The Great American Exit: Why Americans Are Quitting Their Jobs to Move Abroad

The current job market in the U.S. is forcing people abroad for more opportunities. Thousands of workers are leaving every month to move to Europe and beyond. From burnout and rising living costs to AI disruption and changing work culture, a growing number of U.S. workers are questioning whether the traditional American career path is still worth it. In this video, I break down why more Americans are moving abroad for work, lifestyle, affordability, and a better quality of life. For help moving abroad in the next year, apply here: https://www.travelingwithkristin.com/relocation?video=r53opbtqQGE Watch next: 👀 https://youtu.be/kDZVXoT2yNk Related videos: https://youtu.be/gcC2BYpg1CU https://youtu.be/0pUKVJwwi8U https://youtu.be/1MiM1SAMEIk https://youtu.be/Tal3Q5rpPu0 https://youtu.be/DO5x_tJBn7w Chapters: 0:00 Americans Are Quitting Their Jobs 3:41 Long-Term Underemployment 4:25 Americans Moving to Europe 6:00 Cost of Living & Salaries Abroad 7:22 Finding a Job Abroad & Visas 10:50 Top Countries 12:54 Giving Up on America? 13:56 What's Next •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 👱🏻‍♀️ About Me: I'm Kristin Wilson, author of Digital Nomads For Dummies and Moving Abroad For Dummies. Since 2005, I've helped thousands of people relocate abroad (families, retirees, and professionals), and I've traveled to 65+ countries. As the creator of the top-rated Traveling with Kristin Podcast and YouTube channel, my mission is to provide honest, practical advice based on real expat experiences - not just tourist highlights. If this video helped you, please give it a thumbs up 👍 and subscribe for more weekly videos on living, retiring, and traveling around the world! ❤️ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/travelingwithkristin 📸 Follow on Instagram: http://bit.ly/TWKinstagram 🎙 Subscribe to the podcast: https://bit.ly/twkpodcast 💌 Stay in touch with my weekly travel newsletter: https://bit.ly/twktravel DISCLAIMER: This video contains general information about travel and living abroad and is not intended as legal, financial, or immigration advice. This video is for entertainment purposes only. Costs, visa requirements, and local regulations can often change. Always consult with qualified professionals before making relocation decisions. Video descriptions may also contain affiliate or refer-a-friend links for products I use and recommend. Thank you for watching and supporting my channel. •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• #america #livingabroad #europe #costofliving #economy #moveabroad #jobcrisis