@Frihed89
American expat in Denmark
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American
Lives in Copenhagen
Registration: 18 August 2009
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The best apps for expats in Denmark by Priscilla
Hello, We invite you to share information regarding some of the apps that have helped to facilitate your move abroad in Denmark. This will help expats-to-be who are making the move as well. Which apps did you use while preparing your move to ...
Apps didn't exist when I planned an made my move from the US. I used e-mail and a telephone and and Office for a Mac, plus Skype to network into an English job. It took me about three years from start to finish to get here, including several ... Read More
Traffic in Denmark by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Which city or area do you live in in Denmark, and how do you find the traffic? How long does it take to commute to work or run errands? Is there a rush hour in your city? What times of the day would you recommend people to ...
It took me 45-50 minutes to drive from Brr酶nsh酶j to my work, (32 km) just outside of Roskilde. Then when my institution moved to the UN building in Nordhavn, it also took 45 minutes (abut 5 km)! Public transit took the same amount of ... Read More
Recognition of foreign qualifications in Denmark by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Were your professional qualifications recognised in Denmark? What country did you complete your qualifications in? What profession are you in? Did you have to go through any formalities to get your qualifications recognised, ...
When I came here 21 years ago, there wasn't that much fuss about qualifications. In addition, I was under a 2 year contract to a research institution that hired primarily people from outside Denmark, since we were affiliated with UNEP and much ... Read More
The best services to use when moving to Denmark by Priscilla
Hello everyone, What were the biggest hurdles you faced when moving to Denmark? Were there any services available that helped? Which services helped you most upon your arrival in Denmark? Were there any that helped you adapt and integrate in ...
Not really. Things were pretty lax 20+ years ago. The police took care of my permissions, etc. I came alone for a 2-year contract research job. I never went to the Udlst. until I applied for family reunification a couple of years later. I ... Read More
How has your life changed in Denmark by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Has your life changed since you moved to Denmark? If so, in what way? Tell us more about all the changes in your life regarding your family, job, or friends. What about your frame of mind? How would you define your mood? ...
Well, after 21 years, here, I guess I have graduated into immigrant status. To answer your questions: I have two kids in the US and it's harder to get see them and I see them less often. On the other hand, I have been adopted by my wife's ... Read More
Best usages and practices in Denmark by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Living in Denmark means learning new ways of doing things and incorporating to your daily life unique practices. We invite you to share unique practices, tools or methods that could also make a difference in other countries. ...
Learn the language, one way or another. Don't worry about making mistakes. Danes are approachable, but they only rarely will approach you. The best way to learn Danish or get into a Danish social circle is through a Danish ... Read More
Are you happy in Denmark? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Denmark? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Happiness is an inside job, but certainly has something to do with the environment in which we place ourselves. I came to Denmark a little over 20 years ago. I have adjusted to the cultural shock. I am still learning. I am satisfied that Denmark ... Read More
Common misconceptions and clich茅s about life in Denmark by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Old clich茅s die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Denmark can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Denmark? What are the ...
My own understanding of Denmark was based on a lot of experience in the country from 60s-until the mid-90s. It changed a lot during those years. Now , it's changed even more. What country hasn't? I've been here a little over 20 ... Read More
Customer care in Denmark by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Denmark and ...
You have to be careful, as more and more stores have turned to high pressure sales tactics with uneducated (low wage) sales people who don't know their products very well. As for everything else i Denmark, there is a buying law that governs ... Read More
bank account in USD by netexpat
Hi, do Danish banks offer saving accounts in USD? TT
Yes, Nordea will give you a USD account. Another hint. If you transfer $ to Denmark. Transfer the amount in dollars and let your danish bank do the conversion to DKK. It's generally cheaper that way. You don't need a USD account at ... Read More
Sports in Denmark by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The Olympic Games are now just a few days away and we would like to talk about sports. What sports are the most popular and/or unusual in Denmark? Are sports facilities easily accessible there? Where and how can one find ...
I joined the Copenhagen Lacrosse Club. They have both men's and women's teams. There are lacrosse clubs in Odense and 氓rhus as i recall, pehaps Aalborg as well. Soccer, badminton, team handball, long-distance running are the most ... Read More
From London to Copenhagen with same Salary. Worth it? by Thor_Linus
Hi, We are a family of four with children of 10 and 12 years of age. My firm has offered me a job in Copenhagen. They are providing help with relocation but no increase in pay. We live in London suburb with a rental of around 拢1600 for a 3bed ...
Hi Linus, Go here for comparative costs of services Copenhagen vs. London. On housing/rent: Denmark still has a lot of subsidized (council) housing, which pulls the average cost down in relation to the UK. Non-subsidized housing for you and your ... Read More
Moving to Denmark with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Denmark with your family? What challenges have you ...
Learn the language. Put your kids in danish schools. Don't wait for people to approach you. You have to make the effort to meet people and make new friends. Most danes are NOT stand-offish, but they already have a close circle of friends, ... Read More
Visa extention by kalash123
Hi All I have been working in Denmark since 2013 , I was working as an Engineer in a private firm and my temporary work visa was valid until 2017. Then in 2015 I got a promotion and I was made assistant Manager in that same firm . BUT I did not ...
Go down there and wait. Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Denmark? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Denmark, would you heartily say "let聮s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I came with a government research job in hand. I was already familiar with DK as I had lectured, here, a number of times and had developed a network of researchers in my field, environmental economics. Although I thought I was pretty familiar with ... Read More