American Man Living In Germany Lists The Reasons Why He Wouldn’t Go Back To The US, And They Are Eye-Opening

According to the US Department of State, there are around 9 million American citizens living abroad. Furthermore, according to a Greenback Expat Tax Services survey, roughly one-quarter of American ex-pats are "seriously thinking" or "planning" to abandon their US citizenship.

So you can't help but wonder what makes Europe and other continents so alluring to Americans that they opt to make it their permanent home. This frank TikTok video from a Berlin-based American may provide some answers.

Jacobarthur30 recently posted a video in response to another TikToker's question, "If you're an American living abroad, please tell me why you'd never return?" He outlined all of the reasons why.

They are simple and sometimes difficult to hear, but they will undoubtedly make you pause and reflect on all of the things that are considered normal in America.

There is still a high number of experts going the other way, from Europe to the USA. The truth is that they are paid more in the States, but this applies only to experts. Regular people with regular jobs are much better off in Europe.

One look at the list this man has prepared, and you will see why. Take a look. Maybe you will consider moving too.

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:

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Beers and guns

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In 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. According to The Future of Working Abroad report, Americans move abroad for love and seek out adventure.

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.

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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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

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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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Ah, the metric system...

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Family always inspires...

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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.