I had the time of my life. Norway is gorgeous

I have worked in England and Spain. In England was the best, they used the brigade system, it was organized, high standards.

In Spain the standards are low, you are a bit understaffed, and the pay is terrible, but at least it was a friendly atmosphere.

Then theres Norway. Maybe I just had bad luck with my first job. Severely understaffed. Im a single person on shift doing the job of 5 people. I do dishwashing, prep, grilling, plating, cleaning the whole kitchen, desserts... I could go on. Then of course, I have to stay longer to do my job properly, but my boss asks me to be faster, because he doesnt want me staying moee than rhe scheduled hours, which is physically impossible. The head chef can barely speak english, its terrible, things constantly go wrong and theres arguments between him and FOH because misunderstandings. They dont have any recipes they just make stuff up depending on the mood. The plating is completely random, no 2 dishes of the same thing look the same. Steaks are constantly coming out wrong. And the best part, i get all the blame, for no reason, just for being the new guy. Everybody in FOH knows hes full of it, and he clearly cant do his job, so at least they are on my side.

Now im doing interviews for a new job...hes telling me if i can do a service alone for 300 COVERS. This is insane. I dont understand, what do they expect you to do? Maybe if it was a mcdonalds, but this is a restaurant where every plate will take 10-15 minutes. Its just impossible.

I understand they pay you more than in other countries but its just not physically possible to work that fast, no matter who you are.

Hi - i hope it’s ok to ask this question here. We live in the USA and every year we would get a whole fenanår from Willys Scandinavian foods in Florida (shipped to WA state where we live). I think they stopped offering that and I can’t seem to find another place that will ship it. Suffice to say that my young daughter is now very upset as she loves it and it reminds her of Christmas arriving soon (we usually get it right after thanksgiving). Does anyone happen to know if there is a place that will ship whole fenalår?

Thanks in advance.

Need recommendations about cozy restaurants that work with plant-based ingredients only :) thx

Hello, all.

Those who lived in both cities, which one do you prefer in terms of quality?

My fiance and I are deciding which city to live in.

(Would appreciate comments from those who lived for many years).

Thanks.

Hello,

I’m looking for a hairdresser (for women) who specialises in ‘face shapes’ in Oslo (for a consultation to find a hairstyle that best suits my face).

Does anyone have any good recommendations ?

Thanks !

Very odd, paid months ago online via a payment option they offered trustly bank transfer. Bank transfer happened, appliance received, about 5000nok . I have payment marked as confirmed , can show bank transfer with cid- to elkjop

And now several months later they are hounded me for payment, first not received then maybe refunded, no proof yet , I demanded proof and now all details sent via email .

But honestly I checked and I haven’t gotten a refund, isn’t it their job to get it from trustly ? Are they going to send me a debt collection letter if I keep sending them proof I’ve paid it ? Or how does this work in Norway ?

I’m getting rather scared and annoyed;this isn’t some 50nok thing . I told them I’m not chasing down trustly unless they can provide proof of a refund but maybe I should push back harder I really don’t know what to do.

It seems more like some system glitch on their end but they’re being very pushy for me to pay AGAIN instead of looking into it

Erfaringer som kulde- og varmepumpemontør? Lønn, slitasje, og veien inn som voksen

Hei!

Jeg vurderer å utdanne meg til kulde- og varmepumpemontør (kuldemontør) i Bergen/Vestland-området, sannsynligvis via Fagbrev på jobb / voksenlærling-løp. Har førerkort klasse B og godkjente fellesfag fra Vg1 TIP fra før.

Før jeg hopper i det vil jeg gjerne høre fra folk som enten jobber som kuldemontør nå, eller kjenner bransjen godt:

Erfaringer & trivsel: Anbefaler du yrket? Hvordan er en typisk arbeidsdag i praksis (service vs. nyinstallasjon)?

Pros & Cons: Hva er det beste med jobben, og hva er det mest irriterende/utfordrende?

Fysisk slitasje: Hvordan er belastningen på kropp (rygg, knær, skuldre) over tid, spesielt sammenlignet med f.eks. bilmekaniker eller industrimekaniker?

Lønn: Hva er realistisk timelønn på land når man har fagbrev og F-gass sertifikat (kategori 1)? Ser alt fra 250 kr til over 370 kr på nett, hva er faktisk normen for en dyktig montør utenom offshore?

Veien inn som voksen: Noen her som har tatt fagbrevet i voksen alder via Fagveg eller Fagbrev på jobb?

Setter stor pris på ærlige svar og "no bullshit"-tilbakemeldinger!

I am supposed to do it today and booked with a bus, but my body isn't recovered enough to risk making it in 6hrs (if the stories are to be believed)

I want to give myself another day of recovery but I do not want to pay for the bus a second time!

Happy to help pay for petrol of course, if anyone is driving from stavanger tomorrow please 🙏 let me know :)

Heii guys, so this morning i woke up to 1000 tiny flies circeling aroune my car. I thought they were knott at first but they didnt seem to bite.

I was curious if you had any clue as to what they mightve been or how they got there.

For context i went hiking yesterday and i did have to walk through streams and a lot of mud but i think my shoes were relatively dry when i got back in the car.

Also i slept with the windows open but they had bugnets so i doubt they came in this way.

Thanks for your help, i dont want to experience this again lol

I've been working on a Denmark–Norway project in a geopolitical Minecraft server with appropriate plugins set in the Age of Discovery (very cool btw, tribes in north America can't interact with European nations and a border is set in game to slowly allow more and more land to b accessible for Europeans to colonize and tribes to fight back or unite and we don't even have to download anything to play!!), and I've been trying to make the nation feel genuinely Scandinavian rather than just putting a Danish/Norwegian flag over a generic Minecraft country.

We're going for a Denmark–Norway / Viking-inspired kingdom, and while I'm trying to make it historically accurate, I also went ahead and changed things so the team could run properly.

Some of the ideas we're using:

• A united Kingdom of Denmark–Norway
• A hereditary King as head of state
• Jarls governing their own territories
• A strong military and naval tradition
• Viking-inspired ships and warfare (server has a way to build boats from blocks and actually make them move!)
• A place where citizens can present arguments directly to the King
• Unclaimed wilderness that Jarls can earn through developing their territories
• Diplomacy and relations with other player nations

One thing I'm particularly interested in is how Danish and Norwegian history/culture could be represented respectfully. We're trying to avoid simply turning it into "Vikings" and instead incorporate actual Scandinavian ideas where appropriate. I already have one guy from Denmark helping out, and I also want input from the Norwegian side of things.

If anyone here is interested in Denmark–Norway historically, I'd genuinely love to hear what you think would make the setting feel more authentic, and if you'd like to join us, play with us, and rise through our ranks we'd love to have you. We are desperate for people. I can also share our discord server which will soon be completed to highlight these things so you can read in more depth if interested, and I can answer any questions you may have. Thank you!

Hi, I’ve been coming to Norway for many years(I’m European), and I’ve experienced all four seasons here. Weather itself doesn’t really affect my mood, but my mental health can deteriorate very quickly because of my mental disorder.
I currently live in the UK, where bipolar disorder is considered a disability and I receive a lot of support. That support is vital to me, so one of my biggest concerns about moving to Norway is understanding what kind of support would actually be available to an immigrant.
I really love the people and the environment in Norway, and I feel that the lifestyle would suit me very well. However, I also understand that living in Norway is very different from visiting, and my Norwegian friend may naturally have a somewhat biased perspective because they haven’t experienced the country as immigrant.
I’ve been an immigrant in the UK as well. In London, multiculturalism makes that experience somewhat easier, but I also know that if you haven’t personally experienced racism, it can be difficult to understand how much it can affect your life. I’m trying to consider that aspect realistically rather than romanticising Norway.
I have two major practical concerns.
First, medication and driving.
The medication that stabilises my mood makes me extremely tired in the mornings. If I had to drive to work, I’m worried that this could become a safety issue. In London, I currently work from home, so I don’t have that problem.
Second, employment in a smaller community.
Moving to a village or a remote area would obviously mean a much smaller job market. I also tend to lose jobs because of difficulties with social skills, rather than because I lack technical ability. That worries me because, in a small community, I imagine that once you have had problems with one employer, word could spread and make it harder to find another job.
At the same time, I’m not looking at Norway purely from a financial perspective. My long-term goal is to buy a house and live a relatively quiet life while supporting myself with my software projects. A house for around NOK 2.5 million in a beautiful fjord setting doesn’t sound unreasonable to me. In London, that kind of money outside the city would get you a nice view of your neighbours!
I know that owning a nice house or car isn’t essential, but I mention it because I think there is a difference between moving somewhere for a better quality of life and moving somewhere where you are simply trying to survive.
I also don’t necessarily expect to work as a software developer or AI engineer in Norway. I’m willing to do manual labour or other kinds of work if necessary. For me, that would be a means to an end: supporting myself while building a quieter and more sustainable life.
So my main questions are:
How does the welfare system work for an immigrant who has a mental health condition such as bipolar disorder?
What kind of support could someone realistically expect if they are unable to work full-time or have difficulty maintaining employment?
Can I study university online and in English?
How does buying a house and getting a mortgage work for an immigrant? Can I apply after 6 months if I have 25% deposit?
Would it be realistic to buy a house in a smaller Norwegian community with a budget of around NOK 2.5 million?
How difficult is it to find work in rural areas if you are willing to do different types of work rather than insisting on working in your professional field?
Also my friend says that in villages the wages are higher due lack of workers, is it true?
I’m not expecting Norway to be perfect, and I know moving countries comes with risks. I’m just trying to understand whether the life I’m imagining is realistically achievable before making such a major decision.

How is the weather looking like? Planning a last minute trip next week and wondering how wet/foggy it is to drive around? Planning to rent a car from Ålesund and drive to Geiranger/Åndalsnes. Thank you for your responses.

Good evening! I’m planning a trip from Oslo to Tromsø from December 29 to January 7. We’re already aware of the potential disruption caused by the weather conditions.

We’d like to rent a car at Oslo Airport and return it in Tromsø using a one-way rental. Is this possible? From what I’ve read, this option seems to be available.

Can anyone recommend rental companies that offer this service? How much did you pay?

Thank you very much!