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Danish expat in Norway
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Registration: 09 June 2010
New York to Norway? by justin12345
Hello, I am considering moving to Norway in about a year, after my military obligation is up. I have looked through this forum and have seen the pro's and cons so I have an idea of the situation there. My question though is what is the state of ...
Well I would recommend you apply for something online first due to the high living costs - you don't want to pay for rent in an apartment for 4 months if you can't find a job ... Apart from that is the obvious about work visa etc , so make sure you ... Read More
Accommodation
Try this accommodation site , http://www.lejebolig.dk/ However I think you would need to register with them first. Also this one http://www.boligportal.dk/ Read More
New York to Norway? by justin12345
Hello, I am considering moving to Norway in about a year, after my military obligation is up. I have looked through this forum and have seen the pro's and cons so I have an idea of the situation there. My question though is what is the state of ...
Justin, A) The minimum salary is at around 100 NOK an hour, or a bit more which is around 15 Euro an hour for any type of work minimum. B) Oslo would be your best bet as you can have friends from the whole world - Pakistan, Vietnam, Sweden, Arab ... Read More
Registration upon arrival to Denmark - advice needed! by ronniesafarov
Hello everybody! I have a question. I'm going to arrive to Copenhagen at the end of August/beginning of September following the receipt of the Green Card visa. In the cover letter which I received along with it, it is stated that in order to get ...
Yes in fact they will have an "English option" when you call the number, maybe they will ask you to press 4 for English or something Read More
Registration upon arrival to Denmark - advice needed! by ronniesafarov
Hello everybody! I have a question. I'm going to arrive to Copenhagen at the end of August/beginning of September following the receipt of the Green Card visa. In the cover letter which I received along with it, it is stated that in order to get ...
I see this website, Expats, has a " Housing" section - try to go there and post an add also. Read More
Registration upon arrival to Denmark - advice needed! by ronniesafarov
Hello everybody! I have a question. I'm going to arrive to Copenhagen at the end of August/beginning of September following the receipt of the Green Card visa. In the cover letter which I received along with it, it is stated that in order to get ...
The fact that you are not in Denmark yet does indeed make it more difficult for you to make an appointment - because the landlords are often not willing to "wait" in case you do not turn up - or they might get earlier room viewing appointments. I ... Read More
Registration upon arrival to Denmark - advice needed! by ronniesafarov
Hello everybody! I have a question. I'm going to arrive to Copenhagen at the end of August/beginning of September following the receipt of the Green Card visa. In the cover letter which I received along with it, it is stated that in order to get ...
Try to have some room viewing appointments ready before you arrive so you dont have to spend all your money in a hotel room. Let them know that you can view the rooms upon arrivals - it can take some days to find an apartment , especially if you or ... Read More
anyone suggest me i can apply for denmark or not?
I mean you can always apply - but it is true that it is difficult to find a job without Danish language skills - the exceptions to the rule are in some multinational companies dealing with IT / software - or in the case of Norway , some oil ... Read More
Places to visit in Oslo by Julie
Hi, For the ones living in Oslo, what would you suggest to discover the region? When you have friends or family visiting you, where do you go with them? What are the must-see places in Oslo, the tourist sites? How to visit the region in an ...
I mean as a tourist you would probably want to first stroll Karl Johannes Gate (commonly known as Karl Johan) - that is the high street, the main road in Oslo - it begins at the central station and gradually ascends all the way up to the royal ... Read More
Looking to rent a flat for a couple!
The website you just mentioned, finn.no is the best website for this purpose. Go to "eiendom" which means property and then choose " leilighet" which means apartment. Expect a 3 months refundable deposit - the rent for a 1 bedroom flat in Oslo ... Read More
Studies
Mahsa-ab: In both Denmark and Norway you will find that there are some courses offered in English - especially at Master's level Just go to the universities homepages, such as the University of Oslo , The University of Copenhagen, University of ... Read More
Studies
In Norway it will be free for you to study (if you can get admission), but I think there are tuition fees in Denmark for foreign students from outside of the EU. Norway is more expensive when it comes to accommodation and food though. Read More
Anyone currently living in Kristiansand?
:P Bethesda , have you been shipped off to Norway yet? When you first arrive in Kristiansand, or Norway, you will notice how clean the fresh air is - but also how quiet it is. In Norway, people like outdoor activities I think all town centres ... Read More
student living in Oslo
You need to go to finn.no to find accommodation , here is a direct link for accommodation in Oslo (shared) http://www.finn.no/finn/realestate/lettings/bedsit/result?PROPERTY_TYPE=16&PROPERTY_TYPE=17&areaId=20061 Read More
Learn the language
Yes that is true - there are very few professions that are entirely English speaking such as multinational companies (IT or otherwise). It is like that in much of Europe - although places such as Geneva and Bruxelles are exceptions to the rule. Read More
Student expenses
Sri Venkatesh: Go for Norway if you can afford it... Read More
Student expenses
It can be pretty high, Unless you get some cheaper student accommodation then you can expect to pay 4000 to 6000 Norwegian kroner monthly for accommodation when you share the flat with others. Then comes food , transportation - you would probably ... Read More
british jamaican wanting to move to stockholm by britishjamaican
Hi yah peeps My name is Rachael and I am a british jamiacan. I would love to get to know other carribeans living in stockholme as every time I have visited I have never met any. So if there are any people get intouch. I would like to get some advice ...
I don't think you will find any Caribbean communities in any of the Nordic countries - there might be one or two here & there but hardly any. Many of Sweden's immigrants come from neighbouring countries, or former Yuguslavia, Turkey, Iran, Arab ... Read More
Taxi Driving in Norway
Zakii: If you are lucky to get something through the employment site then the same site is used for accommodation , just go to "Eiendom" and then "Bolig til leie" or " hybel" on the front page - then you can share accommodation with others and ... Read More
Taxi Driving in Norway
Zakii: Well what you could do is go to finn.no and search for jobs , I will give you a direct link below to the job section finn.no/jobb/ Try to search for keywords such as "Callcenter, English, summer(job), contract etc and the very few jobs that ... Read More
Any adaptation techniques? by Missus T
Hi,I am waiting in US to return to Norge and get married,start the processes.Spent 3 months ,and it was all about changing to fit in.Which I am not averse to,but at times ,it was overwhelming.Does anyone have any ways they used to adapt? I would ...
No, you misunderstood me - the thermal clothes I meant for outside use only. Norwegian homes, unlike say British homes, dont turn off the central heating system at night. You can tell him that the average room temperature is 20-21 , and if he is ... Read More
Any adaptation techniques? by Missus T
Hi,I am waiting in US to return to Norge and get married,start the processes.Spent 3 months ,and it was all about changing to fit in.Which I am not averse to,but at times ,it was overwhelming.Does anyone have any ways they used to adapt? I would ...
Okay but 18 degrees is below room temperature - I would say 20 or 21 degrees celcius is optimum. Usually Norwegian houses are warm and have good insulation - do you have a basement apartment (sokkel leilighet) or something? Can you not purchase a ... Read More
Any adaptation techniques? by Missus T
Hi,I am waiting in US to return to Norge and get married,start the processes.Spent 3 months ,and it was all about changing to fit in.Which I am not averse to,but at times ,it was overwhelming.Does anyone have any ways they used to adapt? I would ...
Miss us: Yes it gets cold in Norway, but I think Norwegians use long thermal underwear etc , and also the outer layers can be thermal or something so it doesnt look like people are wearing too many layers but it keeps them warm - but you can cover ... Read More
Green pastures
Jambo! This is very difficult if you are not already in Sweden and speak Swedish fluently, however I think the main site for statistics in Sweden is http://www.scb.se/ They collect data on population, immigration, housing, education and so on - it ... Read More
one more Salary Inquiry (for now :p ) by Bethesda
When made an offer for 750 000NOK, how is that? And for Kristiansand standard? How comfortable can we be on that? (wife and I - with plans of baby soon), in a 2 bedroom rental.
Advice: Lower your costs by bringing with you warm winter clothes since it will most likely be cheaper to buy in New York than in Norway. When you arrive in Norway then either get Lebara mobile cards so you can call home cheap or get some internet ... Read More
one more Salary Inquiry (for now :p ) by Bethesda
When made an offer for 750 000NOK, how is that? And for Kristiansand standard? How comfortable can we be on that? (wife and I - with plans of baby soon), in a 2 bedroom rental.
Bethesda: Accommodation is cheaper in Kristiansand than in Oslo - however Kristiansand is more expensive than Frederikshavn in Denmark which is on the other side of the sea - a couple of hours away by ferry. To put this into perspective : ... Read More
Chinese friends in Denmark by drterrance
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drterrance: Traditionally, there have not been many Chinese in Denmark - and often people would mistake Vietnamese owners of Chinese cafes for being Chinese. There has been a reasonable sized Vietnamese community for many years now, however ... Read More
Fly fishing in Granvin, Hardanger
:| Don't catch the fish - they are harmless :) But you can go to this place, I think it is in Hordaland, and that part of Norway is beautiful for lake, fjord & mountain views Read More
Favourite Norwegian holiday destinations by dmcart13
Summer is upon us, and I thought perhaps we could share our favourite Norwegian holiday experiences and places. Might give us all some ideas about where to visit (and perhaps where not to visit). My favourite trip so far was a drive from Oslo to ...
:D Oh yes Gullskogen looks nice Yes Drammen is a nice place to live (good for residential purposes) and since it's easy to commute into Oslo. Perhaps not ideal for tourism as such, but much change occurs at the waterfront with bridges and new ... Read More
Smoerbrod
:D In fact I know someone who is going out to eat smørrebrød tonight which is not all that common anymore. But smørrebrød will probably continue to be consumed in certain aspects of Danish society, and certain events because although more pizzas ... Read More
Smoerbrod
Oh yes smørrebrød - great Danish / Germanic delicatessen although it is overshadowed by pizzas, kebabs and now sushi. Read More
Favourite Norwegian holiday destinations by dmcart13
Summer is upon us, and I thought perhaps we could share our favourite Norwegian holiday experiences and places. Might give us all some ideas about where to visit (and perhaps where not to visit). My favourite trip so far was a drive from Oslo to ...
Norway is so full of tourist sights that it is even difficult where to begin .... I have hardly anything of Norway! Even a town like Drammen - although considered an industrial town back in the 1970s, has got a new make over and it was featured in ... Read More
Job possibilities for Web Developer in Norway by Guest123078
Hello, I've been wondering about job possibilities as a web developer and programmer, in which I have had many years of experience, although I don't have any formal higher education. I already can speak Norwegian and feel quite comfortable with ...
There is something called "Restetorget" or Clearing which begin on 20th July - but I don't think that foreigners can apply - it is where they have a few available seats ...but do contact the university to ask if you can apply too...it goes very fast ... Read More
Advice - moving to Norway from England by davus78
Hi! I'm considering taking a job in Lysaker near Oslo. Which would be a big change from London I imagine! I'm looking for any advice regarding differences in culture, costs of living, etc. I'm also a vegetarian and so interested to know how good ...
That is not a bad choice at all - go for it. Oslo is a good place, but yes it is certainly not international like London. You can find a place to live in either Oslo or just west of Oslo in a place such as Asker or even Drammen and then travel to ... Read More
Job possibilities for Web Developer in Norway by Guest123078
Hello, I've been wondering about job possibilities as a web developer and programmer, in which I have had many years of experience, although I don't have any formal higher education. I already can speak Norwegian and feel quite comfortable with ...
That's a good idea - try to apply to a couple of colleges / universities to "secure" a place - høgskoler are university colleges. www.finn.no , there you can try to find a job, use English keyword searches such as "English speaking" , "Callcenter" ... Read More
Job possibilities for Web Developer in Norway by Guest123078
Hello, I've been wondering about job possibilities as a web developer and programmer, in which I have had many years of experience, although I don't have any formal higher education. I already can speak Norwegian and feel quite comfortable with ...
You can study at any age in Norway and it is free for foreigners - so if you can't find work based on your current skills then you could opt for a degree in software engineering. Read More
Salary Information by Bethesda
Its a simple question that I cant seem to find a real answer on when i search online. But how much (nok or usd) does an experienced (6+ yrs) Sr. Software Engineer/Developer earn annually in norway? specifically, bergen and kristiansand area. I ...
:D "Simple living - high thinking" In fact I like your lifestyle, and you get to travel also if you are flexible in regard to accommodation etc. Yes finn.no is a great site, and most apartments are furnished. I don't know if you find life in ... Read More
Salary Information by Bethesda
Its a simple question that I cant seem to find a real answer on when i search online. But how much (nok or usd) does an experienced (6+ yrs) Sr. Software Engineer/Developer earn annually in norway? specifically, bergen and kristiansand area. I ...
Angel fountain? That sounds enlighting...I have never visited USA but surely I will visit someday. I do not know much about USA, but I can assure you that in Norway you can expect to pay around 10,000 to 15,000 NOK flat monthly. Now the thing is ... Read More
what is it like living in Norway by Howie2012
Hello, I am a fellow Jamaican currently residing in London. Quick question- what is it like living in Norway. I am looking to move to Stavanger. Thanks
Howie: I found UK homes to be very cold and dampy during winther as most switch off the central heating system during night - so in this way, Norway (although much colder outside) is much better as the central heating system is on 24/7. Read More
what is it like living in Norway by Howie2012
Hello, I am a fellow Jamaican currently residing in London. Quick question- what is it like living in Norway. I am looking to move to Stavanger. Thanks
Oh yes, but it is funny you mentioned Stavanger because that is perhaps the least cold of all places in Norway during winter. Also Bergen is slightly less cold although I hear it rains all the time in summer. Oslo actually gets cold during winter , ... Read More
USA Salary/Cost of Living VS Norway by Bethesda
Hi there, Im currently seeking work as a Sr Software Engineer/Developer in either Bergen and Kristiansand. I am trying to wrap my head around salary. I currently work in NYC with a salary of $130k (yearly gross) I want to match this in ...
You might prefer Bergen over Kristiansand for the simple reason that it is located in the most scenic part of Norway - Western Norway ( with fjords and mountains). Read More
USA Salary/Cost of Living VS Norway by Bethesda
Hi there, Im currently seeking work as a Sr Software Engineer/Developer in either Bergen and Kristiansand. I am trying to wrap my head around salary. I currently work in NYC with a salary of $130k (yearly gross) I want to match this in ...
Yes well Norway is much costlier than the USA - in other words, you get less for your money, at Mcdonalds, when renting accommodation, transportation etc. That said, then there are certain things that are reasonably priced in Norway too including ... Read More
what is it like living in Norway by Howie2012
Hello, I am a fellow Jamaican currently residing in London. Quick question- what is it like living in Norway. I am looking to move to Stavanger. Thanks
Yes this is what I would say too - move to Oslo Although if there was a choice between Stavanger and Bergen, then Bergen is perhaps the more scenic one of the two. Read More
How to make friends in Norway by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Norway :top: [b]Which are your best tips ...
Thes best thing is to join some Hispanic club or perhaps an international club where all nationalities, including Norwegians, are members - university club or wherever you find such clubs. They tend to be quite good for newly arrived foreigners to ... Read More
Average cost of monthly "indian grocery" in Oslo by shubhi
hello I'll be moving to Oslo in a couple of months with my husband and a 3year old daughter. I wanted to know what will be the approximately cost of per month grocery if I plan to cook meals at home. We are not into alcohol or smoking. It would be ...
You can shop for Indian food items in regular Norwegian supermarkets and Pakistani grocery stores. For a family of 3 expect to spend around 4000 NOK monthly which is around 450 british pounds or so. If you were to eat Indian food at a restaurant ... Read More
Home Made Indian food delivery by asmitag
Hello, Does anybody know if there is a kind of facility by Indian family who can provide home made food daily? These kind of services are popular in US. Is it the same case in Norway too? Regards, Asmita
Here is the link to ISCKON's cafe in Oslo - they also do take-aways. http://www.krishnas-cuisine.no/ Read More
Home Made Indian food delivery by asmitag
Hello, Does anybody know if there is a kind of facility by Indian family who can provide home made food daily? These kind of services are popular in US. Is it the same case in Norway too? Regards, Asmita
I think the way forward is to look around in Grønland and see if there are any Indian or Pakistani/Sri Lankan-owned cafes. Restaurants are very expensive in Norway so who wants to pay 200 kroner for lunch? But some of the take-aways , even pizza & ... Read More
Home Made Indian food delivery by asmitag
Hello, Does anybody know if there is a kind of facility by Indian family who can provide home made food daily? These kind of services are popular in US. Is it the same case in Norway too? Regards, Asmita
I think it would be fair to charge 50 kroner for an Indian lunchbox of rice, dhaal and samosa if you purchase daily but I dont know if they will agree :lol: You can consult Tamil / Sri Lankan cafes as well as they also sell Indian food. Read More
Home Made Indian food delivery by asmitag
Hello, Does anybody know if there is a kind of facility by Indian family who can provide home made food daily? These kind of services are popular in US. Is it the same case in Norway too? Regards, Asmita
See I came across this site http://www.indiskmat.com/Default.aspx But although it is catering it is for celebrations, events so it will be very expensive just to eat this food for lunch. Why dont you however try to contact them or other Indian ... Read More
Learn Turkish in Copenhagen - Teach french
I don't know if you happen to speak any Danish or not, but if you do, then why not try to take Turkish classes at a governmental institution such as VUC or whatever the other ones are called? AVU I think. I am pretty sure you will be able to find ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Stockholm but very little Swedish! by jomalone
Hi all, I am currently studying literature in England and I am thinking of moving to Stockholm to be with my fiancé, who is not in a position to move here. I would like to be able to contribute financially after I move and I'd really like to be ...
Just concentrate on your degree , that is most important for you. Then afterwards you can move to Sweden to live with your fiancee, don't worry whether you will find work there or not, it is more important for both of you to live in the same ... Read More
How can i got full funded scholarship? by Asad Ali awan
hy every one. i am plaining to study at stavanger how can i got full funded scholarship.... comments plz
Hi Asad, Here is the official site (Central Board for Higher Education) http://www.samordnaopptak.no/info/english/ In there is a link called Study in Norway which you can click and it gives more information. Read More
Want to start my masters
Hi, I think you will find this site relevant as it is an official central board for higher education in Norway called "Samordna Opptak" http://www.samordnaopptak.no/info/english/ I honestly think your application will be too late for an August ... Read More
Is it safe for a female to travel alone from Oslo to the North Cape? by ILovedNorway
I visited Norway last year as a tourist with a group and I absolutely loved it. It is the most beautiful country I have ever been to and I have been to quite a few. Breathtaking landscapes. I fell in love! We only visited Stavanger, Bergen and Oslo ...
1) Everything is Karma - and there is no such thing as a coincidence. All that happens to us is based on our own past actions over previous lives so even if there seemed to have been an opportunity for escape, there wasn't. Before taking birth in ... Read More
Recruitment Agencies in Oslo by sushi9
Has anyone ever tried to get a job through yelp.com/search?cflt=employmentagencies&find_loc=Oslo these agencies in Oslo? Is it possible to find non qualified jobs through them? Like for example in hotels or restaurants? Any tips? Thanks
Sushi: I do not know about the particular link which you are talking about, but generally speaking - hotel and restaurant jobs are also advertised - often when you apply for a job in Norway, such as via the Finn.no website, then your first point of ... Read More
urgent: train ticket from oslo to voss on 12 june (night train)
Oh yes , probably you will not get a refund if you have purchased "Minipris" - they are cheap, but the disadvantage is their terms & conditions are not flexible. Read More
urgent: train ticket from oslo to voss on 12 june (night train)
Here is a link to Refund conditions at NSB nsb.no/our-tickets/nsb-s-refund-conditions-article37615-4337.html Read More
urgent: train ticket from oslo to voss on 12 june (night train)
Can you not get a refund from NSB (Norwegian rail service) from where you purchased the ticket? In Denmark you can get your train ticket refunded provided you go to one of their ticket offices a day prior to the journey, however you are probably ... Read More
How many Indians in Norway?? by SwatiJ
Hi All, I'm new in this forum. I've got an offer from my Company, the Software company to work in their Norway centre. I'm currently working from India. Since I've never been to Oslo and so not able to make my mind whether to try and take risk of ...
Okay, I see your dilemma there. In that way I understand why you want to set up your own business. Read More
Approximately how many Pakistani living in Norway ?
Hi Pachcipolo :) There are approximately 35,000 to 40,000 Pakistanis in Norway Many of them have their own businesses. It could be expensive to start your own auto maintaince business in Norway due to high costs to rent , salaries etc. Perhaps ... Read More
Food shopping by luveurope
Hello. I am moving to Copenhagen and would like to know if there department store type food halls similar to Kaufhof and Aldi in Germany to buy local and imported food products? thanks
luveurope: Germany is right across the border from Denmark, so you are likely to find some of these German products in general supermarkets also. Lidl and Aldi are the two German supermarkets which have opened in Denmark. Otherwise for special ... Read More
Moving to Denmark
Hi Hussein, A) Part-time work is possible to find in Denmark B) Flatshare is rare in Denmark, although it should be possible for you to find, try one of the threads here on Expat Forum which deals with accommodation C) You can purchase a used ... Read More
Jobs Finance/Risk Management/Business
Your best bet is to use a Norwegian job site and type in English key words such as "English, banking etc". finn.no/jobb/ Read More
Moving to Norway Oslo from Italy
Hi Pachipolo It could be difficult as it is difficult for foreigners to find qualified work in Norway, especially if they do not speak Norwegian. Do remember that Norway is not in the EU Just try this website for jobs finn.no/jobb/ Type in ... Read More
Flights from Scotland to Sweeden and atractions
Possibly to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark Copenhagen is linked with Malmo via the Oresund Bridge - it's a short train journey away. Read More
attractions in Malmo
Well you could include a visit to Copenhagen within your itinery. Copenhagen is only a short train journey away. Read More
Moving to Oslo.. From Athens !!!many questions by Georgia Fuga
Hi everyone , I have to take the risk and moving over from Athens where I live for20 years ( my nationality is albanian) I've been trying so hard but it's so difficult the sutuation with the problem of economic crises ( 500 euros tha base ...
Hi, Try to go to the following site which is from NAV http://www.nav.no/English The site is a governmental site, and it includes information for foreigners in Norway. The site is also an employment / job site where you can search for jobs. You ... Read More
Daily commute from Drammen or rent in Asker by jojii
Hi all, Can I get some opinions on some questions that I have. I have researched about it but can't seem to find answers online. If my office is in Asker, is it feasible to stay in Drammen or any other nearby towns? I could always rent a one-bed ...
Sorry Drammen is 30 mins from Oslo Read More
Daily commute from Drammen or rent in Asker by jojii
Hi all, Can I get some opinions on some questions that I have. I have researched about it but can't seem to find answers online. If my office is in Asker, is it feasible to stay in Drammen or any other nearby towns? I could always rent a one-bed ...
Joji; I recommend you find accommodation via this site; http://www.finn.no/finn/realestate/lettings/bedsit/browse1 It is a direct link for shared accommodation with 1 or 2 more people - just go to "Oslo". You can also try this link for ... Read More
Moving to Oslo.... Big Step! by GuestPoster149
Hi everyone, So I have decided to take the big step and leave the UK, which I have been trying to do for the last 3 years. Ideally I wanted to move to Sweden as I had more of a friend base there. I have been offered an IT support role in Oslo and ...
Yea man, that's great you got a job offer in Oslo - besides Sweden is not far away from Oslo. Many Swedes go to Norway for work, so it's a good place. In regard to your question; While "moving to Norway" for you seems easy then it is probably due ... Read More
Migrating to Demark!
Hi drizzi , I sent you a private message the other day but dont think you have seen it :) Read More
Desirable cities to live/work in Norway by stzlatarov
Greetings. I am a Bulgarian citizen looking forward to immigrate to this awesome country called Norway. I am studying international economic relations, hope it'll give me good opportunities. But starter jobs are the better options. I will split my ...
stdunstan: You must also look for jobs on finn.no/jobb/ nav.no These will give you a rough idea of what type of jobs are available - try to search for "English-speaking" "callcenter" - if you use english keywords you will find the jobs which have ... Read More
Desirable cities to live/work in Norway by stzlatarov
Greetings. I am a Bulgarian citizen looking forward to immigrate to this awesome country called Norway. I am studying international economic relations, hope it'll give me good opportunities. But starter jobs are the better options. I will split my ...
Yes it will be a good idea for you to enroll for Norwegian classes at your university - it will improve your chances significantly when applying for jobs - but yes it is hard to learn - it will take 1 year or so for you to be able to converse in ... Read More
Wondering if there are any Jamaicans living in norway by Proudtobejamaican
I live in kirkenes norway I am the only Jamaican here I believe I have a nice personality But I have no friends here the language barrier and cultural I suppose I am female and in my mid twenties
Yea you are right - there are many Scottish, English, but also Irish in what was called "The New World" back then. :P I just said Scottish because your location says Aberdeen Read More
Desirable cities to live/work in Norway by stzlatarov
Greetings. I am a Bulgarian citizen looking forward to immigrate to this awesome country called Norway. I am studying international economic relations, hope it'll give me good opportunities. But starter jobs are the better options. I will split my ...
haha you are quite right - Tromsø certainly is cold and high up north, but even Oslo is very cold in winter. Coastal Norway will be least cold in Norway (Stavanger, Bergen). Please check if your visa allows you to work in Norway or not. Yes, it ... Read More
Wondering if there are any Jamaicans living in norway by Proudtobejamaican
I live in kirkenes norway I am the only Jamaican here I believe I have a nice personality But I have no friends here the language barrier and cultural I suppose I am female and in my mid twenties
No, it is common for expats to seek friends from a similiar cultural backround or country fellows. This is also a common practise among Scottish expats who kept Scottish culture alive outside of Europe - first and foremost in the USA and Australia ... Read More
Wondering if there are any Jamaicans living in norway by Proudtobejamaican
I live in kirkenes norway I am the only Jamaican here I believe I have a nice personality But I have no friends here the language barrier and cultural I suppose I am female and in my mid twenties
ProudtobeJamaican: I should think you are the only Jamaican in Kirkenes too :P If you feel lonely there, why don't you move to Oslo? Kirkenes is very high up north if you come from abroad, especially a warm tropical country....although Oslo might ... Read More
Oslo to Paris weekendTrip by Guestposter45002
Hi Everyone, I am a Software Engineer from India.I am thinking of going to Paris via Amsterdam from Oslo on a weekend in sometime in June(Around 21st). Unfortunately due t my stringent schedule i cannot takemuch holidays....Friday Saturday and ...
Yes money is a concern, however you will not really enjoy anything if you go ahead with this schedule. Try http://www.norwegian.no/ I see you can fly with them from Oslo to Pisa/Toscana in Italy fairly cheap on selected days - and also Barcelona ... Read More
Oslo to Paris weekendTrip by Guestposter45002
Hi Everyone, I am a Software Engineer from India.I am thinking of going to Paris via Amsterdam from Oslo on a weekend in sometime in June(Around 21st). Unfortunately due t my stringent schedule i cannot takemuch holidays....Friday Saturday and ...
Nah man, this is not the way to do it. You will have one night and the following day to discover Paris? lol that is not enough time, and besides you cant explore Paris by night, it will only be nightclubs/discos and not the tourist sites. And then ... Read More
Looking for arabic speakers ... Please help !!
Ameerah: Go to finnjobb.no or Nav.no Then you can type in words such as "Sommerjobb" "Summer" , "Arabic", if you search for specific types of jobs. The idea here is to search for those skills which you can offer Norwegian employers even if you do ... Read More
Indian TV Channels in Oslo/Norway by Rits
Hi Folks, Can anyone please let me know the Indian TV channels available in Oslo? Or if you some information about it. Thanks in advance!! Rits
Rits: You should ask Pakistanis in Oslo about this, perhaps try to go to a Pakistani owned shop in Grønland and ask how they might get a good satelite tv option with all the Indian channels - Zee TV, Sony TV etc. There are obviously many different ... Read More
Trondheim or Stavanger by que0x
Hi ! I'm considering moving from Trondheim to Stavanger and need your opinion. I have been living in Trondheim for 3 years now. They city was fun when I was a student. however, now, I find it not suitable for me. It's very dependent in students! ...
que0x: How about Bergen? Read More
migrating to denmark by Nuwans3
hi, I am a Sri Lankan qualified MBBS doctor of 30 plannind to migrate to Denmark.Can any one tel me about reliable visa agent,how to get a medical job there and life in denmark.thanx
Conversion rates change all the time , try www.xe.com There you can convert them, but last I checked , which was long ago by the way, I think 1 dollar = 5 or 6 danish kroners If you live in Seoul, South Korea then you surely must be living in one ... Read More
Project; Get Me To Sweden! by swedenbound
Hi Everyone, I am looking at moving to Sweden, I am past the working holiday Visa age, at 33, I am interested in working out the best way to get to sweden. From people who have dont this. If there is any Australians on here that could help in ...
:D Well the Beatles did kickstart their career in Hamburg, so maybe you will kickstart yours in Goteborg You could also try a job site like "Arbeitsformidling" I think it's called, and then search for English keywords and hope to get any hits, e.g ... Read More
Just arrived and love it already!
You could for instance take a ferry trip from Stavanger to Denmark, I think it's to Frederikshavn , small town , however you will find cheaper clothes and other things in Denmark than in Norway. People living in Oslo on the other hand might go to ... Read More
Rohini in Mumbai
Goteborg (Guthenburg) is a cosy town , it is on the same side of Sweden which faces Norway & Denmark. The capital of Norway, Oslo, is a 4 hour train journey away, and Stockholm is around the same. In Goteborg you could stroll the main road called ... Read More
climbing/coffee and chat friends wanted! by Rach394
Hi there, I'm Rachel and have moved to the Oslo area for a couple of months with work.I only know the people I work with here in Oslo and would like to make more friends over here. I only speak English and a small amount of French so I'm finding the ...
:D I am pretty sure that these "climbing/coffee" enthuasts place a Starbucks coffee on the top of a fjell in Bergen or somewhere and then climbs up to get it. Read More
Job
The best thing is to go to www.jobindeks.dk It is a Danish job site, and you can put in keyword searches such as "Hotel" , "Cleaning" etc. The site is in Danish, but if you use English words then if there are any english adds they will appear when ... Read More
How many Indians in Norway?? by SwatiJ
Hi All, I'm new in this forum. I've got an offer from my Company, the Software company to work in their Norway centre. I'm currently working from India. Since I've never been to Oslo and so not able to make my mind whether to try and take risk of ...
Nazrul Islam - the poet? :D Read More
Do we have to pay tax If We get Summer Job ?
I recommend you contact the Tax & Revenue office to set your tax percentage. In Norwegian it is called " Skatteetatten" , http://www.skatteetaten.no/ They are willing to help - you can contact them by phone. Read More
Wages rate in oslo by keshav sharma
Hi i m keshav from india, i want to know the wages rate in norway and the total expensive for accomodation, food n other things. plz help me
Charisse, :D no " he" didnt mean 2,400 - I did in fact mean 8000 each but perhaps I put the accommodation costs a bit too high hehe The thing with Oslo is, if you go to finn.no or a shared accommodation site, you will see the price for each person ... Read More
Wages rate in oslo by keshav sharma
Hi i m keshav from india, i want to know the wages rate in norway and the total expensive for accomodation, food n other things. plz help me
Yes you are right, you can get them cheaper - but mine were what you would call conservative estimates I think it's called - so you can also find accommodation in Oslo for say 7000 monhtly , but it's probably in the range of 5000 to 9000 monthly at ... Read More
Electronics Shops by gergeypasztor
Hi everybody. I'm new to Oslo and was wondering what was a good electronics shop where I could find a computer. I'm thinking of something like Best Buy in the USA, or MediaMarkt in Germany. All I have found so far is Spaceworld... but that was ...
:D My God the person who posted this question has been to sooo many countries. Anyway the question is from 2010 so I am sure he has found a computer by now ! If anyone else require help location shopping facilities try the official site for ... Read More
Multi National Companies Norway Job Recruitment ? by jam111
Often on the websites all the jobs for graduates seem to be in the UK or America. Im interested in moving to Norway for family reasons. In particular looking to start in the oil industry as an engineer. Any one with any inside info of how to ...
OK that makes sense - because they would often look to hire people from abroad only if they can't find locals with those skills - and therefore they have hired people in the Oil & Gas industry from the UK, software professionals from India ... Read More
Looking for an internship
Well I recommend you try www.jobbank.dk http://www.sdu.dk/information_til/studerende_ved_sdu/job_og_karriere/jobbank www.jobindeks.dk These are job sites, and for the ones which are entirely in Danish you need to choose the category called ... Read More
Cost of living in Denmark by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about the cost of living in Denmark. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an ...
Your best bet is to ask the university whether they have an accommodation list as student accommodation is cheaper. Just a rough estimate - I would say on the average a young person like yourself might spend 5000 DKK monthly on accommodation - a ... Read More
any affordable accomodation in Tromso?
Tromsø is way too high up - you might feel depressed there if you are a foreigner - also the flight connections are not as as good / expensive. Tromsø is probably a nice town for people from Norway or northern Norway - and for tourists...they have ... Read More
Multi National Companies Norway Job Recruitment ? by jam111
Often on the websites all the jobs for graduates seem to be in the UK or America. Im interested in moving to Norway for family reasons. In particular looking to start in the oil industry as an engineer. Any one with any inside info of how to ...
jam: I have heard of foreigners (English) working in the oil industry in Norway - so if you are a petroleum engineer you have a chance in Stavanger or somewhere. Your best bet is to try www.finn.no (Go to the job section), this is perhaps the ... Read More
Renting a vacation house near Herning
When you are in Herning I recommend you take a trip to Silkeborg - it is one of the few touristy towns in Denmark. It is only worth visiting in summer, and there is a lake there with boat trips being offered... Read More