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Interesting! I have not heard of the Law of Jante. Very socialist/utopian and definitely unlike the US. Reminds me of the towns out west that have tried to live the United Order.
Well, it's very real and it's annoying. I've been told my entire career that I shouldn't work overtime because it leads nowhere. Buying a BMW is unnecessary and for the love of god don't tell anyone you have a Rolex.
I don't want to start a rant against my homeland but another thing that annoys me is that there's too many safety nets and too many paid vacation days. It's almost easier to solve the palestine conflict than to fire someone for doing a ****ty job. And because of all the paid vacation days, taxes, paid paternal leave etc it's so expensive to hire anyone that it's common for a work place to be undermanned.
Look, the point is that I know what hard work means. And it would be so disappointing if I were unable to get a decent job.
Well, it's very real and it's annoying. I've been told my entire career that I shouldn't work overtime because it leads nowhere. Buying a BMW is unnecessary and for the love of god don't tell anyone you have a Rolex.
I don't want to start a rant against my homeland but another thing that annoys me is that there's too many safety nets and too many paid vacation days. It's almost easier to solve the palestine conflict than to fire someone for doing a ****ty job. And because of all the paid vacation days, taxes, paid paternal leave etc it's so expensive to hire anyone that it's common for a work place to be undermanned.
Look, the point is that I know what hard work means. And it would be so disappointing if I were unable to get a decent job.
You sound like some of the successful immigrants that originally made this country a bastion for freedom and greatness. With that attitude, I think you would do well here.
lol, I think he's looking to get away from socialist notions like paid parental leave.
based on what you've posted, you'll have no trouble with your attitude and enthusiasm, snillson. Now, without a college degree (at least, it sounds like you don't have one) there will be limitations and intermediate hurdles. But it's completely true that in the US, you're mainly limited by whether you're willing to work for what you get or not.
I'm not sure if you know this or not, but Sony Ericsson and Ericsson had offices here up until about 2010. The offices easily employed over 1000 people, with many Swedish employees deciding to stay in the area after the offices closed. My current boss is Swedish, and I often see cars with Swedish flags on them.
I have worked with a few folks that have come over on visa from England and Belgium. I think they all like it here, you would think it's a step down in benefits, but when you are young the increased freedom you get in how you spend your money was a plus for them.
You should join internations ... It is a group of expats from all over the world (including the Triangle). https://www.internations.org
It should help you quickly connect with fellow expats and Americans and integrate quickly.
I was born in a different country and moved here ... It is lovely here. But, if you don't like it here, you can always move to another state ...
Welcome to America.
There is a very active BMW presence in the Triangle, a couple of dealerships, and multiple marque specific independent mechanic places, as well as several import focused repair places. I regularly see employment ads for mechanics with BMW experience locally.
Lots of disposable income in the Triangle, just come to a Cars & Coffee and see what shows up.
Lots of car clubs as well, BMWCCA, THSCC, PCA, etc. It's a great place to be a car guy, whether you are into Concours shows, like Pinehurst, autocross, track days, racing, cruises, etc.
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