[brooklyn_ashey]

there is a lot that isn't about "the earnest citizen" in the US. Yes, we taxpayers aren't pleased about it. Canada is lovely-- you will get good healthcare there even if you lose your job. A lot of us Americans wish the US could learn from Canada. Menwhile, be thrilled you are there!

[throw901232]

I am in love with this country now. I am now relaxed, not worried about my visa status. My wife is happily working too. We lead a happy stress free life.

[didibus]

That's Canada for ya!

I've moved to the US from Canada, and my life is more stressful and less relaxed then it used to be. The US is a great place, but its got a kind of crazy, competitive, wild west, make it or break it, work hard, never stop, push your limits past the breaking point kind of attitude. Which can be fun in a way, if you're managing to keep up with it, but definitly exhausting in the long run.

Now, I just keep thinking how nice it'll be when I move back to Canada, after my US "adventures", and get to relax again, enjoy good people's company, and just appreciate a comfortable life without worries and minimal stress.

Canadians kind of do fall into their stereotypes. They're just nice reasonable people, who just want to be friendly to you and not have to work too hard, but know how to organise themselves and work together so everyone can enjoy a nice life.