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[–] weker01@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I don't understand, will you be an American that temporarily lives and works in another country?

Or will you live and work in America temporarily?

In the latter case: why choose the us?

In the former case: Why only temporarily leave the US?

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 day ago (2 children)

American Expat means leaving the USA. ”ExPat" means ex-patriot. Not the best word, but it's what people use.

[–] JacksonLamb@lemmy.world 0 points 44 minutes ago (1 children)

"Expat" is what people from wealthy countries use because applying terms like "migrant" to themselves make them feel uncomfortable.

It's a subtle form of racism / classism.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 minute ago* (last edited 56 seconds ago)

Well, I didn't intend it as such. I'm a half Cuban son of an immigrant and have no shame in that. I'm using the vernacular. Take your accusations elsewhere, please.

[–] weker01@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yea expats are foreign workers that intend to return home after some time. While immigrants are looking to stay.

I still maintain that there is some ambiguity with "US expat" but I ain't no native speaker. So what do I know.

[–] orbituary@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

I will return home to my parents and family for visits. I have permission to work from mexico from my company. I may come back if the states get their shit together, but I'm tired of fighting for a lost cause.