Wow, this is such a really interesting take, it’s so nice to read an article about someone’s experience in America that isn’t American, because I took all of that for granted. I became an entrepreneur at 18 years old and didn’t realize that wasn’t normal.
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Thank you Kimberly! I think we all do that... it usually takes stepping away, or hearing someone else's views to realized what we have/had (and usually how good it is - partly at least).
That's why I love traveling. I complained about France, until I left and realized there are A LOT of good things there (that French people don't see, so they go on strike 🤣).
No worries about the time it takes to respond, there are some weeks where I have to put an entire day aside to catch up...
Yeah, I agree with this as well. We don't know what we don't have, it must be experienced first.
I'm glad you were able to see all the good things about France!!! I have family who lives there and they love it.
It's true though, there's good and bad with most places. I don't miss the U.S. and I never want to move back but I do acknowledge the good I've seen and your article helped me see even more!
It's funny because I lived in the US from 2017 to 2021, so with both administration. And the truth is: in my little bubble - and as someone with many privileges (white straight man, making good money back then)... my experience was the same... the politics didn't influence my life at all.
However I admit, I don't feel comfortable going at the moment (when you hear the horror stories at airports 🤯).
I mean, joke aside, but very regular people with nothing shady going on are being rejected, if not worse. I always find it stressful getting into the country anyway... but this is not worth the risk - especially as a digital nomad working online where the line between work/vacation/normal life is very blurry.
Hi, yeah, it's true and terrifying. I wish I didn't have to go back each year for family. It's good you can stay away!
I'd rather get turned away from entering than getting in and not being allowed to leave! The US is starting to feel like its own prison and after listening to some Substack live eps from people in the know (government), it's only going to get worse.
I can relate to many of the things you mentioned here (including aspects we also discussed in our Substack Live last week 🔥). But first and foremost, I agree that here in the U.S., there's a general vibe of empowerment and eagerness to build or reinvent yourself that’s hard to find in Europe! Great article!
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😮💨 I'm so glad you're saying that, because with the current climate about the US, I was worried people would take that the wrong way and politicize it!
You've said it best, the general vibe to build is so positive! It's culturally very different, but I think this is also present in Asia... It's just harder for me to sense though because of the language and cultural barrier.
Wow, this is such a really interesting take, it’s so nice to read an article about someone’s experience in America that isn’t American, because I took all of that for granted. I became an entrepreneur at 18 years old and didn’t realize that wasn’t normal.
Ha, I didn't not get notified of the comments on this post - sorry for the late reply 🫣
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Thank you Kimberly! I think we all do that... it usually takes stepping away, or hearing someone else's views to realized what we have/had (and usually how good it is - partly at least).
That's why I love traveling. I complained about France, until I left and realized there are A LOT of good things there (that French people don't see, so they go on strike 🤣).
No worries about the time it takes to respond, there are some weeks where I have to put an entire day aside to catch up...
Yeah, I agree with this as well. We don't know what we don't have, it must be experienced first.
I'm glad you were able to see all the good things about France!!! I have family who lives there and they love it.
It's true though, there's good and bad with most places. I don't miss the U.S. and I never want to move back but I do acknowledge the good I've seen and your article helped me see even more!
I see what you mean.
It's funny because I lived in the US from 2017 to 2021, so with both administration. And the truth is: in my little bubble - and as someone with many privileges (white straight man, making good money back then)... my experience was the same... the politics didn't influence my life at all.
However I admit, I don't feel comfortable going at the moment (when you hear the horror stories at airports 🤯).
Yeah don't go! There's a high possibility that you could end up in an El Salvadorian prison!!! 🤬🤬🤬
I mean, joke aside, but very regular people with nothing shady going on are being rejected, if not worse. I always find it stressful getting into the country anyway... but this is not worth the risk - especially as a digital nomad working online where the line between work/vacation/normal life is very blurry.
Hi, yeah, it's true and terrifying. I wish I didn't have to go back each year for family. It's good you can stay away!
I'd rather get turned away from entering than getting in and not being allowed to leave! The US is starting to feel like its own prison and after listening to some Substack live eps from people in the know (government), it's only going to get worse.
I LOVE YOU AND ROSIE SO MUCH 🥹🥹🥹🐲✨
We both love you too Carlos 🤗
I can relate to many of the things you mentioned here (including aspects we also discussed in our Substack Live last week 🔥). But first and foremost, I agree that here in the U.S., there's a general vibe of empowerment and eagerness to build or reinvent yourself that’s hard to find in Europe! Great article!
Ha, I didn't not get notified of the comments on this post - sorry for the late reply 🫣
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😮💨 I'm so glad you're saying that, because with the current climate about the US, I was worried people would take that the wrong way and politicize it!
You've said it best, the general vibe to build is so positive! It's culturally very different, but I think this is also present in Asia... It's just harder for me to sense though because of the language and cultural barrier.