AuNordDuMonde
French expat in Norway
Forum posts
292
About me
French
Lives in Oslo
Speaks French, English, Norwegian, German
Registration: 09 August 2010
Salary question Oslo - Network/Infrastructure engineer position
Is it like 500K NOK you will get? It will depend where you live in Oslo but it should be ok. The car though will be expensive. Read More
Daycare in Oslo
Yes it will be possible, many kindergarden have free places because people are moving. It may not be possible to find one in your immediate area though. Read More
Contraceptives
I am not sure you need to go to the private sector for this. You should give a call to Oslo Legevakt and ask them for advices. Volvat is really expensive and public doctor would charge you less. Read More
Discount for frequent train travel from trondheim to oslo
Train may not be the cheaper way to travel. If you buy in advance Norwegian or even SAS tickets, they can be quite cheap aslo. There is no discount I know, you can buy a NSB card and get 20% rebates on tickets but it applies only on full ... Read More
Getting Credit Cards in Norway by umairbz
Hi Guys (and Girls), I have recently received my D number so I can now open a bank account. Most of the people I know have an account with DNB because it has an English website probably. I want to open an account with a bank who can issue me a ...
DnB is making the rules much stricter these days. I got my credit card from them when I arrived here. Other banks like Nordea may be more flexible Read More
Jobs in FINANCe by Misty147
Hi All, I have moved to Norway almost 2 years ago from Malta. I have bachelor (Hons) in Accounts and Management and have been looking for appropriate job since I moved here. I have found it hard to get a job mainly because of the language. I hope ...
Still, even if some job postings on Linkedin are in English, Norwegian remains an import requirement for jobs in Finance and accounting. The best would be to learn Norwegian, especially since you live here :) Read More
Buying a car and driving it home by propperbo66
Hi all, I've recently relocated to the north of Norway and I've seen a motorhome further south in Stavanger I quite like. If I was to wanting to drive it home, how does the insurance work? Back in the UK you can buy temporary insurance and ...
You can try to convince the seller to keep his insurance valid for a couple of days so you can bring back the vehicle but this is unlikely as he will take a risk with his premium in case something happen. Otherwise you call your insurance when you ... Read More
Info about paying tax for shipping belonging by thuylink2807
Hi, I'm gonna to Gjøvik for my grad degree and I want to ship my belonging including clothes, shoes, books, linen, blanket via transporting service from my home country. They're all used items but I am not sure whether I have to pay ...
There is no tax for second hand / used belonging except for certain specific items like alcohol, TV, you can find on www.toll.no, the list of such products Read More
St. Olav's Way by FemkeMS
Hi, My name is Femke, 36 years old and I'm new here :top: All my life I have a weakness for Norway. Lucky for me my husband as well. We've been there twice in one year, in the summer and winter. This was a few years back in the southern ...
Lots of spam you got as answers it seems ... Anyway, you have the choice to camp along the road as many do, or here you have a lot of suggestions for accomodations http://pilegrimsleden.no/en/plan/overnattingssteder Some are expensive, some are ... Read More
Software Engineering offer from Norwegian multinational
In most of the case the benefits you get are still much higher than the tax cost. As for the OP question, the salary is a bit on the lower band but not unacceptably low. Especially in the today's context of raising unemployement Read More
Employee Dismissal in Norway
There is no real advantage of resigning, you should take the package they will have to offer for your dismissal. Although the money may not be so big,depending on your tenure, it is still something. There should be also a proper process in deciding ... Read More
Need wheel chair in Oslo. Where can i get that? by Amit Pawar
Hi folks, My parents are coming to Oslo next month on tourist visa and they will be staying here for 6 weeks. My mother has severe ache problem in her toes and she need to take rest after every walk of 10mins. I would like to know from where can ...
you should find wheelchair for rent or maybe as a free loan there: http://www.hjelpemiddelsentralen.no/hjelpemiddelsentralen/ Read More
English Speaking Lawyer in Norway
There are really a lot of good ones, depend also which area is your contract, at work we use alternatively either Hjort DA or Haavind AS, which are both very good and reliable Read More
Civil Ceremony Officiant in Oslo by maravella1
hello folks, After a good week of research and phone calls to Oslo courts and CityHall I am reaching out here hoping you can provide some help. I am a Canadian getting married in Oslo in September at a friend's garden and desperately looking ...
From what they write on their website, it seems they indeed only do that at the courthouse in Oslo http://www.domstol.no/no/Enkelt-domstol/Oslo-byfogdembete/Vigsler/Om-borgerlig-vigsel/ But have you tried just contacting a wedding planner and ... Read More
Difference between public schools and private schools by Manish_Sejwal
Hi All, This is Manish from India. I would be moving soon to Norway to work for an oil company in the trading department. Want to connect with few people who can help me out answering few questions regarding relocation to norway for ...
Here your kid would go to a kindergarten, which is not a school. It's more a day care so you can't think of it having a curriculum like what you would see in India or some other countries. They just play and have fun. You will find the ... Read More
moving in norway by sheena02
hello everyone. im new here. just wanna ask, you guys might help me. me and my boyfriend were planning to get married in norway so i am now applying for a fiance visa. so ahhm, after the wedding, do i need to i need to apply for another visa to a ...
If you are from outside the EU, a residence permit in the EU does not give you the possibility to move to Norway, if you have to apply for residence the normal way Read More
Bible school, bank account restrictions?
Hey, If the bank account is created in your name, there is no restriction that can be imposed to it by a third party Read More
B&B business: self-employed is... by Dharma Antar
Thank you for you considering my question! I am in South Korea and have a plan to run B&B in Norway. Which category of business do I have to establish? I want to have a residence permit doing B&B , Is it possible for this business ...
Getting the visa on this type of business will be a bit complicated, if not impossible. There are also a set of rules/laws regarding B&B and it is not easy to rent and then sub-rent for this purpose. The tax law in this area is rather ... Read More
cheap/affordable online baby store by sol368
hi! Does anyone knows shopping center/online store offers cheap or affordable clothes for infant or baby? Thanks a lot.
I am not sure you will find anything really cheap or affordable over here :) However, that shop, lilleprinsen.no, usually ha things around 30% cheaper at what you find in the regular shops around the city, at least based on my experience. Read More
U k state pension / norwegian pension
Yes it possible and it is surprising they have not heard of it. Norway has signed the EU agreements for the transfer of pensions, the link below can help a little but the most important is to find the competent person to discuss with. Try with their ... Read More
Healthcare in Norway by Julien
Hi, how does the healthcare system work in Norway ? Is it efficient ? What are the main differences between public and private sectors? Is it recommended to purchase private health insurance in Norway? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Just to add on the fees, you pay per year the first 2 670 NOK of medical expense, after all is free except most medications that are not covered by system. Dental care is not covered at all. In case of pregnancy, everything is free. Read More
Student's life related questions by sezarsaman
Hi everyone! I've some common questions about living as student in Oslo! Firstly let me introduce myself a bit! I'm a senior web developer and programmer who wants to keep up studying at UIO in "Design,use and interaction" master ...
Looking in google with the jeywords like best studenthus oslo will bring you a wealth of forum. google translate can help for the Norwegian. No I don't work in this branch :) Read More
Moving children to Norway
The best would for you to ask folkeregistretet: http://www.skatteetaten.no/no/person/folkeregister/ Read More
Student's life related questions by sezarsaman
Hi everyone! I've some common questions about living as student in Oslo! Firstly let me introduce myself a bit! I'm a senior web developer and programmer who wants to keep up studying at UIO in "Design,use and interaction" master ...
Hey, I would choose a student home if you can get one. There is a shortage of those, so it's not always possible. Student life is quite good in Oslo and it's a nice way to meet plenty of new persons. It's hard to advise on which ones, ... Read More
Moving to Oslo - English speaking schools
Hey, Beside the international school, some of the Oslo public schools (free) propose the International baccalaureate (IB) curriculum where the teaching is done in English except for Norwegian classes. I have a friend who was not a Norwegian speaker ... Read More
Moving to Norway to be with partner, advice needed please :) by jessewilliams
I am a New Zealander currently working in Europe on board a yacht. I took an exchange year to Norway during my last year of high school 5 years ago. Whilst there I met my current partner (although we have only been seeing each other for the past 9 ...
I think the work/holiday visa would be the best option for you Read More
Question - Retirement in Norway? by OleOleO
Hello, I have a question about retirement conditions in Norway. I have heard from a person I know who lives in Norway that it is possible to retire after 4 years of work and be able to receive minimum pension. Do you know if there is any truth to ...
See below, you have to have lived in Norway for 40 years to qualify http://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pensjoner_i_Norge Read More
Job Searching Very Frustrated! by NordicLlyr
I moved to Norway back in August last year with my long term partner (a Norwegian), I found a job pretty much straight away but it was only temporary up until Christmas, so I've now been job hunting since January. I've applied/sent by post ...
The economy is becoming more difficult these days. It maybe good to discuss and call those that I have not taken your CV, saying you are ready to work for maybe a little less than your qualification would allow. The problem you have happens to many ... Read More
Psychology Jobs in Norway by ethel.engo
Hi there, I am a clinical and forensic psychologist thinking about moving to Norway and I was wondering if anyone can tell me how the market is there, if there is possibilities and so on. I am aware I have to be fluent on Norwegian to be able to ...
If you want to work in forensic psychology, the job possibilities are quite limited as few of such positions exist. I am not sure they would use a foreigner for those anyway, even if by law they could. More generally, Norway is lacking psychologist ... Read More
Hiking club
Otherwise, one of the largest association in Norway is a hiking one, called DnT, http://www.dntoslo.no/ They propose many different type of activities, including hiking Read More
Working Limit of student.
Yes UDI is quite strict and may refuse you the visa. They have made this rule to prevent foreign workers to misuse the student status to get a full time job. However, if you can prove you are really a student and that you actually need that money to ... Read More
job seeker visa
Please see the UDI website below. The job seeker visas are now very reduced as the number of jobs decrease in Norway. It is better to directly find the job and have your company sponsor the ... Read More
Winter Vacation Nextweek
You are entitled to 25 vacation days per year if you started before 30/09 last year. You can take them in agreement with your host family Read More
Where to live Oslo ? Lillestrøm ? by Whidds
Hi everyone Please may I have your advice ? I have just moved to Norway & am working for a company in Vestvollveien (Skedsmokorset) which will require me travelling extensively across Norway and therefore access to motorways and ...
Considering your budget, outside Oslo, Lillestrøm or more up to the North would be more suitable for you Read More
teaching job in Norway by ranoraja
I am considering shifting to Norway , is there enough opportunity for teachers in English language.
Nokut is the place for that: http://www.nokut.no/Utdanning-fra-utlandet/ Read More
Moving to Norway as Self-Employed person. by Guest7393
Hello everyone. I'm a designer & web developer from Ukraine. For some time I was trying to find best country to move from Ukraine. Top reasons are low level of life in general and civil unrest that makes it very hard to work from here. I'm working ...
Here is the information in English: http://www.brreg.no/english/forms/ Read More
Norway Jobs for non-norwegian speakers by pheebz0501
Hello everyone. anyone here who have a job in norway, but does not speak norwegian? kindly share your job to this thread. no assumptions please.! i was hoping you would only posts jobs you yourself have as a non-norwegian speaker, or of someone ...
Most of the persons I know working here and not speaking Norwegian have been brought to the country by their company. Usually because they are experts in certain areas or because the companies in questions have some exchange/expat programs. Read More
best basketball strategies and learn kids best basketball by djordje 5
Hi,my name is Djordje ...I want to bring best basketball strategies and learn kids best basketball tehniques,because i am the best in that area...i am the best coach in north Serbia and for good money i will came to Norway...i have to much awards ...
Hey. Why do you want to come to Norway? Basketball here is really not a big sport. Read More
Cake Baking! - Need advice on shops! by ARya90
Hi, I just moved here and I need to bake a cake - simple. So where can I go to find some decent cake tins, coloured marzipan icing, writing icing, cookie cutters, that kind of stuff. There has to be a decent baking supplies shop somewhere? ...
CC Vest shopping mall and the Meny there would have all what you need from your list Read More
How much I can save? What is the tax and the cost of living in Oslo? by flyworld
Hi There, Greetings everyone, I'm a software professional who is working with a MNC, i have got an opportunity to work at Oslo for 6 months and provided with 450000 NoK. I will be coming as single and will be based out of Oslo. Please could ...
The savings will depend on your life style. If you live with roommates, don't drink alcohol and don't drive a car, you may be able to save money during your time here. If not it may be difficult indeed. Cost of living is very high over here. Read More
Starting up a business / company in Norway by staktoria
Hey everybody :) Me and my partner are in the process of planning to start our own company here in Norway. If anybody has any experience they could share or links to information, that would be great! Doesn't matter whether it is in norsk or ...
The registration process is relatively easy. You could start with a ENK type of company that does not require capital and very little registration fee. See Brønnøysundregistrene http://www.brreg.no/ for the process. Creating an AS is a ... Read More
Finding job in Norway after post-graduation in a Norwegian University
After studying in Norway, it should be relatively easy. A recent article shown that 3/4 of the students in engineer type of studies were getting a job offer before the end of their studies. Read More
to anyone looking for IT jobs in the Oslo area by ECS
I recently updated my LinkedIn profile with my new location and now I get several emails a week from LinkedIn with job listings. Many are in English. So, for anyone looking for IT related work, I suggest browsing on LinkedIn.
By law they cannot limit the job to Norwegians only, so I guess the locals in question must be Norwegian speakers. Read More
What can we do to find a job ? by adrianamirica88
Hi ! My name is Adriana and I`m from Bucharest, Romania. I came here almost 3 months ago with my boyfriend. Can somebody tell us where can you go or what can we do to find a job? We tried everything but - from creating a lot of accounts to different ...
Hey, As you can read in many other threads on the forum, it is not easy to find jobs in Norway, especially these days. Learning Norwegian would be a good start so it will open many jobs, even without qualifications. The other possibility is to use ... Read More
Does having a Norwegian residence permit mean unlimited Schengen visa? by katiejurek
Hello all! I've been looking up on many sites trying to find this information, but basically here are my main questions (if you want specific info about my situation, read all the way to the bottom; if not, please just focus on these two ...
I can confirm dmcart13 post, the Norwegian residence permit does not extend the same rights for the Schengen area. For the rest of your post, it's not always easy ti find a job here but working in computer and speaking Norwegian will help. Just ... Read More
Car in Norway. by yorkie100
Hi, has anybody tried this way around using a UK registered car in Norway without having to import it. I have a Norwegian registered car already here that I will use in winter. In summer I want to bring a UK car over to use, the UK car is nowhere ...
If you have a permanent residence in Norway or with a work contract over one year (or without end), you cannot drive a foreign registered car. If you are controlled by the Police, they will take the car and to get it back you will have to pay the ... Read More
Hello everyone. Questions about student life an work
Studies are indeed free and what you describe for visa is correct. There are many foreign students in Norway and many of them find a job, although there is always a time before you find the job in question and it's good to have savings. Life is ... Read More
Work Permit Question !
It is very unlikely that an unpaid fine in Denmark will lead to a job permit refused in Norway. Only criminal convictions are shared by Police / justice in the Nordics Read More
Skilled work permit application inside Norway by Bombo
Hi everyone, I have signed a contract for a job in Trondheim, and I am supposed to start the end of June. Given that I hold a Swiss stay permit, I thought it might be better to apply for the work permit in Trondheim, so I can ask for Early ...
The processing time in Oslo is much longer than 10 days. Some persons I know are waiting for several months now. Better you apply where you live, it will be easier if you are asked for an interview or need to deliver additional documents Read More
Build a house by yorkie100
Does anybody have an idea of the cost of building a new house in Norway? There are plenty of companies that advertise but none seem to give a price. Has anybody done this? I wondered if it's cheaper than buying an existing house?
It's hard indeed for company to give a price without specification, also often a big part of the cost is linked to preparing the grounds, if you have to remove rocks, it could multiply the price of the house. All in all, it is often a little more ... Read More
Employment Contract
Theoritically they could sue for breach of the contract but this rarely materializes. Read More
Hiking tours
Hey, I can only encourage you to get in touch with DnT, the Norwegian hiking association. They maintain hiking path and cabins all around Norway. You visit their office in Stavanger, they will have plenty of hikes to advise, they also organize ... Read More
Will I have any problem to enter Norway with one-way-ticket? by yijing84
Hi, I am going to visit Norway next month and going to stay with my friends for a couple of months. I am a Malaysian so I can travel in Europe without a visa for 90 days. I haven't made up my mind yet about the exact date in which I would like to go ...
I would not suggest you should lie in any way to immigration officers. In any case, you cannot fly direct to Norway from Malaysia, that means you will most likely to fly to another European city before reaching Norway. Either the UK or one of the ... Read More
Gender politics by Ingnigear
Hei Norge! My girlfriend has been living in Oslo for a while, and i'm planning to live there from now on, if i manage to find a job. But she's been telling me how feminist is Norway. I've been reading about your country for a while, but I didn't ...
I am sure there was no disrespectful intention from sctld. If you would look at the statistic on board members for these companies that are governed by the quota law, you would see that the most likely problem to get such a position is not being a ... Read More
Fun, friendly clubs in Oslo
DNT, which is one of the biggest association in Norway organize many activities around Oslo, especially that now the sun comes back and the snow is melting. You have many tour possibilities, some are even organized for those for are single. They are ... Read More
procedures for people who leave Norway permanently
Hey, Here is the information and the form to complete http://www.skatteetaten.no/en/International-pages/Felles-innhold-benyttes-i-flere-malgrupper/Articles/Reporting-a-move-from-Norway/ Read More
psychiatrist registrar in Ireland by dr.henkelmann
I would like to know what a Dr has to do to become a psychiatrist in Norway? I have tried to look through the internet, but have not been able to find the qualifications needed to work in Norway as a specialist in psychiatry. Could i train in ...
The below link may help you: http://legeforeningen.no/Student/Norsk-medisinstudentforening/welcome-to-the-webpage-of-the-norwegian-medical-students-association-nmsa/foreginer-seeking-to-work-as-a-doctor-in-norway/ Read More
Salary for automation engineer! by Kunjila
Hello everyone, I'm an 25y old automation engineer and me and my future wife are planning to move to Bergen. I'm currently contacting one headhunting agency from Norway, they are interested in me, and today they asked me what am I thinking of ...
I would say more around 500-600K NOK because of the limited experience. On the link here, you have the average loan for engineer who starts with a master grade: NOK ... Read More
Households moving from Germany to Norway, do I have to pay import duty
That's as ECS says, you get a toll exemption for what you bring as long as you have owned the goods for more than a certain period. Alcohol gets taxed though and some items are subject to declaration, the TV as you will have to pay a yearly tax and ... Read More
teaching job in Norway by ranoraja
I am considering shifting to Norway , is there enough opportunity for teachers in English language.
Teaching in the school system would require you to get your pedagogic education recognized or complete PPU here in Norway. There are not so many English teacher jobs, at least full time, as teachers in Norway are supposed to teach several topics. Read More
Cost of living in OSLO
Hey, You will find in the other posts plenty of information about the cost of living. But in any case, with 640K USD as salary you will have nothing to worry about as you will be making many times the average salary here. Medical costs are covered ... Read More
looking for job by barkat
hi everybody i am new here,i am from india i am MD PHYSICIAN(MBBS),i did my graduation from ukraine 2013.. right now i am in india ,i want to work in norway and also want to domy post graudation .. can any body help me plz,how i will get job over ...
Working as a doctor here can be a possibility indeed. In the hospitals, one meets lots of doctors from Asia or from Eastern Europe, that hearing their accent and level of Norwegian, are fairly recent immigrants. It is a complicated process to get ... Read More
Registering as a freelance writer in Norway by Katie Metcalfe
Hi, I very recently moved to Norway, about 10 months ahead of schedule due to a volunteering opportunity arising. In the next couple of days I will be registering on the UDI registering scheme. Apparently after five years I can apply for a ...
Norway offers great incentive for writers in term of taxes, one of those being that you need to invoice VAT for your production work. The best for you if you intend to sell of your work, like writing chapter of books, or articles, is to create a ... Read More
Paid Job Agents In Norway ? by GuestPoster7039
I have came across many job agencies in norway. I am just finished my master (engineering) and have very good experience also. Are there any paid agencies to find job ?? I have heard that there are agencies in US and UK who will find job by giving ...
Hey, What are these agencies for? do you give them money to find you a job? Or you have to pay them? Read More
any indians working in Telenor? by sri83
Need some suggestions in moving to Oslo.
There are many people from India that work at Telenor. Most of them come from Uninor but also some have been recruited in Norway. Telenor is a very diverse employer. Read More
Looking for the job as a nurse
You may want to look at other articles on the same subject. In general, Norway is not very good at accepting diploma from other countries for medical professions. You should often redo the whole education. Also you cannot work withtout having the ... Read More
Private tutor needed for Norwegian language
Alternatively to this site, you can post a request on finn.no or looks at the offers there. Private teachers are listed under "småjobber" http://www.finn.no/smajobber/alle-smajobber/?t=0%2F5 Read More
Statoil will terminate almost 200 apartment's leases for January 2014 by toufik.dz
Hi Stavanger folks Many rumors are circulating those days about the Statoil cost saving initiative, and its impact on the rent prices in Stavanger Please, anyone to confirm or give more detail about the info !!??
I am not sure whether this only will have an impact on the rental market. Most of the employees will have to find a rent by themselves anyway. However, many say that property market is in a buble state in Norway and it may deflate soon. Read More
Tax Benefits in Norway by skumars
Hi, Im paying heavy tax in Norway. Is there any way from saving yourself from high tax like some tax benefits,investment so that i can get some tax amount reimbursed. Regards Kumar
I am not a tax lawyer but I am coming from a country with a tax treaty with Norway and I am able to deduct the interests from my loan as well as the value of the loan from the formue tax. I pay all my taxes in Norway though and have no revenue from ... Read More
Tax Benefits in Norway by skumars
Hi, Im paying heavy tax in Norway. Is there any way from saving yourself from high tax like some tax benefits,investment so that i can get some tax amount reimbursed. Regards Kumar
Yes, overseas loan also offer the possibility for the interests to be deducted from taxes and the "formue" being reduced. Note though that overseas loans and bank accounts must be reported to tax authorities Read More
Consultancies to find job
Not so much unfortunately, you will have to look by yourself. Read More
Trouble for Spaniards in Oslo
Free classes are only for foreigners outside the EU. Read More
salary for electronic engineer in oil & gas sector
Hey, With this experience and in oil you should get something between 700-800K NOK per year. Tananger which is in fact an area of the city Stavanger in the South Norway is a very expensive place to live in. most of the oil money is there and expats ... Read More
scholarship
There may be some specific help for foreign students for which you can get the detail at the Norwegian embassy near you but scholarship from the State here is mostly for Norwegian nationals Read More
Does anyone have any tips on good Norwegian language courses? by jennifurria
Hello again all! I want to take some Norwegian classes when I arrive in Stavanger and I wondered if people who have any experience of this have any recommendations for good but relatively low cost courses? Many thanks, Jennifer
Classes are the Kommune are usually for foreigners outside the EU. Folkuniversitetet is usually the alternative chosen by most. It is also a good way to meet other people. Read More
South African/Irishman moving to Oslo. by SeanL1986
Hi guys! I've been following this site for a while and everything I have read has been slightly inconclusive so I thought I'd give asking for advice of my own a go. I've been based in Dublin for 5 1/2 years after moving from Cape Town when I was ...
I agree with the above, speaking Norwegian remains key. Sometimes experience or a special expertise can compensate though. Focusing on learning the language in first months could make a big difference also, as you live with a native, it makes a big ... Read More
Australian girl wanting to work in Norway
hey, As explained at length on the forums, it is indeed difficult to find job if you don't speak Norwegian. Working as a waiter / waitress is possible without Norwegian though and we meet many of them in the cafes. Finding a place to live is ... Read More
Aid grants in Norway?
There is little or no support from the government or the communes in your situation. Unfortunately, it would be more efficient to turn to your home country or international bodies such as the EU to seek support. Read More
Looking for work and friends in Oslo
Hey, No you cannot join the school system here without your parents being legal residents and paying taxes in Norway (if we speak of high school - vidergående skole). For university, the residence status of your parents have not influence. you can ... Read More
Limitation to work after receiving higher Norwegian education.
Indeed, there is no such law here Read More
The aftermath of living and working as an au pair in Norway
Hey Lara, What do you want to know exactly? Read More
Whats Your Favorite Thing About Living In Norway? :) by Bethesda
Ive posted questions/topics about cost of living, but Im over that. :) I want to know what is the best thing about Norway, according to you. Please say what city/area youre home as well if you'd like. Thanks!
From Oslo, I would say the ability to do any kind of outside and sport activities while living in a capital city. Being 30 min from the wood where you can actually meet a wolf and the same to the fjord where you can do sea kayak or similar stuff. ... 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.
It is a good salary indeed, especially for outside Oslo. Read More
June Holiday Pay
Holiday pay law is complicated, also for Norwegians and for HR department here. You are paid over 12 months, so you are entitled of a pay in June. Practically and due the absence of a tax in the holiday pay, employeers usually consider you take all ... Read More
Holiday pay in Norway... by almendras
I recently quit my job and I was supposed to get my holiday pay this month.. but now the owner says give him 4 weeks.. he has previously tried to scam me before. Im wondering what the law says about when is the legal time to get my money and if ...
Here is detailed in Norwegian what you can do. you can use google translate maybe. http://www.arbeidstilsynet.no/fakta.html?tid=78210 A very high level summary: - request orally payment to your employer - if not received, send recommended letter ... Read More
Holiday pay in Norway... by almendras
I recently quit my job and I was supposed to get my holiday pay this month.. but now the owner says give him 4 weeks.. he has previously tried to scam me before. Im wondering what the law says about when is the legal time to get my money and if ...
When you leave your job, the holiday pay is due, either immediately, if you request it, or in June of the year it should have been paid. Read More
Graduate Engineer Salary
It depends on where you are based and how many days offshore you have as you get a healthy bonus for those. But a starting salary at around 5-600.000 is the norm. Read More
Network engineer Salary range in Norway :) by Adrian.july13
Hi All, I am new in this forum. I am being offered a sr. network engineer job from a company in stavanger. They have not yet negotiated with me yet, but would do it in couple of days. I have got 10+ years of work experience in the domain. I have a ...
Agreed with Skumars, 800 000 seems a bit high for the education and the job in question Read More
Hello by london02013
Hello everyone, I am a 40 years old single mother of 1. I am originally from France, living in London 15 years. I work as brand development manager in the cosmetics industry. I worked in the retail/beauty industry 19 years. During my career I ...
I do not see much to add to what you write yourself. Yes this is a rather closed country and it is not always easy to find a job without the good contacts and language skills. We start to feel also the economic crisis that has affected the rest of ... 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 ...
I guess Drammen remains cheaper than Asker but already Asker is less expensive than Oslo. The further away the cheaper it gets. After it comes more to what you will find as an accomodation, prices change a lot also by area inside these two ... Read More
Tax and return tax
Hey, There is no such thing as a maximum tax of 80 000 NOK, you can pay millions in tax depending on your salary. Read More
Pharmacist in Norway
Norway as many European countries is heavily regulated when it comes to health related jobs. Often foreign diplomas are not recognized. In any case, to work in the health sector, you need to pass the Bergen test so as to prove your level in ... Read More
How can it be best to find accommodation in Norway?
There are two main websites for this: www.finn.no www.hybel.no the second one being more to find places where you share the appartment with roomates 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 ...
Hey, If you live close to the station and work close to it you can commute. There are many people commuting up to Oslo from Drammen. You can get a monthly ticket (månedskort) to travel between the two. Price is 1114 Kr. I don't know for the areas ... Read More
Workers rights in Norway.
2 years without contract? Do you get paid in cash or officially with a skattekort? Read More
Mobile plans over at Bergen like?
You have all type of plans available over here. To get a mobile with a subrscription, as opposed to pre paid, you need a Norwegian ID number. Prepaid can be obtained without. The biggest operator is Telenor, you can check the prices nad the ... Read More
Workers rights in Norway.
Hi, It all depends on your contract. If your contract is for a defined number of hours, then it's not possible to reduce it as it is done now. If it is, a type of "on-call" contract without minimum hours it is not much to do. If you get laid-off, ... Read More
D - Number
You will get your D-number from the fact your husband works in Norway. But a D number is usually not enough to obtain a bank loan. For that you need a personnumber, meaning to be fully registered in Norway. d-number is a form of temporary ... Read More
Salary for a telecom support engineer by larq005
Hi all! I've received a proposal for working in Oslo as a telecom support engineer. I have twoo years of experience in the knowledge concerning that proposal. Also some travel could be required. 55k/year has been offered. I do not know nothing ...
As telecom is not the oil industry, I would say 75K EUR is too much for two years experience. The salary you received is on the low side for sure but it may depend on the other benefits you have. Starting at around NOK 500K per year is more common ... Read More