Making friends in Denmark

Kay Xander Mellish is an American who has worked for several large Danish companies and has collected her insights on working culture in Denmark into books, podcasts, and lectures. Here are a few of her tips on making friends in Denmark.

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Career & Danish Culture

Join our network for International Members

A network for internationally-oriented, English-speaking employees working in the financial sector. You will be part of a network with like-minded people who, like you, are looking for social and professional sparring to promote success in their work life.

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Jump the queue for rented accomodation

Jump the queue for over one thousand sought-after rental homes in, i.a., Copenhagen, Aarhus and Odense. Check the list to see the rented accommodation you can apply for.

News

News 15. Jun 2022

The new bank robbers are sitting behind a screen

Organised crime and rogue states are the leading actors trying to defraud banks of money through cunning digital fraud. The banks are forced to devote more resources to prevention

News 15. Jun 2022

Too little focus on sleeplessness and work being related

Sleeplessness is often due to conditions at work. We need to recognise this in the same way that we have long recognised stress as a work-related phenomenon, experts say.

Events and courses

Finansforbundet organises a wide range of events all over Denmark. The events are tailored to the needs of financial sector employees, enabling you to acquire unique, specialised knowledge about your career, sector trends and other topics.

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Use our salary calculator to see how your salary matches the salary level of your colleagues and other profiles similar to yours.

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Rights and Rules

What are you entitled to and what are you obliged to? Read the agreement and get answers to questions about your working life.

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Legal Advice From Experts

Do you have any questions regarding your employment, contracts and rights? Our legal experts are ready to advise you.

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Financial Advice via Finansforbundet’s Unemployment Insurance Fund - Part of FTFa

When am I entitled to unemployment benefits, how do I obtain guaranteed remuneration, where do I stand in relation to a severance agreement? Get answers from our experts in the unemployment insurance fund.

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Attractive Offers for Insurance in Tryg

Get attractive offers for your insurance policies in Tryg. Start by giving yourself an insurance check-up to find out if you can save money or get better insurance coverage.

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Jump the Queue for Rented Accommodation

Check the overview to see the rented accommodation you can apply for throughout the country.

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Legal Help When Working Abroad

You can get free local advice regarding your employment contract, current collective agreement and legislation if you are posted or permanently employed abroad.

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Book Your Holiday Home Through Finanssektorens Feriefond

You can rent inexpensive holiday homes in both Denmark and abroad via Finanssektorens Feriefond.

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Get Discounts With FolkeFerie

Get discounts on FolkeFerie’s most popular holiday destinations abroad and Helsingør Ferieby.

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Apply for Support From Finansforbundet's Centrale Hjælpefond

Have you fallen into financial problems? Apply for financial support from Finansforbundet’s Centrale Hjælpefond.

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Get Financial Help With a Group Life Insurance

You can receive financial support for yourself or your surviving relatives if you lose your ability to work, fall critically ill or pass away.

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Rent a Holiday Flat at Finansforbundet’s Holiday Exchange

Holiday flat in the South of France or summerhouse on the island of Samsø? Find your holiday flat at Finansforbundet’s holiday exchange.

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Save Money With Forbrugsforeningen

Make your money go further with discounts in around 4,500 shops and access to inexpensive holiday flats.

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Have a fun day at the Workers Museum

Take the family and experience the history of the Danish labour movement - admission is free.

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Advice From our Social Workers

Our social workers can answer your questions regarding parental leave, work-related injury or leave - call our social workers and get answers to your questions.

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Be in a Stronger Position With a Mentor

A mentoring course can strengthen your skills, develop your career and increase your impact at work.

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Collective Pension and Insurance via PFA

Pension savings will give you greater financial security in the future, while insurance will provide you with security if you fall ill here and now. Get a special membership offer.

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InsideBusiness at a Special Price

InsideBusiness is an in-depth business medium that keeps you up-to-date on, i.a. the financial sector. You can subscribe to InsideBusiness at a special price.

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Career & Danish Culture

Join Network of International Members (NIM)

NIM connects you and other international employees across the financial sector. It is a network where you will be challenged and inspired, both professionally and personally – and, at the same time, you will have the opportunity to expand your social network.

Free coursers - get ready for the competence needs of the future

As employees in the financial sector, you can have covered the costs of a long list of courses and educational programmes. These are selected especially for those of you who want to be equipped to face the future.

Career & Danish Culture

New in Denmark

What's the best way to get established in Denmark? How can you build a social network? Find the answers to frequently asked questions, with links to relevant sources able to help you make a good start to your new life in Denmark.

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Working smoothly with your Danish colleagues

Working with Danes has so many advantages, but it can also be tricky for internationals. Danish bosses provide less guidance - and less supervision! - than bosses in many other working cultures. You're often expected to take the initiative and innovate on your own, but also openly admit to mistakes when you've made them. And in Denmark, it's acceptable to politely disagree with your boss.

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