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Memories from Sweden - Scrubs

There are certain things that I have noticed and will probably keep noticing that are different between Sweden and the UK. I think it'd be good if I write about them here, so they can stop occupying space in my brain. I am also feeling that I need a witness to my working years there, as it was a part of me that only I know and will remember.  The first time I saw women in scrubs outside in England, I thought there must be some thing going on, the parent picking child up in scrubs must be in some serious hurry. Turns out, no. Many people do this. It was specially evident outside the hospital around 5 pm. Different colours of scrubs leaving for home, as if it's totally normal. And it is.  In Sweden, people would want to go out to get lunch (which is a topic for another day), and I would see them change out of scrubs, some would just change the trousers as they would be visible under your jacket. Some had longer jackets so the scrubs were hidden and only leggings showed. Shoes we...