“blessed are the curious for they shall have adventures”
Norway is known internationally for its fjords –
narrow inlets of seawater flanked by mountains – but
the countryside with its rolling rocky hills, grass-roofed
cabins an clear lakes is gorgeous. It’s also pretty synonymous with winter and cold weather but that’s really
dependent on where one is in the country. Stavanger,
on the Southwestern coast, is actually quite mild. Last
year, it only snowed twice!
Our expat contracts are always for ‘up to 3 years
with the possibility of a 1 year extension’. Of course,
all of this depends on business but so far, we’re happy
in Norway and have no intention of cutting our stay
short. We hope to take on another location following
Stavanger but only time will tell.
I miss the ease of knowing where to find practically
anything I might ever need. Shopping and tracking
down items take up a lot of my time and patience
while living abroad and sometimes I yearn to find
things quicker and easier.
People here are very aware of the environment.
Recycling and composting is a part of daily life and
they’re quite cognizant of the human impact on
nature. I think part of the reason that Norway is so
stunning is because they limit development on natural
landscapes. In addition, Norwegians really know how
to take advantage of good weather and are fairly
active outdoors. I find it really refreshing and motivating to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Before moving abroad, do your research – particularly when it comes to finding a job and the cost
of living. Expat forums are bombarded with people
who packed up and moved to Norway with intentions
of finding a job and settling into this country quickly
when the reality is, it takes people 6-12 months to find
employment in their desired field. This, coupled with
the high cost of living, usually leaves people frustrated
and quickly running out of money. It’s important to be
realistic about your finances and timelines in order to
avoid a negative experience.
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