I have lived in the United States for 2 years. Frankly speaking, in addition to making money easier in the United States, I am not used to eating, drinking, and having sex.

After returning to China, I shared life in the United States with many people. Some said they were envious, while others said they looked down upon it. Now I will talk about the real United States from the four aspects of income, food, transportation, and public security. Life, let you know a real America.

In terms of income: it is relatively easy to make money

In China, people like to divide jobs into three, six or nine grades. If you can sit in the office, you will never do hard work outside, even if you do hard work. Even if the income is higher, no one is willing to do it unless they are really short of money.

In the United States, there is no distinction between high and low jobs. People sitting in offices are not necessarily more respected than people working hard.

Let’s share the income of some common jobs in the United States:

1. Delivering food

If you want to be a food delivery boy in the United States, you actually need to It's relatively simple. As long as you have a social security number and can drive, you're basically all set. The method of delivering food is similar to that in China. You also receive orders from your mobile phone, go to the restaurant to pick up the order, and then deliver it to the customer.

In the United States, the average income per order for food delivery is about 4-8 US dollars. In addition, you can also get a tip. Sometimes, the tip is higher than the delivery fee. Therefore, American food delivery companies My income is relatively high.

2. Waiters

Waiters are usually a relatively low-income industry in China, but in the United States, if they perform well, they can also earn high incomes.

First of all, the income of waiters in American restaurants is calculated based on hourly wages, which are usually around 15-20 US dollars. Secondly, when eating in American restaurants, you need to pay tips, and part of the tips It went into the restaurant owner's pocket, and part of it went into the waiter's pocket.

After comprehensive calculation, the income of waiters is quite considerable, with monthly salary usually above 4,000 US dollars.

3. Plumbers

The United States is a country with high labor costs. But any work that requires a little bit of skill, such as repairing water pipes and electrical circuits, charges very high prices. Well, the fees for this kind of work are very high.

Take plumbers as an example. A professional plumber earns at least $50 an hour. They are ready to work 24 hours a day. If you make a call at any time, they will arrive immediately with tools. In addition to labor and material fees, an additional transportation fee will also be charged.

4. Truck drivers

In China, truck drivers have high incomes. In the United States, truck drivers have even higher incomes. Their incomes are calculated based on the number of miles traveled. , the further you travel, the higher your income.

Generally speaking, drivers who travel long distances and can endure hardships can easily earn US$20,000 a month. Some drivers who work hard can even earn US$30,000-40,000 per month.

The above is the income situation of working in the United States. The threshold is relatively low, but the income is not much at all. That’s why I say that it is actually very easy to make money in the United States, but the prerequisite is that you can endure hardship and cannot You can't make money in any country by enduring hardship.

Diet: Chinese stomachs are not used to eating

In the United States, I found that most Americans are very tall and strong. At first, I thought this was caused by genes. , later I learned that this is also inseparable from American eating habits.

Although Americans also eat three meals a day, their food is completely different from ours. My Chinese stomach is completely unaccustomed to it.

Let me talk about the three meals a day for Americans:

Common foods for breakfast include bread and sandwiches, paired with a glass of milk. If you have more time, usually Make a bowl of oatmeal, make a waffle, and serve it with some ham and sausage.

Lunch is usually fast food, such as hamburger set, pizza set, etc. Americans have never taken lunch seriously. In addition, they are busy at work and have short lunch time, so they usually eat fast food.

Dinner is the most sumptuous meal for Americans. There are appetizers before the meal, and there are many big dishes for the main meal, such as steak, pork chops, roast chicken, etc., paired with some vegetable soup and salad, and then again after the meal. A little dessert.

The American diet is mainly fast food, and the food is mainly high in calories without much variety. After the Chinese stomach has experienced the food systems from the north and the south, it is difficult to adapt to American food, even if it is full. Afterwards, you will still feel hungry, which comes from spiritual emptiness.

Transportation: Every household has a car

Data show that in the United States, on average, about 80 out of 100 people own a car. If we take the family as a unit, then every American household has a car. There are cars, and more than one, usually two, or even three.

There are three main reasons why the car ownership rate in the United States is so high:

1. The land is vast and the people are sparsely populated

Americans are different from us. They do not like to live in cities. On the contrary, they prefer to live in the suburbs or even rural areas, because the open terrain and fresh air in the suburbs and rural areas can bring a better life experience.

As a result, Americans need to drive to very far places when going to work or shopping. However, they enjoy the process of driving. In addition, the United States is vast and sparsely populated, so traffic jams are not easy. , so they like driving very much.

2. Cars are cheap

American cars are relatively cheap. For example, a Land Rover may cost more than 1 million in China, but in the United States, it only costs 500,000. If you buy a second-hand car, it is cheaper, and Americans like to drive second-hand cars.

3. The price of oil is cheap

The United States is a big oil country with quite abundant oil reserves. Therefore, the price of oil in the United States has always been relatively cheap, much cheaper than domestic oil prices, and Americans The income is much higher than the domestic income, so Americans never feel distressed when driving to refuel. They still prefer large-displacement cars to fuel-efficient cars.

The United States is a vast country with few people. They like to drive by themselves when going out. Distances such as hundreds of kilometers can be reached quickly by car. If the distance is a little further, they will take a plane. The United States has a complete air transportation system, and even small towns have airports.

In terms of public security: safety and danger are always together

Some people say that the United States is a safe place and will not encounter any danger. Others say that the United States is a dangerous place. I dare not go out every day. In fact, the United States is a place where safety and danger are always present.

In the United States, even in the same city, the security conditions are different. In areas with relatively high housing prices, security is also very good, while in places with relatively low housing prices, especially where black people gather, The security conditions are somewhat worse.

In areas with high housing prices, wealthy people live there. There are police patrols here both day and night. It is very safe during the day, and there are many people wandering on the streets at night.

In areas with low housing prices, ordinary people live, and there are also many black people. The security here is relatively poor. People come and go during the day, and there are basically no problems. But at night , the streets are usually deserted, and almost no one dares to take a stroll.

In the United States, people with no criminal record can legally hold guns. Almost half of households have guns. They keep a gun at home, mostly for self-defense. They don’t do it every day. Go for a walk on the street with a gun.

Of course, there are also many people in the United States with extreme ideas, or people who become insane after "smoking". They like to attack when there are many people. They have no fixed targets and attack people whenever they see them. There is no predictability in this situation, and there is no way to avoid it. I can only pray for better luck and never encounter such bad luck.

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To sum up, my feelings about life in the United States are: it is easier to make money, I am not used to eating well, the transportation is relatively convenient, and safety and danger exist. .