But if you want to live in cheaper places with jobs where you work less, those are available in the US. And they don't require a master's degree and 2 years on

But if you want to live in cheaper places with jobs where you work less, those are available in the US. And they don't require a master's degree and 2 years on a job market! Especially if you are willing to get paid less for that work life balance. > My motivation is just so high because I gave up being near my family, higher salaries, the friendliness of Americans, and the amazing nature in the US to move here. I applaud anyone taking on these big life adventures for fun, and I think Sweden is awesome, but this article is kind of "damning with faint praise". Outside of some pretty fraught financial justification, she is describing a lifestyle that is pretty achievable in the US, and makes a big deal about the sacrifices she is making to achieve it.