WHY I LEFT BEING A NURSE IN THE USA TO BE A NURSE IN THE UK 

What you make is not much because what you will spend on is not much as well, you already said child care is cheaper. You can not eat your cake and have it. Both UK and USA is fine

I’ve been here in the U.S. for 6 years now, and I can honestly say that I regret the decision to move here, and will be making my way back to the U.K in April. Please don’t let MONEY be the main reason for your move. Here in the U.S. you get less paid leave, AND have LESS maternity leave. Unlike in the UK. Then there’s having to deal with all the ‘crazies’ here, with the gun culture, and I also remind people that even though you get paid more in the U.S. you have to pay for health insurance, Co-pays, and have to meet what they call here deductibles… something you don’t have to worry about in the UK. So more pay in the U.S. but you are having to pay for you and your family’s healthcare that is coming out of your paycheck. America is more of a Corporation/Business than a country. Its capitalism at its finest. They themselves will tell you that. The healthcare system here is disgusting…It’s all about money here. You either have it or don’t And if you don’t, that cushion that the UK/European system has, the U.S. doesn’t.

Where is she living in the Uk, she should compare Newyork to London. I have lived in both countries and I am a nurse too, Life is way better in the U.S

I can never trade UK for USA. I ❤ UK 🇬🇧. My children don't like USA at all. UK all the way. Agency is enough for me to make the money i need. Peace ✌ of mind and safety is what i need. Wetin i dey find go USA unless going on holidays.

I'm retired from Health Visiting. Other qualifications Reg nurse, Reg midwife. Degree in psychology. I bought a house in London in the 90s. Then I did work with an agency at weekends cos of my mortgage. I managed very well. I had a car as my job required us to drive. Once the mortgage interest rate came down, I stopped agency. Now retired I travel every year. The pension and the state pension is just enough for me to do what I enjoy doing. I'm not a materialistic person. I have my 4x4 which has served me very well in Africa. I enjoy engaging in my hobbies. That's one thing Africans abroad neglect, hobbies which can later be turned into business. Stay blessed. London UK.

My opinion- If u are planning to marry in 5years plus, go to US and make money, then relocate to UK or any other safe place with ur family😂😂

Sometimes everything is not about money, it's that piece of mind you get when you're driving, going into a supermarket or church, USA is crazy expecially for black and brown folks and children. She mentioned the quality of work is easy, that's not America, it's you're company you work for because all facilities in the USA are not the same, pay period or also defer per facilities, in the USA you make money to pay bill, I live in the USA for more that 40yrs in many states, so when refer to the USA, you need to be realistic and refer to New York city not the USA because all states are different rules my dear

I like US for the money and bigger houses but I prefer raising my kids in the UK.

This is all base on the company you work for, I currently have 320+ sick days, I get 6 weeks of vacation per year and 1 week of personal time. all kids went to a private school because we bought our first house in an area without a great school, we sold and bought in a better area. Now they are in public school. they are in dance, piano, football, basket, volleyball and well traveled. I have been with the company for 10 years though

I digress. You can put a percentage of your pay in 529 plan for your children. In the US you have private pension, you can save lots from your pay. This lady's story is not the regular joe. Her husband is a lawyer so they will survive. But a nurse leaving 100k starting to go to a 40k good luck.

less money but free education,and health and peace of mind

The salary she stated is for states like New York or California not the whole of the US

We equally have knife crimes in the UK that you get to worry about when they become teens.

There is overtime in the NHS. You earn time & half or double. Your trust is just stingy

Usa is a great country. Yes it ! ❤️ But please be ready to double up when you get to the Usa. Remember to always stay and remain strapped 🔫 to protect your self and family. Be ready to pay $1600 to $1800 for a one bedroom apartment, and $1800 to 2700 for a 2bedroom apartment. If you are a large family! Please be ready to pay $2700 to $3500 for a 3bedroom family house . Please, if you have school age kids , please be ready to buckle up coz sex and gender is massively been thought and introduced to younger kids in public schools. If you are rich enough to send your kids to a Christain private school, please be ready to pay $7,000 to $10,000for a pre-k to kindergarten age And $10,000 to 15,000 for 1st grader to middle schooler kids. If you are a family of 1-3 be ready to spend $600 -$1500 on monthly grocery and food stuffs . And please, be ready to spend more incase you strictly eat and cook african meal in your home. For the ladies , plz Always remember your car keys holder or home key holder needs to be a pepper spray and teaser attached to your bunch of keys. Please for the ones with cars , always remember not everyone driving on the American road is normal. A lot of them get choko for head. Don’t go aggressive if they get on your nerves on the road . Road rage is real out here. Always remember to stay strap on every gas station trips . You might get robbed in a second in any gas station. Always be vigilant. For y’all with lil kids, please remember Medicaid don’t give out free healthcare insurance coverage to kids from immigrants, non-USA citizens from averagely ok home , and won’t give free insurance coverage to kids that is even a usa citizen . ( to qualify , you must have proof of hardship) . And for adults be ready to pay high health care insurance fee. For anyone planing to purchase a home in the USA, mortgages for good neighborhood and great school districts is from $3,000 to $5000.( remember it might even be higher due to credit history or choice of home). And plz note, your mortgages are not exempted from any yearly increase. So please be ready to join your home district tax protest yearly, coz the usa government isn’t smiling with the yearly property tax increase anymore . If you have teenage kids , please always remember you can’t leave them out there alone . Always know your kids are not safe out there alone , especially for the black ones . And lastly! Kidnappers are out here massively doing there jobs. Stay vigilant if you don’t wanna open your eyes in a basement in Mexico and Columbia on a sex trafficking tour with the bad guys . This is not a cancun tour . And yes , they target younger kids too. Remember to pray to God on a daily basis for protection over you and your family. 🙏 Stay safe and I wish y’all in the UK planning to move down all the best . And please remember: "Protecting our safety should always take precedence over pursuing financial gain, because without our health , life and well-being there is no wealth worth having."

Nanelle, the title en -en . I was like, I am interested in knowing what would make a nurse leave US for UK? Now, we know. Na marriage!😂

Nice video. However, i still spot lots of gap in the analysis. Like she says, she's fairly new to the UK, so she's pardoned. A whole lot of pros were missed out and the comparisons need a bit more critical analysis. For instance, even London that is as expensive as NYC has a pay difference called "London weighting", health care is free, free medication for kids until they are 18 and from free for those aged 60 years above, those btw 19 to 59 years, their medication is subsidised; the best schools are free, uniforms for kids in the UK over mufti/trendy fashion which cost alot, especially for children. Sick leave is more than a month and is paid, and you can be off sick for upto 4days to take care of yourself or your kids, without them counting it as sick leave for you and you still get your complete salary; annual leave rises over time upto 35 days and all paid, so you don't have to work back to back to create a month worth of annual leave that isn’t still paid like she can do if its in the US; compassionate leave is paid; carers leave too; pension scheme; staff benefits or salary sacrifices which you can purchase stuffs like car of your choice, before HMRC can even tax your salary; you can purchase additional leave from your salary; free training for continuous professional development or even university degree, including apprenticeships, if your manager approves and the organisation is willing to fund it and you don't have to refund it. There are alot o! But you have to understand the system and ask questions from the designated department or website for staff resources to know this.

South Africa is a very hostile country, gun violence, crime rate is extremely high like USA::

Thanka Nanelle its a race for money and safety, luxury and simplicity. But money answereth most things yet again, what do i know? Uk can do better and some ppl are happy with a 5% ⬆️, its well

NYC is not the only city in USA. Also, in the USA, you sign up for a good YMCA program for your kids. You will probably pay under $200/yr for your whole family and the have free swimming lessons, martial arts, gym, aerobics, yoga, zumba, kids summer camps & other activities for the adults & kids.

However, if an RN with higher degrees, in the USA on staff get accrued sick time and vacation time. Yes, NY is busy, but depends on where in NY. There is Queens and Long Island, that are mainly residential, with larger homes, better schools, suburbs. However, the taxes are based on location, neighborhood, schools etc. I wish her well. England and the USA has their drawbacks.

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Nanelle not every trust. For my trust we have the secured chat system and everything on the computer

I have watched Nanelle's interviews and vlogs so many times. I think she only think and focus on money but not quality of life. Guys don't let her convince you with money!money!money, make your own choice and think about what impacts a country could have on yourself and children. Don't always focus on money because quality of life is really important❤❤❤

What this woman has given up for a husband? I hope it is worth it in the end and she is happy loved and protected.

This was so informative. Thanks so much Nanelle for all your effort in feeding us with good and important news. God bless you

USA healthcare is a business so yes it will pay more! But everywhere has its pros and cons. Do what works for you and yours

I am a Filipino nurse looking to move to the US with my whole family. Thank you for this video.

USA 🇺🇸 ❤👌👍🙌👍❤️❤️, no long talk 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻

It's not about the money it's about the quality of life

Chai! This life no balance ooo. Its all depends on what u and ur family want! But she is so honest, when its come to family where children are invoved, UK should be ur best compare to US. This life u scarifice something to gain another.

My friend and I are both IT Administrators, he lives in the US and makes 2x my salary I live in Europe but at the end, I save more money then he does and have a higher quality of life. Hes thinking about moving to Europe. I also visit the USA alot you couldn't pay me to live there.

Interesting analysis…got me in a pensive mood right now but I will definitely decide where to be…❤ for both of you.

The salary she stated is for the state of New York in other states it’s the same as uk or even less

You are not paying for school, not paying for to access the NHS so is ok in USA you are paying all this

Nanelle, do you have an email that I can use to contact you? You can’t be too careful with personal emails and stuff especially with people you don’t know - but if you have set up an email for your channel thats fine. Thanks my dear💐

Who are you kidding… we know how cheaply paid and overworked UK nurses are.

Its ok girl we will stay herr in the US driving our G wagons, buying our houses, investing, getting advance degrees. We are good.

ChiChi is a gorgeous and classy lady

Can you bring a canadian nurse to the channel too. Im getting confused 😢

Her husband sounds exactly like me 😂

Interms of pay, never forget that Uk health care is free to every resident hence less pay for staff compared to Usa where they dont have free healthcare services hence good pay for staff.

quality of life comes first

Hi Nanelle,, you delivered again. Another great video❤

Not true. You start at 2 weeks and go up by a week each year. You also get 8 holiday days. You earn sick time each day you work. Your sick leave can accumulate up to 4 weeks sick days.

Thank you for this video. i still prefer the UK than USA i can't deal with the gun issue. I know that working as a nurse in the UK, you don't get much but safe of my children come first.

Chichi you made the right decision. Its not all about money

Some of us want to work where there’s money and go back to Africa asap, imagine wasting five years getting paid peanuts waiting for a passport as if it comes with money 😅

Nice video Nanelle… You have shake the table oo😂😂😂😂I like Uk but US is my love oooo❤️❤️❤️❤️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️🚶‍♀️

What's the patients ratio us and UK

It's interesting because from her points for me the UK actually sounds better. Sounds like the only benefit in the U.S is higher pay

Nursing isn't the closest to Medicine. Some med schools in the UK emphasis on biological sciences background and one one says nursing isn't included. If your coming to tbe UK for med school know that international tuition fee are mad and you wouldn't have access to student finance.

I was glued to my screen till the end, really lovely to watch and so informative. 👍 to both of you.

🤔This title caught me 😱 ....eiiiiii...lemme Watch the video fast errr....huh

US Nurse moving soon to the Uk. We all have to hustle to get ahead, that means having multiple sources of income. Chichi is telling the truth - the positions I’ve recently been offered in the UK was the same that I made (actually slightly less) in 2012. The nursing income in the Uk may not be much but peace-of-mind is also an important factor. Things are crazy here right now in the US with mass shooting and other serious stuff. Stay safe beautiful ladies! Great video Nanelle!

What she is saying might be the truth, but to be honest you can’t compare the UK salary to that of the US salary. It is obvious the US should have more salaries they don’t have free health and it is expensive to have medical care in the USA. Whiles in the UK is inexpensive to have medical care, and of course, you can’t have both free healthcare and more salaries 🤷🏻‍♀️.

Then here I am feeling all stranded with this red list thing. I don't even know where to stsrt from 😑

Please Explain What an Agency is Like, is it a Home Care,e. t .c

I am nurse and new in uk i thought us would be a better choice as the salary much lower here. I have already started cgfns but now i have to think twice.

UK is expensive but if you compare it with New York, my gosh New York is nuts. However, other states are great. Sign on bonuses on regular hospitals in the US give you 5,000 to 30K just signing to work for 2 to 3 years aside from the high hourly pay, time and a half, extra incentive pay for just picking up extra shift etc. Travel nursing is even so much more. You can pick 4 weeks to 13 weeks assignment, get paid for housing, big incentive for just completing your 4-13 week assignment. And basically control when or where you work.

Hello, nanelle, plz I need ur help. Am from Ghana, my husband has pass his ielts and have pass his care giver test too as well ,but we don't know how he will move now to the UK, plz direct us

As a RN (registered nurse) I'm not afraid of loosing my job or quitting my job because I learnt how to save to invest putting my money back to work to make more money. I'm not just after the money but the freedom to live on my terms

UK 🇬🇧 is a Billy Goat 🐐 while the USA 🇺🇸 is Elephant 🐘 . No comparison !! For African’s the choice of the USA it utmost, because it offers far more Opportunities than tiny small island 🏝️ UK 🇬🇧.

Smiled when she said chasing doctors to get things done, so correct... Hahaha...

Few trusts do overpaid here.

Very informative.. thank you Chichi for sharing. Thank you our beloved host. Always learning

I had the opportunity to go to the US, but it's so dangerous for black people, I think of my kids. I rather stay in the UK. Its not all about the money

The way you people paint the US bad eh😂😂 Abi no be the same US we dey. Maybe y’all were living in Detroit or South side of Chicago. Well, to each his own. All the best to you guys 😊

Nice 😊 Keep up the good work Nannelle Looking up to you

Very cool, calm and collected lady unlike what they say you get in the US, truly she was raised in Nigeria. I tap into the bleassing and even better. Her husband is lucky, issues like this is what can tear families apart if you don't have an understanding, loving and listening partners.

Hi , i think you have to explore more. Different cities.Im about to reyire buy i have 5 sicks dah znf one extra fot 18:20 each year also vacation every year i have 2 days more, started 18x h now 90 x hr 3 days a weekand part time in another hospital.2 weeks a month. I will ever chosen NYC to many people.im fromNoston better cualty fir leaving .

God forbid your children don't get seriously ill in America in the UK the nhs the care is free all you talk about is money husband not going back

Well this uk. N USA thing ehh hmmm cost of living nu . Nanelle she didn’t answer that ur question all she said was she prefers the USA system to uk , because if someone is paying 1,800 dollars for just one bed apartment and you paying 450- 500 pounds for urs then though u earn more in USA it’s like it’s cancelling out sort of ? We need cost of living comparison and what one can save that will help make a very informed decision 😅. Anyway thank you ❤

Uk is paying less to its employees: :what l realized in the U.K, the people don't want to advocate for decent salary,

I said it once and am saying it twice 🇬🇧 uk is the best my kids and free I am free 22 years living in uk no problem and I achieved a lot god bless the uk😅

Her husband couldn’t settle in us 😂 reason he didn’t fit in…He probably couldn’t pass to practice in the US

UK has a lot of acid attacks....

The reason why the make the system easy because many people in America don't go to hospital because they don't have medical insurance.

Please help us, join meetings with your band 7 and 8s and consultants, make suggestions. I wish you were in my department, with those fresh eyes to the system

Great video but when you’re having a conversation with your guest, avoid playing background sound. The whole thing was muddy

Insightful interview 👏🏽

Nhs system is haphazard, they have made the system more complicated: communication, etc procedures

Some even get paid weekly in America.

Big mistake for anyone that want to move to the U.S.

Is it just me who is obsessed with your vedios or there others too?!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

Can you make a video for Canada pls . Nurses in canada and ths standard of living pls .US has a lot of shootings here and there and a lot of gun violence as compared to canada

Insightful. Thank you Nanelle for this video. 👍👍👍

I agree with her:: its tiring in nhs hospitals they complicate things:: communication with the Dr::etc

the one important thing we forget is healthcare is free yes but you could die waiting for that care

Just one of the many sacrifices we make as parents

This comparisons na baba,yoh,they are right on point👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

In the us nursing is stressful her experience is an unusual one because in nyc I’m a nurse here and it’s very stressful

This tiptoe got me. I was busy but had to pause and go for this.

Would love to know if she wrote the uk board exam when she moved from the US to UK

Where I work in uk. We use the computer as well to put up task for the doctor

Nice information. Thanks for this @ Nanelle

Thank you very much for this video, it is very informative and useful ❤

Bi-weekly pay hits differently

In my trust here in the UK,you escalate things on the nerve centre which is like sending message online to the doctor.It’s called a task and it can be resolved as soon as possible,If it’s prescription it’s sorted out and if the patient needs review that will be done too.

This is so insightful, please we need Canada Nurse own