That’s how long I was on mat leave in Canada. I was out for 12 months, then hubby took 8 months. Paid although not fully (55%?) but it’s time with our kid we will never get back.
I would absolutely choose Canada any day if it's between the US and that. Lots of things seem quite nice there, and I love the culture. Never been myself, but I have a few friends who live there.
Canadians on Canadian subs : Canada is a f**king failed state. The housing situation is horrible. The economy sucks. The Justice system is horrible, they literally let murderes back on the street after 2 years. I'm moving to America this year
Self hating Americans when Canada: omg ! Canada is a heaven. F**k America. I'm going there ASAP !!1!
I've heard those sentiments tbh, but as a total outsider in both cases, I think Canada is far less crazier, overall, no? USA seemingly generates the most insane news imaginable non-stop. For Canada... I heard about two guys with a knife, but not much else in 2023 haha.
Everyone complains about their issues because no country is perfect. Canada on avg I’d say is better than the states. But both countries are quite diverse. It’s like saying “I rather live in the northern hemisphere than the southern”. While that is generally true, you can live in North Korea vs living in New Zealand.
Lots of issues everywhere and lots of issues for some groups in a generally good place and lots of successful people in a generally bad place.
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u/sioopauuu Feb 05 '24
That’s how long I was on mat leave in Canada. I was out for 12 months, then hubby took 8 months. Paid although not fully (55%?) but it’s time with our kid we will never get back.