trigger_andy
Scottish expat in Norway
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Scottish
Lives in Stavanger
Registration: 25 December 2012
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Aussies in Oslo by CWJ85
Hey everyone. Just have a question for you all, including people from the UK. Is there anywhere in Oslo that sells imported goods from the UK or AU or even US. Just looking for some familiar brands and food items. This whole trial and error ...
As mentioned Helgo Meny is your best bet. Especially the larger stores. Ive found small Asian stores sell many items you just dont find in the 'Supermarkets' here, they seem to be much cheaper for items you'd maybe buy in Helgo's ... Read More
Norwegian cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Norway? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Norway and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
Out of everything I like about Norway food is very low down the list. Its bland, its basic and its almost to a rule served with boiled potatoes. Even Norwegians Christmas dinner would not be out of place as a Joe average Sunday dinner in the UK. The ... Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
Well I do not agree with your statement regarding Norwegians at all. I find them very friendly and there is generally no ice between ex-pats and Norwegians. There is no obligation on the Norwegians part to like you, if they think your an Arse Hole ... Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
Im not saying your selling a scam, just that I think that charging people for something I feel will not work, has no guaranteed success and in today's market where there is less and less jobs to be had would result in paying for false hope. ... Read More
Safety in Norway by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Norway? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Be that as it may but the question was do you feel safe in Norway. My opinion is yes, if there is Norwegians there and no if there is minorities in large numbers. Thankfully in Stavanger there is much less of an issue than Oslo. Oslo has a bad ... Read More
Safety in Norway by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Norway? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
So its a cess pit then? By your own admission it has prostitutes in the city center, (banging in the corners and in cars), no walking alone at night, keeping you bag zipped up. You just have to go on-line to see the The rape rate and the gun crime. ... Read More
Safety in Norway by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Norway? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
Norway is very very safe if you are taking about Norwegians, I personally believe they are one of the nicest most honest people on earth. Unfortunately the 'demographics' are changing in the cities and indeed for the worst. Id advise you ... Read More
I need help on making a potential big decision by phil5p
Hi Guys, I've been offered a role in my current company to take a role in Stavanger, based as an IT manager at an O&G firm. Coming from the UK I am in a good position financially right now and earn around £35K with reasonably ...
Hey, Im also from the UK and I made the move to Norway 5 years ago. I initially moved over for a fairly low salary, although I thought it was good on paper. I believe you're in much the same position? 600,000nok is no way going to sustain the ... Read More
Would you PAY someone to help you find a JOB in Norway? by Davina D
Hi everyone, Many people are interested in working in Norway, but often face a lot of roadblocks in actually finding jobs here. It's not enough to be qualified for a job. There are many qualified and overqualified foreigners here who still ...
I think we're ignoring the elephant in the room here. Norwegians do not like to hire non-Norwegians and I for one dont blame them, why hire an outsider when there is plenty of local talent, especially in today's market. I really cannot see ... Read More
Moving back to Scotland from Norway. by trigger_andy
Hey all, Ive had a look through the forum and cant see any question like mine. :) Currently I live in Stavanger and have even bought a house here. I work Off-Shore for a large Service Company and my Wife works full time too. Our Kids now go ...
Thanks for the reply's. :) New_in_Norway, I wish it was for two months work, in reality its more like 100 days a year and I really cant complain at that! I love my job and have no intentions of working anywhere else but if I can live in my homeland ... Read More
Moving back to Scotland from Norway.
Hey all, Ive had a look through the forum and cant see any question like mine. :) Currently I live in Stavanger and have even bought a house here. I work Off-Shore for a large Service Company and my Wife works full time too. Our Kids now go ... Read More