Why I Left America for Good 

Born and raised in Chicago and left 10 years ago for good. Best decision of my life.

“There’s no perfect place, just perfect place for the individual at a certain time.” Loved that quote! For me is the QUALITY OF LIFE every time.

This is 100% facts!!! Most Americans will NEVER understand this video. I don’t know you from Adam and I feel the same way! There are a few more issues that you didn’t even mention that would blow the average American’s mind.

I moved to Mexico from Atlanta as a Black women and I say the exact same thing about Mexico! I reminds me of USA in 80s. the good old days when the US was family oriented, not stuck on too much technology, people were more close. I love Mexico. Cheers to your move!

As a Dominican myself I’m working my butt off to go back to my country. When I came 7 years ago, I was always surrounded by family and friends and out of nowhere I was here by my own. In this country I witnessed so many things I thought I would only see in movies, so much tension everywhere I go that would not let me live in peace, but when I visit my beautiful patio 🇩🇴it’s like a dream that I wished I’ll never wake up…

I’m Colombian, living in the US since 6 years ago. One of the main reasons why I plan to raise my kids outside of the US is the racism. I want their foundational years to be healthy emotionally and socially.

Jay, you hit the nail on the head with the reasons you stated. I feel the same way. It just doesn't make sense anymore. I was born in D.R. but was raised in NYC. I never imagined in a million years that I would consider living in the D.R. and now I am considering any and all options because USA ain't it. I'm tired of the grind and the division. My parents came to the US in the 70s for a better life and I guess for awhile, it was better but I feel like we are going backwards now. Thanks for the video.

I left NYC at 25 years old and showed up in the DR in 2005 What would be a 90 day experiment to strengthen my Spanish learning became a 3 yr stay and my own biz teaching ESL and then Spanish to expats. Of course, I was one only few Black Americans at the time. Good to see its catching on! Suerte manito

Once the ice and the cognac hit the glass i knew this would be a good video😂. Great topic

The most important thing in the life of a human being is to have Jesus Christ in your heart, serve God with all your heart and no matter where you are, if you have God with you, you will be fine, may God bless you.

Cons outweigh Pros with America 100%

I’m right behind you! Hopefully by the end of 2024 I can relocate! 💯💪🏾 Great video!

In the Dominican Republic no matter how black you are If you got money you are the boss, the king, we don't care about skin color

Bro you hit the nail on the head. One thing you forgot was the healthcare. Some many people have the slightest idea what life is outside America. I definitely appreciate the video.

I have been living here in DR Since sept 2022 I lived in Nyc 21 years and 3 years in tennesse and I was done with US im so happy here back at my land and planning to get a piece a land in the mountains to just really chill. Great video much love, prosperity and life for you and your family.

The hatred of the USA is unmatched. Like you said Dr can be racist in certain places but never at the level of the USA. Dominicans can't fathom that level of hatred at all.

Totally agree. I have been living abroad for 3 1/2 years for these same reasons. And even the main reason that the U.S. is a great place to make money has become a moot point, because the cost of living takes everything you are busting your behind to make. Peace is priceless. I love the decison I made to move abroad.

2:01 - 2:06 Bingo! Like you said... the America we grew up with in the 80's no longer exist. The 1980's was the one of the best decades of America.

I'm 26 (about to be 27) single, no kids. I went to Bangkok, Thailand solo, for my first international trip. The way of life is so much better outside of America. it's like you have peace of mind. Once I have everything set up here. I'm definitely moving out the country.

Really enjoyed your video, Jay and so happy to see us black Americans moving out of the US! My reasons in the future to relocating to South Africa is ALL of the reasons you mentioned. I'm so happy for you my brotha!

2021 is where I picked back up my traveling journey’s after spending a month in Europe in 2017. Living in Portugal, Spain and Brasil opened my eyes back up to the realization that the _New American Dream_ is to LEAVE.

You legit hit all of the reasons I’m moving. That’s wild. 🎉🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴

You got a great channel Jay. I’m moving my family of 5 to Bosnia next year. As an immigrant in America I have experienced xenophobia and racism many times. I had to work twice as hard to compete with people “who just had the right name”. I have tested with by using a name Anthony Jennings on my resume and would get calls immediately. Best of luck and keep it up.

Oh God everything you say in this video is soo real! That is why I’m packing and leaving. I love New York yes, but is crazy here you can’t make it anymore. I don’t know why I feel so relaxed as soon as I land in the DR. Love my country!

I agree so much with this smart man. I plan to relocate to Mexico. Every time I go to Mexico on vacation, I don’t want to come back. The last time I was there in November 2023 and I felt anxious knowing I was going back. I got to get the hell out of here.

I totally agree with you. I respect everyone’s sexual identity but don’t push it in our faces so much and our kids as well. Well said.

THANK YOU so much for sharing your story! These are some of the same reasons I want to leave.....and the DR has been my dream for years. Your videos are making the decision easy!!

Jay, I totally agree I grew up in the 70’s and these are some of the exact same reason (and more) I decided to move to the DR, I’ve been visiting the country since 2015 and on my first visit 3 days in I decided right then and there this is were I was going to retire to! Another excellent vid my brother!

So many wonderful places to explore in this world. Everyone should take the opportunity to live abroad ❤

You are 100 percent correct about the classism part of DR, as a country we are not racist. We don’t call blacks, Afro dominicans, they are just dominicans. Is all about money and status, even if you come from Haiti, and people see you are a professional or business man/woman, they will treat you with respect

I'm one of your first 18 subscribers! Thanks to your wife for posting a clip of this video on her channel. I wish you much success with this channel and look forward to more content 🙌

Great video brother. My wife is Dominican and I definitely intend on us making th transition out of the U.S and to the Dominican Republic. I was just there in December and have been there before. Definitely feel the freedom there more than the U.S. Thanks for the upload and continue living your best life 💪🏿💪🏿

Welcome to the DR my friend, I hope you're doing great here in our imperfect but wonderful country.

Finally you released this video. You've been holding it for so long 🤗❤

Hi Jay found your video on RU-vid ! Thank you for sharing that great experience

Subscribed! I agree with all of your points. It’s an eye opening experience when the U.S is seen from an outside prospective. I believe many Americans never realize there’s a whole other world outside the states. Great video brother! Loved it. Keep the content coming.

"Be present and live your best life." It's great advice

You dropped some valuable insight in this vid bro 💯 Congrats on the channel, I know you’re going to do great things with it

you provided some great information. I have been talking to my husband about moving from the US. I'm looking for a slower paste, better quality of life. Low crime rate, friendly. I love small town and rural areas. I live in a small town now, I'm in the DMV area, and everyone I come across has Cancer, I lost my mother and sister to cancer. I think its in our food. I have been doing a lot of research on other countries and their quality of food is healthier. Thanks for the info.

What you are saying is so true, i lived in D.R and South Africa and hands down, the D.R wins and i will be moving back to the D.R in May and i can not wait

Good job. Keep living your best life. Stay up!

God bless you and your family. I'm dominican residing jersey and i love the way you love my country and saying the truth. ❤😂 you're the best dominican ambassador.❤😂

Thank you OG needed to hear this

I'm glad for you brother. I've been living in Jamaica since 2020 and I know exactly what you're talking about.

Bro! You make me think a lot everything you said is true my head hurt I got to get outta here that peace of mind is priceless

The racism is not felt when you have a USD salary abroad. Good video sir. Leaving the states is def something i want to do.

Hey My Brother, great presentation of the information. I agree with all your points. The important thing is you imposed a discipline on your decision. Well done, thank you.

I'm so agree with you in all of the reasons 100%, I'm a dominican living in FL and can't wait to leave.

I'm a South african married to a Haitian American I'm here and happy and we finally closed our apartment in America we living our best life here and same reasons for me I chose this Country over my own country I love it here

Everything u said is 100! I get a lil emotional leaving RD every time. My soul tells me to stay! 2 more years im retiring and moving.

This video is so good . Thank you for sharing .

Nice honest video. All very valid points. Best of luck to you.

stress is killing Americans pressure income problems insecurity violence work payments etc

🎯🎯🎯 I’m from Canada and I can say that 99% of what you said applies to Canada as well ! My country is nothing like the Canada I grew up in when I was a kid …. Your video is very refreshing and I can totally relate! After visiting the DR 5 times I can say with confidence that I will live there in the near future. On my last trip 3 weeks ago, I felt more at home in DR than in the last 5 years in Canada. Hope to see more of this type of video and thanks for your courage to talk about these subjects that go against the plan and the “narrative” 🇩🇴

Boy oh boy Mr.Jay 😊-did you tune in this weekend here ?😀. As usual your video is right on time and to the point . 👍🏼🇺🇸

Thank you for sharing. I feel exactly the same way and my plan is in motion to get there!

Words of wisdom !! Respect wishing you the best still love your wing channel. Be free enjoy life !!

Brotha as a 70's male I couldn't agree with you more...good luck with your success. I'll be living there soon aswell, just getting my Spanish together and about to retire. Been traveling all my life and always had a void in my life when returning to the US.

Thank you, Jay. I retire in six years and I'm making it a plan to get there. Great video!

On point! 🎉 ❤ my sentiments exactly! I enjoy your contributions to enlightening others

I'm thinking Belize. Nice video brudda and congrats to you and your family>

Jay you're so on point about America. It's crazy here in the US. I working on a way to come live in DR.

Great video! The points make sense.

Good Intro Video Sir...came over from your wife's channel. Looking forward to hearing/seeing things from your perspective. #1LUV

You found your place! Great vid…

“America in the 1980s. lol” My brother in law says the same thing about DR. America’s morals do suck

I just subscribed to your channel. I saw you on one of your wive's videos and I thought, "I have to check out his channel" Glad I did. You and Norberis put out great content for those of us with our eyes on DR, searching for a better life no longer available in the Divided States of America.

Good job brother!! I hope you keep enjoying that little peace of heaven in earth!☀️☕️🌴🌊

So true. I am always watching my back in the supermarket

I left in 2020. I now live in Tanzania Afrika and I love it!

I have always wanted to retire outside the US and just arrived in Ecuador four weeks ago - household goods and all. I can't see myself ever living in the US for the reasons you mentioned. Best of luck to you and your family in the DR!

Thank you so much for making this video. These are the daily struggles that I face every day in America. That’s why I’m considered leaving too.

I mma tell you something, you are brave for taking that big and impactfull decision to live here in my country. Only few people are brave enough to do what you did. Maybe some day we meet and share a Presidente...!

Great video!! Thanks for sharing. Stay Blessed

Man your video has so much wisdom . Wish others see this point of view because you are correct and fair in your assessment

New subscriber here, and I agree with all of the reasons you listed about leaving this place, I've traveled all around the World and have been treated nothing but good, I'm seriously thinking about moving to South Africa, salute to you and enjoy your peace, freedom, tranquility...Keep up the great videos.

IDK what is ur profession, but the analysis you do right here is a perfect one. Blessings

Hi Jay. That was on point. I’m a firstborn generation American. My mom is Dominican and my dad Puerto Rican. I’ve been watching Norberis’s videos, among others, to get a pulse of sentiment from expats. I’ve been going to the DR(Santiago) since I was 2, since we have family in that city. I retired from the Marine Corps in 2016, full pension. The wife retires in 2034, so we’re waiting on her pension. Also waiting for our son to graduate from college,we don’t want to take any kids. My wife is gringa, German-American . We’ve been debating becoming expats for ALL the reasons you stated(DR, Argentina or Colombia). Your video was straight to the point. If we move to the DR, it’ll be north coast, we’ll start looking in 2030. I was in PP and Santiago in March 2023. We’ll be in PP in May on a cruise stop, and I plan to give the wife a great tour for about 7 hours. However,we’ll have to make multiple trips lasting weeks after 2030,I’m sure things will be a little different with the new train systems in place. Jay,have a great life in the DR and thanks again. The US is unbearable.

Great video! I retired from the military and returned home to Jamaica in 2021. I agree with you on every point you made. I agree that the feeling of blending in with everyone and not being judged based on skin color is hard to explain but it feels so good!

So real! (new subscribers here! I like the content)

❤thank you for the video. We will be join you soon🎉🎉

Alright man!! I support!!

Thank you brother for this video. I appreciate you!

Got some great points in this video💯

Bro you and your wife touched my soul with that 20% decrease in pay video, so i had to come on over here!!!

Im from Brazil and 😅lived in NYC but im back home in Brazil is quality of life and ❤❤❤im happy

Excellent video Bro. Caught it in SD and finished it in Miami. Great 1st video

Solid video. Very good points, and like you said these are your reasons. I moved my wife from Puerto Plata to the States in 2010 and she loves it here. But I'm definitely interested in moving to DR More and more with the craziness here. My mental and emotional health > Financial Wealth. Wishing you and Norberis much success and blessings! Keep up the great content!

Great choice. I applaud you. One of the best Caribbean country to live and raise a family.

Soon as I get my Spanish conversational I'm going to visit...I've never felt like I belonged in America though born here. I long for a place where I'm no longer prejudged/prejudice based on my melanin. This place was never awesome but now? It's a cesspool. I have two children who are with my ex till they're older. I need to establish myself in another country so that they can escape this sinking ship...thanks for your experiences, much appreciated

This was a very informative video my man you gave more reason to plan my escape to the D.R. shoutout to you big bro for leading by example

Broooooo you won a new subscriber Spitting facts 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

100/100 agreed! I am glad I'm not on my own island in regard to seeing what's happening in the states.

James those are some very very good reasons. I feel the same

I like that it's about the certain time in your life! Goodluck =)

My brother!! keep kicking them facts man!! you 100% on point here! I just saw Norberis video the other day, teaching how to make mamajuana.... one of my favorites, including that Leyenda! I'm hoping to get back over there sometime next year on vacation... Hope to get to meet you guys! you'll do nice work bro!!

I agree with you 100% I’m ready to leave the USA my boyfriend in from DR and currently live there and want me to come I’m ready in the next 6 months to a year. The united states has gotten way outta hand.

Peace family! Subscribed 💯

Good vid my boy. I subbed. I feel you brotha.

Your comment well taken and I enjoyed you stating your opinion and rationale. You gave quality points and made plenty of sense. I do appreciate you for sharing your reasons for which you left America and giving your 5 reasons was great. You speak the truth and I hope that I will leave America one day myself along with my husband.