Nicola Evans
@dicania
English expat in Denmark
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34
Contacts
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About me
English
Lives in Copenhagen
Speaks English and intermediate Danish
Registration: 08 March 2011
Top 5 tips to live in Denmark by expat.com
Hi, When you are going to live abroad, you may have a lot of questions. Hence to facilitate you in this process, we are inviting expats to share their top 5 tips with regards to settling and living in Denmark. What recommendations would you ...
1. Learn to like beer. Completely incorrect that Tuborg and Carlsberg are the only choices, at least if you are in Copenhagen. Look at bars like Mikkeller, The Black Swan, 脴rsted 脴lbarx S酶ernes 脴lbar, Tryk Bar etc - plenty of ... Read More
Seeking a job in Copenhagen
I searched jobindex.dk and LinkedIn. They were the only two websites. I also networked like crazy. It took me seven months to get a job - whilst I was waiting to get my foot in the door I threw myself into learning the language and trying to read up ... Read More
Expat job in Copenaghen
Not necessarily. I have a marketing background and found work in marketing in Denmark. I speak quite good Danish but it is not required where I work, nor was it asked of me in my interviews. The OP says his girlfriend has experience as a key account ... Read More
Smoerbrod
My favourite places for sm酶rrebr酶d in Copenhagen are Tivolihallen and Peder Oxe, definitely check them out when you get here. Read More
Want some one working in Denmark in the Software Industry by satishmeka
Hi, I am Satish from India, Working as software employee since more than 3 years. I am planning to move Denmark. I would need your help in getting some real information from who is already working there in Denmark on following points: 1. How are ...
Saloni, I gave you advice following your post on this thread here. There is advice regarding LinkedIn as well - I hope that you read this as although you posted in the thread after my reply, there was no acknowledgement of my post so I want to be ... Read More
English speaking jobs in Denmark by sanjaymohanram
Hi everyone , I am Sanjay from India. Planning to move my base to Denmark . I have 4 years experience in Management. I have a graduation in Commerce and Masters in Management. I can get my immigration and work visa done in a couple of months , the ...
I was only lucky in that my husband could support both of us whilst I was job hunting and learning Danish. If he could not have done so there is absolutely no way I would have moved over when I did. Read More
English speaking jobs in Denmark by sanjaymohanram
Hi everyone , I am Sanjay from India. Planning to move my base to Denmark . I have 4 years experience in Management. I have a graduation in Commerce and Masters in Management. I can get my immigration and work visa done in a couple of months , the ...
Hi, I have no idea about the job situation in Fyn as I am based in Copenhagen but if jobs are thin on the ground in the capital city then I am assuming it to be similar where you are. As you correctly point out, I wrote that if you work in ... Read More
English speaking jobs in Denmark by sanjaymohanram
Hi everyone , I am Sanjay from India. Planning to move my base to Denmark . I have 4 years experience in Management. I have a graduation in Commerce and Masters in Management. I can get my immigration and work visa done in a couple of months , the ...
Put quite simply, there is no such thing as cheap living expenses in Denmark unless you are comparing it to cities such as London or Paris where the rent is far far higher. In terms of job prospects, it is very tough to get work - even if you are ... Read More
FAO all expats in DK - your input would be greatly appreciated!
Hi expats, A new Denmark based webshop, Amazings, will be launching very soon. It's a community based webshop where we thrive on input from individuals, no matter how big or small. We aim to sell exciting and amazing products that you perhaps miss ... Read More
Looking for spare room
Your post searching for accommodation would be better suited here: /forum/265-7-accommodation-in-denmark.html I myself do not have a spare room. Read More
dnt knw about any thing of denmark. by alran3
m ahmed frm pakistan got Gree Crad visa nw coming to Denmark. dnt knw about any thing of denmark. any one plz tell me 1. wot z a meaning of Long tetm visa "D Type" 2. expenses of accomodation ( single room) 3. exp of food 4. which city i hv to go ...
I think you misunderstood me a bit, neither you or I mentioned that you were afraid. The word 'afraid' was merely a figure of speech. I hope you find the information useful - I answered another one of your posts where I have posted a link to a live ... Read More
dnt knw about any thing of denmark. by alran3
m ahmed frm pakistan got Gree Crad visa nw coming to Denmark. dnt knw about any thing of denmark. any one plz tell me 1. wot z a meaning of Long tetm visa "D Type" 2. expenses of accomodation ( single room) 3. exp of food 4. which city i hv to go ...
Hi there, I'm going to work backwards on these questions. Work It is not easy to get a job in Denmark at the moment, particularly if you do not speak at least basic conversational Danish. The unemployment rate is 7.9% at the moment which is the ... Read More
Unskilled labor jobs in Copenhagen? Advice and opinions? by Andrea_L_O
OK, my husband and I are applying under the Greencard scheme. He has his PhD, and I have my JD. However, he doesn't speak any Danish at all (yet) and I don't speak much (I am working on it at least a few minutes a day, though). So when we get to ...
No problem at all. Unfortunately I don't have any knowledge of the sectors you mention. However the lady who runs Worktrotter will be hosting live Q&A sessions next week ... Read More
jobs in denmark??
Hi there, As per Armand's post, a good start would be an introduction. For example, what is your professional background, how long have you been in Denmark/when are you planning to come over, etc. There are live Q&A sessions next week with regards ... Read More
How to make friends in Copenhagen by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Copenhagen :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Surely this is how you make friends in any new city? How else are people expecting to make friends; I currently live in London - non Londoners don't expect to make friends by letting Londoners approach them and besides, if a Londoner approached them ... Read More
Unskilled labor jobs in Copenhagen? Advice and opinions? by Andrea_L_O
OK, my husband and I are applying under the Greencard scheme. He has his PhD, and I have my JD. However, he doesn't speak any Danish at all (yet) and I don't speak much (I am working on it at least a few minutes a day, though). So when we get to ...
Hi Andrea, You are both highly educated which is a good thing here, a lot of job descriptions in my field (marketing) state that one should ideally have a Masters. Do you have any professional experience at all? The reason I ask is that on the ... Read More
Construction work by Asmith82
Hi, I'm thinking of moving to Denmark from Ireland. I'm 31 years old and have 12 years experience. If anyone has any information on this please write back.
Hi both, The job market is tough here with a 7.9% unemployment rate so it is not necessarily as easy to get a job upon arrival. So here are some resources that would be useful :) I recommend that your first port of call should be the Worktrotter ... Read More
Husband and I probably moving to Copenhagen and we have questions by Andrea_L_O
Hi everyone, My husband and I are Americans, but it appears that we will be able to move to Denmark under the Greencard scheme. It has been 22 years since I've been in Copenhagen, but that is where we will likely settle. Unfortunately I can ...
Just asked my fianc茅. He's said not to worry. There may be a couple if it is particularly hot but nothing to worry about. Besides, I don't think Herning in late June will reach tropical climes :) Read More
looking for 20 something friends who are very outgoing by kleighb
Hi my name is Kristen and I just moved to Copenhagen from the US to live with my boyfriend for the next three months. Its been hard to meet people and I don't know why. Im a crazy outgoing person who likes to go out on the weekends, shop and run ...
Oooh, you like ska. I know this is an old thread but just in case you're all reading there's a ska concert going on on Saturday in Vesterbro at R氓huset (Halmtorvet 13D) Doors 21:00, music from 22:00 Entry 40kr :) Read More
Construction work by Asmith82
Hi, I'm thinking of moving to Denmark from Ireland. I'm 31 years old and have 12 years experience. If anyone has any information on this please write back.
Hi there, Welcome to DK! :) I have linked people here to the Worktrotter site before as it's a great resource for everything you need to know re Denmark, particularly work. There is a Q&A session on the Facebook page at the moment, just on the ... Read More
Husband and I probably moving to Copenhagen and we have questions by Andrea_L_O
Hi everyone, My husband and I are Americans, but it appears that we will be able to move to Denmark under the Greencard scheme. It has been 22 years since I've been in Copenhagen, but that is where we will likely settle. Unfortunately I can ...
Hi Andrea, I'm not sure what corn masa, or hominy or grits are but you can definitely get flour and corn tortillas from F酶tex :) The one thing I can't seem to track down is chipotle paste! Thanks, Nicola Read More
English speaking jobs in Denmark by sanjaymohanram
Hi everyone , I am Sanjay from India. Planning to move my base to Denmark . I have 4 years experience in Management. I have a graduation in Commerce and Masters in Management. I can get my immigration and work visa done in a couple of months , the ...
Hi Pal, This is a completely alien industry to me so I am unable to give advice. In terms of monthly expenditure this is like asking 'how long is a piece of string' - this completely depends on your buying habits. Food in DK can be pricey however ... Read More
English speaking jobs in Denmark by sanjaymohanram
Hi everyone , I am Sanjay from India. Planning to move my base to Denmark . I have 4 years experience in Management. I have a graduation in Commerce and Masters in Management. I can get my immigration and work visa done in a couple of months , the ...
Hi Pallabi, If you are thinking of moving to Denmark because of the earning potential and you have heard of the low unemployment rate then you would be correct that wages tend to be higher (bear in mind higher tax however) and unemployment rate is ... Read More
Multilingual people in denmark
Ah, sorry - just seen that this is a fairly old thread. Apologies. Read More
Multilingual people in denmark
Hi Nico, Are you on LinkedIn? There are lots of expat groups on there for people in Copenhagen and Denmark, make sure your profile is up to date, join the groups, introduce yourself and partake in discussions. I've got to rush at the moment so I ... Read More
Looking for a job in Frederiksberg, Denmark. by whit3puppy
Hi, I'm a Eurasian that is currently living in Malaysia but I really want to find a job in Denmark. Preferably around Kronprinsesse Sofies area as I will be living there. I am currently working as a Personal Assistant to the company's group's ...
Hi again, Check out an expat community called InterNations - you can search for Danish expats in Malaysia (I imagine Kuala Lumpur definitely has a page) or you can post in the forums. Sorry, it won't let me link it here! Held og lykke/good luck! Read More
Looking for a job in Frederiksberg, Denmark. by whit3puppy
Hi, I'm a Eurasian that is currently living in Malaysia but I really want to find a job in Denmark. Preferably around Kronprinsesse Sofies area as I will be living there. I am currently working as a Personal Assistant to the company's group's ...
Also with regards to practising Danish, there may be some expat Danes in Kuala Lumpur that may be willing to help you with the language? There may not be but worth looking :) Read More
Looking for a job in Frederiksberg, Denmark. by whit3puppy
Hi, I'm a Eurasian that is currently living in Malaysia but I really want to find a job in Denmark. Preferably around Kronprinsesse Sofies area as I will be living there. I am currently working as a Personal Assistant to the company's group's ...
Hi there, I hope that you've been successful in the job hunt so far. If not, then as Nickols has suggested, you have to be creative and extend your search to outside Frederiksberg as you are severely limiting yourself like this. Are you on ... Read More
I would like to learn Danish :) by kleighb
I have been living in Copenhagen for a month now and still find the language barrier to be a bit difficult. I would like to learn more Danish than just how to say basic things and my pronunciation is horrible. Is anyone willing to teach me some ...
Hi Kristen, Are you taking lessons in Danish yet? I'm taking lessons four times a week at the moment and I luckily have a Danish fiance to practice on so I hope you find a tandem partner soon as it's invaluable! I also supplement my Danish lessons ... Read More
Cost of living in Denmark by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about the cost of living in Denmark. Don't forget to mention where you are living Let's compare the: > accommodation prices (how much does it cost to rent or to buy an ...
I've moved to Copenhagen from London, UK. I am actually probably in the minority who will say that the cost of living in Denmark is actually cheaper than compared to that of London. Rent We are living in a far larger apartment in Vesterbro than we ... Read More
How to make friends in Copenhagen by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Copenhagen :top: [b]Which are your best ...
Of course I can't experience actually living there but my point if from a city dweller's point of view; if I see someone in London on their own in a bar/coffee shop/etc I wouldn't go up to them as I'd assume they're waiting for their friend or are ... Read More
How to make friends in Copenhagen by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals or expatriates) when you're living in Copenhagen :top: [b]Which are your best ...
It is indeed tough to make friends with actual Danish people, unless you belong to a hobby group or a sports club, affinity group, etc. etc. You increase your chances if it's a very small number of people who are members of the club, or if it's a ... Read More
Jobs for English Speaking by vidya.singh
Hi All, My Name is Vidya. Can anybody suggest me about job market for English Speaking people in Denmark especially in bank, telecom and other service sectors? Kind Regards Vidya
Hi everyone, Sorry to jump in on the first poster's thread :) I'm researching moving to Copenhagen but I'm also concerned about getting a job. I work in marketing and have extensive experience however my Danish is only very basic. I'm quite worried ... Read More