The fading European dream illustration

The European Dream: A Decade of Devaluation

I’ve been holding this in for a while, but I feel a breaking point coming. Looking at my circle of friends and colleagues, I see us splitting into two groups: those who realize the system is broken, and those who are still in survival mode—clinging to a fragile stability, terrified to admit how risky their position is. They hide behind the phrase “well, I’m doing fine for now” while denying the reality shifting around them. ...

February 9, 2026
Decision making at a crossroads

Learning to Say No: Why I Walked Away from a European Job Offer in 2026

2026 turned out to be a year of harsh realizations. From bureaucratic nightmares in Spain to the cold math of relocation, here is why walking away from a €60k offer was the only logical choice for a senior engineer.

February 5, 2026 · Sasha