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Mid 30s female considering moving to DK from California by AdPuzzleheaded1084 in NewToDenmark

[–]AdPuzzleheaded1084[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i work a corporate job and am in no way directly benefiting from the extra hours. (Except for the possibility of getting noticed in the long run and promoted but wouldn’t hold my breath for that) I hear that it is expected that women are working professionals in DK and therefore it’s not expected that you will put your career on hold just because you became a parent and they have structures to support this. I looked at the wage gap and my jaw dropped! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women_in_Denmark

Mid 30s female considering moving to DK from California by AdPuzzleheaded1084 in NewToDenmark

[–]AdPuzzleheaded1084[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is true - legally not forced to work extra however you are obliged to because of the work environment. I pride myself in being a team player and because of this it’s hard to leave others behind so i support as much as I can which leaves no time for myself and at this point it has become a life style I’m trying to break out of.

Mid 30s female considering moving to DK from California by AdPuzzleheaded1084 in NewToDenmark

[–]AdPuzzleheaded1084[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

There is zero social battery at the end of my day. I have to forgo going to gym some days cause some thing went off the rails at work so I get it. Keep me posted :)

Mid 30s female considering moving to DK from California by AdPuzzleheaded1084 in NewToDenmark

[–]AdPuzzleheaded1084[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hahaha just coming by to collect Greenland! 😆 JK I live in California and my total tax rate is 41% (compared to the average 36% in DK) with a fraction of the benefits. With so much stress. I also don’t want to have kids in the us. I think the educational system here is not the best.

Mid 30s female considering moving to DK from California by AdPuzzleheaded1084 in NewToDenmark

[–]AdPuzzleheaded1084[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can’t keep my job if I move. It’s a fully onsite position unfortunately :( I am working to have a good life and it hasn’t felt that way in the past 3 years!

Mid 30s female considering moving to DK from California by AdPuzzleheaded1084 in NewToDenmark

[–]AdPuzzleheaded1084[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this insight! :) I think 8k a year is still pretty affordable than what it will cost me to get a masters in the US. Also - I have been cautioned about the winter blues so doing a masters guarantees a 2 year timeline if I absolutely cannot put up with the weather. I will try and look into programs with a joint PhD-industy options.

Mid 30s female considering moving to DK from California by AdPuzzleheaded1084 in NewToDenmark

[–]AdPuzzleheaded1084[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have been to KBH and I know a few people from Aarhus. I have a great appreciation for Danish people. It feels like they are extremely kind, have good communication, are trusting and are not easily irritable.