Archives: October 2008

Canadian Companies

Hi All

I have just started a job search and part of the search includes looking for Canadian companies operating in Copenhagen.

I have been in touch with the Canadian Embassy and even though they know who operates here, it is not part of their service to make that information available.

Does anyone have another source for this information?

Thanks
Kevin

Training Buddy

hi! i am wondering if there are any recreational runners, fitness enthusiasts, and/or triathletes that have transplanted from canada to copenhagen. i am looking for someone to train with occasionally. If this interests you, please let me know!

Best Canadian Joke

An American couple is standing in an airport terminal somewhere in the States, waiting for their luggage. The wife happens to notice a very strangely dressed man also waiting. She asks her husband where he thinks the man is from.

The husband says he doesn't know. He decides to ask the man and approaches him. "Where are you from?" he asks the man.

"Saskatoon, Saskatchewan," he replies.

Puzzled, the husband returns to his wife. "Well, where is he from?" asks the wife. " I still don't know," replies the husband. "He doesn't speak English."

Working situation

After the marriage, and obtaining the initial acceptance into Denmark, how long until a foreigner can work? Do you have to wait until after the final Danish exam and permanent residency, or can work be obtained asap?

Many thanks!

Lea

Web sites with information on immigrating to Denmark

A web site devoted to providing information for immigrants to Denmark has been revamped, with an easy to use layout and more information in English and a dozen other languages.

www.finfo.dk is a service of the State Library for Integration, and the site has links to plenty of information on finding work, education, arriving in Denmark, taxes, learning Danish, etc.

Also visit http://www.erhvervscentret.dk/Newcomers-315.aspx which is an excellent site assembled by the kommune of Ringkøbing-Skjern. It has information on job hunting, jobs for partners, permits, taxes, banking, health, unemployment insurance, schools etc. in English, German, Polish and Russian.

Wallmans

Hey everyone! I went to Wallmans on Friday night with the family and had a fantastic time!
It is like a variety show I guess, dinner and entertainment. It is also 99% English, but my father-in-law, who speaks little English, was able to enjoy the show.
It is in København at Circus, a 5-minute walk from the central station.
Two thumbs up from me!