We explain Sweden
You are looking for a job in Sweden? Familiarise yourself with the Swedish job market and assess your chances of employment with these 5 answers to working in Sweden. 1. What is the current economic situation? From 2014 to 2018, Sweden enjoyed a steady growth of 3%. However, in its latest report, Arbetsformedlingen, the national […]
There is heated debate (strange to describe anything that happens in Sweden as ‘heated’) about the Swedish government’s strategy concerning coronavirus. Here, ‘vi tar det lungt’ – we are taking it easy compared to our European neighbors. But this article is not about doubting or double-guessing. It is about the crucial thing which somehow seem […]
We have been getting many questions regarding how one can help in these Corona times? We applaud these initiatives but at the same time we are reading in the news of criminals taking advantage of elderly and vulnerable people in quarantine or isolation. So how can one help but in a safe way for both […]
Now, I firmly believe that humans are by and large good. And in times of crisis we tend to see people behave extraordinarily kind, brave and helpful. But unfortunately there is also some people who like to take advantage of difficult situations. And in these days it happens a lot online. When you are scared […]
We know that lack of information, language barrier, and feeling uncertain makes the current situation even more difficult for Newbies in Sweden. That’s why we decided to create a list of reliable sources that report information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) status in English, as well as post short summaries from Swedish media. What are the most […]
Coronavirus is spreading around the country and more and more people are affected by it. Many of us have decided to stay home to work or study remotely, take care of the children or simply protect yourself from being infected or spreading the virus. You may find this article written in a bit too dark […]
Sometimes the best way to understand what you like and dislike about a country is to leave it for some time. The cultural translation, bracketing, brokerage; the cultural shocks one experiences in transitioning between two places, allow to understand deeper what we cherish and what we abhor about them. Every year I travel to India […]
Times are rapidly changing and young Swedes are getting more innovative forms of entertainment to enjoy on a daily basis. A lot of the entertainment has moved to the digital world, which some might consider unfortunate, but it is simply the kind of world we are living in today. Online gambling has become a highly […]
Food is not very cheap in Sweden. Why? Well, this country is far up in the North where things don’t grow year-round. Which means that a lot of food is imported from far away. And that (big surprise) will affect the price – and sometimes the quality. Note: To keep The Newbie Guide free, we […]
Unless you’ve been living in a cave for the last month or so, you have probably heard of the Corona virus (COVID-19). There is a lot of reports in the media, talk around the lunch tables and among friends and people are naturally concerned – especially if you are in a new country and you […]
