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Moving to Sweden
Innovation, sustainability, and an exceptional work-life balance.
Pros & Cons of Living in Sweden
Pros
- Work-Life Balance: Fika culture and emphasis on family time.
- Nature: Access to vast forests and archipelagos (Allemansrätten).
- Equality: Very progressive society with strong gender equality.
- English: Almost native-level English proficiency everywhere.
- Parental Leave: Generous benefits for both parents.
Cons
- Darkness: Winters are long, dark, and depressing.
- Housing Queue: Finding a "first-hand" rental contract in Stockholm takes years.
- Reserved People: Can be difficult to break into social circles ("Swedish reservedness").
- Alcohol Rules: State monopoly (Systembolaget) controls alcohol sales.