided me with an electric tricycle, a house maid to do the things I am not able to do myself and cheap excess to a taxi service, both for short and long distances. For all of that I pay 20 euros a month myself. I often wonder what would had been my fate if this would had happened to me in the US.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 2 года назад
This is the scary thing that I didn't realize how scary it was until I moved here and realized people were treated...well, as people. I've been lucky to need minimal care from the health system but just to known it's there is such a relief! I'm so had (and have) you have the support you need. ❤
@Turtlefast235
@Turtlefast235 2 года назад
Easy answer Maartje: homeless or dead!
@maartjewaterman1193
@maartjewaterman1193 2 года назад
@@Turtlefast235 I am afraid that's all too true.
@williamjohns9322
@williamjohns9322 Год назад
Number one reason for filing for bankruptcy protection in the US is medical bills. Sigh
@HamelinSong
@HamelinSong 3 года назад
In Italy I've never heard of people doing any math before tipping a waiter. We do it just if we are satisfied with the service or if we want to leave the spare change, and usually depends on how many people you have in your party (waiting a big table is hard). but I never left more than €10, since you are already paying €1/€2 each for "coperto" which is a cover charge.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Yeah, everywhere in Europe is different than the US.
@lemming9984
@lemming9984 2 года назад
Yes, I usually tip 10%, unless service charge included - or poor service. (UK)
@bebobism
@bebobism 3 года назад
I loved it when in the background 'The Smokeboat' drifts by. How much more freedom do you want ?! 😎. . .😃
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
😂
@bigdog44pc
@bigdog44pc 2 года назад
The difference between the taxpayer system America and that Europe is that the Europeans see their tax monies at work and we Americans see our tax money go bye-bye forever.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 2 года назад
Yeah, I found myself saying "isn't this what taxes are for?" in the US a lot. Whereas here, it's pretty clear to me what we pay for.
@miatx6818
@miatx6818 3 года назад
Food sizes are not small US just has jumbo overlarge sizes compared with every country in NL
@FrankHeuvelman
@FrankHeuvelman 2 года назад
The chicken or the egg.
@ronnie9187
@ronnie9187 2 года назад
That was a nice video. I visited a few times the US for work only, so I am certainly not an expert. We have some American friends, and my Swiss wife used to life in DC ( and in Canada Toronto ) for a couple of years and she can confirm most of it, although it is 25 years ago. My wife hated it that she always had to calculate how much she had to pay at the restaurant (VAT, Tip) since she is a language person, not a mathematician. I personally liked the friendlyness of the staff in the US when I visited the country (with the exception of the airports, where it was a big contrast). What I always find strange is that you have that enourmes choice in the US when going to one of those megastores, but when it comes to politics, you only have the Democrats and the Republicans to choose from. So strange for such a huge country with so many different states. On the personal side I like americans that I know. Great humor, easy going, helpfull and generous. Get along with them very well. Anyway greetings from a dutchie living in Switzerland.
@VerbumAngeli
@VerbumAngeli 3 года назад
In America the patient decides the treatment. Your doctor will advise you on treatment, but they will prescribe you antibiotics if you want it, even if you don't need it. In the Netherlands the doctor decides the treatment. If the doctor thinks a paracetamol is sufficient you won't get anything stronger. The basis of Dutch health care is that the body has incredible potential to heal itself and recover without any long-lasting side effects. American healthcare is about the quick fix, not getting sued and seeing patients as customers rather than.. well ... patients.
@fredbrull136
@fredbrull136 3 года назад
In the Netherlands everybody gets healthcare, try that in the US if you don’t have health insurance
@449Raphael
@449Raphael 3 года назад
Healthcare in Belgium is a lot better. I know because I have family who lives in Utrecht. Doctor is free and without appointment, dentist cost 3,5€ for the annual control and fixing when something is wrong. Many dutch people come to Belgian hospitals , because no waiting list and cheaper. But we pay also for the healthcare. About 4€/month. It’s the only thing that is good in Belgium, for the rest we have a lot of problems……
@VerbumAngeli
@VerbumAngeli 3 года назад
@@449RaphaelIn world healthcare ranking NL and BE have been switching places for years. Currently BE ranks 13th, NL 14th and we are separated by 0.1 point, so that is not "..a lot better..".
@449Raphael
@449Raphael 3 года назад
@@VerbumAngeli what are you talking about. My niece gives birth in Utrecht. She almost died. NL is like a third world country! They had no place, you have to wait and it was a dreadful experience. 3 hours later they kicked her back out!!! No wonder the dutch close to Belgian border all wanted healthcare in Belgium. If I call my house doctor on a Sunday at 7 am, he is at my place 10min later. Try that in Holland. You have to wait 3 weeks for an appointment and you have to visit himself. By the way my doctor comes for free. I live in hellhole Belgium and have family in Holland. We now both sides. And where you find a dentist for 3,5€ and that is even expensive because at “de voorzorg” (states healthcare) it’s free or as we say “gratis”
@VerbumAngeli
@VerbumAngeli 3 года назад
@@449RaphaelPersonal experience vs. global numbers by reputable, independent organizations. I'll go with the verified numbers instead of an unverified internet rant.
@robclark3095
@robclark3095 3 года назад
Health insurance in America is about profits. It's not about healthcare. I looked and The Netherlands has what Wikipedia refers to as a "universal private health insurance" system. That's sounds a lot like what the ACA (Affordable Care Act) originally intended to do. The big difference between that system and the system in The Netherlands is their system is highly regulated. It's not a big free-for-all in the name of profits like it is in America. As for taxes "paying for someone else's..." (healthcare, food assistance, etc.), America is all about me, whereas most other western nations, such as The Netherlands are about we. In America it's about what's in it for me, what do I get from it, etc. Referring to the living wage, it's not paid in America because it's all about people at the top; corporate leadership and shareholders. Why pay people a living wage when it cuts into the CEO's massive bank account or shareholder value. Again, the food issues is about profits as well. Why regulate food when it cuts into corporate profits. As a kid I do remember when food portions, even at fast-food restaurants, were not ridiculous here in America. A large soda was 12 ounces, maybe 16. Now that's a small.
@joostkamphuis85
@joostkamphuis85 3 года назад
It is like me being in Atlanta after first few months. You forgot about sales tax. Going to McDonald's to get something for a dollar and having to pay 1.14 or so. Bloody irritating
@eleveneleven572
@eleveneleven572 3 года назад
That's another annoyance about America...why not display the full price ffs, it's not hard. The tax will be shown on your receipt.
@joostkamphuis85
@joostkamphuis85 3 года назад
@@eleveneleven572 indeed. I must confess that there are also many things I appreciate when I am there, but that is more related to the lack of it in NL, like excess in everything
@scottman895
@scottman895 3 года назад
Great video! I remember hearing several times in the past on how the food quality in Europe in general is so much better than it is here in the US. I've also never understood why food portions are so huge here. Sure, I enjoy eating a lot of food, but it can get quite excessive when a "family sized" platter is considered an entrée for one person. I also agree with you about the tipping. After traveling outside of the United States and Canada, I've preferred the way tipping (if any) is done over in Europe. The same goes with sales tax. I know in Europe that the VAT is added automatically to the price of the food which makes it easier to calculate how much your meal is going to cost compared to here in the US (or even Canada) where you have to also factor in the sales tax plus the tip. Thank you for the video!
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
I didn't even think of the sales tax! That is so true. Apparently it's so strange that it didn't come to mind 🤣 It's just funny how quickly we adapt to a new system. Thanks for your comment! It's always so great to read other people's perspectives!
@erikaverink8418
@erikaverink8418 3 года назад
@@aWanderlustForLife About the food, there is something about chlorinated chicken, and other products (not allowed inside the EU) About the tipping ( i am Dutch) i always try to make it a round number if there is a bill at the end, and as far as i know the US has between 15 and 20 % expected tipping. (ridicolous , give them a decent wage and the tipping is a bonus for the entire staff on that moment, month) About the video, i thought the music was to loud (for me) i personally even think you don't need the music, but liked the content.
@alfonsoamador958
@alfonsoamador958 3 года назад
Oh just ssshhh....beta male..Everyone in the world would perffer to live in the USA...if not, you are kuku...
@erikaverink8418
@erikaverink8418 3 года назад
@@alfonsoamador958 I won't.
@10jpmorgan
@10jpmorgan 3 года назад
@@erikaverink8418 Me either! Another point to mention is that you have far less of a chance to get shot here than in America!
@theoccasionalvideo
@theoccasionalvideo 3 года назад
America is committed to the idea of a permanent, exploitable underclass. That is the reason for many of the things you outline here. Many people think it is right for people to have to work 3 jobs to survive -- or to die without insurance.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
My question, is how do we change it? And why are we, as Americans, okay with it and still think we're the best country in the world?
@rikmarx107
@rikmarx107 3 года назад
Animalistic , denying human intelligence , thats the u.s.
@vinozarazzi5633
@vinozarazzi5633 5 месяцев назад
Endless wars...
@MLWJ1993
@MLWJ1993 2 года назад
About public transportation: it's also important for people that already own a car. If there's less people on the road in a car, chances are you could actually drive more than 50% of your travelling time instead of waiting in traffic. 😁
@koerierkoerier3581
@koerierkoerier3581 3 года назад
woke and expat, if you ride and chrash a bike within 20 minutes your in the hospital and not left before the door of the hospital😘
@autohmae
@autohmae 2 года назад
So my guess is: without car-centric US layout of cities their would be a lot more stores and wallmart wouldn't have that many options.
@frits1463
@frits1463 3 года назад
I was always wondering what Americans thought about our way of living as a lot of things in the US where questionable to me. And so to you I see. We are living the Dutch dream I tend to think. By the way: how is your dutch? ;-)
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
I start Dutch classes again soon because I'm not confident with it. Can't wait to get better!
@frits1463
@frits1463 3 года назад
@@aWanderlustForLife Gewoon doen. We lachen je niet uit ;-)
@williamjohns9322
@williamjohns9322 Год назад
American exceptionalism is a huge thing, everything we do here is obviously the best way. Then there is misinformation. Socialized medicine means you have to wait for years. We have ‘progressive’ folks here but it is the vast minority. While Jeff Bezos pays no taxes, I think Amazon does not either, and our homeless population grows. The land of plenty has become the land of plenty of problems. Nowhere is perfect but I think things are better in the EU for the average person. Jeff loves it here though.
@nicholasofficial4141
@nicholasofficial4141 2 года назад
In the states, especially at a sit-down/white table cloth restaurant, I would tip 20%. Because of these new iPad pay registers that prompt you to tip I find myself even tipping 20% on coffees and bobas - though not all the time. The tipping culture is getting worse because of the iPad registers imo
@FrankHeuvelman
@FrankHeuvelman 2 года назад
Drop the smartphone. Every action is saved under your name. Internet privacy is a joke. A serious joke.
@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188
@finncarlbomholtsrensen1188 5 месяцев назад
Oh, in Denmark Heathcare is part of the tax paid! It is not FREE at all but paid for by all tax payers, so the price for the single unfortunate, becomes much smaller!!! And we also pay the price which is named on the goods, without extra taxes on top! In fact it is illegal not to give the full price!!!
@deckiedeckie
@deckiedeckie 4 месяца назад
I'm a spaniard who lived in the US fm '68.....experienced a lot of degradation....so much that the thought of regret creeps on me more and more often lately USA and the USAns are best described as.....the worst kind of blindness ios that of the one who does not want to see....the downward spiral is felt, no sense on denying it....
@deckiedeckie
@deckiedeckie 4 месяца назад
C'mon girl.....Dutch health insurance is mile fm urs.....forget about Bulgaria...
@maritesmcdonald4955
@maritesmcdonald4955 2 года назад
Being away from homeland since 2014? Thats not long . Ive been away from home for 33 years . America is a lot better than what youre talking about. Taxes for healthcare for everyone I dont agree. Maybe you need to learn more about America because by your admission you dont understand why Americans dont like socialism. Stay where you are since you love it there.
@harrybruijs2614
@harrybruijs2614 2 года назад
We don't like the term ex pat so much. Nothing wrong with the word immigrant. Calling yourself an expat is placing yourself outside more or less the Dutch society. Can you realy not read Dutch after seven years. Do you speak it. If not it becomes time.
@boleslawthegreat
@boleslawthegreat 11 месяцев назад
6:06-8:06 - Dutch eat less and grow larger than Americans. Very informative video btw, thank you.
@Linda-hs1lk
@Linda-hs1lk 3 года назад
So funny when the smoke boat passes behind her. You can smoke a joint and see Amsterdam at the same time.
@framegote5152
@framegote5152 Год назад
In the Netherlands tips go into a pot and will be distributed amongst all workers at the end of the day. I'm not working in a restaurant or something like that, but that's what I heard from people who are.
@2Travelis2Live
@2Travelis2Live 3 года назад
I agree with everything you said about the United States. Two things seem most annoying about America are the extremely high priced health insurance and the lack of public transportation. If you tell someone, it's for the good of society, they scream about lack of freedom. I'm not sure there is freedom when other people suffer at a societies' expense.
@cayminlast
@cayminlast 3 года назад
Having lived in a few different places (countries), I find life in the US less restrictive and personal choices easier to navigate, depending of course on which state you live in. Allowing the authorities to control too many aspects of life in general, turns the population into dependants, not a bad thing if that's what you desire.
@Emperor_Atlantis
@Emperor_Atlantis 3 года назад
I went to see a friend in the UK once and we went to the 2nd largest 'type' Costco. I don't know how it compares to the USA Walmart, but I was blown away. The insane amount of options really gave me a lot of stress. Also they didnt have anything similar to Dutch cheese so I was bummed out by that. Only these weird cottage cheeses, fake cheese or French cheese
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
It is so stressful! Whyyyy so many options?
@bigdog44pc
@bigdog44pc 2 года назад
Health insurance, from UK to all of Europe is different, but still better than the United States.
@thomasgilson6206
@thomasgilson6206 Год назад
Totally agree about the ridiculous tipping culture in America.
@philaldridge4178
@philaldridge4178 Год назад
I bet there aren't that many obese people in Holland. Am I right? Am I?
@helenooft9664
@helenooft9664 3 года назад
I love your reaction, very, very nice,
@jandamskier6510
@jandamskier6510 2 года назад
You do not read nor speak Dutch? "I've been here for so many years"
@frankgeurts3912
@frankgeurts3912 3 года назад
You still live in Amsterdam?its Nice during the summer, evereybody outside (if no rain)
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
Not leaving anytime soon!
@on-the-pitch-p3w
@on-the-pitch-p3w 3 года назад
It is also nice in other parts of the year. Why should it not. Of denk je dat het alleen in Amsterdam regent?
@BrendonChase_2015
@BrendonChase_2015 2 года назад
Yup, our Dutch 'health care' system is basically govt mandated extortion, since the basic insurance (which isn't insurance at all) is mandatory. Guaranteed revenue for the big 'insurers' for sure. Companies that have had a deep involvement in writing health care laws, like what happened in the US (and elsewhere). Ppl used to have a choice over here, but that's long time ago. After WW2 came the near nationalization of the Pharma-based sick care industry, as the unfortunate result of German occupation (seeking to nationalize the system whole sale) and the half-baked implementation of the system advocated by British eugenicist 'lord' Beveridge. Of course, in the US the system is way, way worse. Both the care itself and the system built around it for profits. The care in the US starts with a crazy scheme of injecting toxins into newborns which will set them on a path of lifelong pharma-based treatments. This is way more than in the Netherlands, but we're catching up.. Then there's the lack of a nation wide first line of family physicians acting as a filter before sending ppl off to hospitals, driving up costs. On top of that, docs in the US tend to overprescribe compared to those in the Netherlands, especially when psychopharmaceuticals and antibiotics are concerned. But also here, we're catching up.. The system of pricing (ripping ppl off) and ensuring (ripping them off once more) in the US is rotten to the core. Especially oncologists in the US can more or less set the price of 'treatment' (cut, poison, burn) as they please. Some of the bizarre things apply over here, only less so, but the trend is in the US direction, while the trend in the US seems to be in the "Dutch" direction (the Obamacare scheme). On taxes.. There are some over here who'd agree with you that taxes are "good for the whole of society". Most of them live in Amsterdam, the nice parts of it that is. The majority of Dutch ppl (again, Amsterdam is not representative at all), pay taxes grudgingly, cursing them as much as the weather ;) There are also enough ppl who share the view with many Americans that taxation is basically theft, no matter how much 'social' speak one uses to legitimize it. The welfare state exploded over here in the sixties/seventies and it is now gradually replaced by those who profited off of it. That trend can't be seen by ppl who compare today's Amsterdam with a society in a far worse state of social decay as the Netherlands, which is understandable.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 2 года назад
Yeah, I mean I can only really compare with what I know, as you said. I know things are changing...they are in quite a few places. Rarely do things stay the same.
@BrendonChase_2015
@BrendonChase_2015 2 года назад
@@aWanderlustForLife Oh so true. We're now experiencing world-wide change, which for the most part is top down. Not good. Chances are, it will be far worse in the near future. In that case, NL isn't such a bad place to be. We Dutchies are real social animals, so to speak and will always help out. Most important change for you will be to learn Dutch as quick as you can and in the process notice the difference between the words 'maatschappij' (society) and 'samenleving' (..? convivial order, or something, dunno.. there doesn't seem to be an English word for it. Community is too small). Anyhew, end of rant ;) Good luck and above all enjoy (!) becoming part of Dutch society! (well, Amsterdam society.. which is fine, lived there >15yrs). Cheers from Lemmer
@vickifenlon2235
@vickifenlon2235 3 года назад
When I am in the States I always tip 20%
@scrappedlives
@scrappedlives 2 года назад
Taxes are also paid to pay for schools, roads, the water works to make sure we don’t all drown, in short, the infrastructure, for the police , security, army, health care and many more things.
@anthonydean2546
@anthonydean2546 2 года назад
Very beautiful lady
@scrappedlives
@scrappedlives 2 года назад
Quality wine is the wine you like the most. Doesn’t matter how cheap or expensive it is. Most French people drink the cheaper land wine because it is as good as the expensive ones.
@alfonsoamador958
@alfonsoamador958 3 года назад
Great just stay there...you are not needed in the USA...we are American and the more, the better, the bigger the car the better, the more guns and the big calibers, the better, the homes oh the homes, they are huge.
@aWanderlustForLife
@aWanderlustForLife 3 года назад
I mean, nobody is needed in the USA, but I'm happy to have been able to make the decision I did. And yeah...I'm American, too. There are lots of us who think differently and have every right to do so.
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