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Posted by on March 14, 1998 at 03:54:06:
In Reply to: us citizen needs info on visas fast! help!!! posted by pepi on March 13, 1998 at 22:49:04: Hi Pepi, What can I say that hasn't been said on these posts? I am now living in Sweden and it really is tough to find work.. it's terribly disappointing, but it's not impossible. I assume you have high motivation, but you have to face reality... how many times have you come here to Sweden? have you had a chance to live here for longer than 2 weeks? Are you sure this is the place for you? My best advice to you is to apply for work IN the U.S. with a Swedish company. In the near future perhaps, you can transfer to Sweden within the company. There are many companies in the U.S.... ABB, Ericsson, Astra, Pharmacia & Upjohn, Volvo/Saab, Sandvik just to name a few. I hate to break this news to you, but entry-level jobs are far from few.... the jobs at grocery stores and restaurants are usually taken up quickly by other Swedes or other foreigners. You would have to secure those positions when you are IN Sweden. You can also try working at IKEA in the U.S. (that's a retail store) or register with Manpower temporary service because they have an office in Sweden as well. Well, I wish you luck because your chances are quite slim if you aren't coming to Sweden without a connection :-( . Tyvärr. But don't give up! I feel for you though, because I love it here... but now that I am working, I feel more positive than before! I wish you luck... Myleen
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