godsavetheking
English expat in Norway
Forum posts
93
About me
English
Lives in Oslo
Speaks English, learning Norwegian (Bokmål)
Registration: 15 October 2009
Job Opportunities in Oslo by pratik87
I am searching for job opportunities in Oslo. Currently I live in Mumbai, India and very soon migrating to Norway. So kindly update me the detailed information.
It's not impossible, but you must have very good English if you're going to find an English speaking job. Anything requiring interaction with the public will most definitely require Norwegian language skills. Read More
please help me
You should take a look at the jobs listed on this website or on finn.no, which is a very popular site in Norway. http://www.expat-blog.com/en/jobs/europe/norway/ http://www.finn.no/finn/job/fulltime/result Read More
New Member - Hello All by paragkamble
hello everybody. I am new to this forum, i recently got approval for the Norway Job search visa and will be moving to Norway by the early March. I am really excited about the prospects of exploring this beautiful country and meeting new people. ...
I know that some of the big companies (General Electric for example) use English for their recruitment and day to day working. That's likely because it's an American company though. Read More
Expences for a family of four by b39
Hi everyone, I'm new here and for the beginning I have just one question that's quite important to me. I'm offered a job in Oslo for a salary that i understand is good, 650 000 NOK. When I estimate the taxes on that salary, deduct a monthly rent ...
A typical monthly bus ticket for a single adult within the Oslo city limits will cost around 550kr a month. This is much cheaper than paying on every time if you use the bus daily. 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 ...
While I don't know about the size of the Indian expatriate community in Oslo, I'm certain that'll you'll survive as a vegetarian. There's plenty of stores that sell vegetables although the selection can be pretty limited. Read More
Tips for moving to Norway by ezzix
Dear All, Im a planning to move to norway and settle down there, but many discourage me from this move, saying that work is hard to find and life expanses with no work are crazy! I am an italian working in Jeddah,saudi arabia as sales/customer ...
It's expensive to live in Norway but the salary usually balances. I'm originally from the UK and I'd say the quality of life is about the same as you'd find in any European country. Not worse but not better - just the same. Read More
Hi all, need your advice :)
If you're living in Oslo, contact the kommune about arranging a course. In some circumstances you may be eligible for free tuition. http://www.felles.oslovo.no/ Read More
Drammen or Oslo, that is the question? by navias00
Hey guys, within a month I move to Norway. The point is that my work will be primarily in a company situated in a small town called Tranby located about 35 kilometers from Oslo. One possibility that does not rule out is to live in Drammen, which ...
Traffic into Oslo is hell in the morning. Expect to wait a long time if you're on the bus or in a car. The trains are all replaced with buses during the summer too. It's the same on the way out in the evening. Read More
Oslo Adult Education Centre by Gordley
Hello group! I'm writing to find out how long it took you to get placed in a Norwegian language course offered by the Oslo Adult Education Centre. I was told it could take between one and three months. I'm fortunate to receive the training free ...
Why should they if they can just" register and live here". but then you might not have a right for a free course even if you married with norwegian.. get in touch with UDI or Police for more information about visa or read more at udi.no cheers:)What ... Read More
Oslo Adult Education Centre by Gordley
Hello group! I'm writing to find out how long it took you to get placed in a Norwegian language course offered by the Oslo Adult Education Centre. I was told it could take between one and three months. I'm fortunate to receive the training free ...
If that's the reason then I'll be really angry. Read More
Norsk Opplæring by godsavetheking
I'm starting a Norwegian language course organised by the Oslo Kommune Voksen Opplæringsenteret next Thursday evening at the Rosenhoff school. Is anybody else here going to be attending that course?
How did you get the reunification visa? I was told that we had to be married to be eligible. Read More
Norsk Opplæring by godsavetheking
I'm starting a Norwegian language course organised by the Oslo Kommune Voksen Opplæringsenteret next Thursday evening at the Rosenhoff school. Is anybody else here going to be attending that course?
Oh fantastic. At 250kr a lesson this will end up costing 50,000 kr by the time I'm done. http://www.newsinenglish.no/2010/10/27/language-demand-may-be-doubled/ Read More
Norsk Opplæring by godsavetheking
I'm starting a Norwegian language course organised by the Oslo Kommune Voksen Opplæringsenteret next Thursday evening at the Rosenhoff school. Is anybody else here going to be attending that course?
I actually got it wrong - I'm going to be there on Tuesday. I contacted the Oslo Kommune and they arranged the course. I had to visit their service centre in Helsfyr to register. You can find more about it here: http://www.felles.oslovo.no/ If ... Read More
Norsk Opplæring
I'm starting a Norwegian language course organised by the Oslo Kommune Voksen Opplæringsenteret next Thursday evening at the Rosenhoff school. Is anybody else here going to be attending that course? Read More
Oslo Adult Education Centre by Gordley
Hello group! I'm writing to find out how long it took you to get placed in a Norwegian language course offered by the Oslo Adult Education Centre. I was told it could take between one and three months. I'm fortunate to receive the training free ...
What's missing is commitment.This isn't the case - what time and energy I can commit, I do. My co-workers try to speak Norwegian with me and that's helping but most people will usually just speak English when they hear that your not fluent. I've ... Read More
Oslo Adult Education Centre by Gordley
Hello group! I'm writing to find out how long it took you to get placed in a Norwegian language course offered by the Oslo Adult Education Centre. I was told it could take between one and three months. I'm fortunate to receive the training free ...
Yeah, I'm quite annoyed by it all. Literally I was told "oh, you're English? You must pay." I'm not asked about my circumstances, income or anything. Read More
Oslo Adult Education Centre by Gordley
Hello group! I'm writing to find out how long it took you to get placed in a Norwegian language course offered by the Oslo Adult Education Centre. I was told it could take between one and three months. I'm fortunate to receive the training free ...
Hmmm. My partner and I aren't married - I guess that would probably exclude us from "Family" clauses. Read More
Oslo Adult Education Centre by Gordley
Hello group! I'm writing to find out how long it took you to get placed in a Norwegian language course offered by the Oslo Adult Education Centre. I was told it could take between one and three months. I'm fortunate to receive the training free ...
It gets me the same as everybody else. Apparently I don't qualify as I'm from an EEA/EU country and because I work. What are the grounds for family reunification? My partner and I moved to Norway so that she should could be closer to her sons. Read More
Oslo Adult Education Centre by Gordley
Hello group! I'm writing to find out how long it took you to get placed in a Norwegian language course offered by the Oslo Adult Education Centre. I was told it could take between one and three months. I'm fortunate to receive the training free ...
I registered about three weeks ago and I'm still waiting to be placed. How the did you get it for free? I have to pay 3,500kr and I'm not happy - literally everybody else in the registration centre got it "gratis". Read More
Norwegian Courses by Klaudia.kj
Hi, I am an expact too, moved to Norway 9 years ago. I thought some of you would be interested in getting info about Norwegian courses. I would like to recomend one school that has different types of courses, day -evening and weekend courses. They ...
Sounds awfully like an advertisement to me. You can also contact the Oslo Adult Education Centre (Oslo Kommune Voksenopplæringssenteret) on +47 23 47 00 00 to arrange for registration on a course. I was told that it would cost 3500kr for an 8 week ... Read More
Ninjatroppen
Does anybody know if Norwegian Ninja (Ninjatroppen) is being shown with subtitles anywhere in Oslo? I'd really like to see it but they speak way too fast for me to keep up :) http://ninjatroppen.no/ Read More
US country ham
Usually you're not permitted to take food, even processed foods, across international borders. If in doubt, don't take it. Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
There are quite a few in Manchester - the Christmas party organised by the consulate was pretty busy as I recall. I was thinking of setting up a similar thing - bought a domain name etc but the government red tape bought things to a halt very ... Read More
Brit in Oslo. Looking forward to meeting people! by teadrinkingman
Hi All Brit living in Oslo for a while who decided I wasn't meeting enough people yet in Oslo so I took myself to the Dubliners pub on Friday night by myself and had a pretty good time! So anyway want to keep moment going and would be great to ...
You can get Tetley's Decaff in Meny and there's a store near me that sells PG Tips. Read More
From Kopenhavn to Oslo by Kristiana
Which is the best way to get from Kobenhavn to Oslo?
Unless you're using a laptop, this should be possible on just about every full size keyboard, regardless of language. Even a Dvorak keyboard would have it! Read More
From Kopenhavn to Oslo by Kristiana
Which is the best way to get from Kobenhavn to Oslo?
Make sure that your keyboard has "NumLock" turned on. It's usually indicated by a small light somewhere. If it's not on, hit the 'NumLock' button which (on my keyboard) is above the 7 key on the number pad. Read More
From Kopenhavn to Oslo by Kristiana
Which is the best way to get from Kobenhavn to Oslo?
You can type Norweigan/Danish/Swedish characters by holding CTRL and typing the character code on the number pad. For example: CTRL + 145 = æ CTRL + 134 = å CTRL + 0248 = ø I'm not sure why but the leading zero is required for ø but not for the ... Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
heh. Look like somebody beat me to setting up a shop just like that. Oh well - a little competition can't hurt :) Read More
What car insurance company are you guys using in Norway?
I couldn't give you any advice about car insurance as I don't drive myself but I do work in Billingstad - Billingstadsletta specifically. Would be nice to meet a Brit or two. 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 ...
I second mpx.no - Couldn't remember the name before but I've bought from them before. Read More
Work and Residence Permits for EEA Nationals by godsavetheking
Does anybody know much about work and residence visas for EEA nationals? The Norwegian embassy says one thing and the people at the utlendingsdirektoratet tell me another thing and then the NAV tell me yet another thing! Add to that, there's been ...
There are several - it depends on where you live as to which one you should attend. You have to get registered with the UDI first before the NAV will help you with anything though. Read More
Work and Residence Permits for EEA Nationals by godsavetheking
Does anybody know much about work and residence visas for EEA nationals? The Norwegian embassy says one thing and the people at the utlendingsdirektoratet tell me another thing and then the NAV tell me yet another thing! Add to that, there's been ...
Everybody needs to register with the folkeregister, even the Norwegians. Head down to the foreign workers service centre at the Utlendingsdirektoratet, also known as the UDI (http://www.udi.no) and you'll have to fill in some forms. For EU/EEA ... Read More
People in Oslo?
Well I'm not so much into the football but I can go for beers like. Also we share a name and birthday, minus 2 years :) Read More
snakking norsk by godsavetheking
Just in case anybody is looking for a translation and somehow doesn't stumble accross Google's translation service, it's very good! [url=http://translate.google.com/#no|en]http://translate.google.com/#no|en[/url] It can translate text or entire ...
Another useful link with a fair few words I doubt would be in a regular text book but that might be useful to people setting up home or looking for work. http://www.norway.no/fagprat/default.asp?kategori=1 Read More
Google Maps
So Oslo is now covered by Google Maps street view: http://maps.google.no/maps?f=s&ie=UTF8&ll=59.915377,10.732945&spn=0,359.713326&t=h&z=12&layer=c&cbll=59.915366,10.733447&panoid=EsU4CTLbUXJoFnsKAXERPQ&cbp=12,276.3,,0,5 There's an amusing article ... Read More
Hello folks by godsavetheking
It's gone all quiet in here recently. I hope every is keeping well!
Hi! Godsavetheking - I saw a post that you made about football.. You might be pleased to know that you are not alone in being an English-football fan!You may have misunderstood me - I detest football. I would gladly see all the money and energy that ... Read More
Search job Norway, need information please people? by djremix
Hello, AI live from Latvia, and need from me search job from Norway, from my is little time from this. AI am IT specialist Live now from Latvia It is heavy to be concentrated on search, to you for me it doing is easier Have correctly search job and ...
For work permits and such, you'll want to speak to the UDI (http://www.udi.no/). The UDI should also be able to help you find out who to speak to about housing. For looking work, you want the NAV (http://www.nav.no/). Darba atļaujas un ... Read More
Search job Norway, need information please people? by djremix
Hello, AI live from Latvia, and need from me search job from Norway, from my is little time from this. AI am IT specialist Live now from Latvia It is heavy to be concentrated on search, to you for me it doing is easier Have correctly search job and ...
Your message doesnt make any sense in English. Try using Google Translate: http://translate.google.com/#lv|en Jūsu ziņa doesn't nekādas jēgas angļu valodā. Pamēģiniet izmantot Google ... Read More
would like to know openings for mobile phone service engineer
You should take a look at the public service for job seekers - http://www.nav.no/ You can also try http://www.finn.no. I found my current job there. Read More
Hello folks
It's gone all quiet in here recently. I hope every is keeping well! Read More
Search job Norway, need information please people? by djremix
Hello, AI live from Latvia, and need from me search job from Norway, from my is little time from this. AI am IT specialist Live now from Latvia It is heavy to be concentrated on search, to you for me it doing is easier Have correctly search job and ...
I know that you said that English is not your first language but unfortunatley your post doesn't really make much sense. You should consider running your message written in Latvian through Google Translate. It's not perfect but it might help you ... Read More
Ok Lets Try Again - MEETUP IN OSLO? by Ladee76
There are several of us on here. So certainly we should be able to come up with a plan to meet. How about meeting Friday January 22, 2010? I will be up for that. If anybody else is up for some fun and conversation .. that would most ...
Hey all. Yes it was a nice evening and worth doing again in the future. :) Read More
Pharmacies
Does anybody know of a decent and reasonably priced place to buy over the counter medication, such as paracetamol. I'm all sick with a cold but wwas shocked to find that paracetamol cost 35kr for 20. I'm used to paying the 3kr for that many and ... Read More
Funnies
*snigger* Personally I struggle with the words that arebasicallyseveralstucktogether :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=as115V2i2xM Read More
Ok Lets Try Again - MEETUP IN OSLO? by Ladee76
There are several of us on here. So certainly we should be able to come up with a plan to meet. How about meeting Friday January 22, 2010? I will be up for that. If anybody else is up for some fun and conversation .. that would most ...
Okay, just a quick enumeration of everybody that's expected: Ladee76 Godsavetheking + 1 whiskaz dracus_reticuli I'll update this post if anybody else expresses an interest. Read More
Ok Lets Try Again - MEETUP IN OSLO? by Ladee76
There are several of us on here. So certainly we should be able to come up with a plan to meet. How about meeting Friday January 22, 2010? I will be up for that. If anybody else is up for some fun and conversation .. that would most ...
6 sounds good. Okay, for anybody else reading then: Date: Jan 22nd Time: 6PM Location: Sir Winston's, Karl Johans gate 10, 0154 Oslo Map Read More
The Indian/Asian experience of Oslo by GuestPoster23964
I'm originally from Oslo, my wife is Indian. We're tentatively moving to Oslo this year. I've lived abroad for the last 12 years and rarely went back to visit, and when I grew up in Oslo I didn't experience it as a foreigner. So I'm wondering what ...
Because I didn't know what "The Jante Law" is, I googled it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jante_Law Read More
Public Transport Irritations by godsavetheking
When I was thinking about moving to Oslo, one of the considerations was the quality of the public transport. On every visit I made before my move, the public transport was always excellent. Clean, on-time, pleasant drivers, etc. How wrong I ...
What an awful hour to be taking the train. I was supposed to be going to the airport to catch a 6:20AM flight and booked a hotel at the airport instead :) Read More
Ok Lets Try Again - MEETUP IN OSLO? by Ladee76
There are several of us on here. So certainly we should be able to come up with a plan to meet. How about meeting Friday January 22, 2010? I will be up for that. If anybody else is up for some fun and conversation .. that would most ...
Sounds good. I've been past it but never in it :) My girlfriend (Norwegian) would like to go too. Read More
Ok Lets Try Again - MEETUP IN OSLO? by Ladee76
There are several of us on here. So certainly we should be able to come up with a plan to meet. How about meeting Friday January 22, 2010? I will be up for that. If anybody else is up for some fun and conversation .. that would most ...
Bumping this thread for attention! Who else can make the 22nd? Read More
Public Transport Irritations by godsavetheking
When I was thinking about moving to Oslo, one of the considerations was the quality of the public transport. On every visit I made before my move, the public transport was always excellent. Clean, on-time, pleasant drivers, etc. How wrong I ...
I found the link. I'll write them a moaning email shortly :) I'll have to do it in English though - my Norwegian isn't that good! Read More
snakking norsk by godsavetheking
Just in case anybody is looking for a translation and somehow doesn't stumble accross Google's translation service, it's very good! [url=http://translate.google.com/#no|en]http://translate.google.com/#no|en[/url] It can translate text or entire ...
That site's acutally pretty good! Nice one. If anybody else has any free resources like this, please post! Read More
Any Younger Folks Here in Oslo? by rachaelivy
Hey Everyone! My name is Rachael, I'm here with my husband in Oslo while my visa is being processed. I previously lived just north of Seattle, Washington before moving here last April. I'm going to be 20 years old this summer so I was wondering if ...
I'm 27. Checking into the old folks home at the end of the month :p Read More
snakking norsk
Just in case anybody is looking for a translation and somehow doesn't stumble accross Google's translation service, it's very good! http://translate.google.com/#no|en It can translate text or entire pages (put in the URL). It's not perfect and ... Read More
Public Transport Irritations by godsavetheking
When I was thinking about moving to Oslo, one of the considerations was the quality of the public transport. On every visit I made before my move, the public transport was always excellent. Clean, on-time, pleasant drivers, etc. How wrong I ...
Who did you write to? The only reason I haven't complained yet is because I don't know who to send it to. The 251/252 and 266 buses are getting dangerously overcrowded - they're literally stuffing people into them (standing up). I dread to think ... Read More
Ok Lets Try Again - MEETUP IN OSLO? by Ladee76
There are several of us on here. So certainly we should be able to come up with a plan to meet. How about meeting Friday January 22, 2010? I will be up for that. If anybody else is up for some fun and conversation .. that would most ...
Jan 22nd sounds good to me. Did you have anywhere in mind? Read More
Public Transport Irritations by godsavetheking
When I was thinking about moving to Oslo, one of the considerations was the quality of the public transport. On every visit I made before my move, the public transport was always excellent. Clean, on-time, pleasant drivers, etc. How wrong I ...
In addition to being almost 25 minutes late, everybody on my train (Lillestrøm to Asker) this morning was kicked off at Sandvika and told to get the next one. The train then returned to Lillestrøm! No explanation or anything. Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
Get the brown jul brus. It tastes exactly the same as Irn Bru to me. Read More
meetup in Oslo? by flipper78
Hi I wonder if anyone wants to meet up in Oslo? I am new in town and would like to have someone to have a cup of coffee with :)
Can anybody recommend a venue? I'm familiar a good chunk of downtown but I can't say i've been in too many places. Somewhere suitable for meeting spooky people from the interweb :) Read More
meetup in Oslo? by flipper78
Hi I wonder if anyone wants to meet up in Oslo? I am new in town and would like to have someone to have a cup of coffee with :)
No it didn't. Everybody wants to but we never made a plan :) Read More
Real life experience by YAZZI
I am planning to move to Stavanger. I would be obliged if you could share your experience with me, such as the language barrier, finding work and accommodation. Your real life experience is invaluable to me.
Manpower. Manpower are excellent.I'd have to disagree with you there. I filled out their forms and registered with their system etc and I've never heard from them once, even for temping stuff. Maybe i'm just not man enough for Manpower? :) Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
I'm getting used to dry packets of soup, though. Pakke suppe, matfløyte, mjølk, kvitlauksbrød. That's the way you spell delicious lunch.Hot food. *whimper* There's something to be said for eating a good warm meal for lunch when it's -7. Hottest ... Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
Campbell's soup is my little luxury from Lerøy Mat.Sure you can't get that in a supermarket? Meny (a supermarket) stock that in Oslo. Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
Will you be taking part in your company's julebord? That's a great opportunity to try a wide number of Norwegian Christmas delicacies.Yeah we did that back in November. Wasn't terribly Norwegian except we did eat Moose for the main. Was pretty darn ... Read More
Public Transport Irritations by godsavetheking
When I was thinking about moving to Oslo, one of the considerations was the quality of the public transport. On every visit I made before my move, the public transport was always excellent. Clean, on-time, pleasant drivers, etc. How wrong I ...
I don't drive (read: can't)I can drive brilliantly. I just don't have a license :) People unwilling to have someone sit next to them. Move it, old man, your bag can go on the floor.I hear that. Although it tends to be the ladies on my bus. The ... Read More
Public Transport Irritations by godsavetheking
When I was thinking about moving to Oslo, one of the considerations was the quality of the public transport. On every visit I made before my move, the public transport was always excellent. Clean, on-time, pleasant drivers, etc. How wrong I ...
I'm not complaining about the cost. I used to have to pay about £140 (1400NOK) per month to go between two stations just 20 miles apart, on the train. What really annoys me about the SL busses is the information boards at Lysakker bus station. ... Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
I don't know about Cadbury's, but Campbell's soup is my little luxury from Lerøy Mat. Whoever thought you could miss tinned soup? By the way, if you've just moved to Norway (which is what I've gathered from your questions about permits and the ... Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
I found a little store in Røa that sells PG Tips - my favorite English tipple (tea). Whoo! Read More
Public Transport Irritations
When I was thinking about moving to Oslo, one of the considerations was the quality of the public transport. On every visit I made before my move, the public transport was always excellent. Clean, on-time, pleasant drivers, etc. How wrong I ... Read More
Same who is moving to Oslo Norway by Biosteel
Hello I'm moving to Oslo and My arrival is expected on december the third. When im new in the country so would i ofcourse like to know the people around. i understand norsk but prefer to use my english. how is it with work living special things to ...
My girlfriend is Norwegian and I'm employed. I wonder if I qualify? While learning on the job is great, I wouldn't mind some help with tricky stuff. Do you have any contact details for enquiries? Read More
Same who is moving to Oslo Norway by Biosteel
Hello I'm moving to Oslo and My arrival is expected on december the third. When im new in the country so would i ofcourse like to know the people around. i understand norsk but prefer to use my english. how is it with work living special things to ...
I took a few classes but I wasn't really too happy with them. We had to spend a lot of time going over the same thing week after week because new people would start on the course. I can say the alphabet in my sleep but only count to 13 because of ... Read More
Not much going on in here?
Hi there. Yeah this forum has been very quiet lately. I'm still here though. Nice to see a new face! Read More
Work and Residence Permits for EEA Nationals by godsavetheking
Does anybody know much about work and residence visas for EEA nationals? The Norwegian embassy says one thing and the people at the utlendingsdirektoratet tell me another thing and then the NAV tell me yet another thing! Add to that, there's been ...
By the way if any EEA nationals are going to apply for a permit, even though it says on the form that you need two identical passport photographs, you do not. Best to check beforehand of course but the folks at the UDI refused to accept mine. 200kr ... Read More
Not much going on in here?
So there's a lot of thread viewing and not a lot of posting I notice. C'mon all you lurkers, post! Hvis engelsk din er ikke bra, ikke bekymre - min norsk er ikke bra ogsa! Read More
Same who is moving to Oslo Norway by Biosteel
Hello I'm moving to Oslo and My arrival is expected on december the third. When im new in the country so would i ofcourse like to know the people around. i understand norsk but prefer to use my english. how is it with work living special things to ...
I think preferring to use English over Norwegian might not go down well, especially if you understand Norwegian. Read More
Find a job in Norway by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Norway? Please share your experience! [b]What is the best way to find a job in Norway?[/b] [u]The Internet?[/u] Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in ...
Of course, learning Norwegian is in your best interest, and I urge anyone job seeking in Norway to start learning now.Good advice. While it's not essential to know Norwegian, it does make it a lot more difficult to find work. Apply for jobs and let ... Read More
Choice of employer by ost
Dear all, could you, please, help my friend with the data for her master thesis? The topis as about private health insurance as an incentive for the employer choice. The questionnaire will take 15-20 minutes to answer. Thank you very much in ...
It seems to carry the assumption that private health care insurance matters in some way.A member of my girlfriend's family is seriously ill with terminal lung and brain cancer. The only reason it was detected was because the family insisted on an ... Read More
Snow & Public Transport
In England anything above 1mm of snow pretty much shuts the country down. I would assume that Norway is a little bit more experienced at handling it. I'm sure that Oslo gets plenty of snow but does anybody know how it typically affects public ... Read More
meetup in Oslo? by flipper78
Hi I wonder if anyone wants to meet up in Oslo? I am new in town and would like to have someone to have a cup of coffee with :)
Nah. I'm probably the only English guy that doesn't. Read More
meetup in Oslo? by flipper78
Hi I wonder if anyone wants to meet up in Oslo? I am new in town and would like to have someone to have a cup of coffee with :)
Come on folks, 159 views and only one reply? Read More
Work and Residence Permits for EEA Nationals by godsavetheking
Does anybody know much about work and residence visas for EEA nationals? The Norwegian embassy says one thing and the people at the utlendingsdirektoratet tell me another thing and then the NAV tell me yet another thing! Add to that, there's been ...
Takk. Min norsk er ikke bra så jeg skal gi denne til min dame til leser :) Read More
Work and Residence Permits for EEA Nationals by godsavetheking
Does anybody know much about work and residence visas for EEA nationals? The Norwegian embassy says one thing and the people at the utlendingsdirektoratet tell me another thing and then the NAV tell me yet another thing! Add to that, there's been ...
But the UDI told me I can live and work for six months and when I went to the police station, they had no idea what I should register for and told me to go the UDI :s Read More
Work and Residence Permits for EEA Nationals
Does anybody know much about work and residence visas for EEA nationals? The Norwegian embassy says one thing and the people at the utlendingsdirektoratet tell me another thing and then the NAV tell me yet another thing! Add to that, there's been ... Read More
meetup in Oslo? by flipper78
Hi I wonder if anyone wants to meet up in Oslo? I am new in town and would like to have someone to have a cup of coffee with :)
flipper78, still want to get that coffee? Anybody else intrested in a get together? Read More
British Imports by godsavetheking
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food.
Thanks for the reply. I'll give that place a look! Just to clarify, I'm not looking to find a Tesco Metro (it's like Kiwi or Joker) full of English stuff, I just want to get the occasional item from home. Cadbury's chocolate for example! Read More
meetup in Oslo? by flipper78
Hi I wonder if anyone wants to meet up in Oslo? I am new in town and would like to have someone to have a cup of coffee with :)
Cool. Sandvika is on the way to Røa - I go through it every day and my office is maybe 100 metres from Ikea :) Sorry about the late reply, was out of town in Rena (to the north) for a few days. Read More
British Imports
Does anybody know of any stores in Oslo or anywhere in Norway that I can buy imported British stuff? I've looked into shipping it myself but there is so much paperwork involved in shipping food. Read More
meetup in Oslo? by flipper78
Hi I wonder if anyone wants to meet up in Oslo? I am new in town and would like to have someone to have a cup of coffee with :)
I might be able to do that. I'm fairly new in town myself but living in Røa and working in Bærum - near Ikea. Read More
Please share your experiences Best and Worst by Lilje
Hej ! I am planning to move to Norway (eventually :D), and I would love to hear from those who have done it, what were the best experiences and the worst. I have heard so many things, like it's too expensive to own a car and drive !?? Anyway, ...
I moved to Oslo from Manchester fairly recently and it's been pretty good. The biggest problems I've had was with day-to-day stuff like getting a d-number (social security number) etc. The costs are pretty high but as others have pointed out, the ... Read More