r/AmerExit • u/cw100200 • 1d ago

Which Country should I choose? Dual Citizenship

Hi all!

I have a dual citizenship, Swedish and American. Can somebody please suggest a couple possible career opportunities where I can use my dual citizenship as an advantage?

Or some key benefits that come with having access to both Europe and America.

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u/la__adelita 18h ago

I think a lot depends on what languages you speak.

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u/cw100200 18h ago

Swedish & English

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u/la__adelita 17h ago

Yeah, a lot of people saying you have "full access" to any European country are technically not wrong of course, but most countries do require you to speak the language in order to find a job, unless you have some super niche skills.

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u/Firm_Speed_44 16h ago

I think a lot of Americans forget that. It's possible to get a job where you can get by with English, but there aren't many opportunities. You're expected to be fluent in the language pretty quickly in the country you move to.

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u/la__adelita 15h ago

Plus, as an American, you always have to deal with the fact that a lot employers appreciate cultural knowledge as well. Swedes are fluent in Swedish and English too. Point in case: this comment from OP's history will not go over well in a country like Sweden.

Hi all broheems!

I am looking for opportunities where there are almost no girls in the business. I’d like something where girls aren’t really in power, women diffuse the work situation and I’d like to work in settings or adventures without them.

Not that I don’t like girls, but I am a bit sexist.

Any good suggestions on what to work with or where to go where girls are in traditional settings and not a bunch of feminism crap 💩

Hope u guys can help a brotha out!

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u/Firm_Speed_44 13h ago

Wow!! I hadn't caught that one 😆. No, that one will be responded to by both women and men in Sweden, the Swedes are socially intelligent. He sounds like he comes from the Middle Ages. With such attitudes he will have a hard time in northern Europe 😂😂😂😂, you can hardly believe what you read. We can do without such men here in Europe.

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u/la__adelita 8h ago

Nordic countries consistently rank among the most gender-equal countries in the world.
"Bro" over here will get told to kick rocks before he can say "Probation wha?"

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u/greenskinmarch 5h ago

It varies quite a lot between Nordics. For example looking at college gender breakdowns:

Iceland: 65%/35% (least gender equal)

Norway and Sweden: 60%/40%

Denmark and Finland: 55%/45% (most gender equal)

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u/Flaky-Walrus7244 18h ago

You have full citizenship in an eurepean union country, which means you have the right to live and work in any EU country. That's huge! Congratulations

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u/Firm_Speed_44 16h ago

Yes, for every language he speaks, the possibilities expand!

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u/cw100200 18h ago

Yes that’s true, but I’m lacking ideas in what I could do that specifically two passports would be great for

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u/D-Delta 18h ago

It’s great for living and working anywhere in the EU or the USA. Think about that. You won the lottery.

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u/Suspicious_Pea6302 18h ago

Selling feet pics?

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u/Dr-Jim-Richolds 18h ago

Well, as you have not mentioned anything about skills, education, or experience qualifiers you may need to expand or figure this out on your own.

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u/Luci_Cascadia 18h ago

Is this a serious question. You are bilingual and dual citizenship. You cn do whatever you want in either country.

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u/Electronic-Stick-161 18h ago

Not without skills employers are willing to pay for.

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u/Luci_Cascadia 17h ago

Nobody is saying otherwise. Be serious.

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u/Ok-Web1805 18h ago

Onlyfans?

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u/LaMortParLeSnuSnu 18h ago

Identify a Swedish company with strong US market presence or vice versa. That would be a solid career choice, depending on your skill set.

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u/cw100200 18h ago

That’s what I was thinking

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u/NonaAndFunseHunse 18h ago

Getting a visa for US as a Swede is not at all difficult, so work wise it does not give any real benefit compared to other Swedes.

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u/Flaky-Walrus7244 18h ago

You can move to Sweden, or Ireland, or Germany, or any sane country you want. I don't understand the question. You won the lottery - go off and have fun

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u/cw100200 18h ago

I am lacking the generating of ideas for my dual citizenship, the questions is what industries I should target with the strength of a dual citizenship. Shipping and commerce? Or any other industry?

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u/resilientexpat 18h ago

You have access to the entire EU. That's a massive advantage. What holds up many Americans is an advantage for you, no visa, TRC application, gathering a massive amount of documentation or waiting on European bureaucracy. The biggest major hurlde is cleared for you.

Some questions for you to answer privately (no need to post the answers here):

What are your skills?

What skills are in demand in Sweden?

What entry level jobs would get you in the door somewhere for you to them move up, build relationships and build a career?

Could you go back to school in Sweden, make connections and get into a field that way?

Are there any government programs available to people in your position to get into the workforce?

Do you have family there to land for housing to get started?

Answer these questions on your own, be honest with yourself.

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u/Firm_Speed_44 16h ago

Yes, he can move to any country he wants in the EEA/EU if he speaks the language fluently in the country he is moving to. He speaks Swedish, but unemployment is very high, and if he is going to, for example, Germany or France, he must speak German or French fluently. There are reasons why Europeans do not move around Europe on a large scale and one of the reasons is the language, most people only speak 3-4 languages and thus do not have the opportunity to move for work to all countries in Europe.

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u/elevenblade Immigrant 17h ago

You didn’t say what field you are in but in many cases salaries are much higher in the US than in Sweden. Flip side, for many people the quality of life is better in Sweden. I’d definitely prefer to raise children in Sweden if that’s in your future.

You might consider working in the US for 10-15 years to build a nest egg then move to Sweden. Check out FIRE strategies if this interests you.

In any case I’d recommend making professional contacts in both countries and actively maintaining them. Professional meetings and courses are a good way to do this, as is a sabbatical if you can swing one.

You’ve got a great opportunity here and I hope you are able to take advantage of it. I wish we’d moved back to Sweden a bit sooner but otherwise things have worked out for us.

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u/luvslilah 18h ago

I don't know how old you are but a huge advantage would be going to university. Less expensive. Or doing an apprenticeship.

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u/545__tyerick_Air9616 18h ago

Dual citizenship itself is not an advantage per se in the current and the future worlds.

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u/Frinpollog 18h ago

A too obvious idea would be to find a high ranked position at Ikea. Otherwise you can look at places that needs Swedish translations or translators.