Why I quit my job and now moving to the mountains in Norway
What do you do when life is so busy, you just want to hit PAUSE and get off? Well, this is what I just did.
It all started this summer. I spent two weeks in our family house in the north of Norway, in a tiny, tiny place called Sigerfjord, in Vesterålen. I am from Stavanger, which is in the south-west, and has over 200 000 people living there. In Sigerfjord there is around 700 people.
Our house has a pretty nice location, next to the fjord.
My friends and I had a great time, and I felt like I was in a "happy place". My grandfather, who was my hero, was from Sigerfjord, and maybe I felt like I was a bit closer to him, being there. I knew that after those two weeks, my life would involve a super busy (but fun) full-time job and also busy part-time master studies. I felt a bit choked, and was not happy with the situation I had put myself in. Why sign up for a master's program when life already is too busy? All out of sudden, I realized I could actually choose to not have that life. So in a blink of an eye, I made a decision: I was quitting my job and moving to beautiful Sigerfjord.
Here is my cousin who also lives there, and me, almost at the top of Stortinden, at 2 am. (During the summer the sun never goes down. Oh, and now, at winter, the sun never comes up ...) Sigerfjord is aaall the way down there.
So far, I have not regretted my decision, and I am sure that life is about to get a lot better. My friend wanted join, so the two us are packing our cars, and traveling by boat next Saturday. What to expect - I really do not know, but I can not wait to live close to the fjords, next to the mountains and under the Northern Light. Feel free to follow me on this adventure :)
Picture taken by @svk from our trip this summer. This is Kvalvika in Lofoten, which is just hours away from Vesterålen.
Oh; and who am I? Karianne, 30 years old, freelance journalist who loves friends, traveling, relaxing, being outdoor and laughing. Working on getting my MBA-degree and living my dream at the same time.
Here is one last picture taken of Sigerfjord, by @svk
A great sorty, welcome!
Thank you :)
Well done on the brave decision!!! Sometimes I think society gives out a really strong message that if you give up on a plan then you are a failure, but actually people change along the journey and sometimes it's the most unhealthy thing to just persevere doggedly forwards on a path that you know deep down will make you unhappy. I've done both of these in the past, and going forward I'm now a fan of following ones little inner voice and intuition! Good luck!!! best, Kate
Thank you for encouraging words. I couldn't agree more! I've said I think it's more brave to stay in a un-happy situation than to actually change it. We have to take control of our own lives, no one else will do it for us. So go us! :)
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Wow, that is so true! Thank you for sharing :)
It's lovely isn't it? Unfortunately not sure who the author is, it's just something Google spotted on a Pinterest account!
That's a good call, @kariofthenorth - always good to do what one wants to, not what the world wants us to. It's good to have some sort of a path planned but for the rest, let life take us where it does. My story is somewhat similar and I took a long time to take that call to quit my software job and get into journalism but it's been worth the effort. All the best :)
What you said right there. Amen!! Too many people just stay where it’s “comfortable” - whether it’s a job, relationship and so on. I guess it’s suitable to say what the youngsters say; yolo! :)
Exactly; just got one life, as they say :)
Great introduction post. Brave decision to move to Sigerfjord. Welcome to North Norway and steemit community. Regards from the neighborhood in north :)
Thanks! Any survival in the darkness-tips? :)
"Any survival in the darkness-tips? "
Make sure you keep your Vitamin D3 levels up between 60-80ng/ml, minimally 40-60ng/ml.
I don`t think you need tips for survive. You will find the first winter exiting and exotic. It will be plenty of things to do, at least shoveling snow and put firewood in the oven :)
I cant wait :) :)
I wish you good luck and ones again Very welcome to the north. You have a nice place to stay in Sigerfjord, looking forward for your posts from the site, follow you :)
wooow, beautiful place! When can I come and visit?
I know, it's mindblowing! The Norwegian doors are always open :)
Welcome to Steem @kariofthenorth I have upvoted and sent you a tip
Thank you so much :)
Hello!
What a great introduction post, you are instantly followed and up voted!
P.s. Norway is beautiful!
Thank you so much :) It really is. Had to become an adult to realize it though, but now appreciating a lot :)
Yes!!!! You Are finally on Steemit! 😀 I can’t wait to Visit you in the north.
And I cant wait for you to visit <3 <3 <3
stunning, welcome to steem. following!
Thanks :)