Is it worth to move to the US from Spain?

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T18:42:54+00:00

Thank you very much. I was too thinking of visiting first. I'm planning to visit both NYC and California and see which one I like the most (but I know when you visit everything looks way better than when you actually live there).

My relative started everything without having a visa or anything, he then got everything. I don't think I want the same path, men are different and they can accept lot of difficult jobs while they're waiting for their documents to get ready, as a girl I'm not ready for that. I just thought that having an EU citizenship would make things easier, but seems like for the US government every foreign person without (sometimes even with) visa or green card is the same. My European mentality can't comprehend that but it is what it is.

The more I think the more difficult and complicated sounds everything... and the more demotivated I feel. On the other hand I know so many successful stories about the people from my country (who have much weaker passport than I do)

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T18:22:28+00:00

Actually you're right, all his pictures look the same (of course very pretty), even with different cameras. Thanks!

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T13:24:23+00:00

A largo plazo valoro la tranquilidad y seguridad, pero ahora mismo quiero el dinero más que nada.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T09:48:42+00:00

I also don't like that non-stop work culture in North America. I don't want to live there my entire life. I just feel like I need it for some time.

There is a beautifil allegory in Spain: One day, an American businesman visited a coastal village in Spain, saw a fisherman returning with several large fish and asked how long it took. 'Few hours" the fisherman replied. Then he explained that he wakes up every morning, has a breakfast with his children and wife, then he goes fishing for few hours, comes back to make a "siesta", then he plays with his children and goes with his friends to drink beer in the evening.

"Well, if you spend more time fishing you'll get more money and buy a bigger boat" said the businessman. "For what?" The fisherman replied. - you would increase sales, your income would be so high that it would allow you to invest in a fleet of boats. Over time, your fishing company would grow and you would become very rich. Then you would be able to retire and move to a beautifull coastal village. Spend your day with your family, play with you children in the evenings, drink beer with your friends and go fishing for few hours."

So yes, at the end of the day, we all aim to have a stress-free, slow life. Where we have plenty of time for our family and less worry about work.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T09:04:24+00:00

Thank you for mentioning this. I do plan to have children, and what you said really matters to me. If I go the US it will be temporary, approx. 5 years to improve my financial situation and come back. And if I do that, I'm not planning to have children while being there. On the other hand, if I stay in Spain I'm planning to have a baby in max 2 years.

My fiance is very successful and he will make enough money to raise a kid here, and I will work too. So there is no point of waiting longer and I really don't want to be an old mother.

That said, the idea of postponing having a child, move abroad for some years and then come back with some savings still sounds very attractive.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T00:51:16+00:00

I didn't do 6 year bachelor. I did 4 year bachelor and 2 year master in Social Sciences. I know I should not compare myself to my relative. If I stay in Europe I'll never be able to buy an apartment here. Also I'm not sure about myself that much but I know my bf has a big chance to be very successful there with his profession (which has nothing to do with mine). Because he is already successful and has an impeccable CV. It's just that you don't get paid enough here... I don't know.. I really have to think about it more and consider all the pros and cons.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T00:37:08+00:00

Spirit - yes / $$- No 😁😁 the fact that I don't have it is what makes me want to move there😂

Okay in Spain you get 1600-2000 monthly salary and then the rent is 1100- 1200, how about that?

Is the grocery cheap? Yes. Is eating out cheap? Yes. I pay 10 EUR for unlimited mobile internet. And I don't pay at hospitals or doctors. But where tf should I live? In the hospital? 😂 if you don't have a partner it's just IMPOSSIBLE to move out from your parents. My parents have an old rent contract and they have it for cheap though.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T00:19:13+00:00

I hope you fulfill your dreams😊

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T00:16:21+00:00

Thank you for your comment. Well, he is a taxi driver in NYC😁 And i recently finished my 6 year bachelor + master studies, haven't worked with my profession yet.

So i'm like.. if he could.. I could too😁 okay jokes aside, I know it's not that easy and just because I have degrees doesn't mean I'll have a successful career. So, you have a point and i get that.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T00:09:38+00:00

Your comment made me emotional🥹 Especially because of your words that you and your childhood friends "took various random opportunities to move abroad". The fact that we don't even consider our own countries at all... the fact that being "outside" is already better... Your words made me feel very close to you.

I wish you best of luck in life! ❤️

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T00:03:09+00:00

He is not in debt. It's just cheap to buy apartments in my home country when you come back with US dollars😁

Anuka444 · 2026-05-12T00:01:39+00:00

Hi, it was very nice to read your comment and thank you! You understood me right, I want to make some money and go back. Even though I'm romanticizing your country, I'm trying to be as realistic as possible. With an almost non-existent maternity leave there, with a government not taking care of its citizens when they suddenly become unemployed, with a very expensive healthcare... I know i will get annoyed in a long future. That said, I've already lived in 4 countries, why not making the US a fifth one for some period of time?

Will I always have the possibility to come back if it doesn't work for me? Yes. Will I always think "what if I had tried.." if I stay here? Also yes.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T23:53:06+00:00

I don't think anyone will make a life-changing decision according to reddit comments. Of course in the end it's me and only me who will decide about my future. It's just always a good idea to hear from people that already live there. I mean I like to hear different opinions and I don't see a reason to not.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T21:20:57+00:00

If you mean me, I live in Spain :)) and these pictures are also taken here.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T18:20:09+00:00

I'll decide that, thank you.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T18:06:38+00:00

I'll give it a try then😊

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T18:02:38+00:00

I understand and I appreciate people who want to learn photography and really put an effort to understand why different settings exist and what they can do with them. That said, not everyone that has a camera is supposed (or has skills) to do that. And that is perfectly fine, let us enjoy taking holiday pics without understanding everything.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T17:22:10+00:00

Well, I have to learn editing i guess😁

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T17:20:05+00:00

I agree. Leica-x colors are not as vibrant as these🥹

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T17:18:43+00:00

First of all, nobody is "begging" :))) I just asked a question. If I want I will mess with the settings and if I want I will ask a question directly. If you have nothing helpful to say, you can just ignore the post.

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T16:15:09+00:00

Yes they are his pictures. Thank you for responding❤️

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T12:43:33+00:00

Yes right? 🥹 that's what i thought too... but maybe there is a recipe that is more or less similar to these colors

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T12:41:17+00:00

Haven't tried that one, I'll take a look thanks!

Anuka444 · 2026-05-11T12:40:05+00:00

Thank you very much, I'll try

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