Maryshaa
Polish expat in England
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About me
Polish
Lives in London, England
Speaks English, Russian, Polish
Registration: 15 May 2015
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New members of the England forum, introduce yourself here – 2016 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the England forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi all!! I have just moved out from Sweden to search for new opportunities in London. You can still find me at Swedish forum if you need any tips regarding life in that country. And I am counting on you with some tips regarding London! :-) Cheers! :) Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Sweden by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Sweden? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Everyone in Sweden speaks English, but if you really want to be a part of this country and society YOU HAVE TO SPEAK SWEDISH. No mater who you are, where you work, where do you come from...Swedes will not let you closer if you do not speak Swedish. ... Read More
Where to buy second hand bicycle under 1000sek in malmö? by Joy1337
where i can buy a second hand bicycle under 1000sek in malmö? thank you
Try on Blocket. Read More
Essentials to live in Sweden by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Sweden, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Sweden? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Nothing. if you cannot get something here you can use Amazon ;) I moved in from Poland and had no difficulties in buying what I needed. Food is more expensive but clothes, IKEA things are almost the same prices as in Poland... which is quite scary ... Read More
Moving to Sweden by Andrew Blair
Hello Everyone! Looking for some help. I want to move to Sweden, to be with my girlfriend but I need to secure a job. I don't want to move over not knowing I won't got a job. I have an (Hons Degree) so looking at Grad Jobs etc.. but I do ...
Very first thing you should do is to obtain Personnummer. If your girlfriend is Swede you should be able to register as her sambo. http://www.skatteverket.se/servicelankar/otherlanguages/inenglish.4.12815e4f14a62bc048f4edc.html After having number ... Read More
looking for ANY job by vedrana23
hey there..i want to move to Sweden and I'm looking for any job in english and i would appreciate Your help! Thank you so much
And I could add from my experience that recruiting process is just longer in Sweden than in other countries. You can apply for a job in January but get that job after couple of months. So never loose your hope. They can reply on your CV after so ... Read More
Moving to Sweden by Andrew Blair
Hello Everyone! Looking for some help. I want to move to Sweden, to be with my girlfriend but I need to secure a job. I don't want to move over not knowing I won't got a job. I have an (Hons Degree) so looking at Grad Jobs etc.. but I do ...
Try here http://work.sweden.se/working-in-sweden/finding-a-position/ There is a list of websites where you can try to look for a job. Read More
What do you like the most in Sweden? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Sweden? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Sweden and the reason why you enjoy your ...
I like that everything here is made to make life easier and nice. Everything is made for people and with thinking about people. Like e.g. everywhere are banks so elder people can seat during walk to the park. Many playgrounds for children in public ... Read More
looking for ANY job by vedrana23
hey there..i want to move to Sweden and I'm looking for any job in english and i would appreciate Your help! Thank you so much
I do not want to discourage you. In opposite I can understand you totally. We have so bad salaries in Poland that sometimes people from Sweden cannot believe me. Although try to start learning Swedish at home. So when get here you will have some ... Read More
Salary of Euro 3300 for couple by itsbhairavid
I would like to know whether couple can survive in Euro 3300 in gothunberg sweedan. Please do reply. Thanks Bhairavi
Hej, I can fully agree with jennaiwanchuk. For last 5 months I had one salary (on this level as you mentioned) with my husband. We live close to Stockholm. It was really enough. We didn't have a car. No children. Two cats :) And we could even ... Read More
looking for ANY job by vedrana23
hey there..i want to move to Sweden and I'm looking for any job in english and i would appreciate Your help! Thank you so much
Every Swede will tell you that there is no problem to find a job with English only, but start learn Swedish asap... It is not so easy to get good job (not as a cleaning lady) and Sweden is not a work paradise. It is nice country to leave and it ... Read More
To pet owners and pet sitters
What you do with your pets during vacation? How it works here in Sweden? Can you hire pet sitter for your dog or cat? Where you can find pet sitter? Is it popular here to leave your cat or dog at pet sitter's home when you are on vacation? Read More
Swedish cuisine by Priscilla
Hi, When living abroad, tasting the local cuisine is part of discovering the country. What is your favorite food in Sweden? What is the local speciality? Share with us the local tastes of Sweden and why not your best recipe. Thank ...
I have found another mysterious mix of flavors recently... sweet mustard (but sweet like hell, like only sugar inside) .. ughhh :-/ Why?? :-D Read More
Driving in Sweden by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Sweden? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Turning from roundabout from the internal lane ... only weak point of Swedish drivers :-D Read More
Safety in Sweden by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Sweden? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I am here short time, but I feel here much more safe than in Poland. In Poland I lived in very similar city - regarding size and location close to capitol as well, so I can compare. I am not afraid to go for a jogging here alone in the forest close ... Read More