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Stability Abroad
- Miguel Macias, originally from Spain, felt stable in the US during the 2008 Spanish economic crisis.
- His friends, facing unemployment and hardship, advised him against returning.
Unearned Return
- Though Miguel visited often, he felt he hadn't "earned" the right to return to Spain.
- He feared his US accomplishments wouldn't translate back home.
Early American Experiences
- As a teenager, Miguel spent summers in Delaware, sparking his interest in the US.
- He later moved to New York, working as a waiter before studying radio production.