Hi all!

We’re very excited to move to Denmark soon as lifelong Americans. I have a good job lined up, and we’re set on a place to live for a while.

Any advice from people who have done it, looked it up, had friends who have done it, etc? Just in general :)

  • PartyPatella@lemmy.ml
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    27 days ago

    Hej Frank!

    Welcome in advance!

    Where are you gonna live? You don’t need to specify city, but perhaps approximate destination? Jylland, Fyn, Sjælland? And which part?

    Which line of work?

    Indeed, try to learn Danish even though it is a ridiculous language. I believe there are even free courses, although I am absolutely sure. Here’s a few words to get you started:

    Hej/godmorgen/goddav’ = hello/good morning/howdy (last word especially in Jutland) Farvel = goodbye Tak = thank you Velbekomme = you are welcome Undskyld = sorry Undskyld mig = excuse me Ingen problem = no worries Jeg hedder Frank = my names is Frank Godt at møde dig = nice to meet you Vi ses/hav det godt = see you/take care Hav en god dag = have a good day

    And remember! Free health care! Free schools and education! Although you will pay higher taxes, lol.

    Hope you will enjoy! And feel free to ask questions. I live very near Aarhus in Eastern Jutland.

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      26 days ago

      Ah this is great! We are doing some Danish, and will continue to learn it. We’ll be in Copenhagen, which will make leaning on our English a little easier.

      I’m an engineer, and my work will be all in English, which is a great way to start.

      I spent ~$8,000 USD on shoulder surgery this year. I can’t wait for healthcare lol