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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I have many friends in Scandinavia.  I don’t think it’s a perfect place at all.  In fact, I’d rather live in other European countries.  Scandinavian countries are too homogenous with a lot of pressure to conform.  Extremely expensive with high taxation that doesn’t benefit someone who is well educated and employed.  There are extreme levels of mortgage debt and both spouses have to work.  Pretty much every American couple I know has an easier and better life than their counterparts in Scandinavia.  I would not say the same if my friends worked in fast food.  If you want to be a ski bum or a non-white collar job then Scandinavian countries are likely better.  [/quote]

Sister lived in Scandinavia for several years and this tracks with what she’s told me. Equality is high - parental leave, etc. but almost no one is a SAHM and it is frowned upon. She found it difficult to make real friends. Some differences are just cultural - even when you went to someone’s house for a meal, you were expected to chip in money.  Her social groups rarely went out to eat because it was so expensive. But not worrying about health insurance and prioritizing vacation time go a long way. [/quote]

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