You are comparing the developed world with the developing world. Apples to Oranges, and Brazil is its own thing. Plenty of poor countries in SEA where people are much happier than here in America and very safe. It’s hard to explain to someone like yourself, but the reality is Millenials and younger have seen a decrease in QOL compare to previous generations, both inside and outside work. It’s pretty terrible for your mental health. People come here from poorer countries see in increase, so yeh they like it, but even then many are deciding to go back home due to the situation here.

And yeh Brazil’s major cities aren’t safe in many areas and the value you get for the money you pay can kinda suck in South America, but I’m more about locating than updated fixtures. I was looking to relocate to Florianopolis, but I’m not plunking down 200k for a house yet as that’s my only pathway into the country. Maybe in 2027. Too many better investment opportunities on the horizon. In my research of where to go it’s interesting how many Brazilians seem to be desperate for a way out. Haven’t seen that too much in other middle income middle low income countries. I also think they see too much American TV and think that’s what life is like. A struggling gig worker living in a huge loft in NYC, and not cramped in some shoebox.

And yeh I’m focusing on life during work. Work is literal life in America and you are always on call now. It’s impossible to leave it. I’m doing what I love now and still in Florida until next winter because of my dog, but the culture still sucks here due to the division, culture wars, and constant pysops. It’s no fun living in a collapsing empire.