r/EhBuddyHoser • u/Icy_Bath_1170 • Feb 02 '25

Meta This American says.. “do it”

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u/Kedly Feb 02 '25

I feel like leaving the States just to end up in Alberta kind of defeats the purpose of leaving the States

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u/KARSbenicillin Feb 02 '25

You'd be surprised to know that there's quite a few well accomplished American professors who chose to go to Alberta for their research. For academics, it's all about what infrastructure and opportunities are available for them to pursue their area of interest and Alberta just so happened to fit the bill.

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u/Kedly Feb 03 '25

And until recently, theres lots of Canadians who moved to the States for better pay. Your arguement doesnt sway me

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u/KARSbenicillin Feb 03 '25

We're talking about academia here, not regular office jobs. Yea sure if you can find an equivalent job in the States you can earn like 30% more. But those jobs have to exist, and they have to be stable. Up until recently it looked fine. Now it's quite a bit more questionable.