1 year and 2 months ago, I left California and moved to Norway, thinking it might be the start of a completely new chapter in my life. Norway has given me incredible experiences, taught me valuable lessons, and changed the way I see the world. But after a lot of reflection, I’ve decided it’s time for me to leave. In this video, I share the real reasons behind that decision, what surprised me most about living in Norway, and what comes next. If you’ve ever moved abroad, started over, or felt pulled between two different paths in life, I’d love to hear your story in the comments. Subscribe for more videos about life abroad, travel, and my next adventure. Thank you so much to everyone who’s supported me on this journey I can’t thank you enough it’s been incredible! #norway #expatlife #travel #americanabroad
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Hey Nicolas! I've really enjoyed watching your perspectives for a while now so it's sad to see them go. Although it'll be exciting to see you move internationally again and continue to watch your journey! I wish you luck on your next adventure!!
I'm not shocked youngblood. You'll face diffrent challenges in Poland. Sad to see you leave. But after your break up it was kind of in the cards. Wish you all the best.
From what I've seen here in Norway, Poles are very nice. Best of luck to you, and you're welcome back anytime.
I really hope you'll come back and live in Norway one day. You would make an amazing Norwegian 💙
So sad to hear that you are moving, hope you come back to Norway. Love your videos ❤
It makes me extremly sad to see this, Nicolas! It has been such a joy, fun og intersting to listen to your opinions about Norway this last year. That said I totally understand. When new to a country it is two things that are cruical to feel included - learn the language and be part of a group, either you take job or study - or both. Sitting alone in an apartament day in and day out is not good for anyting. I was hoping joining the tennisclub would bring good frienships first and foremost. Without any income it is difficult to get by, so even have savings comes to an end someday. I can see this is difficult for you, but with all my heart I wish you all the best on the journey moving on. And to be clear - will still follow so keep the vidoes coming! ❤
Sad to hear. But its not easy alone to get established in a new country. In any ways. Good luck in Poland or wherever your next stop is! Take care!
I'm Norwegian, and i am going to follow your adventures in Poland as well!!i'm not going to unsubscribe just because your moving!!
Sad you have to leave... I'll continue watching your channel. It will be interesting to hear about your life in Poland, and how things are compared to Norway. I've only been to Poland for a couple of short breaks. It is a beautiful country, with a lot of culture and history. Good luck too you! 😊
Welcome back anytime
That sucks, but yeah, job market is rough for Norwegians, I can only imagine how much worse it would be for a foreigner, especially if you aren't fluent in Norwegian yet. Even though you are moving to Poland, I would recommend practicing your Norwegian - assuming you are planning on settling in Norway after a while, - and continue applying for jobs if you have no issue moving back to Norway if you ever get a job from your searching. Also do some volunteer working if you are able, be sure to add any such volunteer work to the resume, because I've heard a lot of workplaces here in Norway appreciate people that do volunteer work, so it wouldn't harm adding it.
Hi Nicolas:) as a Norwegian I look forward to following you in your life in Poland. Just get out of the apartment because you are at your best outdoors.
Poland is nice, Wroclaw is a tip. University city and several US citizens due to Lockheed Martin factory, possible a job opportunity as well. Fun following you, and still will follow and watch your new environment and life. To bad the job market is difficult here in Norway, hope you succeed in Poland. Good luck and happy journey.
I get the sense that you are a city dude. Ever lived rural? They need people in construction, health and education I know. Best of luck to you, I do believe you gain perspective and wisdom moving to different places and trying new things. Seems to me, more americans should do that😅. I would recommend you vlog outside though, showing us where you are and what you talk about😊
Sad to see you go and will continue to watch your adventures. I’ve been to Poland quite a few times and let me tell you! It. Is. Freezing compared to here😂😂 That is, the wind and humidity during winter is intense!!! Good luck! We will be here! Hope you go out and about to film and you can give us tips to!
How I got a permanent job. I applied for many permanent jobs at schools because I had a teaching certificate. I was never accepted until ... a school asked for exactly my specific qualifications. How is that possible? Well, they had someone else in mind, who had those qualifications but lacked a teaching certificate. Unfortunately, they could not give that job to her, and they were forced to hire me. That said, they found a way to hire her as well. Poland. Yes, one of our neighbours is Polish. However, a month before I turned 70, I was contacted by someone who had discovered me through 23 & me. He could tell me that we were half brothers. Being adopted, I expected unusual events like this. It was more traumatic for him, because the person he called his dad, was not his biological father. His family moved from southern Ontario to Detroit when he was 10 years old. His wife has Polish ancestry, which means his children do as well. One of his daughters has married another person of Polish ancestry. My son also lived in Poland at one time, but has since then moved back to Norway. That said, he visited Poland once again last month. Relationships. Yes, sometimes they end. Fortunately for me, I have been in the same relationship for 50 years. I think it helps to have the same cultural background. My elementary school was located across the street from my mother-in-laws childhood home. Then there are age differences. I am 408 days = 1 year and 6 weeks older than my wife. I would not have moved to Norway without her. Enjoy your new life in Poland. :)
Best of luck !!!
sad you miss the best time of year here .. july and august. Ye the job marked is hard. Especially in Oslo. Prices in Oslo are also wiiild.
I have been in your shoes in 1993-1994..After one year in Norway, i had to come back to France. After 2 years being in France, but my mind still lost in Norway, I gave it another shot. Now 30 years later I have my norwegian family, my norwegian citizenship, my house and my job. The weather is not an issue anymore for me (I live in Bergen where in a year it rains more than both Seattle, Paris and London all 3 together).but you know the drill: there no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing. And believe me, it is not just some empty words in Bergen. The problem when you have tasted Norway and its mindset, it can be tough to go back to values questionned by your experience here. I expect to see you back here in a year or two. Maybe you should try a City like Bergen, Trondheim or Stavanger instead of Oslo. Good luck!!