"When I moved to Copenhagen in January 2021 for my "dream job," my expectations were high. I was going to help design a new national museum - full of dinosaur skeletons and other natural wonders - in a place that routinely ranks as one of the happiest and most liveable cities in the world. Just last year, the Economist Intelligence Unit ranked Copenhagen as the No. 1 most livable city - above places like Vienna, Zurich, and Osaka"
"I grew up in Vermont and lived there while I finished grad school, so I was used to facing long, cold winters. But immediately, Copenhagen felt different, with the January sun rising after 8:30 a.m. and disappearing around 3:30 p.m. - leaving me with about two hours less sunlight than I was used to at home. The short days often felt gloomy, with frequent rain bringing a layer of gray clouds unlike anything I'd ever seen"
The move to Copenhagen in January 2021 was motivated by a job to help design a new national museum featuring dinosaur skeletons and natural wonders. Copenhagen's global rankings in livability and happiness set high expectations. The reality included short winter daylight, persistent gray skies and frequent rain that made the city feel gloomy. High local prices made everyday items feel expensive despite a seemingly generous salary. Language barriers, difficult weather, and a challenging social scene hindered adjustment. Running at sunrise became necessary to capture the promised city atmosphere. Those compounded challenges led to leaving the city after two years.
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