Americans who moved to Europe after Trump win now say they regret leaving

Liberal Americans who fled to Europe after President Donald Trump 's re-election shared how the grass is not always greener on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean.

Wired Magazine released an article Thursday headlined "They Fled Trump’s America.

Now They Regret It," speaking directly to those who sought "political refuge in the wake of Trump’s second term," but have since voiced frustration with Europe’s lower quality of life, the rise of right-wing politics in those countries, and a newfound appreciation for the cultural norms and niceties of American life.

One account, from a woman nicknamed "Annie," said she was sold the idea of an idyllic U.K. life on social media, "But the reality of life in the U.K. was dramatically different to what she’d imagined ." "There are huge misconceptions about access to quality healthcare, standard of living… the quality of life is significantly lower than in the U.S.," she told the magazine, citing challenges ranging from their healthcare system to a significantly lower disposable income.

"Things in the U.K. that are considered luxury items are very common" in America, like a dishwasher and dryer, she told Wired.

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"So no, the health care is not free here," she said.

Annie was also surprised by the amount of anti-American hostility she experienced and cultural differences in the workplace.

"I found it particularly surprising how people feel so comfortable mocking my accent and culture, even in a workplace environment," she said.

"The U.K. is very much a place of ‘it is what it is,’ but as Americans we are taught to always improve and strive for better things." "I thought that ‘British politeness’ existed as it does in movies," Annie added, "but unfortunately, the reality is that present-day British culture is very individualistic, as well as without the sense of charity and helpfulness that many parts of American culture value." WORLD CUP SOCCER FANS ARE DISCOVERING AMERICA’S GREATNESS.

IT’S TIME AMERICANS DID, TOO Sarah Wood González, a journalist and consultant, made similar comments about learning to appreciate the American mindset and work culture once she was in a different environment.

"Something I had taken for granted is the American outgoingness and default to action, where the question is ‘how can we collaborate?’" she said.