Donald I, emperor of the world.

[First Aspect]

My sister has loved there for nearly 40 years. My mate has two businesses there of which I'm an investor. It's a fantastic country, even with it's failings

It has fantastic geography.

There's a lot to like about the society also. But it is, overall, absolutely, batshot crazy. Basically, it is everyone for themselves, with a veneer of white picket fences.

For context, the average wage in the US is about 50% more than the UK, with about 12% of that taken up by a higher cost of living.

The *median* wage, however,.is more like 10% higher.

That means someone like me, if I didn't want to have any free time, would be quids in by at least 50%.

But for most people, not so much. Sorry chaps. And with no safety net provided by the state, and very few employment rights.

 

[icowden]

For context, the average wage in the US is about 50% more than the UK, with about 12% of that taken up by a higher cost of living.
The *median* wage, however,.is more like 10% higher.
That means someone like me, if I didn't want to have any free time, would be quids in by at least 50%.

Well, until you fall ill and have to pay for a hospital stay...

 

[CXRAndy]

My sister has always had medical insurance through work.

She's a bit of a workaholic even as she ages.

She has always been that way, left school at 16, left the UK at 18, working on cruise ships.

She has a very front facing personable manner, that has served her well, and her ability to learn languages, hard work ethic.

She now works even though getting on on age for a billionaires retirement complex. She has a decent 401k retirement package I believe so should be OK come the day she retires properly

 

[Dorset Boy]

The TT posting that he will announce the UK as the 51st State today. Or some deal with the UK anyway.

 

[First Aspect]

They've agreed to kick us in the bollocks slightly less hard than they said they would.

A truly special relationship.

 

[briantrumpet]

They've agreed to kick us in the bollocks slightly less hard than they said they would.

A truly special relationship.