I am Canadian and worked in the USA for a couple of years. Really, where ever you go, people really aren't that different. Americans are quite opinionated. Lots of hot air, but don't take their opinions seriously. Many have big opinions, but are kind hearted. Much of their opinion is from mass media and religion. They really haven't thought out their opinions deeply. I had many people complain to me about the Mexicans coming up from the south, and taking their jobs. When I mentioned that I am a Canadian coming in and taking a job, they would say "But that's different...." Immigration is tough! I was on a visa, and could not get a green card even tho I had a Master's degree and one child born in the USA. Immigration officials will give you the run around, so make sure you study up on all the legal aspects. If one official gives you problems, find another one. These people have little accountability, so they can be nice or rude to you. They can flat out refuse you just because they feel like it. But some are nice, and professional - if you find them, then things go ok. I had to learn who to avoid, and make sure everything was legal. I love Canada for it's liberalism, but I loved the USA for its ambitiousness. The americans have balls. They are quite social. They love sports. Lots of organizations. Make sure you get employment with decent medical benefits. I had good benefits, and got top notch medical care. I had a couple of times when I needed medical care, and the treatment I got changed drastically when they saw I had good benefits (ie: paying customer)

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