Looking into moving to Denmark
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Looking into moving to Denmark
Hello, folks. I'm new to the forum.
I'm in a long-distance relationship with a Dane who I originally met online. We've met in person and have been together for a while, so we're looking to close the distance. One option has been for him to move to me, but really feel I need a fresh start away from the UK.
I'm looking into moving to Denmark. I've read about some people with little or no knowledge of Danish finding "unskilled" work, but mainly in Copenhagen. My boyfriend doesn't live near Copenhagen, so I'm hoping to find something nearer to him.
I work in the hospitality and catering sector, with vast amounts of experience in retail. Naturally, working in customer-facing roles in Denmark would mean I'd have to become proficient in Danish. I'm already learning some of the language through my boyfriend and online lessons.
Is there much of a chance of finding work with little Danish knowledge in the South of Denmark? I'm not work shy and will consider employment in other sectors, even cleaning or washing dishes. I'll do what it takes.
Thanks!
I'm in a long-distance relationship with a Dane who I originally met online. We've met in person and have been together for a while, so we're looking to close the distance. One option has been for him to move to me, but really feel I need a fresh start away from the UK.
I'm looking into moving to Denmark. I've read about some people with little or no knowledge of Danish finding "unskilled" work, but mainly in Copenhagen. My boyfriend doesn't live near Copenhagen, so I'm hoping to find something nearer to him.
I work in the hospitality and catering sector, with vast amounts of experience in retail. Naturally, working in customer-facing roles in Denmark would mean I'd have to become proficient in Danish. I'm already learning some of the language through my boyfriend and online lessons.
Is there much of a chance of finding work with little Danish knowledge in the South of Denmark? I'm not work shy and will consider employment in other sectors, even cleaning or washing dishes. I'll do what it takes.
Thanks!
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Re: Looking into moving to Denmark
Just a boyfriend? Are you sure this is the right thing for you?
You say hospitality and catering are your skills, but what are his skills? What languages (other than English) does he speak? Do you speak German by chance? Does he? (you mention south of Denmark). Will he be chained to Denmark until retirement?
Denmark has a lot of social positives, and the Danish are some of my favourite characters, but (IMO) Denmark is one of the most boring places in Europe - especially outside Copenhagen. If the weather were better, that could make up for it, but even the weather is less-than-desirable even by UK standards.
Perhaps you both might consider moving elsewhere? To the south perhaps? You seem eager to accept any job. Hospitality and catering are job-rich in the tourist resorts.
You say hospitality and catering are your skills, but what are his skills? What languages (other than English) does he speak? Do you speak German by chance? Does he? (you mention south of Denmark). Will he be chained to Denmark until retirement?
Denmark has a lot of social positives, and the Danish are some of my favourite characters, but (IMO) Denmark is one of the most boring places in Europe - especially outside Copenhagen. If the weather were better, that could make up for it, but even the weather is less-than-desirable even by UK standards.
Perhaps you both might consider moving elsewhere? To the south perhaps? You seem eager to accept any job. Hospitality and catering are job-rich in the tourist resorts.
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Re: Looking into moving to Denmark
Just a boyfriend? Are you sure this is the right thing for you?
You say hospitality and catering are your skills, but what are his skills? What languages (other than English) does he speak? Do you speak German by chance? Does he? (you mention south of Denmark). Will he be chained to Denmark until retirement?
Denmark has a lot of social positives, and the Danish are some of my favourite characters, but (IMO) Denmark is one of the most boring places in Europe - especially outside Copenhagen. If the weather were better, that could make up for it, but even the weather is less-than-desirable even by UK standards.
Perhaps you both might consider moving elsewhere? To the south perhaps? You seem eager to accept any job. Hospitality and catering are job-rich in the tourist resorts.
You say hospitality and catering are your skills, but what are his skills? What languages (other than English) does he speak? Do you speak German by chance? Does he? (you mention south of Denmark). Will he be chained to Denmark until retirement?
Denmark has a lot of social positives, and the Danish are some of my favourite characters, but (IMO) Denmark is one of the most boring places in Europe - especially outside Copenhagen. If the weather were better, that could make up for it, but even the weather is less-than-desirable even by UK standards.
Perhaps you both might consider moving elsewhere? To the south perhaps? You seem eager to accept any job. Hospitality and catering are job-rich in the tourist resorts.