@Meelsakkie
South African expat in Sweden
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About me
South African
Lives in Sollentuna Kommun, Stockholm
Speaks English Afrikaans Swedish
Registration: 14 May 2019
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Moving to Sweden with a disability by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Having a disability should not be a barrier to living abroad. While the intricacies of ones move to Sweden may be specific to the individual, certain steps can be undertaken to make the process smoother. What are the important ...
@guestposter15352Hej!Unfortunately your referred link is outdated and does not land on any user-friendly information page (https://www.informationsverige.se/en/ja ).Portraying Sweden in a realistic way with all its benefits might be somewhat ... Read More
Moving to Sweden with a disability by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Having a disability should not be a barrier to living abroad. While the intricacies of ones move to Sweden may be specific to the individual, certain steps can be undertaken to make the process smoother. What are the important ...
@lilquHej LilquAll humans are differently abled. However, you refer to yourself as someone with a specific diffability.You are welcome to contact me for more specific guidance.The nature and content of your diffability will create the context for ... Read More
Moving to Sweden with a disability by Bhavna
Hello everyone, Having a disability should not be a barrier to living abroad. While the intricacies of ones move to Sweden may be specific to the individual, certain steps can be undertaken to make the process smoother. What are the important ...
Response to St Elisabeth ConventDear ColleaguesHaving moved my Private Practice to Sweden in 2019/2020, entering the height of the COVID period and at the time I've supported quite a number of individuals struggling with job losses, bereavement, ... Read More
Landlord giving 3 months of notice. by mmitsop
I have been informed by my landlord(it's a second hand contract) that they need the apartment for health reasons, and been given 3 months notice. So last day is September 30th. Contract was going to end normally on June 2022. I've been in ...
Hej Mmitsop, Your described situation happens to be a common occurrence, not unique to Sweden or for that matter, any other country. No real need to pursue legal support in this. With the interpretation of your contract (I'm assuming you are ... Read More
New members of the Sweden forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sweden forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hej Justin75! Many thanks for creating a non-threat-sensitive and open debate on matters of which suppressing actions seemingly hold the potential to impact largely on parts of humanity. Exploring the sources offered by you, remains an open ... Read More
New members of the Sweden forum, introduce yourselves here - 2020 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sweden forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hej Justin75! Having read your post consisting of some questions, recommended to be answered by more experienced and long standing members of this community. However, wishing for you to consider looking at your reason(s) for wanting to move to ... Read More
Some questions about study in Sweden by Melanie Sosa
Hi! I'm looking for a Swedish who can answer some questions about study there. I live in Uruguay and here we have 6 years of primary school and 6 years of high school and later you go to university. If I'm in 4 grade of High school can I do ...
As a suggestion, you might wish to consider contacting the Swedish Council for Higher Education beforehand for obtaining verification on your level of qualification that you plan on arriving with in ... Read More
Employment and new work practices in Sweden by Cheryl
Hello everyone, In diverse sectors, employment in Sweden has been tremendously affected by the current crisis. We invite you to share your experience on these changes in the professional world in Sweden. Did new work practices emerge over the ...
You are actually right, this is not helpful al all. I should limit my replying level. Thank you for pointing out it.Finnbo, many thanks for your willingness 'to educate and inform current bystanders' about what to expect upon arrival in ... Read More
Employment and new work practices in Sweden by Cheryl
Hello everyone, In diverse sectors, employment in Sweden has been tremendously affected by the current crisis. We invite you to share your experience on these changes in the professional world in Sweden. Did new work practices emerge over the ...
How is this helpful? I would like to know.Hej Vicson It seems that you are based in Malmo, therefore finding yourself in the midst of Swedish 'ebb & flow' during the Covid global pandemic. Speaking only for myself, I did find ... Read More
Recycling and Waste Management in Sweden by Meelsakkie
Hej Everyone Having browsed through majority of past 2 years' topics to avoid duplication, however I could not find information on the Swedish social/community system implements recycling. Herewith I'm referring to the recycling of normal ...
Hello Finnbar Many thanks for responding in such a comprehensive way to my inquiry, offering all the reliable information needed for household waste management in Sweden. Highly useful and helpful for planning and organising accordingly. With ... Read More
Recycling and Waste Management in Sweden
Hej Everyone Having browsed through majority of past 2 years' topics to avoid duplication, however I could not find information on the Swedish social/community system implements recycling. Herewith I'm referring to the recycling of normal ... Read More
Gathering information on changes in Sweden post-COVID-19 crisis by Veedushi
Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well in Sweden. We are putting together an article on the post-crisis changes in Sweden for to-be expats or expats looking to get updates. And no one would be in a better position to provide us with, ...
Many thanks for initiating these relevant questions and the direct-up-to-date answers. Appreciated! Read More
Facts about Sweden worth knowing about by porcelainqueen
Hi everyone! Ever since I visited Sweden for the first time last summer, I've considered moving there at some point. Is it worth it or not?
Hej Finnbo & Everybody Needless to say, I could not resist the temptation of sharing the 'Law of Jante' with one of my colleagues. He is not a member of this group, however, his response to this profound info that Finnbo shared wth us, ... Read More
Facts about Sweden worth knowing about by porcelainqueen
Hi everyone! Ever since I visited Sweden for the first time last summer, I've considered moving there at some point. Is it worth it or not?
From Finnbo's experience I hear that the 3 Swedish hunters instinctive behaviour/reaction was based on knowing the difference between the right way and the wrong way of carrying weapons! It's a huge responsibility to carry a weapon of any ... Read More
Charity work / Welfare work / Volunteer work in Sweden by Meelsakkie
Hej to All It's possible that my inquiry/question has been addressed in the past before I've joined this group. If that's the case, I do apologise. If not, a response from informed people will be appreciated. We will be moving to ...
Many thanks; I'll be following up your supplied 'links' and report back to this community forum on the outcome of my inquries. Read More