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GuestPoster379Guest25 May 2017 19:07:27

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Hi everybody,

I am considering to move to Denmark to work as an architect with two years of professional experience but I would like to have some ideas about work conditions.
Could someone tell me what is the average salary in Denmark? Are extra hours common? I read some bad feedbacks from the young well-known danish architecture firm in New York.

Thank you in advance

Nellie Berg Denmark Expert

Member since 15 August 2013

Nellie BergDenmark Expert26 May 2017 07:23:12

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The statistics here is from 2015.
http://www.faod.dk/cgi-files/external/0 … 015_A4.pdf

Another statistics:
http://www.faod.dk/cgi-files/external/L … 080217.pdf

I don't know how the rate of unemployment is at the moment. I can see that a couple of years ago, Danish architects went to Norway or Sweden to find a job. Architects have always had an overreprensation in the unemployment statistics, especially when it is about newly-educated candidates. I see that you have some experience which will make a positive difference.

I know the working culture in Anglo-Saxon countries include long working days, but in DK, a 37 hours' working week is normal.

What about asking the union (faod) for information. They might be helpful even if you aren't a member (now).

/Nellie

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