A traveler from Tyumen shared why Russians may not like the USA. According to her, locals have a hard time during illness or childbirth – Americans do not receive sick leave or maternity leave.
“In the USA, people are forced to be workaholics (or idlers living off benefits). Just imagine, not everyone living in America has that opportunity! Get sick – go get treated at home, but don’t expect to be paid during that time,” the traveler notes in her blog.
She was also surprised by the attitude of local authorities towards theft. According to the woman from Tyumen, if you take items out of a store worth less than a thousand dollars, the seller “won’t even bat an eye.” However, she claims this may not be the case in all states. The woman also emphasized that due to access to weapons in the country, it is impossible to feel safe. The traveler was also not pleased with the taxes: when shopping, prices are listed without including VAT. The final cost can only be determined at the cash register.