Some young American workers are moving to Europe in hopes of a healthier and happier life.

  • Zpiritual@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Why the resentment though? Is it because they’re thinking that they had it terrible and therefore you should too? That you’re not a loyal worker and therefore less of a person because of that?

    Or can it be that they feel left behind and you talking about how great it is to them sounds like you don’t miss them or regret moving away?

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      1 year ago

      I tried not to parade the differences around, but there would inevitably be issues with any comparisons made. I’m a Democrat, and they are very Republican; this last president has made things very hard. It’s also possibly just simple envy - my father suggested it when he was still with us all - and I’ve tried to keep in touch and be there for children’s birthdays, etc, but now they just turn away. Or just convienent: now 25 years later, I think the friends are more family that actual family.