@Perikils, I actually went to Denmark first then ended up having an offer in Denmark and Norway. I picked Norway mainly because the city had more to offer a growing family despite having to somewhat start over in language and culture.
In one way, working with Norwegians does somewhat feel like I'm working on a real team again, and that's something I had been missing since I left the military. No one is looking to out maneuver the other or get ahead by standing out. They really care about cultural fit and dedication to the team as a whole.
On the other hand, I come from a culture where I work as long as it takes to finish the job, weekends, night, you name it. Here, you can't do that. And you shouldn't do that. I really learned the value of unplugging and taking time off. The work-life balance here is amazing. I don't feel like I'm going to get fired if I need to come in later because it's my turn to drop off the kids or I need to go see a doctor.
I do violate one rule that most people should try to adhere to. I eat most lunches alone, not because I don't want to socialize, but that's my time to catch up on other things and to reset my mind after grinding my gears trying to solve a programming problem.
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Did you have an offer or just picked a Norway from the map and gave it a shot?
What are the main cultural differences in terms of works ethics, comparing to your previous country of residence?
@Perikils, I actually went to Denmark first then ended up having an offer in Denmark and Norway. I picked Norway mainly because the city had more to offer a growing family despite having to somewhat start over in language and culture.
In one way, working with Norwegians does somewhat feel like I'm working on a real team again, and that's something I had been missing since I left the military. No one is looking to out maneuver the other or get ahead by standing out. They really care about cultural fit and dedication to the team as a whole.
On the other hand, I come from a culture where I work as long as it takes to finish the job, weekends, night, you name it. Here, you can't do that. And you shouldn't do that. I really learned the value of unplugging and taking time off. The work-life balance here is amazing. I don't feel like I'm going to get fired if I need to come in later because it's my turn to drop off the kids or I need to go see a doctor.
I do violate one rule that most people should try to adhere to. I eat most lunches alone, not because I don't want to socialize, but that's my time to catch up on other things and to reset my mind after grinding my gears trying to solve a programming problem.