Cracking the Danish Code: Expert Advice for Internationals living in Denmark - with International Community Odense

So, let's talk about the rollercoaster ride of moving to Denmark
– from the headaches of Danish bureaucracy to battling the dark
winter blues. Believe me, I've been there myself and I am still
learning about new coping strategies after 5 1/2 years.


Throughout my journey, the International Community Odense has
been a great support for me especially with their local events. I
have joined multiple events like their International Welcome Day,
the Night Watchman Tour and many more before. 


In this episode, I had the pleasure of getting some expert
insights from Jane and Julie from the International Community
Odense, as part of the Odense Kommune. We dived into their
everyday experiences helping internationals settle their life in
Denmark. 


It is a casual conversation where I am also sharing anecdotes
from my own experiences, like how it took me 3 years to find out
that working overtime was perceived as something negative by my
Danish manager. 


What did we cover?


The challenges internationals face in Denmark and coping
strategies to overcome them.

Why adapting to Danish culture is key, and why it's totally
okay to ask Danes for a helping hand.

Navigating cultural differences at Danish workplaces and why
working overtime is leaving a negative impression on your manager

A sneak peek into the awesome services offered by the
International Community Odense, like their Newcomer Service,
services for accompanying partners and social events.

Oh, and we spilled the beans on some upcoming events and
networking opportunities in Odense. You won't want to miss out!



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