Working in your SO's country

[CynicalQuixotic]

Both Norwegian and English have Germanic roots, so I'm assuming the "transition" will be easier for you. Finnish (being part of the Uralic language family) has absolutely nothing in common with pretty much any language I'm even remotely familiar with, so I'll need all the focus I can muster to learn it. Which I'm trying

Glad to know things are looking up for you!

Finnish, Hungarian, and Estonian are the three major European languages that are in the Uralic family.

[TwoThree]

I am aware of that

[CynicalQuixotic]

I am aware of that

Aha, I reread what you wrote and I misunderstood. I thought you meant that you didn't know what Finnish was related to, not that it was unlike any language you yourself knew. Never mind.

[TwoThree]

No worries. That sentence turned out a bit confusing, even to me!

[digitalfever]

Is there a possibility to transfer?

[Lilly9886]

What about au-pair? Maybe there are families looking for a babysitter for their kids who are native speakers (in english)? or maybe already "culturally mixed" families? like a Norwegian woman who married a Canadian and they are living in Norway and have kids? and they want them to be taken care of by a native english speaker?

Just my thought..

I always think au-pair is a good way to have a job in a foreign country!

Good luck with everything!

[Tooki]

Au-Pair has funny requirements though. I'm fairly sure that you can't be married (I'm not certain on the situation with the OP)

[xopookie]

I'm glad you're looking at the reality right now. This situation is not meant to be taken lightly. If I were you, I would focus on getting work experience. Maybe you can look up companies in your area with a Norway influence and start working there now. Or you can try a hotel especially in the big city where using English is a plus. I would focus more on the work experience than the Norwegian language. Also does his family know about this situation. I think you should really talk to his family about it because maybe they can help you out or have connections! You never know! But definitely talk to his family if they can help!

[Reglisse]

You know Norway has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the whole world (like 2 %), If you really want a job it's very easy compared to other countries in the world..and as long as you speak English, language shouldn't be a huge barrier.

[Tooki]

You know Norway has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the whole world (like 2 %), If you really want a job it's very easy compared to other countries in the world..and as long as you speak English, language shouldn't be a huge barrier.

The Scandinavian countries also require that you speak the native tongue (plus neighbouring languages, to be competitive) to get any kind of skilled job. And the standard of English up there is good enough that it's a basic requirement, not advantage to speak English. That's half the problem that the OP has already had .

(Which I'm sure you know)

[Reglisse]

The Scandinavian countries also require that you speak the native tongue (plus neighbouring languages, to be competitive) to get any kind of skilled job. And the standard of English up there is good enough that it's a basic requirement, not advantage to speak English. That's half the problem that the OP has already had .

(Which I'm sure you know)

I'm Norwegian, and I have educated foreign friends that live and work here in Norway.. I guess it depends on the job, but I know that at my dad's office (he's an engineer) there are plenty, plenty of foreign employees that lived here for years and never really learned Norwegian because they only use English at the office. So you absolutely can get a skilled job here without speaking Norwegian

[xopookie]

Reglisse, if that's the case do you think you can help her situation by maybe recommending her to work for your dad!

[Reglisse]

Reglisse, if that's the case do you think you can help her situation by maybe recommending her to work for your dad!

Well she says in her post that she's working on a degree in womens studies, and my dad works in a company involved with engineering and lab work, so not really her field...hehe. But there are plenty of other opportunities!

[rebelcadet]

I know how hard it is to find a job in some fields...I work in Finance (yes like investment banking which bores 90% of the population), and although it is a very good field to be in when the economy is good, currently it is one of the toughest industries to get work. I am not so sure about Norway, but in general right now the economy in Europe is pretty tight and that also makes it hard to find jobs as a foreigner. I talked to a few head hunters in that region and they did a thorough explanation on the hardships of the Euro zone

But with that said you just have to be creative. I work in finance, but I am looking into other areas like Energy, and other offices that need a person with my skills. I think at this time if you have a specialized skill it's worth it to try thinking outside the box. Just don't get so caught up in one thing. If teaching is not your true passion then find something you like doing and maybe start off with an internship! I love my job even if people think I sold my soul to the devil, and I wouldn't change it for the world even if the market is so bad and tough!!

Keep your chin up and just keep looking. You can also try contacting some recruitment firms that may shed a better light to the situation in the area Best of luck!

[xopookie]

I know how hard it is to find a job in some fields...I work in Finance (yes like investment banking which bores 90% of the population), and although it is a very good field to be in when the economy is good, currently it is one of the toughest industries to get work. I am not so sure about Norway, but in general right now the economy in Europe is pretty tight and that also makes it hard to find jobs as a foreigner. I talked to a few head hunters in that region and they did a thorough explanation on the hardships of the Euro zone

But with that said you just have to be creative. I work in finance, but I am looking into other areas like Energy, and other offices that need a person with my skills. I think at this time if you have a specialized skill it's worth it to try thinking outside the box. Just don't get so caught up in one thing. If teaching is not your true passion then find something you like doing and maybe start off with an internship! I love my job even if people think I sold my soul to the devil, and I wouldn't change it for the world even if the market is so bad and tough!!

Keep your chin up and just keep looking. You can also try contacting some recruitment firms that may shed a better light to the situation in the area Best of luck!

Miss Rebel Cadet that is very true!! You do have to think outside the box and be real creative!!