Dec
4
Workin’ it Like a Swede
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Life in Sweden is certainly more busy now that I’ve got a job. But I’m adjusting and learning even more about Swedish culture. Here are a few impressions from my first month in the Swedish working industry. You’ve heard me mention the Swedish phenomenon that is the fika, or the coffee break. It only intensifies in the work place. My colleagues are religious about taking not one but TWO fikor every …continue reading
Nov
24
Thankful For…
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Happy Thanksgiving from what is otherwise a very normal Thursday in Sweden! Despite the lack of a four-day holiday full of turkey and all the fixings, NFL football, the 85th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, followed by a weekend of Christmas tree hunting, getting out those boxes of Christmas decorations from under the stairs, and maybe finding some early bargains on Black Friday, I have managed to celebrate quite nicely. …continue reading
Nov
19
Arctic Circle Field Day
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You may have heard or read last week that Facebook is building a new server farm near the Arctic Circle, as that’s how most news outlets spun the story: Reuters – “Facebook Building Massive 120 MW Server Farm Near Arctic Circle” The Telegraph – “Facebook to build server farm on edge of Arctic Circle” Washington Post – “Facebook confirms first data center outside US on edge of Arctic Circle” Fox …continue reading
Nov
5
I’m a Working Girl!
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Since my moving to Sweden 11 months ago, job hunting has been pretty difficult. I have applied for at least 30 jobs, gotten maybe four automated responses (these coming at least two months after I even applied), and received ZERO personal replies. To quote Stephanie Tanner from 90s TV sitcom “Full House,” “How rude!” But despite the long, frustrating process, I can now excitedly announce that I’m now employed! And it goes to …continue reading
Nov
1
Last month, I met up with two friends who were in town to collect their new car through the Volvo Overseas Delivery program (watch the video!). It amazes me that Volvo, based in Gothenburg, flies its customers to Sweden, puts them up in a hotel, shows them their car and the factory, and then feeds them a nice lunch. And if that wasn’t good enough, they allow you to drive your …continue reading
