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 managerA 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!Want to learn more about their events? Then sign up for their monthly newsletter or follow them on IG, Facebook or LinkedIn @International Community Odense Do you have any questions, tips for improvement, or you're seeking more inspiration for moving abroad? Then follow me on: IG & TikTok: @chrigerdes and YouTube: Beyond-an-ordinary-life If you like this podcast, then please hit the subscribe button and give me a rating or review. This helps more than you know to get this podcast out to like-minded people who want to learn how to move abroad, too! I appreciate your help a lot!
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Bali unzensiert und ohne Filter: Exklusive Einblicke in Julia's 4-monatiges Experiment als Digital Nomad - mit Julia Litzlbauer
Heute sprechen wir offen und ehrlich mit Julia über ihre Erfahrungen als Digitale Nomadin auf Bali. Von den anfänglichen Zweifeln bis zur Selbstständigkeit und dem umstrittenen Reverse Cultural Shock – das wird spannend!Themen, in die wir tiefer eintauchen: Julias Trial Round: Social Isolation und die Suche nach VerbindungJulias 4-monatiger Testlauf allein auf Bali im Angestelltenverhältnis war alles andere als ein Spaziergang. Die größte Sorge? Keine Freunde zu finden. Die erste Woche war von Isolation und Selbstzweifeln geprägt. Doch dann passierte etwas Magisches – ein Moment, der Julia zeigte, dass sie nicht allein ist. Und sie erkannte: "It's not the place, it's the people."Mindset und Selbstständigkeit: Vom Zweifeln zur StärkeTrotz anfänglicher Unsicherheiten veränderte sich Julias Mindset. Aus Unsicherheiten wurden Stärken. Der Übergang von der Learning Zone in die Komfortzone war kein Spaziergang, aber nach vier Monaten auf Bali war sie nicht mehr dieselbe Person. Die Möglichkeit, als Freelancer auf Bali zu arbeiten, führte zu einer Lebensänderung.Rückkehr nach Wien und der Reverse Cultural ShockDie Rückkehr nach Wien nach 4 Monaten war schwierig – der Reverse Cultural Shock traf hart. Julia erkannte, dass sie das Leben als Digitale Nomadin Vollzeit leben möchte. Die Konsequenz: Kündigung und ein One-Way-Ticket zurück nach Bali im April. Suprise, surprise! Ihr Umfeld kämpft mit ihrer Entscheidung.What's next? Die Selbstständigkeit auf BaliJulia entschied sich für die Selbstständigkeit auf Bali, weil es sie glücklich macht. Obwohl der Abschied von Familie und Freunden schwerfällt, steht ihre Entscheidung fest. Sie fliegt zurück im April. THIS IS A MUST LISTEN für alle, die eine ehrliche Einschätzung zum digitalen Nomadenleben auf Bali hören wollen. Vergiss nicht, dich zum Webinar zum Thema Freundschaften im Ausland am 9.3.24, um 9 Uhr anzumelden: https://eu.jotform.com/build/240593154025350Ich freue mich, wenn du dabei bist!Do you have any questions, tips for improvement, or you're seeking more inspiration for moving abroad? Then follow me on: IG & TikTok: @chrigerdes and YouTube: Beyond-an-ordinary-life If you like this podcast, then please hit the subscribe button and give me a rating or review. This helps more than you know to get this podcast out to like-minded people who want to learn how to move abroad, too! I appreciate your help a lot!
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Mein Leben im Ausland hat meinen 30. Geburtstag versaut!
Meine Einladung an dich unten Mein Leben im Ausland hat meinen 30. Geburtstag versaut! Zumindest wenn du mein 20-jähriges Ich gefragt hättest.Damit willkommen zu meinem neuen Podcast-Format! In dieser Episode erkunden wir die wahren Struggles im Ausland, insbesondere im Kontext von Freundschaften im Ausland und persönlicher Entwicklung.Ich teile sehr persönliche Erfahrungen und reflektiere mit euch über meine Erwartungshaltung an Freundschaften und warum diese gerade als Auswanderin so wichtig sind. Dabei werfe ich einen Blick auf die Veränderungen in meinem Freundeskreis über das letzte Jahr auch in Hinblick auf meinen 30. Geburtstag! Dies ist eine super ehrliche und vulnerable Folge, in der ich erzähle, warum das Jahr 2023 für mich besonders disruptiv war und wie mein Alter Einfluss auf meine Freundschaften nimmt. Gemeinsam verabschieden wir uns von alten Glaubenssätzen und ich teile zwei Learnings mit euch, die ihr direkt anwenden könnt. Da das Thema so viel Interesse zeigt, biete ich am 27. Februar um 19 Uhr ein Webinar zu folgenden Themen an: 1. Mit Freunden zu Hause in Kontakt bleiben, trotz Distanz: Tipps und Tricks, wie du enge Beziehungen aufrechterhalten kannst, selbst wenn die Entfernung groß ist.2. Neue Freunde im Ausland finden: Praktische Networking Ratschläge, um in der neuen Umgebung Kontakte zu knüpfen und echte Freundschaften zu entwickeln.3. Freundschaften vs. Bekanntschaften: Das typische Thema "How to find your tribe" und eine Übung, die dir helfen wird, Leute zu finden, mit denen zu vibst. 🫵🏻 Hast du Lust, dich mit Gleichgesinnten in einem Safe Space auszutauschen und meine besten Tipps mitzunehmen?👉🏻 Melde dich zu meinem Webinar zum Thema Freundschaften im Ausland hier an: https://form.jotform.com/240513337109348 Ich freue mich, wenn du dabei bist!❤️Do you have any questions, tips for improvement, or you're seeking more inspiration for moving abroad? Then follow me on: IG & TikTok: @chrigerdes and YouTube: Beyond-an-ordinary-life If you like this podcast, then please hit the subscribe button and give me a rating or review. This helps more than you know to get this podcast out to like-minded people who want to learn how to move abroad, too! I appreciate your help a lot!
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Job Hunt Mastery: The Secret Sauce for Landing a Dream Job in Denmark - with Kate Dahl
Find a job as an international in Denmark is hard. But fear not – Kate has uncovered the secret sauce for success. Tune in to discover: Kate's captivating journey to Denmark for love. The inspiration behind Kate's entrepreneurial leap sparked by a conversation at language school. Proven short and long-term strategies, along with active tips, for securing your dream job in Denmark. In these tips, you'll find answers to: Why you need to remember the Janteloven way of applying in the Danish cultural context Why to add a summary and personal profile on your CV and why they differ from each other Why it's important to contact companies for the job ad and how to ask the right questions Why your network is your social capital during the job search and how to gain and maintain your network Why you can't survive the Danish job market without LinkedIn and why you need to start posting Why you need to start inviting people to coffee meetings and the importance of paying for the coffee Psssst. Watch out, there is another special guest on this show as well. Connect with Kate on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/careerconsultant4internationals/IG: @careerdenmark Do you have any questions, tips for improvement, or you're seeking more inspiration for moving abroad? Then follow me on: IG & TikTok: @chrigerdes and YouTube: Beyond-an-ordinary-life If you like this podcast, then please hit the subscribe button and give me a rating or review. This helps more than you know to get this podcast out to like-minded people who want to learn how to move abroad, too! I appreciate your help a lot!
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Arrived By Accident, Stayed On Purpose: Mariola's experience as an International Entrepreneur in Denmark
Today, we're diving into Mariola's wild ride from accidentally landing in Denmark to rocking it as an international entrepreneur. It's a rollercoaster of life, culture, and business in the heart of Denmark. 1. Background of Mariola as a Polish Resident in Denmark: Mariola kicks off the conversation by delving into her background as a Polish woman navigating life in Denmark. From the initial challenges of adapting to a new culture to finding her place in Danish society, Mariola shares her unique perspective on why she decided to stay in the Scandinavian Latinamerica. 2. Unlocking Danish Culture: Mariola draws from her personal experiences emphasizing the need to understand the nuances of Danish culture. She delves into the specific nuances and discusses the cultural challenges she personally struggled with. For example: Why Danes have no more space for new friends and how to work around this The challenge of decision making in a collectivistic country Why the lack of hierarchy is simultaneously most challenging and most rewarding 3. Business Life in Denmark: The spotlight then shifts to Mariola's entrepreneurial journey in Denmark, a compelling exploration of her path as an international entrepreneur where she combined her knowledge about the challenges foreigners face in Denmark with a business opportunity. This is relevant for you to learn: What you should ask yourself before becoming an entrepreneur The importance of knowing your strengths and outsourcing Lessons learned about Entrepreneurship in Denmark as a Foreigner Final Recommendations and free resources for other prospective entrepreneurs in Denmark Do you have questions for Mariola? Reach out via: LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariolakajkowska/IG: https://www.instagram.com/firstfriendindenmark/Her busines: https://firstfriendindenmark.dk/ Any questions or feedback? I am looking forward to your message on IG: https://instagram.com/chrigerdes?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-gerdes?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app Do you have any questions, tips for improvement, or you're seeking more inspiration for moving abroad? Then follow me on: IG & TikTok: @chrigerdes and YouTube: Beyond-an-ordinary-life If you like this podcast, then please hit the subscribe button and give me a rating or review. This helps more than you know to get this podcast out to like-minded people who want to learn how to move abroad, too! I appreciate your help a lot!
Welcome to Beyond An Ordinary Life! I'm Christina Gerdes, your German host and a seasoned expat who has lived in countries such as the USA, Mexico, Malaysia, and Denmark for over five years. Through my travels, I've become more culturally aware, developed language skills, made international friends, and explored some of the most stunning places on earth.Are you someone who dreams of going abroad and experiencing new cultures? Then this podcast is for you! I aim to help you overcome the common barriers to moving abroad, with informative discussions and tips from my guests who are also experienced expats. From why you should go abroad, to the various options you have, potential challenges you may face, and how to overcome them - I've got you covered.Whether you're planning to move abroad, or just curious about the expat life, this podcast offers valuable insights and practical advice that can help you take the leap. Don't let fear hold you back any longer - it's time to explore the world and all that it has to offer. Follow me on Instagram and TikTok @chrigerdes, and start living Beyond An Ordinary Life!