Start off by saying that this is a throwaway account since my real account has personal details.
I live in India which is a “3rd world country” according to Western Media. People in India always dream about moving to the US and working there because we have an idea that there is no possible better life. A few of my friends who have emigrated have told me how everyone outside thinks India is an absolute shithole and no one would ever want to come here.
Looking at all the bullshit you guys are facing absolutely flips that narrative. I currently have infinitely better working conditions than the average American.
For reference:
- I'm paid $28K base per year with covered insurance and pension (after currency conversion). Now this doesn't seem much but my living expenses are so ridiculously low – $320 per month rent and another $30-$40 in utilities. The company provides a laptop and allows work from home. If I'm needed to come into the office (Which happens ~5 days a month) Uber cost $1.50 one way so around $15 for transportation for the month and I spend around $130 on food for the entire month.
- I get 15 days Paid leave, 12 days of sick leave (Need a doctors note for 3 or more days consecutive), and 6 national holidays + 4 individual specific religious holidays (This is because India has millions of religions so people need to take different days off)
Granted with my Salary I would struggle in most places in the US but for when I am located I live comfortably.
Also, healthcare can't even be compared. I go for checkups for various things (General, dental etc) every 3-6 months because it costs barely anything. I'm 25 and fairly healthy without any co-morbidities so my out of pocket health expenditures are minimal. My father is a Type 1 diabetic and his insulin costs ~$75 per month.
I had a dream to go to the USA for my masters and work there after. Now I'm really really considering otherwise. You guys need to fucking riot.