Re:The U.S. Is Driving Away Young Scientists
by CalRobert on Tuesday November 10, 2026 @11:08AM
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Yeah, big part of why I live in the Netherlands. Though having lived in NL and IE I wouldn't say the health care I've had here has been particularly good.
Food - well that varies. Dutch food is... unexciting, to say the least.
* Vacation time in the US is paltry and often downright exploitative.
* Our for-profit healthcare system can easily wipe out any wealth you've accumulated upon a major medical episode, depending on what kind of coverage your insurance provides. Said coverage is usually determined by your employer.
* Education in the US is a joke compared to virtually every other developed nation.
* The homocide rate in the US is higher than 75% of other countries.
* Consumer protections in the US are virtually non-existent.
* Food quality is poor - e.g., virtually all foods have tons of corn syrup and other sugars added.
* The country as a whole is overly car-centric. Your day-to-day in the US virtually requires the use of a car, as most cities are not designed with walking or biking in mind, and only a few have useful public transportation.