Back from sabbatical.

Wow. It's been ages since I logged into this platform to put down some thoughts... I'm surprised I still remembered my password. Since the new year, much is a changing... more to come on that later. For now, I would like to share with you some of the interesting facts I've encountered in 2011 to date:

-when the bus company in Denmark goes on strike, one can take a taxi and the bus company refunds you the money.

-if you have a special needs child, the government will work out a reduced work scheme, and pay you the difference, in order for you to be able to be home more.

-as a student, if you are stressed, sick etc and cannot be in school, the government pays you a salary in order for you to focus on getting better.

-it's illegal to work for free here. Volunteer positions are regulated by a union that says no more that 2 hours a week.

As I keep coming across these interesting schemes that really help the people, I wonder, how can Denmark not be the happiest place on earth??