There's a joke in Norway that people move here for two reasons: a job or love.
I'm much happier in Norway.
Better work-life balanceIn Norway, there's a big departure from the work-centric mentality that I'm used to in the U.S. Free time, family time and personal well-being are prioritized.
For me, I think I'm still a bit governed by my American roots when it comes to work-life balance.
Happiness in Norway is often less about feeling constant joy and more about taking care of myself and others.
Persons:
I'm, I've, Gabriella Mikiewicz, it'll, it's
Organizations:
Intercultural Relations, U.S ., fireside
Locations:
Norway, Europe, U.S, Oslo, Lofoten, Gabriella Mikiewicz Norway, Chicago, there's, it's, Loen, panicking, Rjukan