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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It’s a personality thing: I want all the opportunities and all the responsibilities.  Others don’t.  I don’t want to live in a place where everything is done for me [b]but there is a cap on what I can do/achieve[/b].  Others may be ok with it.  [/quote]

This accurately describes life in Scandinavia.  [/quote]

Achieve… financially, as in owning capital and building wealth. Am I the only one who doesn’t define achievement that way? You can still work hard if you love what to do. But more importantly, IMHO, the idea that I can achieve things outside of work. Raising a happy and healthy family is an achievement. Being physically fit and athletic is an achievement. Pursuing hobbies and creative activities is an achievement. If I could only work 30 hour a week and have other things taken care of, I would go back to my music. I would also rescue and train another dog. [/quote]

Not sure what to tell you but my friends in Scandinavia all have jobs and don’t seem to have anymore time than I do.  I’d actually say they have less since they can’t outsource cleaning and do a lot of their own home repairs.  I don’t know of anywhere in the world where you don’t have to earn a living and can just relax and pursue leisure pursuits.  [/quote]

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