Jenna
@jennaiwanchuk
Canadian expat in Sweden
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56
Contacts
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About me
Canadian
Lives in G枚teborg
Speaks English, French, some Swedish
Registration: 16 April 2012
Anyone want to connect in Gothenburg
WOW! I just popped back onto these forums and I LOVE the idea of heartistry! I do something similar, geared towards adult women (and men if they're interested) - I teach hula hooping here in Gothenburg for adults! I full believe that adults need ... Read More
looking for ANY job by vedrana23
hey there..i want to move to Sweden and I'm looking for any job in english and i would appreciate Your help! Thank you so much
Taxes are 25% That's nice that the hostel answered you back! Read More
looking for ANY job by vedrana23
hey there..i want to move to Sweden and I'm looking for any job in english and i would appreciate Your help! Thank you so much
Sweden already has a multitude of English speakers and have their pick of the litter when it comes to people who can speak English. Speaking Swedish is more important. Sweden is one of the hardest countries to get a job in. So many people with ... Read More
Salary of Euro 3300 for couple
Hi Bhairavi! My husband and I survived on that as a monthly wage for at least my first 3 years here. It is very possible, especially if you are willing to live slightly outside of the center of the city (for example, we can be in center in 20 ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Sweden for love? Try your own country first. by jennaiwanchuk
Hey everyone, I often see the same topics being posted over and over here. "How do I move to Sweden to be with my [significant other]?" and "Struggling to find work and accomodation" are common threads. I will first and ...
HA. You have a point, but it only works half way. If my sambo didn't have such a good job, we would move back to Canada in a heartbeat. We plan on getting married in Canada as well. If (and that's a big IF) anything bad ever happened ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Sweden for love? Try your own country first. by jennaiwanchuk
Hey everyone, I often see the same topics being posted over and over here. "How do I move to Sweden to be with my [significant other]?" and "Struggling to find work and accomodation" are common threads. I will first and ...
Hey, sorry this reply will be short because I am writing from my phone, but the reason why it was likely not as troublesome for you bureaucratically-speaking is likely because you're from the EU. As a Canadian, cold weather doesn't phase me ... Read More
Thinking of moving to Sweden for love? Try your own country first. by jennaiwanchuk
Hey everyone, I often see the same topics being posted over and over here. "How do I move to Sweden to be with my [significant other]?" and "Struggling to find work and accomodation" are common threads. I will first and ...
Actually I'm reading all of their requirements on their site now, and it looks like I actually should have been accepted for it. This is nuts :/ Read More
Thinking of moving to Sweden for love? Try your own country first. by jennaiwanchuk
Hey everyone, I often see the same topics being posted over and over here. "How do I move to Sweden to be with my [significant other]?" and "Struggling to find work and accomodation" are common threads. I will first and ...
When I can get home I can quite literally take a photo of the beslut they sent to me for you. It said I was "nekad" because I was an "utl盲ndskt medborgare" :( Read More
Thinking of moving to Sweden for love? Try your own country first. by jennaiwanchuk
Hey everyone, I often see the same topics being posted over and over here. "How do I move to Sweden to be with my [significant other]?" and "Struggling to find work and accomodation" are common threads. I will first and ...
"Kortare tid om du lever tillsammans med en svensk medborgare Om du 盲r gift, lever i ett registrerat partnerskap eller 盲r sambo med en svensk medborgare kan du ans枚ka om svenskt medborgarskap efter tre 氓r. Ni ska d氓 ha ... Read More
Photo walks by Agnieszka_91
Does anybody wants to meet people by photography? I live here since 2 months and looking for people who wants to meet other people and... taking photographs with them, talk about it or about whatever you want, maybe practice English. I would like to ...
I don't think it's a problem, I know an American lady going on the photo walk, and I might be there as well so I can always translate if necessary. Read More
Nurse from Scotland wish to move to Gothenburg. Any Advice? by ScottishNinja
Hi there, My name is Catherine and I'm from Bonny Scotland, I want to move to Gothenburg to live with my Swedish partner. Ok, I have one positive going for me and that's being a registered nurse. On the not so positive side I do not ...
You will need to learn Swedish in order to continue nursing here in Sweden. There are courses such as SFI and SAS, and even more particular studies in order to get your medical vocabulary on par. Some nurses end up doing home care with limited ... Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
You need a university education to teach English. First a 4-year bachelor's degree, then one usually goes into the School/Faculty of Education at one's university for 2 more years to become a certified teacher. The problem here is that they ... Read More
Student considering moving to Sweden by ztm302
Hi, I'm 20 years old currently studying in Australia and considering the prospect of moving to Sweden with my girlfriend who lives in Malmo. I am a dual citizen of the United Kingdom so I understand I have the right to live and work in Sweden ...
You might in fact have a bit more leeway than most other immigrants have due to the fact that you have dual citizenship with the UK, thereby making you an EU citizen by proxy. I will tell you though that non-EU citizens with permanent residency do ... Read More
Photo walks by Agnieszka_91
Does anybody wants to meet people by photography? I live here since 2 months and looking for people who wants to meet other people and... taking photographs with them, talk about it or about whatever you want, maybe practice English. I would like to ...
Hey! Check out the Fotografiska F枚reningen Gbg's facebook, they do photo walks every now and then! They have a photo walk coming up on the 9th of May starting at Gustav Adolf's Torg in Gothenburg at ... Read More
How racist and xenophobic is Sweden? by kbelial
I've heard some controversial things about Sweden - it's either praised as a very liberal/welcoming country OR as racist and xenophobic. There's one article from TheGuardian("Sweden - the country where racism is just a joke"). ...
Doesn't matter what race you are, if you're not from here you'll be treated like you're an alien. Read More
Thinking of moving to Sweden for love? Try your own country first.
Hey everyone, I often see the same topics being posted over and over here. "How do I move to Sweden to be with my [significant other]?" and "Struggling to find work and accomodation" are common threads. I will first and ... Read More
moving to sweden from phil by queeniec
i'm Queenie 22 currently living in phil , im here to meet some filipina who could help me or answer my questions about moving to sweden, i applied online 3months ago, i want to move in sweden to be with my fiancee and i also want to work as an ...
There is no way to get here sooner or make them go faster with the application process. During my application process they even told me not to try to contact them either. It sucks to have to wait, but in the long run, it's worth it to be with ... Read More
Aussie girl needing URGENT advice on housing and jobs here in Goteborg by elyshalukac
Hi everybody, My name is Elysha. I have recently moved from my home town being Melbourne, Australia, to be with the love of my life. As you can imagine this is a whole new experience for me , especially the language barrier. My partner is from ...
You're completely right though, it is the reality of it. Nowadays I don't often respond anymore to newcomers who say they're looking for jobs and can only speak English, although of course it never hurts for them to try right? The ... Read More
Irish girl moving to Gothenburg - advice?!
Hey, I replied to you on a different thread, but in short, best advice is to keep your head up, stick to SFI and SAS (and complete them) and then hopefully contacts and friends will come as you start spending more time here. Job opportunities can ... Read More
Aussie girl needing URGENT advice on housing and jobs here in Goteborg by elyshalukac
Hi everybody, My name is Elysha. I have recently moved from my home town being Melbourne, Australia, to be with the love of my life. As you can imagine this is a whole new experience for me , especially the language barrier. My partner is from ...
Most of my replies will sound pretty jaded, but your best bet is to get into SFI straight away and start learning Swedish. The language is very important in finding a job here. When I came, I was told that my multitudes of work experience would ... Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
There is an international school here in Gbg although to my knowledge TEFL is not accepted here. One would then need a degree of English Education (bachelor's in English, then a couple years in the school of education). It might not hurt to try ... Read More
Planning to get Visa going Sweden... by katerikard
Good day every one, I am a new member here,I am trying to ask for some advice on how to start things going Sweden.I am in a relationship with a Swedish 42 yr old guy in Sweden.We are 5 yrs in a relationship this year.He has been here in my country ...
Then in all honesty I guess the best you can do is apply and then wait and see. The application process is long, so make sure you've got everything together and sorted. You could also send an email to migrationsverket or a Swedish ambassador in ... Read More
Planning to get Visa going Sweden... by katerikard
Good day every one, I am a new member here,I am trying to ask for some advice on how to start things going Sweden.I am in a relationship with a Swedish 42 yr old guy in Sweden.We are 5 yrs in a relationship this year.He has been here in my country ...
Hey, If you apply for residency as a sambo here in Sweden you will absolutely need to have your divorce finalized, otherwise you will not be granted residency, nor will you be able to get a personal number. Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
Hey titi1, Unfortunately I cannot hire anyone at the moment seeing as I just took over the business this year and I need to budget the finances. If you happen to know anyone within the hotel industry, or have any friends etc, that would be the ... Read More
life without personnummer by tonybalony
My wife and I (both UK citizens) would like to buy a house in Sweden and live there for the next 5+ years. We are not working and not of retirement age so would be classed as "persons of sufficient means". We would need private medical ...
I wish it would be normal! Without a personal number you don't even get treated like a human being. Read More
work by butnz
hey guys,i want to move to Gothenburg,Sweden soon but work is the problem,can someone give a straight answer and tell me is there any work in Gothenburg for an English speaker? thanks :)
Honestly, don't let anyone get your hopes up too high. There is a relatively low amount of work available to English speakers here unless of course you have the funds to start up your own hair salon. Read More
Job help!
You need a personal number before getting a job no matter what, unless you can find someone willing to hire you under the table (which is highly unlikely). How long have you got residency here? If you show skatteverket your residency permit, you ... Read More
Wanting to move to Sweden from London- With a disability/long term ill by john vincent
Hi everyone, not sure if I have posted in the right place :o But I wanted to try to find out how I would go about trying to move to Sweden whilst having a long term illness (M.E). I am in a long term relationship with a Swedish woman, and we have ...
Hey, Unfortunately assistance is only available to Swedish Citizens. If you move here for a relationship, it is on the grounds that your partner will support you, thereby leaving you ineligible for assistance. Read More
Looking for people to hang out in G枚teborg. by AnairdaLau
Hello My name is Adriana :) I'm a shy girl who is looking for friends here :D I'm not very good at making new friends in the city I don't know well and I spend most of my time playing games, reading books and watching series and ...
Hey AnairdaLau! I live in generally the same area! Maybe we should take a fika sometime! Read More
Does Anyone Know Any English Speaking Psychologists?
Hey everyone! I was just wondering if anyone has ever found or spoken to any English-speaking psychologists here in Gothenburg. After being here for over two years now I can speak Swedish quite well, I am established and bought an already-running ... Read More
Hi, Moving To Sweden In June. (Job Help)
Sorry hun, but you have said it yourself and it is the living reality. People who can't speak Swedish have little to no luck. Maybe there might be something like a restaurant dishwasher or working in the hotel industry cleaning rooms and such ... Read More
planning to marry a swedish guy in sweden by GuestPoster921
Hi, good day! i am always on your page and was trying to read topics and i am hoping you can help me. i am a filipina with a swedish boyfriend. we havent met but we are in a relationship for more than a year. he wants me to visit sweden through ...
I know married people who have still had to wait for their residence permit in Sweden just like everyone else. If the relationship is serious, aka marriage or common-law partnership, migrationsverket will give you a 2-year residency permit. If you ... Read More
Possibly Moving to Gothenburg by RowdyRoo
I was offered a position in Sweden starting in April. I am a 50 year old American male that has previously worked in the Middle East. What can you guys tell me about working in Sweden and working for Swedish employers?
First of all, congratulations! Where will you be working? Not many English speaking Expats get jobs here, so you must be very special. Working in Sweden versus working in the west is in fact similar in some ways, but here it's just a little bit ... Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
Once you get out there, I feel like Swedish people are really accepting and helpful :) My friend just got a job after 3 years of being here and everyone is helping her out! They want to practice their English just as much as she wants to practice ... Read More
Student needs advive.
You are correct in your research. The best way to get a job here in Sweden is to know somebody. Personal networking is extremely important. There are many immigrants here who speak excellent Swedish who have been here for countless years without a ... Read More
Help Someone
Go to www.migrationsverket.se they have all the information you need, and possibly in your own language as well =) Read More
Top hiring sectors in Gothenburg by Julien
Hi, let聮s talk about job opportunities in Gothenburg. What are the top hiring sectors? And according to you, what are the most promising job sectors, which will keep creating jobs in Gothenburg? Thanks in advance for sharing your ...
Hey Julien. The reason why you (and many others) aren't getting any return on questions about jobs (or sectors) here in Gothenburg is because there aren't really many that are promising. If you can't speak Swedish, you'd be lucky to find anything ... Read More
Need to start booking interviews by EliaFernandes
I already have a travel planned to Gothenburg between the 9th and 13th of September! Now i really need to book job interviews in whatever comes along for those dates! I'm really hoping to come back to Portugal already with a contract so i can ...
Okay here's the deal. I have moved to Sweden as of December 2011 and I have a 2 year residency permit. My biggest recommendation is to learn fluent Swedish before you come here. Also, don't take the risk on only a 90 day Visa, you can't receive a ... Read More
hey there! :)
There is a Radisson Blu right outside of Centralstationen Read More
Wanting to move!
Hey! My best advice to you is to learn Swedish. Your English is quite good, but unfortunately even though most Swedes speak English it doesn't help anyone qualify for a job, unless of course your friend can help you get one somehow =) Start off ... Read More
Moving to stockholm : Decent salary by Rajkudva
Hi Guys, We intend to move to Stockholm shortly....Can you guys pl help me know what would be the decent salary (in kroner) to earn to make a decent living...assuming one intends to stay in and around of Stockholm... single income for a family of ...
Hey, I'm in Gbg so I can't say much about Stockholm other than it is in fact one of the most expensive cities to live in in all of Sweden. The wage needed to live there would depend on how big the family is (how many are you supporting?) etc. If ... Read More
looking for jobs for new immigrants in G枚teborg,Sverige by lani mae
Hi, I have been here in Sweden for a while now but having hard time looking for job since i have not learn their language yet..hope you can help me with my job searching,i would take any job and work really hard..
This isn't true for the majority of immigrants. I am a linguist, and I managed a restaurant back home. I speak English fluently and have more work experience than most people have in their pinky toe. Getting hired on the Avenue or around center only ... Read More
Hope to get to sweden ASAP by AIDA.k
Hello, I'am a new member I introduce myself: my name is A茂da, I'm 23 and I'm from Tunisia. Hope to get to sweden ASAP ;)
The fastest way to get work in Sweden (for English speakers) is to work in some sort of web development or programming industry, or for Volvo. Otherwise your next fastest route is to learn Swedish first and then apply afterwards. Read More
Swedish courses at SFI
I think there are some Komvux classes that run in the evening. Check https://komvux.stockholm.se/open24/public/eduMgmt/Default.aspx =) Read More
I am looking jobs for an English teacher
Hey! I don't know if this will help much or not, but Sweden has its own established English teaching system so the impression that I was given was that one must get a teaching certificate from Sweden in order to teach. What I would recommend doing ... Read More
IT jobs for English speaking
He can also try applying to Sony Ericsson Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
Hi guys, I am considering moving to Sweden. Can anyone suggest some good work agencies around the Gothenburg area? Thanks.Manpower is one of the best, do you speak Swedish? Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
That's the way to go! I will finish my Swedish classes in about a month (yey!!), but still there is a lot more to improve, esp. in the speaking part :) Advice- watch TV, some series or a show, with swedish text. It helps a lot. Plus thre is a site ... Read More
To the people looking to come to G枚teborg by jennaiwanchuk
I was recently asked how long it took to get my personal number, which resulted in a super long reply that I figured could be posted for everyone else to see. I very much recommend SFI. The best way to go is through Vuxenutbildningen. You have to ...
Hi Jenna, Thank you for the great tips! But what is this: Rosetta Stone? Take care, EszterRosetta Stone is a computer program that will take you through a language straight from step 1, just as if you were a child. It does not translate anything ... Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
Jenna, you should consider yourself really lucky then! :))I really do. After reading some things on here of people who have been here for quite some time and haven't found paid work yet, or people who have had to wait forever for residency and ... Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
Very well said, Jenna. Just about Arbetsf枚rmedlingen - it was really useless and very disappointing for me and all my non-swedish friends. You can try to get some kind of support or direction there, but don't keep your expectations too ... Read More
To the people looking to come to G枚teborg
I was recently asked how long it took to get my personal number, which resulted in a super long reply that I figured could be posted for everyone else to see. I very much recommend SFI. The best way to go is through Vuxenutbildningen. You have to ... Read More
Jobs in Gothenburg for English Speakers by StuD
Hello all, I am moving to Gothenburg at the end of August and will be looking for work. I am willing to do anything be it cleaning, bar work, etc but my Swedish is very limited at the moment so being realistic I am willing to do ANYTHING! Currently ...
Hey everyone! My name is Jenna and I just wanted to tell you all that you're not alone. As many above have shared their experiences, I must say that I have had some very similar, except with less of a wait period. I came here from Canada to live ... Read More