bluejeanswomen
American expat in Norway
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American
Lives in Stavanger
Registration: 29 April 2011
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Moving to Norway from the USA by tristanbradbury01
Help moving from the USA please? Its incredibly difficult. I cant find an employeer willing to help me get a work permitÂ
@tristanbradbury01 I use to work in Norway. I’m American living in UK. I lived in Norway (Stavanger) for 5 years. Most companies do not sponsor you. You need to apply through Agencies. Also check out Finn.com or better Google Agencies in ... Read More
find a job by mojgan1366
Hi. I am Mojgan from Iran.I have PhD of environmental science with a good resume. I like to find a job in Norway. I have been there for 6 months for sabbatical and i love Norway. Can anybody help me please?
Hello Mojgan, Go to Nav.com there are jobs everywhere there and I think there is something in it for you. Unfortunately I wouldn’t be of any help to you but just with suggestions for I too am looking for work. Just to let you know with ... Read More
find a job by mojgan1366
Hi. I am Mojgan from Iran.I have PhD of environmental science with a good resume. I like to find a job in Norway. I have been there for 6 months for sabbatical and i love Norway. Can anybody help me please?
Hello, I am from UK and lived and worked in Norway for over 5 years. The larger corporations (Statoil, Shell) to name two you will need to apply to Employment Agencies or they won’t touch you. Omega is one that I can help you with but you ... Read More
What are the dos and don'ts of finding a job in Norway? by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Where is the best place to start when looking for a job in Norway? Is it better to job-hunt by directly contacting the company of your interest, or should job-seekers rely on a recruitment agency, for example? Are there any ...
Hello, I found the majority of the jobs I got were through agencies. Most speak English. If the company asks for Norwegian Speakers only still apply for if they want you they work around it and the software packages also are in English. I would ... Read More
Things to do after renting an apartment by umairbz
Hi All, I have recently finalized an apartment and will be moving in soon. I just wanted to know if there is anything that I definitely need to look into after moving into the apartment. My list is the following: 1. Change my address with ...
Have a wonderful time and good luck. Nancy Read More
Things to do after renting an apartment by umairbz
Hi All, I have recently finalized an apartment and will be moving in soon. I just wanted to know if there is anything that I definitely need to look into after moving into the apartment. My list is the following: 1. Change my address with ...
When I was living in Norway I had moved 3 times and all 3 times I changed the addresses with both my bank and tax office. But you do what you think is right. You don't want any bank details nor tax info going to the wrong hands. Good ... Read More
Things to do after renting an apartment by umairbz
Hi All, I have recently finalized an apartment and will be moving in soon. I just wanted to know if there is anything that I definitely need to look into after moving into the apartment. My list is the following: 1. Change my address with ...
Hello also go to the bank and change all your details to your new address. Perhaps notify the tax office also. Good luck in your new place. Go to IKEA for they have loads of stuff (decent) for cheap. Have fun, Nancy Read More
Job Oppurtunity In Oslo by tamannasatsangi
Hi, I have recently got married and shifted to Oslo in Dec 2015 to accommodate my husbands job here. I was a working professional with 3+ Year experience in E-commerce Marketing in Pune - India. Now I am looking for an opportunity to start working ...
Check all the agencies that surround the large Oil and Gas corporations for they only use agencies. Check Omega their a big agency and ask for Simon. Very good and he'll help you to try to obtain work. Good Luck and enjoy. Need anything ... Read More
Job Oppurtunity In Oslo by tamannasatsangi
Hi, I have recently got married and shifted to Oslo in Dec 2015 to accommodate my husbands job here. I was a working professional with 3+ Year experience in E-commerce Marketing in Pune - India. Now I am looking for an opportunity to start working ...
Hello, As long as your husband has the necessary permissions (Visa) you shouldn't have a problem. Apply to agencies and companies as you would normally. Go on line or go to the Tax office to get the paperwork to start on obtaining a visa. ... Read More
Norwegian Boyfriend Under NAV by lady_diver
Hi. This is my first post here. I am a Filipina and I have a Norwegian boyfriend who is under NAV due to his depression. He visited me once for 4 weeks here in the Philippines and now we are planning for me to visit him for 3 months. Is there ...
I'm going to be honest with you. If you have ANY doubts don't go. You do not want to be stuck in a foreign country so far away from home and it gets very rainy and cold in Norway during the winter months. He's on welfare "full ... Read More
Can any friends tell me how to find job in stavanger by sukriti
I am new in Stavanger and its a couple of weeks that I am here in Stavanger. I do not know how to find a job. Please can anybody can tell how to find job in Stavanger?
Here is an agency name: Centre Point...they are in Stavanger. Also here are a list of some companies you can try: Shell Statoil - Centre Point does business with them Aker Solutions Make sure your CV is up to date. These are all Oil and Gas ... 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 ...
Hello, Firstly I take it that it is a Noreigian Company you will be working for? Are you new to being a Software Professional? It is very expensive to live and work in Norway. Make sure you have something lined up with regards to having a place ... Read More
Looking for work in the fuel / logistic dept by Argentina10
Hi, I'm Wayne I've just completed 17 yrs working as a petroleum operator/ engineer In the British armed forces Im writing that someone may see this message and pick up the fact that they might require my services give my experience as well ...
Wayne Start looking up agencies for most Oil and Gas companies use them and they pay better (believe it or not). Check Omega, Air Energy (they deal with Shell, Statoil, Aker Solutions. Here is a small list of companies within Norway: ... Read More
what is the cost of living + is it easy to get job for english speaker by ramsagar
Hi All..This is Ram. I am planning to come Norway on a jobseeker visa. What is the current position for a Skilled worker to get job and what is the best time to come to Norway. I mean summer or winter? I have MBA in Finance and I speak only English. ...
Good Morning Ram, Start looking now and look into agencies. Most Norwegians speak English. Just a suggestion try the Oil and Gas Industry. They pay the best. Cost of living is VERY EXPENSIVE. Most companies pay well due to the cost of living. ... Read More
Urgent Help by edwardspencer
Im calling my friends no. in norway but i get a message from the operator Im typing it literally since i do not know norweigan Can someone please translate it for me. Im typing this as i hear it so i may be wrong. "Te oklacity contact nee ...
I am so sorry I can't help either but do go to Google Translate. Download the app for it is wonderful. I used it when I was living in Norway. But you need to check the spelling for it didn't recognise what I copied from your message. ... Read More