mloev
Swedish expat wishing to go back to
Forum posts
6
About me
Swedish
Lives in Vancouver
Speaks English. Learning Swedish.
Registration: 11 March 2014
Activity
How did you find your job? Please tell me about your experience. by mloev
Hi, Having lived in Goteborg, Sweden for a year in 2011-12 I understand first hand how fruitless job hunting can be in Sweden. I worked hard at it, applying everywhere. My Swedish was no where near good enough to be truly considered as a ...
Hi ITM and Munnsy, ITM - Thanks for your input, pretty on par with what I experienced when I lived there. Your tips are well appreciated! I will pursue the route of the larger international companies, sussing out what I can from this end (Canada). ... Read More
How did you find your job? Please tell me about your experience.
Hi, Having lived in Goteborg, Sweden for a year in 2011-12 I understand first hand how fruitless job hunting can be in Sweden. I worked hard at it, applying everywhere. My Swedish was no where near good enough to be truly considered as a ... Read More
Student needs advive. by Maireadr27
Hey Guys. I have applied for a masters in Gothenburg. However, i am starting to feel a bit anxious as i have been reading that it is very had to find work if you don't have the Swedish. I would teach myself of course, but i doubt i would have enough ...
I believe you'd have to come with loans from your own country, from Ireland, I'm sorry to say. Host countries usually only provide loans to their citizens. This was the case with me when I studied in England and when I lived in Sweden. The happiest ... Read More
New members of the Sweden forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sweden forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
I've lived in Goteborg, Sweden (2011-12) and am back in Canada now, preparing (second degree) for a future move to Stockholm, Sweden in the next five years. Currently taking Swedish courses, Swedish partner, Swedish heritage. Read More
The other side of the Swedish postcard by Julien
Hi, As a tourist in a foreign country, very often, we are enchanted with what we discover. Living abroad is different. It's a rich experience but there are also some difficulties to face. When people ask me for advice on living abroad, I ...
The other side is the years of time required as investment in learning the language and making enough connections to find a job that one might actually choose as opposed to accept. 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 ...
Hey Elysha, I hardly ever respond to the comments posted now, but I did more frequently when I lived in Goteborg for a year 2011-12. I totally relate to what you are experiencing, it was the exact experience I had there as well. I am from (and ... Read More