My husband is an engineer looking for jobs in Copenhagen (ideally). He has found seval companies who are interested to talk with him, but they are all in Esbjerg.
I have a degree in mass communication, with a specialization in advertising. I have been in advertising for the past 10 years, working in media planning.
The reason we are interested in Denmark is because I have family in Copenhagen.
My husband and I do not speak Danish, but plan to take courses if/when we move. Both of us are American citizens. He has a graduate degree from Austria with an employment experience here in US, and I have a BA from a US school and US job experience.
While it looks like it won't be too hard for him to find a job in Denmark (and residence/work permit) because he is on the "positiv" list, every piece of information I have read indicates it will be a struggle for me. I am 34, don't speak Danish, and my job experience is pretty specific. There are media agencies in Copenhagen, but not a lot of job openings, and I doubt there are any in Esbjerg. Furthermore, my occupation is not on a "positiv list".
I was wondering if someone can offer some advice. If my husband gets a job and I get a residence permit to go with him, what are my chances of finding a job? How long does it typically take? Should I consider other carreer paths or further education when I get there? Would anyone give me a job in another field even though I don't have experience but am willing to change my carreer? Can a couple with no children live off of 1 salary? What is a minimum annual salary for him under which we shouldn't consider moving because we wouldn't be able to make a living? Would our healthcare be covered?
I'd appreciate any advice you can give me. Thanks!
I have a degree in mass communication, with a specialization in advertising. I have been in advertising for the past 10 years, working in media planning.
The reason we are interested in Denmark is because I have family in Copenhagen.
My husband and I do not speak Danish, but plan to take courses if/when we move. Both of us are American citizens. He has a graduate degree from Austria with an employment experience here in US, and I have a BA from a US school and US job experience.
While it looks like it won't be too hard for him to find a job in Denmark (and residence/work permit) because he is on the "positiv" list, every piece of information I have read indicates it will be a struggle for me. I am 34, don't speak Danish, and my job experience is pretty specific. There are media agencies in Copenhagen, but not a lot of job openings, and I doubt there are any in Esbjerg. Furthermore, my occupation is not on a "positiv list".
I was wondering if someone can offer some advice. If my husband gets a job and I get a residence permit to go with him, what are my chances of finding a job? How long does it typically take? Should I consider other carreer paths or further education when I get there? Would anyone give me a job in another field even though I don't have experience but am willing to change my carreer? Can a couple with no children live off of 1 salary? What is a minimum annual salary for him under which we shouldn't consider moving because we wouldn't be able to make a living? Would our healthcare be covered?
I'd appreciate any advice you can give me. Thanks!
