I do admit that Argentina has positive aspects about it. But part of the "good life" to me means:
- Not having to look over my shoulder when I'm using my Iphone or Ipad out on the street
- Being able to cross the street at a random street knowing full well that if the light is green and I have a walk signal that I most likely won't get hit by a car
- Being able to get a package without expecting to get extorted into paying some phantom tax
- Going to my favorite restaurant and not having the restaurant price change each week
- Having a 99% probability that the car 3 lanes over to my left won't try to turn right at the next light (or generally have 99% of the drivers being HORRIBLE)
- Having dinner with my wife without her having to put her purse between her legs during the ENTIRE dinner
- Going to the grocery store and being able to find what I want when I want
- My HOA fee stays the same each year rather than go up 20%+ a year like my condo fee has done in Buenos Aires
- Being able to fire an employee if I catch them stealing from me without the fear they will sue me
- Being able to buy dollars at the going exchange rate or have the comfort and safety that funds I have on deposit will be protected
- Comfort of knowing my Internet won't go out for days on end
- Not having to pay 21% IVA on everything I buy
- Being able to EASILY return something in the store if it doesn't work (most stores will accept returns up to 30 days after you purchase it)
- Actually getting someone that works in a store to help you and generally good customer service in most stores
- When I get a quote on a job that I need not having to worry about someone trying to cheat you on the price
- I don't have to worry about public transportation going on strike for days/weeks on end (or dying in some antiquated trains in the event of an accident)
- Don't have to worry about random restrictions/controls popping up each week that are totally crazy
- Taking comfort in knowing IF I had to go to a random police station for something they would actually be helpful
- Being able to buy electronics that aren't inflated 300%
- Being able to get great Mexican/Chinese/Japanese/Indian/Greek/ You fill in the blank food at restaurants very easily and very affordably (Or going to a restaurant and actually seeing more than salads, pasta, pizza, meat on the menu)
- I can use my nice camera wherever I want without worrying about possibly getting stabbed from someone trying to steal it
- Not having to worry about giving my employees a 25% to 30% mandatory raise each year
- When I go to the office I don't have to worry about protestors blocking the road on a weekly basis
- I don't have to worry about people making change when I pay for something in the store or a "no moneda" sign.
- Nice fact actually seeing some diversity and actually seeing people of color every day
- The buses here don't have black billowing soot/smoke coming out and the air quality is 1000 X better
- Not having to pay cash for a place to buy here and not having to show up at closing with $100 bills (I can pay for my property over 15 or 30 years at a cheap interest rate)
- People that actually understand what the word "ethical" means
- When people mail me a letter I actually get it in a few days vs. weeks/months/never
- Not having my electricity or gas bill go up 250% overnight
- I don't have to worry about my car window getting smashed at the stop light from a motorcycle thief
- Being able to get my dishwasher or washing machine fixed without some random part taking 3 months or more to get into the country
These are just things I can think of in 5 minutes. I can add many many more. I do agree "good life" is all subjective.
