Looking for People from B.C.
Hello Allcanucks,
My name is Robert Arseneau, I’m part of the editorial department with
BCBusiness magazine, based near Vancouver. I was hoping someone at your
organization could help us with a popular article we run each month called
Expat. We find people from British Columbia who are working in exciting
locations around the world and ask them a few questions via email about
work, life and culture in their new surroundings.
We are looking for a previous B.C. resident working in a non-diplomatic
position in Denmark for an upcoming issue of the magazine.
If someone at your office can think of a person who might like to
participate or another organization that might be able to help, please write
me back and I’ll be happy to contact them. Also, feel free to forward this
email to anyone who might be interested.
If you’re interested, here are a few examples of articles we’ve done in the
past:
http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/node/1732
http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/node/3309
http://www.bcbusinessonline.ca/node/2484
Thanks for the help, I hope to hear from you soon.
ExpatFinder.com
ExpatFinder.com is a free service that makes it easy for you to make the right decisions when moving or living overseas, arriving with your family or relocating your employees. Compare health insurance providers, bank accounts and more. Hassle-free relocation support with free search for serviced apartments, moving and relocation companies anywhere around the world. ExpatFinder.com was created to support families in global transition or with international lifestyles.
ExpatFinder.com is the first vertical one stop website for people moving or living and working abroad. Launched in mid-2009, the site is one of the largest expat websites, with more than 10,000 users everyday. The site’s blog area is quite good, with interesting tales and pictures about expat adjustment and living.
Another older site with a similar agenda is www.talesmag.com (overseas tales from a small planet).
Expat in Denmark network for spouses
The “Expat in Denmark” organization is setting up social networks for spouses of expats who have moved to Denmark.
Currently, networks are being formed in:
Copenhagen
Frederiksberg
Hellerup
Hillerød
Roskilde
Odense (Funen)
Billund/Vejle (near Lego)
Herning/Silkeborg (mid Jutland)
If you want to join one of these networks, write to Lotte Holck, indicating the city you are interested in. Her Email address is lho@foreningen-nydansker.dk.
Websites: www.expatindenmark.dk and www.spousecare.eu
Expat club based in Esbjerg, Jutland
Esbjerg, Jutland has a large international community focussed on the offshore oil and gas industry and now windmill production. A social network has been established to cater to expats in that region. Some members have lived in Denmark for many years and can help with advice, places to see or things to do. The network has an active social program and also serves Danish people who lived abroad and have now returned to Denmark. The group’s web site contains details:
www.NewPeople-Esbjerg.dk
To join the network, call Selma at 2332 6147.
Uncensored blogs about living in Denmark
Web site Denmark.dk has launched a sister site: blogs.denmark.dk
The purpose of the blogging site is to create a space for a nuanced debate about Denmark and the Danes. Bloggers use their own names and their comments are not censored. They all blog for free and write in English.
The site started with 6 blogs:
– Mikael, half Danish, half British, writing about the Danish bike culture.
– Li Yuan, a young Chinese student, studying at RU, writing about the meeting with Danes and Denmark.
– Jenny, a 28-year-old Swede, writing about fashion, night life and everything else that is going on in her life.
– Jarl, a newly educated architect, writing about Danish architecture.
– Søren who works at the Danish music program Boogie (DR) writing about the Danish music scene.
– Peter Andreas, working in advertising, writing about the Danes’ downsides.
The site invites more bloggers as well.
Network for Irish expats in Denmark
A network has been set up for Irish expats living in Denmark. They meet monthly at The Globe Pub and have other events too. See:
http://www.eccn.dk/
Expat in Denmark network
A service from the Danish Chamber of Commerce called “Expat in Denmark” has been launched. Their web site is:
www.expatindenmark.com
The initiative is supported by the Finance Ministry, the Copenhagen Post and many major corporations.
The Danish Chamber of Commerce is a business and employers’ association working for the businesses of the future. It represents 20,000 businesses and 100 industry associations in trade, consulting, transportation and services.
The main focus of the Expat network is the integration and support of workers who move to Denmark from abroad. Expat in Denmark is headed by a high-profile committee which is charged with setting goals for making it easier to attract talent to Denmark – and reduce the tax burden.
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.
“Life in Denmark” web site
Check out the web site Life in Denmark (www.lifein.dk). Although aimed at companies seeking help in relocating expats to Denmark, the site includes discussion groups and events, with more being added all the time.
Foreigners in Denmark (new site for expats)
Foreigners in Denmark is an online community designed to facilitate intercultural communication, interaction and friendships between Danes and foreigners living in Denmark. We provide useful resources in English to help newcomers in learning and understanding the Danish culture. The site includes information about moving to Denmark, finding work, getting permits and finding out what’s going on. Check it out!
