/episode3/ All Things Norway, In English Fri, 16 Apr 2021 12:36:59 +0000 hourly 1 /episode3/#comment-530795 Wed, 18 Oct 2017 12:27:41 +0000 /?p=17747#comment-530795 Thank you so much for sharing this! I’m a new mom (and moved to Oslo about 5 yrs ago) and loved hearing her story.

]]> /episode3/#comment-530728 Sun, 15 Oct 2017 18:49:48 +0000 /?p=17747#comment-530728 Hi David (and Audrey). Another American living here in Norway, almost 12 years now! I live about 45 min. north of Bergen in Nordhordaland.
Just want to say thanks for sharing Audrey’s story. I can relate so much to what she says, though I do have a bit different situation as I am married to a Norwegian. So my child is (and has the right to) dual citizenship and has two passports. It was actually a very easy process obtaining both for her.
Also I have my husband’s family nearby who are always willing to help- especially the weeks my husband is away working. He works in the North Sea on a 3 week on – 3 week off rotation.
We have a 3 yr old, well she will be in a few days :-), and I just have to say my experience with pregnancy, birth, post natal, early years and Barnehage have also been mostly positive. I wish my family and friends back in the states (I’m from Seattle) could have the same benefits as us here.
In addition, as a full time working mom I also have the right to only work 80% with a child under 10 yrs old, without being penalized. This has been very beneficial- I take one day off a week for house work, etc., which allows more free time in the weekends to be with family and friends.
Just as Audrey mentioned with the school system , I too have heard negative things compared to US standards, but have not started with the system yet so I am unable to share any personal experiences… However, with a child under 6, Norway is a GREAT place to be.
Side note, I took a master’s program at the University in Bergen several years ago and received the same benefits as Audrey since I was in the system, with a personal number, etc.
With that said, I too am all for paying a ‘higher’ tax as I see where my tax money goes and have personally benefited from it. Also, without the worry of ‘what if’ as so many Americans live with.
Again thanks for sharing, it’s always nice to here others’ experiences here in Norway.

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