EPISODE · May 25, 2023 · 33 MIN
47: Working in Norway - A Beginner's Guide
from Organisert
This episode of "Organisert" is perfect for you if you've recently landed in Norway for work or if you're considering it. Get ready to dive into work culture, trade unions and their history, salary negotiations, working hours, holidays, and more.Ensieh, who moved from Iran to Norway both for studying and working, will be sharing her experiences.We have an expert guest with us in the studio, Tekna advisor Alexander Iversen, who will be chatting with our host, Vibeke Vesterhagen.Reporting for us is Sondre Tallaksrud, and handling all the technical aspects is Andreas Killie-Grenasberg.About Tekna: Tekna is a union specifically designed for STEM graduates. With over 100,000 members, Tekna is here to support you with employment law, help you negotiate your salary, provide professional networks covering various academic fields, and organize a wide range of courses and events all across Norway.Read more at www.tekna.noCHAPTERS: 00:00:00: Teaser report00:00:38: Episode start00:01:54: What's the most essential thing to know before entering the Norwegian workforce?00:02:32: What is difference between working in Germany or France compared to Norway?00:03:38: History of unionization in Norway00:07:16: Report: Ensieh Khasheh from Iran tells her story of getting work in Norway00:13:17: How are unions involved in salary negotiations in Norway?00:15:01: Why should you join a union in Norway?00:17:49: How many hours a week do we need to work normally?00:19:30: How do you make friends in Norway?00:20:11: What would you talk to your union representative about?00:21:28: Holidays in Norway00:22:20: Can you take your holiday whenever you want?00:23:08: What happens when you become sick?00:24:15: What is the norwegian model? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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This episode of "Organisert" is perfect for you if you've recently landed in Norway for work or if you're considering it. Get ready to dive into work culture, trade unions and their history, salary negotiations, working hours, holidays, and more.Ensieh, who moved from Iran to Norway both for studying and working, will be sharing her experiences.We have an expert guest with us in the studio, Tekna advisor Alexander Iversen, who will be chatting with our host, Vibeke Vesterhagen.Reporting for us is Sondre Tallaksrud, and handling all the technical aspects is Andreas Killie-Grenasberg.About Tekna: Tekna is a union specifically designed for STEM graduates. With over 100,000 members, Tekna is here to support you with employment law, help you negotiate your salary, provide professional networks covering various academic fields, and organize a wide range of courses and events all across Norway.Read more at www.tekna.noCHAPTERS: 00:00:00: Teaser report00:00:38: Episode start00:01:54: What's the most essential thing to know before entering the Norwegian workforce?00:02:32: What is difference between working in Germany or France compared to Norway?00:03:38: History of unionization in Norway00:07:16: Report: Ensieh Khasheh from Iran tells her story of getting work in Norway00:13:17: How are unions involved in salary negotiations in Norway?00:15:01: Why should you join a union in Norway?00:17:49: How many hours a week do we need to work normally?00:19:30: How do you make friends in Norway?00:20:11: What would you talk to your union representative about?00:21:28: Holidays in Norway00:22:20: Can you take your holiday whenever you want?00:23:08: What happens when you become sick?00:24:15: What is the norwegian model? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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