Despite the economic crisis in the USA,does your family back home still think you're rich because you live in the USA ?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

[trinket 30]

Not at all. My parents and family are quite aghast that I live in an appartment, for the first time in my life, instead of a house in a gated community.

My standard of living has decreased a lot.- and I mean, A F#$#@%ING LOT.

It's kind of the same for me too. I have never lived in apartments before and my family even though doesn't say something but has expressed their concerns about my way of living right now.

Not everyone coming from a third world country sees US as land of oppurtunity. I had a good management job back in India but out here most probably I will have to start with flipping burgers or a telemarketer, I am sure in a few years time things will improve for me and hubster but for now my living conditions have decreased drastically compared to India.

[almaty 19]

...not to me little hermana,..and times will change

[Chica Yeyé 41]

...not to me little hermana,..and times will change

I know brother. charles just hatez me cuz I'm beautiful

[almaty 19]

true, hermana and he is old

[Chica Yeyé 41]

true, hermana and he is old

don't go there... brother charles is known to get his long johns in a knot about his age

[Teacher Mark 53]

some probably do, but my wife has done a good job of dispelling the myth that here, money grows on trees...

How ? I need some ideas

Call them and ask for help.

[Ban Hammer 13,346]

...not to me little hermana,..and times will change

I know brother. charles just hatez me cuz I'm beautiful

it's the boots

true, hermana and he is old

pot meet kettle?

[Chica Yeyé 41]

...not to me little hermana,..and times will change

I know brother. charles just hatez me cuz I'm beautiful

it's the boots

true, hermana and he is old

pot meet kettle?

you are funny. both of you. funny AND old

[faryan 4]

Not at all. My parents and family are quite aghast that I live in an appartment, for the first time in my life, instead of a house in a gated community.

My standard of living has decreased a lot.- and I mean, A F#$#@%ING LOT.

It's kind of the same for me too. I have never lived in apartments before and my family even though doesn't say something but has expressed their concerns about my way of living right now.

Not everyone coming from a third world country sees US as land of oppurtunity. I had a good management job back in India but out here most probably I will have to start with flipping burgers or a telemarketer, I am sure in a few years time things will improve for me and hubster but for now my living conditions have decreased drastically compared to India.

Same with me with everything you said

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

...not to me little hermana,..and times will change

I know brother. charles just hatez me cuz I'm beautiful

it's the boots

you are funny. both of you. funny AND old

Show us the boots! Boots are sexy!

[sunandmoon 450]

Boots are sexy!

[sj5 4]

My family may attempted to think, I'm rich here in US, but I told them face to face not to expect anything from me. I(we) do help them if its necessary.

Edited February 18, 2009 by VJ's Opportunist

[sj5 4]

To Jayde:

Australia like America has been built with the help of immigrants and encourages the different nationalities to join and become part of the Australian way of life, although the streets are not paved with gold there are lots of opportunities there. The nation has had immigrants from all over the world and still has programs to encourage immigration from many different cultures. Of course it has its share of uncomfortable truths, but it remains (especially Queensland) great one day, perfect the next.

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And you don't have millions of illegal aliens(plus anchor babies) . If Australia, Philippines, and other Asian countries just divided with borders. I'm certain you gonna have million of illegal aliens then you your country would face similar problem as USA.

Edited February 19, 2009 by VJ's Opportunist

[panamania79 2]

Not at all. My parents and family are quite aghast that I live in an appartment, for the first time in my life, instead of a house in a gated community.

My standard of living has decreased a lot.- and I mean, A F#$#@%ING LOT.

That sucks.Gated communities are cool.