One thing to avoid if you’re in Sweden is getting above yourself. The Swedes traditionally place a high value on Jantelagen – the unspoken rule that says no one is better than anyone else. But when it comes to wealth, there has been something of a culture shift in Sweden. The country ranks high on the global billionaires list, and tabloids and glossy magazines revel in the lifestyles of the super-rich.
If you’re thinking this might go against the Swedish grain, you could be right. The authors of this article found that the growing level of wealth and conspicuous consumption leaves many Swedes feeling conflicted. It’s part of a series called The Real Sweden, running this week ahead of the country’s elections and challenging some of the things we believed we knew about our Scandinavian neighbours.
If you struggle to shift out of work mode long after you should have signed off for the day, you might just have too much autonomy. While being in control of your own workday sounds like it should be a good thing, research shows it can be a double-edged sword that can leave you taking too much ownership of your job.
And this fascinating article, produced in partnership with the Guardian’s Seascape strand, explains how valuable knowledge is being multiplied as anglers and conservation scientists work together to learn more about thresher sharks in the English Channel.
