Recently, the story of a Chinese in the United States who claimed to have earned $19.85 million in six years by delivering food in New York sparked heated discussions on the Internet. This figure not only far exceeds the regular income level, but even exceeds the salary of a senior engineer at a top tech company, raising public questions about the authenticity of the success stories of Chinese in the United States.
Income Reality vs. Fiction
First of all, we need to be clear that while the United States is a country of opportunity, there is a reasonable range of income for any profession. It has been revealed that the annual salary of senior engineers in top technology companies such as Google is indeed in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, but this is already at the top level of the industry. Whereas, the average retail or service industry job, such as a supermarket cashier or a school teacher, earns significantly less.
For food delivery workers, it is very rare to earn more than $500 a day on average, despite increased demand during the pandemic. Therefore, the Chinese claimed, with an annual income of more than US$3 million, is likely to be exaggerated or fictitious.
Nationalist sentiments and immigrant dreams
The incident reflects that some Chinese in the United States may exaggerate the situation of living and working in the United States for various reasons, which may not only mislead friends and family at home, but also exacerbate their illusions about the "** dream" of the United States. Moreover, such unrealistic success stories may fuel nationalist sentiments among some people, leading them to blind worship or misunderstanding of the United States.
Take a rational view of life abroad
For people who want to immigrate or work overseas, it is important to have a sober and objective understanding. While the U.S. offers many opportunities, it also has challenges, such as language barriers, cultural differences, and economic pressures. Not everyone can achieve the American Dream overnight. Therefore, individuals should base their decisions on comprehensive and truthful information, not just on the exaggerated narratives of others.
Conclusion
In short, the rumor of Chinese food delivery income reminds us that in the face of any "success story", we need to maintain a certain degree of caution and distinguish between reality and fiction. For those who intend to develop in the United States, they should collect information from multiple sources, rationally evaluate their own conditions and the actual situation of the destination, and make a wise choice. At the same time, for those who are already overseas, sharing real experiences and advice will be more helpful for others to make sound judgments.