I love everything I've heard about Iceland, and I love all Icelandic music I've heard, for what that's worth (Bjork, of course, Sigur Ros, Mugison, Helgi Hrafn Jonsson). I also know that Iceland was hit pretty hard by the global recession. Is there work to be had? I'm an English major, which doesn't lend itself to a wide variety of careers, especially since, from what I understand, English is already pretty widely spoken.
I don't really even know what to ask, specifically. Are the locals receptive to outsiders, Americans specifically? Could I expect to carve out a place for myself? I'm a very nice and bookish person who also knows how to appreciate a stiff drink, I just want to be somewhere where I can thrive. Any help at all would be greatly appreciated!