American Man Living In Germany Lists The Reasons Why He Wouldn’t Go Back To The US, And They Are Eye-Opening
The list is long...
One Berlin-based American has sparked a fresh wave of debate after spelling out why he has no plans to move back to the United States. His blunt TikTok response is getting attention because it touches on work, healthcare, politics, and everyday life in a way many Americans recognize immediately.
Jacobarthur30 made the video after another TikToker asked a simple question, why an American living abroad would never return. He answered with a list of frustrations that feel personal, but also point to bigger differences between the US and Germany.
His reasons are direct, and the comments show plenty of people have thoughts of their own. Read on.
This Berlin-based American has recently shared an honest video explaining why he doesn’t want to go back to the US:
Here are all the reasons he listed in his video:
jacobarthur30Beers and guns
jacobarthur30In Germany, it is the opposite
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Garbage
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The US produces almost a fifth of it...
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One of the most important reasons Americans move to Europe is the great work-life balance. Their move has more to do with lifestyle and its quality rather than work or career opportunities.
In a survey of 8,313 working expats living in 175 destinations, just 36% of Americans said their primary reason for moving abroad was related to their job.
That work-life contrast is a big part of the appeal.
Global warming...
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is fake?
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Wasted food
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while millions are hungry.
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Vacant homes
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and a huge eviction problem.
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Unaliving yourself
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Black lives matter.
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Prison population...
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same size as Botswana.
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Military expenditures...
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higher than all these countries combined.
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It’s like the son dealing with family debt while being asked to move for “better job opportunities,” should he refuse?
Expensive education
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Health coverage
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28 million people living without it in the US.
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Pandas?
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Ah, Fox News. It makes sense now...
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Donald Trump
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Enough said.
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Bible and taxes
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while in Germany...
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God and evolution...
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So ironic...
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Just be thankful, people...
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USA is the greatest country in the world!
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And they should
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This man is staying in Germany.
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And people get his views:
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Some people are happy they are not American
Others say that OP is welcome to Germany
People in the comments wasted no time picking sides.
Some people are happy they are not American
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Others say that OP is welcome to Germany
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Plastic plates?
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Freedom to do what?
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Pretty well, yes...
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Off we go...
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That is so true...
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Welcome!
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It doesn't?
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Most Europeans speak several languages
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There is no doubt that Europe is more tailored to suit an ordinary person. Healthcare and education are affordable and sometimes even free.
The employers don’t expect you to die working and completely understand that you need to have a life outside of work. Maybe Americans will come around and create a system like that for themselves.
For him, Germany still looks like the better deal.
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