an invitation

topic posted Wed, May 4, 2005 - 7:01 PM by  Unsubscribed
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a friend of mine, who is swedish, invited me to stay with him in south sweden this summer. however, if i went i would have to work. he said he would help me find a job, and everything seemed like it would work out.

but now i have found that i would have to wait about 6 weeks before i could work to get a work permit, and that's only if i get a job offer from a potential employer.

i was only planning to live and work there this summer, and i would only be there for about 2 months, so that situation completely rules out the plans i had.

does anyone know of a way around this?
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  • Re: an invitation

    Thu, May 5, 2005 - 12:50 AM
    I suggest that you see if your friend can secure employment FOR YOU before your arrival.
    I've heard there is a fair amount of "under the table" work--though you didn't hear this from me (cough, cough)
    Besides this lousy suggestion, I'm not certain.
    Best of Luck,
    ~*h
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    Re: an invitation

    Thu, May 5, 2005 - 6:15 PM
    If you are under 25 I heard there as an EU travelling visa that lasts a couple years and allows you to work in any country in the EU for a maximum of 3 months. However, I don't know how quick these get issued.

    Otherwise I'd recommend marrying your friend, thus becoming Swedish. Not only would you be able to work in Sweden, but you could work anywhere.

    Other than that I can't help ya!
  • Re: an invitation

    Fri, May 6, 2005 - 10:02 AM
    Our organization is based in Sweden. Our members are all over the world, however work freelance via the Internet, especially as translators, language teachers, business consultants and web designers, call our Secretary, Elena, after you arrive, her telephone and address on the contact page of our site www.thepolyglots.com Sweden is not a full member of the EU and the currency is the Swedish Kroner, not the Euro. Average salaries about $3,000US a month but they pay 45% + in taxes.
    • Re: an invitation

      Tue, May 24, 2005 - 9:24 AM
      You failed to inform that there' s a socalled FRIKORT (free-card) that makes you able to earn up to a certain amount with no taxes drawn from it. Great for short term positions like a summer job...

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