I moved from the US to Sweden after struggling with burnout

Re:I moved from the US to Sweden after struggling with burnout by dumpster_fire on Wednesday May 31, 2023 @02:34PM (#36142029)

Really? I just hopped on public transport, and could visit any friend within 20 minutes. Or just suit up and go on a hike. Or maybe take a walk in the exceedingly beautiful city. I never understood this complaint from the naysayers.

Having lived in both places for several years (first couple of years are never a good gauge due to taxes, relocation, visa, acclimatization, bias), I very much prefer the quality of life in Europe. At least California pays well enough to offset the forest smog I guess.

And yes convenient access to other European countries is also a big plus.

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Re:I moved from the US to Sweden after struggling with burnout by cmh89 on Wednesday May 31, 2023 @02:46PM (#36142259)

>I never understood this complaint from the naysayers.

In the United States, a lot of people act like being outside in 40 degree weather is deadly. I also think Americans are less social, especially as they get older so winters tend to be a lot of sitting inside and watching TV.

It varies for sure. I live in a place with overcast and wet winters and I get SAD really bad if I'm not leaving the house, but do fine when I can get out into nature or spend time with friends.

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