(edit title) About work in SE Newbie in Sweden Options

[Catalin22]

Hope I won't bother with this topic. My name is Catalin and I want to work/move in SE .How hard is it for a an immigrant to find a job,a place to stay ?

I'm from Romania,22yr old and I want to move in a new country.I'm in my last year at faculty( Political Science).

Best regards.

[Migga]

Why do you want to move to Sweden of all countries? Have you ever been to Sweden before, vacation or to study?

It`s difficult for anyone to move to a new country if they don`t have any prior experience of it. Without any ties or insight to the way of life, culture, history, norms and values it will be a challenge. And if you don`t know the language or have a job lined up it will be hard to integrate.

You should be aware that there is a lack of housing in some areas and the unemployment rate amongst 25 year olds are 25%. The number being higher amongst immigrants.

[intrepidfox]

Hope I won't bother with this topic. My name is Catalin and I want to work/move in SE .How hard is it for a an immigrant to find a job,a place to stay ? I'm from Roman ... (show full quote)

Hope I won't bother with this topic. My name is Catalin and I want to work/move in SE .How hard is it for a an immigrant to find a job,a place to stay ?

I'm from Romania,22yr old and I want to move in a new country.I'm in my last year at faculty( Political Science).

Best regards. ... (hide full quote)

Very very difficult. We have high unemployement and a waiting list for accomadation. If i were you i would fix a job and housing before you move to Sweden.

[Catalin22]

Migga ,beacause i love monarchy ? + SE has another culture compare to Eastern Europe etc etc. And I didn't had the change to visit SE .Maybe I'll do my master degree in SE. I heard about an University in Malmo or something like that.

intrepidfox , well ,the world is passes throught crisis down here is kinda worse ( political crisis,economic crisis,etc)..I'm trying to find some jobs on the web ..

The hardest part for me ,I think ,is to get permit and how people will react to my presence,knowing the fact that I'm new. About swedish language I think it can be learned,if you want.

I don't want to steal anyone's money/culture/history or stuff like that !!

[chazza]

You love Monarchy ? why not try the UK then as you have more english than swedish.

Sorry to be discouraging but I think you have a romantic idea that will get smashed on the rocks of reality.

Even with family/language/contacts here I believe Sweden is one of the hardest countries in europe to integrate into.

[Migga]

I`m not saying that you are going to steal anything but you asked how hard it might be to settle down and I`m telling you that it can be hard.

Sweden isn`t harder then any other european country to settle down in and integrate, it`s just as hard in any other country where you don`t have a job or know the language.

My tip for you would be to visit the country beforehand, make some friends, secure a job, learn the way of life and read up on the language. If you can study your masters in Sweden then go for it, it`s a great way to get first hand experience. Studying in Malmö or Lund is both decent places;

http://www.mastersportal.eu/students/brows...al-studies.html

[maemae-]

I agree to Migga. I'm not an EU citizen though I have a place to live because my boyfriend has a flat and I have a diploma from College/University from my home country and I thought it would be easy. It has been months and I haven't got any job. But, if you are going to study here then that is a great idea. You'd learn so much and it'd be really easy for you. Good luck!

[Swedish Cat]

I agree with Migga here. Sweden is a good place to be if you are integrated and are experienced. Our young people are including myself left Sweden to find work and get experience to be able to come back. You can survive on English but the key word is skills. If you want to live in Sweden you could study or perhaps try Norway, UK, Ireland first for work etc were young workers get a fair shot. When you have the experience you will be welcomed with open arms in Sweden. That you are being a foreigner can just as well come to your advantage but without proper skills you will be treated like every other young person shipped out of school straight to unemployment.

[Opalnera]

With respect I have to say this is incorrect. Not many foreigners are at an advantage or "welcomed with open arms" regardless of education and work experience. Some do get lucky but most of us have to work twice as hard as any Swede to make our way here.

My advice to the OP would be to undertake some studies in Sweden and then make a decision. You will find it a lot easier to get an apartment and integrate amongst the student population who are a bit more...friendly and open. That will also give you the opportunity to learn the language before you enter the workforce.