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A Conversation with Valeria Kadelski: Rethinking Careers and Entrepreneurship in Denmark

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Feeling isolated? Blame the licorice.

Belonging Series, Article 2 You get your first pay-slip but can’t understand it because it’s in Danish. You reach for (what you think is) a...

11 Rules to Tame the Glottal Stop (and Other Danish Dragons)

You'll be hard-pressed to find someone who gave up on Danish as many times as I did. I struggled so much that at some point...

How to: Get Started with Investing in Denmark

Earlier this year, I started an Instagram account and a blog - moneylikealocal.dk - where I share financial knowledge. And in this article, I will walk you through some savings accounts and investment options that you should know about. So you can make informed financial decisions.

Living in Denmark: A Guide for Non-Europeans – Part II

Last week, we covered the basics of moving to Denmark as a non-European. This time, I will be sharing knowledge about studying, working, being...

Your Guide to Danish Salary Negotiations

Equal qualification, equal work, but no equal pay; this is the unfair reality for many migrant or ex-pat workers coming to Denmark. The 2020...