Are you someone who is excited by change and you have the unique opportunity to bring your family to experience a new lifestyle here in Denmark? Or are you someone who is not so excited about leaving your current home and adventuring overseas but find yourself agreeing to move to Denmark however unwillingly? I have been both so either way let me assure you that if you have to go overseas that the friendliness and good heartnedness of the Danish people, not to mention their excellent command of the English language, will make your move as seamless as possible. If you have to go somewhere, this is one of the better places to be.
The country itself is beautiful! The availability and quality of the parks and playgrounds, various amusements, night life, and culture including music and theatre are excellent. The ease of their public transportation is amazing but don't worry - if you must have a car, car rental specials are affordable and there is always one available from somewhere and they include the car insurance. There is also an enormous ExPat population and many many support groups for people of all nationalities.
The rumors of difficult medical care are just that, rumors. Americans coming here will be amazed by the medical community's thoroughness and surprised by their treatment of you as a person rather than any catering to insurance companies. I can talk from experience as my medical issues made it necessary for me to find a physician within a week of my arrival, no problem.
It is not perfect here by any means but it is comfortable for a displaced American. Cost of living is very high but with a good understanding of your family budget, time spent finding the best prices for what your family enjoys, and some judicious online purchasing, you can do well. Shop for your kids next clothing sizes before you come. If you are lucky your employer may pay your rent or International School tuition (if you choose to go that route), a lot do. I will post soon on things you may want to negotiate for if you are looking for a job here.
I won't lie, you will have days when it's all just overwhelming and you just want to go home, grab a dollar coffee from McDonalds and a bag of Fritos (not be found here for love or money :) . You just cry a little then take yourself outside and you look around at the beautiful buildings, the goofy clothes, or the canals or heck, buy a ticket to Paris for $120 and realize that it's a fun, unique, and a not so unpleasant adventure.
If you are thinking about coming here, on your way, or already here and have a question - post it here and I will try to answer it truthfully or if I can't maybe one of the other readers can. So good luck and good travels.
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