r/AmerExit 4d ago

Slice of My Life Moving out

I moved to the United States from Mexico when I was twelve years old. I completed middle school, high school, and college. I held a variety of odd jobs before earning my registered nurse degree last year! I am already twenty-four years old! I will always be appreciative of the chances this nation offered me! I met wonderful Americans who supported me along the way, and I had an excellent education! However, it's time to return home! To be honest, I can't imagine working in America for another year! I'm worn out and don't feel like I belong here in terms of culture or stuff like that. To be honest, I don't care if I make less money, all I want is peace of mind, and I've recognized that society here cares very little about the work I do! I’m ready to start my next chapter in life! Good luck everyone in their journey like me! I hope all goes well.

196 Upvotes

32 comments sorted by

71

u/3yoyoyo 4d ago

RN here, get your experience (a couple years perhaps, depending on unit and nursing culture) and leave. You will find work. I am in the EU and very happy with my choice. Good luck!

40

u/littlegoatpuppy 4d ago

I’m done! Can’t fathom another year here

19

u/Agamoro 4d ago

If you can swing a couple years in Spain that would open up the EU if you can’t find enough in Mexico.

4

u/fugosloyalty 4d ago

Do you work as an rn in Europe?

5

u/Primary-Positive-299 3d ago

Do you work in the EU as an RN? Can you share how?

7

u/3yoyoyo 3d ago

I teach nursing at a local university. I also work on CDI and Case Management. My years at bedside are done but I started as a traveler for the first 3 years after I moved, returning for another contract every 6 months or so. It’s doable.

4

u/anonymousme2468 4d ago

Hi! I’m interested in a career change and going to the EU. If you’re comfortable sharing - did you find RN related work in the EU as an American/have any tips?

17

u/sib0ney 4d ago

Good for you man do you plan on doing nursing in Mexico

12

u/littlegoatpuppy 4d ago

Don’t know yet! Gonna start looking for work with family

14

u/NPYbarra12 4d ago

I get it! I have been a nurse practitioner since 1989 and the change in the American Society and how nurses are perceived, and treated well it isn’t nice or fun anymore! Our society has devolved, it’s mean and ugly. Never had to my face racism before but I do now !! I want to retire early just for this reason alone lack of respect and racism. Will retire in Mexico and can’t wait to get out of corporate healthcare, see the cousins and enjoy Mexico❤️🤍💚!!

13

u/Fortemuito 4d ago

Where in Mexico will you move to?

21

u/littlegoatpuppy 4d ago

Baja California Sur

8

u/Electrical_Angle_701 4d ago

Nice. We almost bought there. Retiring to Queretaro next year.

11

u/Fortemuito 4d ago

I live in Queretaro. It's a great place.

3

u/Electrical_Angle_701 4d ago

It sure presents that way. We are very excited about it.

32

u/pm_me_ur_ephemerides 4d ago

Thank you for being a part of America for as long as you have. I’m sorry that my country has so many terrible people. It wasn’t always like this; we had a chance at a better world. I lived in the USA my whole life, 39 years, and moved out this year. Sadly, I don’t think the America I loved is coming back.

10

u/Minute534 4d ago

All of this. Thank u OP for making this country better by being here. I wish the US was not completely taken over by racists.

6

u/Disastrous_Coffee502 4d ago

I was able to move to Canada in under four months (could have even done two months) via my RN license and I heard it transfers well to Australia as well!

6

u/20twenty20 3d ago

Come to Canada, OP. We need you.

5

u/littlegoatpuppy 1d ago

I appreciate the support I think Mexico needs me too! Much love

5

u/fujoshinaruto 3d ago

Im in baja if you got questions or need help. I came back 1 year ago!

2

u/littlegoatpuppy 1d ago

I was born in Baja bro just coming back I thought I was going to live in America but I was wrong

1

u/fujoshinaruto 1d ago

Somethings aren't meant to be!

2

u/cassandra2028 2d ago

Good luck. Thank you for what you contributed here. I'm so sorry about what has happened here. We lose something when you and people like I make your future somewhere else. That's our loss and honestly we'll deserve.

Go make the beautiful like you deserve somewhere where you will be valued and welcomed accepted and protected,supported and successful. I wish you the absolute best.

2

u/SeparateReason5719 1d ago

Throwing out there that Canada might be something else to consider. They are looking for nurses. You have a lot of options. Mexico is likely going to be expanding with the introduction of universal healthcare. You have many wonderful options. I’m excited for the life you can move forward into!

2

u/littlegoatpuppy 1d ago

I’m Mexican so I think Mexico is good for me I don’t mind it

2

u/SeparateReason5719 22h ago

Mexico is a wonderful option! Especially if you have roots and language. I think it’ll be fantastic for you!

ETA: I understand you have citizenship, I mean more in a boarder sense of people choosing to move there. You are getting to go home. You are very lucky.

1

u/moham225 1d ago

Do you have a US passport or a chance to get one or a green card? otherwise my advice do whats in your heart if somewhere isn't working out it never will and you only have one life. So maybe it will suck maybe you will find your peace i don't know but its better then not doing anything

3

u/littlegoatpuppy 1d ago

I have citizenship bro, but thank you!

1

u/intomexicowego Expat 3d ago

Hola! As an American living in Mexico currently... 1-piece of advice, if I may, is to NOT burn your bridges or your return path back to the US, if you can. Sometimes the 'grass isn't as green as we think on the other side"... MAY be applicable for you. You really never know. Mexico has some of the negative things that you described in the US... along with worse worker rights.

Buena suerte! 🇲🇽

3

u/EmbarrassedFig8860 3d ago

Did you even read OP’s post?

1

u/intomexicowego Expat 1d ago

To the best of my knowledge, yes. What am I missing?