"Viral videos showcase Americans embracing life abroad as the new 'American dream'"
Americans are increasingly sharing their emigration stories on social media, declaring that the new "American dream" is to leave the country. Many are documenting their stress-free lifestyles abroad, highlighting the high cost of living and work-obsessed culture in the US as reasons for seeking a better quality of life elsewhere. A survey found that the belief in upward mobility through hard work is declining among Americans. The growth of platforms like TikTok has exposed people to new places and lifestyles, fueling the desire to live outside the US. While some still appreciate the perks of US citizenship, they do not see themselves returning, viewing it as a dead end.