As an American who lives in the EU I’d say I experience what you hypothetically describe a LOT more than what the comic does.

Like even to the point of it sometimes being a little annoying. People I barley know asking me my opinions on trump, why people can like him, what’s up with the whole egg price thing, etc

Most Europeans I know just want to understand wtf is going on and what things are actually like

100% agree and think you’re slightly underselling it

Real American question

I’ve been struggling without public transportation in Organic. It kinda works? Like it shows the path but doesn’t actually show the stops or station names

Much of Japan is very very clean in general. People take a lot of pride in that!

Surprised to see Japan at ~40

Denmark checking in, it was like $3 USD for 10 eggs yesterday, and Denmark isn’t cheap

Oh, duh, that’s fantastic

Can you explain it for me? The aFd one? I know the AFD party of course

What’s the opposite of eating the onion? That happened to me just now too

Fun fun fun fun fun

I do feel for you, I know life in the US has gotten much worse recently and I feel that’s accelerating.

I’m not so sure life in China is better per se, but it is different.

I will probably blanket statement this and say life in the EU seems a lot better than in the US now, though with plenty of problems depending on where you go. I say this as someone who left the US for the EU.

I lived and worked outside Shanghai for a bit, but it was a while ago and probably has changed a good bit. What makes you think their lives are far better off than those in the states?

Not necessarily disagreeing, but it absolutely was not the case 15 years ago. American life is on a downhill though, zero argument there.

Some good info below. If you have no lineage to anywhere in Europe, there are other options depending on your job and education level (not all encompassing, for sure)

If you get hired for a skilled labor job almost always it’ll result in a visa

Ah congrats on the move, squid. We left the US for the EU in December (planned since the summer) and I can’t imagine a better choice already. I know you’ve got a million things going on, and of course job, housing, etc are all top priority, but I have some lighter advice on getting used to a new place.

To meet some people and make some friends, there are lots of volunteer opportunities. It’s a fun, helpful, community building way to give a little back.

London has a TON of ex-pats/immigrants. Not that the point is to meet a bunch of Americans or anything, but any you do have left for a reason, so they’re more likely to be like minded.

Say “yes” to any bids for connection you can. Even if getting invited to an activity that isn’t your jam, if you get an invite, go! It can be lonely at first, and feel like drinking is the only way to meet anyone. But social circles can spread quickly once you get them a little off the ground.

Have fun, and enjoy some piece of mind!

I’d guess so, and that makes sense to limit the people wealthy enough to buy property and not live in Spain

Not saying you’re a rich landlord

Similar energy, this is a craigslist classic: