Servus
American expat in the Faroe Islands
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American
Lives in Tórshavn
Registration: 29 February 2012
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Ex-Pat American for a decade by Servus
Hello. I am Servus. I am an ex-pat American who moved first to Denmark, then to the Faroe Islands. Right now I work as a fisherman. But I have worked as a farmer, post man, warehouser, logistics assistant, forklift operator, retirement home orderly, ...
There will be a little bit of a culture shock and the political system may be confusing at first. But the languages are not the same. You will need to learn Danish for your transition, but can also learn Faroese at the Faroe House in Copenhagen. But ... Read More
Ex-Pat American for a decade by Servus
Hello. I am Servus. I am an ex-pat American who moved first to Denmark, then to the Faroe Islands. Right now I work as a fisherman. But I have worked as a farmer, post man, warehouser, logistics assistant, forklift operator, retirement home orderly, ...
Yes, but the money is rather poor, with a few caveats. It is nearly impossible to get a job on the larger, more productive boats, so it is mainly a job for single guys or people who fall in love with that way of life. On land, there are fish ... Read More
Ex-Pat American for a decade by Servus
Hello. I am Servus. I am an ex-pat American who moved first to Denmark, then to the Faroe Islands. Right now I work as a fisherman. But I have worked as a farmer, post man, warehouser, logistics assistant, forklift operator, retirement home orderly, ...
Most of the work I have had was in Denmark. There is little work up here right now, but if you want to be a fisherman, you can survive. You need to first contact the Danish Embassy in your country, but you will need a vise explicitly for the Faroe ... Read More
Ex-Pat American for a decade
Hello. I am Servus. I am an ex-pat American who moved first to Denmark, then to the Faroe Islands. Right now I work as a fisherman. But I have worked as a farmer, post man, warehouser, logistics assistant, forklift operator, retirement home orderly, ... Read More
Finding a job in the Faroe Islands by Servus
Is it just me or is it next to impossible to find a reliable job here?
Just an expat on the Faroe Islands. You can read more about me on my blog. Kinda a long story. Read More
Successful job interview in the Faroe Islands by Julie
Hi, passing a job interview in the Faroe Islands can be a stressful moment, especially you are not familiar with the cultural and professional codes of the country. How to successfully pass a job interview in the Faroe Islands ? What ...
These are informal affairs. I would suggest you read about business practice and organizations if you wish to have a bit of insight. I found it useful when I learned there is little tollerance for distance between levels in an organization. That is ... Read More
Finding a job in the Faroe Islands
Is it just me or is it next to impossible to find a reliable job here? Read More