Craig
@auswegian
Australian expat in Norway
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Australian
Lives in Geilo
Speaks English, Norwegian (bokmål/Hallingstralsk), drunkenese
Registration: 14 May 2011
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Hello from and Australian moving to Stavanger Norway! by usiway
Hi all! im on here to find some new friends in Norway! im moving there due to my bf and i would like to know some ppl before i leave so i can meet u! Otherwise if you are not from around there tell me what experienes you have had travelling ...
network with other foreigners as soon as possible, you will need some sort of support group. Learn the language and lower your expectations to avoid disappointment. Read other blogs by foreigners so as to be forewarned of the possible culture ... Read More
Creating a database of our skills and networking by auswegian
After a particularly nasty experience last week where I was told that I wasn't suitable for a job as I was not Norwegian, an idea popped into my head about creating a database of us foreigners' skills in regards to work. I have heard from many ...
I think that all skills are valuable as we all bring something to the table. I am trying to sort out some details but looking at creating a site where we can list our skills and cv's and then we can get in contact with each other as ideas arise.. Read More
Hello from and Australian moving to Stavanger Norway! by usiway
Hi all! im on here to find some new friends in Norway! im moving there due to my bf and i would like to know some ppl before i leave so i can meet u! Otherwise if you are not from around there tell me what experienes you have had travelling ...
look at what you are trained in employment wise and be prepared to return to education, learning the language and getting accredited in Norway as many foreign accreditations are not recognised (regardless that Australia is ok for Norwegians to go to ... Read More
Is Hosle Bærum is a good place to live?? by heartless
Hello I'm looking for a resident near Oslo . I 'm now attrcted to the area called Hosle Bærum as for many reasons. I 'd like you guys to help me with some of my questions since i have a little knowledge about acommadation in Norway. 1- I have ...
Bærum is pretty divers, I have Norwegian friends who live in the municipality and I would not say that they ae particularly wealthy, however I would agree that there seems to ba large proportion of higher educated people there. It is a convenient ... Read More
Creating a database of our skills and networking by auswegian
After a particularly nasty experience last week where I was told that I wasn't suitable for a job as I was not Norwegian, an idea popped into my head about creating a database of us foreigners' skills in regards to work. I have heard from many ...
If there are any IT people out there, this is where we need some help. We need to create a website, some sort of portal where we can create this database, where we can upload cv's, list our skills and employment experience, education and training. ... Read More
Moving from Uk to Norway tax query by gavin1983
Hi i have just recently moved to Alesund from the UK. I still work for a UK based firm in the oil and gas industry. I will soon stop paying tax to the UK. I work in Africa on a 5 week on 5 week off rotation, So to me this means i will not be in ...
make a trip to a tax office and get some info, they are pretty helpful. The rules have been changes lately, so it is important that you doucment when you are in the country, best to organise an offshore account, jersey or the like for your wages. ... Read More
Creating a database of our skills and networking by auswegian
After a particularly nasty experience last week where I was told that I wasn't suitable for a job as I was not Norwegian, an idea popped into my head about creating a database of us foreigners' skills in regards to work. I have heard from many ...
Frustrating to say the least. I can understand that they may be referring to unskilled workers and those that have a preclusion to integrate based on cultural and religious backgrounds, yet I observe that in countries with an overly genrous welfare ... Read More
We are looking for work by kasparow84130
We are looking for work We are a young couple (26,27) from Poland. A woman graduated College of Business and Management, she has got driving license, good computer skills, good service of office equipment. She has got the experience of working ...
register with Manpower and other job agencies, beware of adecco (they have a reputation for not paying correctly). Also finn.no and nav.no. You will need to learn basic Norwegian. good luck! Read More
Creating a database of our skills and networking by auswegian
After a particularly nasty experience last week where I was told that I wasn't suitable for a job as I was not Norwegian, an idea popped into my head about creating a database of us foreigners' skills in regards to work. I have heard from many ...
Just saw this on VG. This is the sort of attitude that we are challenged by and that we need to tackle. As it affects us as a group, we are the ones that need to do something about it, we cannot rely on ... Read More
Moving to Norway by StephanieR
Hello to all! My family and I currently live in Southern California. I am American and my husband is Norwegian/Japanese, from Norway. His family is in Norway (Oslo & Oppdal areas). We want to raise our children in a more wholesome place where ...
As MamaPanda says, you can be lucky to find the right school and be very happy. It really is dependant on wht you are seeking and what you expect. As our expectations will most likely be based on our own experiences in education and the system ... Read More
Creating a database of our skills and networking by auswegian
After a particularly nasty experience last week where I was told that I wasn't suitable for a job as I was not Norwegian, an idea popped into my head about creating a database of us foreigners' skills in regards to work. I have heard from many ...
The idea is that if we create a database, who we are, what we are educated in, what we are experienced in, and a skills database, we might be able to help each other creating jobs, combine our skills. The other is that this could possibly lead to an ... Read More
Moving to Norway by StephanieR
Hello to all! My family and I currently live in Southern California. I am American and my husband is Norwegian/Japanese, from Norway. His family is in Norway (Oslo & Oppdal areas). We want to raise our children in a more wholesome place where ...
go shopping for schools, talk to parents, teachers and try and access the rankings list via the department of education. Private schools often are 'International schools' and their is a good one in Oslo. These offer a wider diversity and often ... Read More
Making friends in Norway by britadiantraveller
Is anyone else finding it incredibly hard to make friends in Norway? I am a bit shy myself but it's to the point of rediculous with people here! I'm at my wit's end... :(
Unfortunately, 'stereotyping' is inevitable as generalising is a result of peoples experiences. I do not believe that anyone here is claiming that all Norwegians are cold, distant or xenophobic, in fact many of us have found love with, and married ... Read More
Creating a database of our skills and networking
After a particularly nasty experience last week where I was told that I wasn't suitable for a job as I was not Norwegian, an idea popped into my head about creating a database of us foreigners' skills in regards to work. I have heard from many ... Read More
Making friends in Norway by britadiantraveller
Is anyone else finding it incredibly hard to make friends in Norway? I am a bit shy myself but it's to the point of rediculous with people here! I'm at my wit's end... :(
Not sure about the districts being easier, I find the xenophobia is worse if anything. I know people here who have never spoken to their neighbours in over 20 years. The biggest trick is to remember we are denied the right to make observations or ... Read More