[sandstrom]

There is a huge shortage in the nordic countries. Quite a lot of people move here (1/4 or more in some companies are from abroad). If you speak good english you'll get by easily.

There is a social benefit to learning the local language, but not necessary for getting hired (i.e. no need to know the language in advance).

I think northern European countries are doing pretty well, but the southern ones get most of the headlines, because they are in trouble. I.e. as long as you move to a well-functioning, growing country the outlook is great.

[MichaelCrawford]

I have a close friend here in the US who is a Swedish immigrant and a web designer. Maybe she has some connections I could use.

My hesitation in applying to work in Northern Europe is that I lived in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia when I was married to a Canadian woman. I'm not real sure I have the temerity to face all that snow again. :-/

[amag]

There's typically very little snow in the tech hubs of Scandinavia (Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Gothenburg and Malmo) even in the midst of winter. If snow is your biggest concern then moving here shouldn't be an issue ;).

[chrisper]

Do you mean shortage in jobs or shortage in workers?

[sandstrom]

Shortage in skilled workers [tech sector; software]