Posts From: Employment in Sweden
Dec
4
Workin’ it Like a Swede
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Life in Sweden is certainly more busy now that I’ve got a job. But I’m adjusting and learning even more about Swedish culture. Here are a few impressions from my first month in the Swedish working industry. You’ve heard me mention the Swedish phenomenon that is the fika, or the coffee break. It only intensifies in the work place. My colleagues are religious about taking not one but TWO fikor every …continue reading
Nov
5
I’m a Working Girl!
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Since my moving to Sweden 11 months ago, job hunting has been pretty difficult. I have applied for at least 30 jobs, gotten maybe four automated responses (these coming at least two months after I even applied), and received ZERO personal replies. To quote Stephanie Tanner from 90s TV sitcom “Full House,” “How rude!” But despite the long, frustrating process, I can now excitedly announce that I’m now employed! And it goes to …continue reading
Apr
18
Wrestle you for your job?
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I received the strangest letter last week from an organization that I’d applied for a job with nearly three months ago. The letter states that the org recently hired someone else for the position. [Ok, normal for a rejection letter.] But then it goes on to say that if I want to appeal the hiring decision, I can do so by sending a letter to the org’s board of appeals. I …continue reading
Mar
5
Co-mmiserating
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Spring is finally appearing here on the west coast of Sweden. I just walked 30 leisurely minutes home as the day progressed from twilight into dusk, and it could have not been more pleasant out. The wind had blown strongly for most of today, but it disappeared with the sun. The street lights flickered on as I walked up Aschebergsgatan toward Landala Torget. The temperature was “just so” that I …continue reading
