Norway - a paradise on Earth or a country that offers great opportunities provided you work and are committed? Our stories confirm that moving to a new country involves a huge number of responsibilities before it starts to pay off. However, Norway can be a great place to live if we start fighting for our better today. We live and work in Norway. At the beginning, we leave here to earn good money ... with time it becomes a new space for us to live. We emigrate here alone, with a partner and family. Here we begin the next chapter of life. Let's get to know each other's stories, let's get to know each other better.
We live and work in Norway. Ola - lives in Norway due to the parents' move
Ola emphasizes that nothing came easy for her family. For people from outside, moving to more prosperous countries has quite misleading associations: easy money and blissful relaxation. Unfortunately, the reality is different. Ola's family (which at the beginning life in Norway she was still a girl) had difficulty adapting to the new conditions. Ola's father found the desired job in Trondheim and after a few years the family managed to buy their dream apartment. After a lot of hard work, the family felt the long-awaited peace - because nothing comes without difficulty, and everything in life has to be achieved through one's own strength; no matter what part of the world you live in. Norway means peace for Ola, not only in terms of it economically, but above all in terms of development opportunities and general comfort of life.
Why do we live in Norway?
Tomek - thanks to moving to Norway, he found his chance for a better future
We live and work in Norway. Tomek, our next interlocutor, found himself in a very difficult situation just before moving difficult situation life. He lost any desire to develop: his financial situation was terrible, and in addition, uninteresting acquaintances led him down the wrong path. He made his decision about moving very spontaneously - basically because he felt he had nothing to lose. He found his place in a new country and gained a chance for something new life through hard work and commitment. As a Pole unfamiliar with the language and customs, it was difficult for him; however, he quickly found work in the culinary field. His story shows that often new surroundings not only give us greater opportunities, but also open our minds and make us more engaged.
How are we living in Norway?
How do we live in the country of fjords? Are we happy here?
Do you want to share your story? Write to us. Share your thoughts with ours Polish diaspora in Norway. Also read our previous text on this topic: Poles in Norway - what are we doing and who are we?
