Originally Posted by
jwarner
That's rough... went through something similar when I lived in Fairbanks, during the middle of winter, when we get about 2.5 hours of light a day. I think my summation of those years is much like yours (only making one stronger). Not to sidetrack the OP's discussion, but we seem to have the same affinity for Europeans. I was raised by a Brit, and have spent quite a bit of time in Frankfurt, and in Munich as an adult. Tried to find work there when I finished university, but hibernation experts (literally) don't seem to be in high demand.
As is everything in Europe, it's all luck/connections, much more than US/CA. For better or worse. The only people I've seen (and can somewhat understand) better at making/using/enjoying connections are the Russians.
The market is much more open now depending on educational level/citizenship ... perhaps give it a shot again.