| I think you took a negative tone to my post when it was not meant that way. A number of the things you pointed out are just facts of living in America vs Europe. I have to drive a car because everything is spread out. European cities were built over many centuries before cars were a thing. I think it's safe to say tech workers are well compensated in both places, which was my point. The OP was acting very arrogant as if American tech workers didn't have healthcare, vacations, etc. > You can play shooting sports. My uncle does it regularly. Part of my family are actually hunters. I think you're deluding yourself. No offense, but I don't need to justify my gun ownership through the guise of "hunting" like you do in Germany or other European countries. I don't shoot animals, only paper and steel. I like guns so I own them. Also you would be outmatched in gun competitions such as 3 gun races simply because you are not allowed to purchase modern firearms like AR15s. You will just tire out faster than the guy carrying a 5LB AR15. > You are privileged, I am privileged. However, I might not be who I am without free healthcare, cheap public nurseries, free quality schools, almost free universities, ... All paid by taxes of those who can, for those who can't. Remember you can be in one of those groups today and in the other tomorrow. Agreed. Let's see how well your system copes with the refugee crisis. I'm eager to see if "those who can" can really feed the mouths of all the refugees. A number of important litmus tests for our modern society are taking place in Europe as we speak. A positive outcome might tip the scales here in America. |
Well, I do think the potential salary difference is not worth it; and the reasons are what I've stated in my reply.
> I think it's safe to say tech workers are well compensated in both places, which was my point.
They are, agreed.
> The OP was acting very arrogant as if American tech workers didn't have healthcare, vacations, etc.
Well, they rarely have healthcare at the same level you can get in Canada, Spain, UK, etc - which is given to any worker in those countries. That is my point :)
They rarely have paid vacation, too.
> I think you're deluding yourself. No offense, but I don't need to justify my gun ownership through the guise of "hunting" like you do in Germany or other European countries. I don't shoot animals, only paper and steel. I like guns so I own them. Also you would be outmatched in gun competitions such as 3 gun races simply because you are not allowed to purchase modern firearms like AR15s. You will just tire out faster than the guy carrying a 5LB AR15.
You play gun sports, I told you can play gun sports in Europe too. It's a thing - not just "hunting" (seriously?:)). Good for you if you like to shoot AR15s.
> Agreed. Let's see how well your system copes with the refugee crisis.
Funnily enough, the US is not part of the refugee crisis yet your government is freaking out more than anyone. Food for thought.
> I'm eager to see if "those who can" can really feed the mouths of all the refugees.
It is possible. It has been proven in Germany of all places.
Funnily enough, the US used to be the receiver of refugees. Germans, Italians, Irish, Polish, Hungarians, Cubans, ... And it worked well.
> A number of important litmus tests for our modern society are taking place in Europe as we speak. A positive outcome might tip the scales here in America.
And we will prevail.