Buch, Englisch, 313 Seiten, PB, Format (B × H): 135 mm x 208 mm, Gewicht: 324 g
Be smart from the start
Buch, Englisch, 313 Seiten, PB, Format (B × H): 135 mm x 208 mm, Gewicht: 324 g
ISBN: 978-3-941696-07-5
Verlag: Worktrotter Publishing
Globetrotters travel the world for the thrill of the adventure. However, there is a growing number of “Worktrotters” – people that travel to work and settle for short- or long-term.
The Worktrotter’s guide is primarily written for professionals that move to Denmark to live and work. These include both people that are moving permanently and those whose career bring them to the country only for a couple of years. On arrival, they will all be faced with similar practical problems.
This book will provide you with all the details you will initially need and is written in compact form in easy-to-understand language. You will get a comprehensive overview of the most important things to consider
when starting out in Denmark. The guide is meant as a “starter-kit” – especially relevant for the first couple of years as a new resident gets settled. The information is tried and tested, and contains many tips from other internationals making it an invaluable resource to you. You can find more information via http://www.worktrotter.dk/guide.
Zielgruppe
The Worktrotter’s Guide to Denmark is aimed at professionals moving to Denmark. It is a comprehensive resource for newcomers to help them understand Denmark and the Danes better. This book provides information in a compact and easily readable form and contains links to more than 350 websites. It offers tried and tested advice based on the personal experience of Denmark’s many international residents as well as Danes. This guide will set you on track from day one.
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Weitere Infos & Material
1 Culture shock
2 Introducing Denmark
2.1 History
2.2 Geography and nature
2.3 Religion
2.4 The Danish flag
2.5 Safety
2.6 Politics and government
2.7 Integration of foreigners
2.8 Danish values
3 Made in Denmark
3.1 Famous Danes
3.2 Danish companies
4 Managing expectations
4.1 Danish attitudes
4.2 Quality of life
4.3 Myths about Denmark
5 Etiquette and customs
5.1 General etiquette
5.2 Meals
5.3 Big celebrations
5.4 Wish lists
5.5 Traditional festivities
5.6 Traditional Danish food
6 Experiencing Denmark
6.1 What do you like/dislike in Denmark?
6.2 What would you have done differently?
Interviews
7 First steps
7.1 Residence and work permits
7.2 CPR number and health insurance
7.3 Tax card
7.4 Bank account
7.5 NemKonto
7.6 NemID
7.7 Unemployment insurance
7.8 Kindergartens and schools
7.9 Language training
7.10 Exchanging a non-EU driving licence
7.11 Driving a foreign car in Denmark
8 Working in Denmark
8.1 The Danish labour market
8.2 The Danish workplace
8.3 The job search
8.4 Job applications
8.5 Recognition of qualifications
8.6 Salary & salary package
8.7 Leave
8.8 Unemployment
8.9 Trade unions
8.10 Pension
8.11 Setting up a new business
9 Healthcare system
9.1 General information
9.2 General practitioners (GPs)
9.3 Hospitals
9.4 Waiting times
9.5 Dentists
9.6 Medicine
9.7 Supplementing your health insurance
9.8 Pregnancy and delivery
10 Financial matters
10.1 Bank account
10.2 Dankort
10.3 Getting cash
10.4 Transferring money and paying bills
11 Making a home in Denmark
11.1 Housing
11.2 Pets
11.3 Utilities
11.4 Television and radio
11.5 Telephone and internet
11.6 Insurance and legal assistance
11.7 Post
11.8 Newspapers
12 Cost of living
12.1 Calculating the cost of living
12.2 Shopping
12.3 Consumer protection
13 Taxes
13.1 General information
13.2 Tax rates
13.3 Tax deductions
13.4 The 33 percent tax scheme
13.5 Tax checkpoints
13.6 Updating your information
14 Education
14.1 Kindergartens and schools
14.2 Childcare benefits and costs
14.3 Holidays
14.4 Adult education
14.5 Grading in the Danish school system
15 Learning Danish
15.1 General tips on getting started
15.2 Learning Danish on your own
15.3 Danish courses
16 Building a social network
16.1 Getting to know Danes
16.2 Getting to know non-Danes
16.3 Popular activities
17 Transport and travel
17.1 Cars
17.2 Bycicles
17.3 Traffic fines
17.4 Public transport
17.5 Air travel
18 Safety
19 Last steps: Farewell, Denmark
20 Cross-border commuters
21 Emergencies
22 Concluding thoughts
The decision to move to Denmark undoubtedly gets your mind going. You wonder where you are going to live, which school your children will attend and if you can practice your favorite sport. At the same time, you may wonder about Danes, what Danish work culture is like, or how you can develop a new social network. All these questions are typically on top of every worktrotter’s mind when seeking new adventures in a foreign country. However, answers to these questions can be difficult to find.
As a worktrotter who has lived and worked in Denmark for the past 15 years, I wish this book had existed back when I first arrived. I had to learn mainly by trial and error, since in most cases, I had no idea where to turn for support.
Luckily, things have changed since then. Globalisation has had a huge impact on Denmark. Danish companies have joined the competition for international talent and the international workforce is growing every year. As a result, the country is much more welcoming towards newcomers. Whether you are here alone or with your family, just starting out or well into your career, it is much easier to settle in Denmark nowadays for a number of reasons: there is practical information available in English, dealing with paperwork upon arrival is made easier by International Citizen Service Centres, international organisations all over the country make it easier to establish or expand your social network and companies are better equipped for an international workforce. Moreover, the collective knowledge from the international population in Denmark is well-documented and available for the benefit of newcomers.
At the Aarhus-based network organisation, International Community, I meet a lot of international people going through the same motions as you. Even though Denmark has become more globally oriented, settling into a new country is no walk in the park. You still need to know where to turn for
answers.
With this book, you have the opportunity to delve into years of accumulated knowledge and learn from others’ experiences, instead of battling basic challenges. In short, this book can provide answers to almost all your questions. There is no need for the old trial and error method. It is the ultimate guide to a successful stay in Denmark. Welcome to Denmark–I hope you will enjoy your stay.
Tiny Maerschalk Project manager at International Community & Aarhus Business Network
