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Post by Macushla on Dec 4, 2002 6:48:13 GMT -5
Hej,
I found this site while browsing through Amerikanskas profiles. I'm an Irish girl who is preparing to move to Stockholm on December 29th to be with her gorgeous Swedish guy. ;D If anyone has any tips on living in Sweden etc that might be helpful PLEASE let me know. Thanks a million!
Denise
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Post by Leslie on Dec 4, 2002 7:33:03 GMT -5
Welcome Denise! We are glad to have you! Our website usually has a lot of great moving and settling tips, but is down right now for updating. But I know any one of us will be glad to help if you have specific questions!! Welcome to Sweden! (in just 25 more days!  ) |
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Post by Carolyn on Dec 4, 2002 8:33:31 GMT -5
Nice of you to join us! Ireland, we're becoming very international here, how lovely.
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Post by Pam on Dec 4, 2002 16:22:32 GMT -5
Welcome Denise. Which part of Sweden will you be moving to? You'll find you need different tips for different areas of the country! If you have specific questions just ask. I have never been to Ireland but it's on my list of 'must see' places.
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Post by LadyDuff on Dec 4, 2002 16:46:58 GMT -5
Hey Denise,
Im a Spanish woman married to a Canadian and living in Stockholm! Let me know if ya need any help with settling down in your new home town! take care!
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Post by Macushla on Dec 4, 2002 17:11:49 GMT -5
Hi there! Thanks for the warm welcome everyone.  I'm gonna be moving to Stockholm city. I was working in Sweden for a couple of weeks last year with my old company and met my boyfriend then. We've been travelling over and back since. It's gonna be nice to stay in one place for a while! Pam you should definitely go and see Ireland. It's a lovely place to visit. Well only 25 more days to go..... |
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Post by Brandy on Dec 5, 2002 3:13:41 GMT -5
Welcome Denise!
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Post by Natooke on Dec 11, 2002 14:35:29 GMT -5
international like the sound of it like a nice cup of something! Welcome ;D
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Post by Macushla on Jan 14, 2003 6:27:46 GMT -5
Hi again everyone,
Well, I made the move to cold, cold Sweden. I'm settling in fine. Just gonna start SFI classes and continue looking for a job. If anyone knows of something I could do I'd be SO happy to hear from you. I have a science diploma but I'd be willing to give almost anything a go! ;D
I hope that everyone is having a great start to the new year!
Denise
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Post by Sabeine on Jan 14, 2003 8:39:08 GMT -5
Hi Denise! I also live in the Stockholm area, in Sundbyberg. Where are you? Taking SFI is a good way to start. You probably know by now that although most Swedes do speak English, it is preferred for you to learn Swedish, it certainly makes it easier to get a job. If you would consider it as a "starter" job, have you thought about working at a restaurant or hotel? There are plenty of both here in Stockholm. A restaurant called, O'Leary's comes to mind. I have been to 2 of their restaurants (I believe they have 5 here in Stockholm) and at both of those two places there were people that worked there that only spoke English. One was from Canada, the other from Australia. They could speak some basic Swedish words, however they asked for our order in English, and were relieved when I started to speak English with them. O'Leary's is owned by an American woman (with Irish roots) from Boston, and a Swedish man. It is a sports bar, and I think it is a fun atmosphere. They have a website, www.olearys.se I don't know if they are hiring, or if you are interested, but it might be a good first job. Otherwise there are hotels here to look into, Scandic Hotels, SAS Radisson, Shearaton, Hilton (at Slussen). My first job here was at Scandic hotel, I didn't speak any Swedish but started working serving conference lunches and dinners. The meals were pre-ordered, so we only had to serve it. There wasn't much dialogue between us and the guests. It wasn't my dream job, but it was a great first job, and I learned Swedish pretty fast, and met people that are now good friends. |
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Post by Macushla on Jan 14, 2003 10:15:04 GMT -5
Hej Sabeine, I'm in Spånga, just a 2 minute walk from the train. Thanks for all the helpful suggestions. I was actually thinking of O'Learys. I spotted it the last time I was in Texico. I think I'll give them a call. The hotels only hire through Arbetsförmedlingen and they haven't anything there at the mo. Well, back to trawling through the job sites, lexicon in hand.....   |
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I'm gonna be moving to Stockholm city. I was working in Sweden for a couple of weeks last year with my old company and met my boyfriend then. We've been travelling over and back since. It's gonna be nice to stay in one place for a while!
