Category: work

  • Danish taxes as a student

    Danish taxes as a student

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    As a student in Denmark, you will quickly discover the amazing word “skat”. It means taxes and it is a hard topic. Danes are seen by other countries as “happy tax payers” but that is not quite true. Yes, they pay a lot of taxes and they get a lot…

  • Your first steps in Danish bureaucracy

    Your first steps in Danish bureaucracy

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    Even if it seems easy, your first steps in Danish society will be long and rough, especially if you don’t like bureaucracy. For me, it was a nightmare so I took some notes I will share with all of you to make it easier for you. Residence permit If you…

  • Money, banking, budget…

    Money, banking, budget…

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    I have been living for 5 months in Kalundborg, Denmark. Before coming here I have that stereotype about Denmark being a super expensive country. After being here for some months I can say that I was wrong. First of all, note that for EU citizens there are no tuition fees…

  • Student job – (as non-danish in a Danish town)

    Student job – (as non-danish in a Danish town)

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    When we hear about Denmark many think about well-fair, economic stability or even, don’t think about anything since Denmark is rarely on the news for political drama or such. In Denmark, the unemployment rate was at 2.7% in July 2022. At that same time, it was about 5-6 times higher in Spain and…