(edit title) Looking for work ASAP Work required! Options

[Puffin]

Have you thought of being an Au Pair? Don't know if you are a guy or girl...probably harder to find an au pair job as a guy.

You leave this guy alone with children???

[Rambadoodle]

I did my homework and had a job lined up even before i moved over here and arranged to stay with friends until I was settled but the job fell through 1 week before the start date and i had already moved here so now i am in this situation and was hoping to be working by now but clearly that has not happened.

I was unlucky that the job fell through, there was no way of knowing this was going to happen and now im here and I have to deal with it, that is why i am on this forum to see what is available and see what my options are.

I am not trying to be an idiot i am just trying to be calm and think 2 months down the line and see what will happen.

[hackie]

Sorry to hear that your job fell through. But if you really want a new start, I think its better for you to try other English speaking countries. Without the knowledge of Swedish, it is almost impossible for you to get a job in sweden (unless you are some IT gick with at least a bachelors degree). Ain't trying to discourage you here, its just that the next 2 years will be the toughest time in your life if you decide to stay in sweden, even with a personnummer, SFI, etc. But eventually, there will be light at the end of the tunnel only if you pay the price and don't give up during your armageddon (which is almost impossible in most cases). But seriously, asylum is not an option for you. Good luck.

[johnjohn]

Just make sure the light at the end of the tunnel is not an oncoming train!

 

 

[ljtaylor88]

If you want to learn Swedish you don't need to wait to start SfI - you could be waiting some time if that's the case. You can normally register at the city library without a personnummer - this is free and grants you access to beginner level books so you can start learning the language.

Get on facebook and arrange to meet other expats. If there are any språkcafeet (language cafes) around in your area attend them - they are a great way to meet people and improve your confidence in speaking Swedish. I got a job interview through one and that was on my third visit, I just let it be known I was new to the city and seeking work.

I'm not sure what your area of work is but I've found admitting your linguistic capabilities to potential employers is a good start. Contact companies directly, if you send emails always follow up with a phone call.

[byke]

What's your field of work, and qualifications and experience?

[Rambadoodle]

I used to work as an IT Administrator back in the UK for RIM (Makers of Blackberry) I worked there for 4 years and have a MCSE & MCDBA.

I have been learning swedish with my friends and know abit, more of what people are saying than written as that is the harder part for me, and regarding interviews .. i have had a few but because i do not have the FFI they dont want to know i find which is frustrating at the best of times

[hackie]

Just make sure the light at the end of the tunnel is not an oncoming train!

[Migga]

If the job fell through then I think it`s time to cut your losses and return home. I must say that it sure sounds strange to recently arrive in a new country, start your "new life" and only bring enough money for a few months rent?

[Rambadoodle]

Well i didn't expect my job to fall through as i was thinking my money would sustain me till i got my 1st pay check, that was my thinking... i didn't expect this to happen if i did then i would not of moved and would of stayed where i was

[Puffin]

As a short term thing you could try English themed pubs and bars that sometimes employ native English speakers

Keep an eye on the site Jobs in Stockholm
http://www.jobsinstockholm.com/

Also keep visiting the job centre site as most jobs are posted there - do searches using English words to find jobs that accept English speakers
www.arbetsformedlingen.se

[Rambadoodle]

Thanks for all the help, it is much appreciated as i know its a wierd subject but every little bit of help is helpfull

I visit these sites daily and have alerts setup for certain keywords and certain job markets

http://www.jobsinstockholm.com
http://www.arbetsformedlingen.se
http://www.blocket.se (sometimes there are the odd jobs)
http://www.monster.se
http://www.proffice.se

And ofc i check this site as well for jobs as well

Any time i am not sleeping or eating i am on these sites searching for jobs as there is bound to be 1 job even if its a cleaner or a dishwasher i am not fussed, i just need something

I am going to contact the English pubs tomorrow, that is a good shout Puffin, Thanks

[michealbirch]

Byke you are ultimate dickhead . If your not going to give any helpfull imformation why do you bother with your answers. You must be a sad sad person. negativity is always ur answer.

[byke]

Oxymoron ?

D'"ur"

[Yorkshireman]

Did You have a written contract for the promised job? If You have then the employer cannot just break it 1 week before start. Even if the contract had a test employment time, during that test employment period by law there is a notice period of 2 weeks, and often if the employer has a collective agreement with the Union it is 1 month. Reason I mention this is that to cancel the job before it starts means the employer could be liable to pay you a minimum of the notice period, eg. 2 weeks or 1 month. Mind You it has to be taken to Arbetsdomstol for judgement.

If it was a verbal contract, then that too under Swedish law is a binding contract, however the situation is more difficult since it is often hard to prove anything about verbal contracts.

With EU Freedom of Movement, You could be entitled to unemployment benefit from the UK, but You have to register with the job center here in Sweden (Arbetsförmedlingen) as a job seeker. However, it appears You quit Your job in the UK to move to Sweden, so I am not sure what the benefit rules are in the UK. Remember, without being able to support yourself, somehow, you can only stay in Sweden for 3 months max.

Do as suggested, go out and trawl the pubs and restaurants ... maybe You get lucky