How It Is To Live IN Greenland

[@hyperborealiss]

I always was interested in Greenland, and that’s the content I was searching for, thanks

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Glad you liked it!

[@SushiZaz]

Even though it stays all day how can we even sleep in Greenland that it's so bright all day 😩

[@spidermaxi1079]

OMG, a Greenlandic youtuber! That's insane! I wish I could live in Greenland❄

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Hehe, i guess it depends of which country you compare it to. But I like living here, as long as you can go on vacations in other countries once in a while.

[@neptunianman]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen I'm just curious, what is the healthcare like in Nuuk?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

@@neptunianman its like the Danish system, meaning it is free to go and get treatment. But the standards are not as high as in ex Denmark. In short, it works but communication with them is difficult

[@neptunianman]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen Thanks a lot

[@RunnerGameZYTXD]

Bro you wanna live in a place where there's no night? 💀

[@kayla7562]

I couldn’t sleep last night & my brain had me go on the maps app to stare at Greenland. I’m so glad I was able to find your video today about living there. What a huge, fascinating land. Hello from the mitten shaped state!🇺🇸 👋

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Hi Michigan! Glad you liked the video, hope all is well in the US and A.!

[@FloridaAnting]

In June the day can get 21:20 hours long, and in December night can last 20 hours

[@beachmom2001]

Taking a cruise that stops in Greenland, including Nuuk, in Sept 2023. Really enjoying your videos to learn about Greenland

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Awesome! Yes, the tourist industry here are so happy that the government opened up again for cruiseships😁 Hope you have a nice trip

[@beachmom2001]

@@AlexAmasaOlsenThank you. I am so excited to visit Greenland. I am enjoying your videos and have shared your channel in the Facebook group we have for the cruise.

[@markmarko7959]

I have always been interested to learn more about every day life in Greenland and this type of content is so informative and interesting! Would you be willing to do more videos like these? Like grocery shopping/eating out/nightlife/dating, literally any aspect of just every day life would be very fun to learn about. Keep up the good work, this was an awesome video!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Thanks Mark! A lot of people really wants to know daily life aspects, so yes I will get to it😊 Have a great day!

[@patricklange7318]

Hello from Canada! I am enjoying your videos so much!

[@giselleguevara1956]

Hello from Mexico!! I've been watching videos of Greenland all week and I'm obsessed I love it. I would like to see how it is to live in Greenland but in another perspective, for example you going out to the streets and show how it is the "downtown" or if you have a stadium or a University

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Hehe, a little different to Mexico I can imagine...?😅 I will see what I can do😉

[@giselleguevara1956]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen extremely different! the lowest temperature I've experienced is -5 celsius and I have only seen the snow once

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

@@giselleguevara1956 Wow, I basically grew up around snow... ;-) But warmth and heat is nice as well!

[@giselleguevara1956]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen It is, but personally I don't like having 35-40 degrees ten months a year. Winter is really short, but I'm grateful with life.

[@keithweaver7984]

Alex, thank you for a very, very interesting video on living in Greenland. Many years ago, I had the good fortune to fly for the first time to America and I actually flew over the lower part of Greenland. It scared me, looking down on what seemed a barren and desolate land. The thought that people lived there was so hard to take in. Yet in the space of half an hour, you have really opened my eyes on a "new" and vibrant country, that as you said, is on the verge of becoming big in so many aspects of modern life. Thank you, I look forward to seeing more of your very interesting country.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Yes, sometimes when I fly domestically in Greenland as well, I keep wonder, who decided to settle here in this bare land😅

[@heliosdelsol]

Thanks for making the video, and hello from Corpus Christi, Texas USA.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Hellow Texas!😎

[@tcswag801]

You don't want a tesla in greenland . I live in a large city that's froze 6 months out of the year and the Tesla's batteries and computer systems struggle below freezing

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

I see, but dont the newer models have a heat pump and heating elements around the batterypack?

[@tcswag801]

@@AlexAmasaOlsenHonestly I have no clue , I know my sister bought a tesla 4 yrs ago and had issues while she was living in up-state New York . also a neighbor of mine owned one and gave up on driving it in the winter . Based on what you said it sounds like they address the issue

[@jemimalamb78]

Hello from Australia. I love watching your videos. I'll love a video about the society and people. Will visit Greenland one day. 🙂

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Australia, my old home in 2015... 😄 Happy that you enjoy watching my videos! I will put that on my "video- to-do- list"😉 You should totally come visit, you can get here either through Denmark or Iceland, the plane from Denmark is more pleasant though..

[@jemimalamb78]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen so wonderful you came down under. I live in Capital City of Brisbane. I would love to come visit one day. 🙂

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Awesome! I did an exchange semester on University of Queensland🤩 Lived in West End and totally loved it! Have a great day😊

[@DavidThomasFromChile]

Alex best wishes from Chile

[@matthiasrooffeners790]

I wouldn't mind visiting their.

[@tuukkatuukka]

Thank you for your time and effort . I have liked and subscribed and am looking forward to more content.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Welcome aboard!

[@stelizara]

Can u make a video with tips for people who want to move to Greenland and work there- like available jobs in english, renting house etc Nice video 👍🏼

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

I sure can, I will put it on my video list😊 Thanks!

[@inspirationofnature]

Clean Water and fresh Air!🤩 You’re speaking my language.😊

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Love that!

[@jetlag737]

Greetings from Seattle, Washington USA

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Thanks, greetings to you too😚

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

I didnt know that many people lived on Greenland. Your videos are fun to watch so I can learn more about Greenland.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

If we were more the country would definitely evolve quicker though.. Interest from the US is also rising and Anthony Blinken visited Greenland a week ago.

[@jamesfagan7823]

I was in Reykjavik and I wished to get over Nuke however the airline ticket was 1000 euro so I didn't go to Greenland

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Hope you wont Nuke us...... ;-) But yes, it is expensive to get here... But actually I was planning to go to Iceland and I found it to be just as expensive in Iceland as Greenland. So I guess it is a priority thing. But of course living here, I would also like for it to be cheaper, just dont see if its gonna happen any time soon..

[@theytookchris7874]

Might as well of just had this podcasted.

[@lavanguardiaditalia2319]

Hello from Italy, beautiful video!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Hello Carlo, glad you enjoyed the video! Italy is beautiful too, I was in Sicily one month ago😁

[@jaredschaalje]

Amazing video!! Excellent wisdom and advice!! Thank you!!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Thanks Jared! Glad you got something from the video😎

[@anthonycrowley2778]

Florida says “ I’m There” one day, God willing.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

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[@Swanoaks]

Me too, although I am from New Zealand; after a DNA test, I find I have more scandinavian than British. Three grandparents from Britain and one from Denmark . I have family living in Greenland which surprised me, I have been interested to see and learning more about both Greenland and Denmark. I find it fascinating. Kiwi from Virginia

[@djoneforever]

Are there homelessness in Greenland and how do they survive during the winter ?

[@lil1246]

Do you find there are any jobs for English speakers? Can an English speaker even survive there? 😅

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Hi Lil, there are english speakers up here. My girlfriend is english speaking. But mainly jobs are for greenlandic/danish speakers. It is possible though to function as an english speaker, but mainly in the the largest towns (Nuuk, Sisimiut and Ilulissat). It all depends on the form of employer you get and how open they arw for english speakers only...

[@TheMariepi3]

Spaniards working in Greenland (!) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z3bTpWyIn6qIY8k kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5WrooKJbMRlg7s kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH7HopiZfbuperM kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHWQq4KFaJKol5Y

[@snowygirl1]

Hi! Greenland is something I feel very different country.

[@selimkaya8575]

Thank you for this informative video! Greetings from Izmir, Turkey

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

No problemo😎

[@kunkka5-bg4zw]

what happens to those who are unable to work due to health problems?

[@rickcress3303]

Nice video ... such beauty in our northern countries❤from....🇨🇦

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Thanks! Are you based in Nunavut in Canada,?

[@russeellbowman9498]

Well, I am too old to go there, but it would be nice to make friends on the internet. I live in central Georgia, a hot and humid place in the summer with mild winters. I think things like a small nuclear reactor and vertical indoor gardening using LED lights would help to get fresh vegetables right there. Having that in place would help your nation grow with a chance to start fresh to create your own lifestyle apart from the troubles we have down here. One valuable resource you have plenty of is good potable water. As the rest of the world finds water is getting more difficult to find and use, you have the one most important resources to support life. I think your nation will grow, and I hope it will use this opportunity to make a wonderful, peaceful place to live for the future generations to live there.

[@RaizulAliAFC]

Hey man thank you for all your info so nice and so super and it’s looks like Greenland so cool to live And my 10 years old son so curious about Greenland bro

[@roger_is_red]

I am a new subscriber and I LIKE!! I am from Santa Cruz Calif and I have been to Nuuk and other towns in Greenland and I find your country fascinating. I am also a Engineer worked in Silicon Valley designing chips for companies like Intel, Apple, Analog Devices.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Awesome Roger! Glad you enjoyed Greenland and hopefully we will get a direct flight route from Nuuk to North America in the coming years! Its been a while since I visited the states😊

[@videosammy]

Is it true that the sun doesnt "set" in greenland? More like a perpetual day?

[@loganzimmerman5587]

What are the mechanics like? I’m a diesel mechanic in the us and I’m interested to see the difference

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

We have mechanics for snowmobiles, cars, ships etc. so plenty of options

[@mongulkhanaxe6639]

Nunavut Canada is more expensive than Greenland

[@mohamedafzar5615]

I'm Srilankan How to apply Greenland residence

[@TheWestIsNext001]

How to grow a vegetable in Greenland? I'm curious. Ty!

[@tcswag801]

Hello from St.Paul Minnesota 🇺🇸 ! I enjoy the content and will sub

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Thanks TC Swag😎😎😎

[@zumba.c]

Minnesota, Greenland, same thing

[@Tatkovi-px7mx]

What nature bro ?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

The mountains, ocean and non human made structures.. Guess its because its gone in snow.. ;-)

[@shaungorham6841]

who got beef with who?

[@MichaelSuperbacker]

Hello, New Subscriber. Where are you originally from? Oh Denmark? How is it different?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Welcome! Im 75% danish and 25% Greenlandic, but consider Greenland to be my home. Denmark and Greenland are fairly different on all fronts, but as Greenland is part of the Danish Commonwealth, we share society structure, systems and ways of operating a country to a certain extent

[@stickynotemetagaming]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen is it similar to how Scotland and England function in the UK? Two different Sovereign states with unique cultural identities but with shared politics, laws, currency, International affairs etc?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

@@stickynotemetagaming Almost, as Greenland is trying to take home responsibilities from Denmark. But the countries are very far from each other

[@olir6910]

Interesting, much more pictures and videos pls

[@colinrenfrew48]

Fascinating!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Sure is!

[@Commodore_heavywave]

Green energy for Greenland das ist gut

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Ser gut mein freund😎

[@Lr0nical_hunter]

Great vid I enjoyed watching this ,I'm hoping to move up north from UK by 2025 hopefully do u have any advice

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

If you are moving to Nuuk for work, be prepared for a different working environment. Also, people are fairly laidback and chill. What do you wanna do up here?

[@Lr0nical_hunter]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen I just wanna move down for a new experience,do the people down there speak speak any English by any chance?

[@richardbroderick8618]

You've certainly picked an off the beaten path topic but that's its appeal for some of us. We visited Greenland on a cruise some years ago(Qaqortoq and Nuuk). So glad we did. It's a place that fascinates me yet I would never live there except for a specific short period of time. A couple of remarks from me. One is that it's hard to see Greenland ever with the population of Iceland. The geography of it is so limiting and I cannot imagine(at least at this time) a road system connecting the towns with Nuuk. That also is the problem with the aesthetic of living in Greenland. It's so sparse. It has some austere beauty with the ice but no trees and all rocks. The homes are certainly not a realtor's dream to sell. They are functional first and foremost. In videos I rarely see pets. Are they really that rare? I assume it's a hostile place for pets with limited, if any, parks and expanses of land to walk them. Obviously there are expanses of land but hardly a dog's/human's dream for a walk. If a pet gets loose I would assume while he may benefit from the visibility of no trees, greenery and standing out against a white background of snow and ice he may also be at great danger of surviving if not found quickly. In any case it's great for people like me that you are providing this kind of insight. What I'd like to see if you ever want to do it is what a good grocery store looks like, what it's supplied with and those costs and also fine dining. I assume there are a couple of spots there for fine dining? It seems likely Pisiffik is the commerce center and a social center? If so, do you have any commentary on that. Is there much with theater there and the arts? Regarding the roads Greenland strikes me as a bit like Alaska in that roads are often only local. In one town(Ketchikan?) I believe there are only 26 miles of road. Any estimate of that in Nuuk? Ok, that's a lot but it's an appreciation of what you do. Interesting stuff.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Hi Richard, glad you enjoyed your stay here and as you said, it definitely isnt for everybody to live here...😅 I dont think a lot of towns in Greenland will get connected by roads as it is too expensive and too little reasons for connecting them. But as long as there is jobs, internet, water, electricity and a functioning infrastructure I think Greenland could very well grow substantially in population. A goal for the municipality of Nuuk is to have 30.000 people in 2030, we are now 18.473 (as of july 2020), might or might not happen... As for groceries and cultural exhibitions I will make a video on that subject.😉

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

For pets, some people have dogs and cats, it is mainly personal preference and if you rent your house, a matter of landlords not liking pets😄

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Also for selling houses as a realtor, I am sure the houses in Nuuk are a dream. As the real estate market is pretty scorching hot and prices nearing prices pr m2 in Copenhagen, Denmark. So big bucks for selling the high in demand housing.

[@richardbroderick8618]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen Hi Alex. I will be watching out for your videos and, hopefully, they will cover shopping and culture. I wonder aloud though just how much population Greenland can expect if there are no roads. It's interesting what you said about Nuuk having a population of 30k by 2030. Now that's beginning to be a real city! What next? Skyscrapers? Sure there is the water passage and there are helicopters but roads allow towns to grow out and have closer populations(suburbs, exurbs...) than seas do really enhancing community growth which encourages population growth and cities to become so much more than, say, a Qaqortok which I really liked but just too small for me. I'm beginning to sound like a naysayer but it's in good spirit. Living there fascinates me and talking about these aspects of that intrigues me. I have not seen all your videos but I believe you said you're an engineer? Are you involved with Nuuk's development as an urban engineer? I'm thinking not given I didn't hear that from you but what a job that would be to have! One could become famous in the development of the city. An idea: maybe you could cover Pisiffik the physical location itself and perhaps the role it plays in the city. It's possible I don't have the correct idea of Pisiffik but it seemed to be a center of some kind in the city.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

I am engineer and currently work as a consulting engineer within the construction sector, so we make projects for new buildings, harbours and sometimes infrastructure. I spoke with a colleague and there should be 120-150km of road in Nuuk and some expansion is possible, but Nuuks geography is not ideal for mega expansion.. Pisiffik is a chain of supermarkets, like Walmart, we do have another conmpeting chain called Brugseni and one called KNI (mostly on smaller towns/settlements).

[@fredrussell5539]

Aah, a brother engineer! You make a good case for Greenland, and I did hit the "Subscribe" botton.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Always awesome when someone decides to HIT that subscribe button! And as a fellow engineer, I feel you and hope you make society work and run smoothy

[@travelsuperyoutubechannel9474]

Beautiful

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

😎

[@AdamPitas]

Very informative! Thanks! But how would Greenlanders respond to a lot of new immigrants? It's hypothetical, but just 6,000 immigrants would become 10% of the total population! That's a small amount of people potentially causing a big cultural shift, especially if these are people who will really want to stay!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Thanks Adam😁 That is a good question, i guess it depends on where those 6.000 potential newcomers decide to stay.. As the housing market in Nuuk is a little difficult to get into, if you job doesnt supply you one. But generally I think Greenland would adapt, as it has done with example the large influx of danish people when greenland was a colony. Culturally I believe it is important to keep traditions alive and as long as it is a political priority and people enjoy the traditions, I believe they will survive.

[@lastcall8286]

Ok I subscribed in Brooklyn New York

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Awesome Brooklyn😎

[@lastcall8286]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen looking forward for your podcast

[@ladyjane9980]

Honestly, your video showed Greenland to be all work and very little play. I was looking forward to hearing about the history of the country, the language, the climate and the seasons and the people. What are they all like? I have to say that in my quest for somewhere to travel to, this was very disappointing.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

We do have fun, but thats for another video😊

[@axjmd]

Can you live in Greenland if you are a Vegan? I am excited that I'm communicating with you a Greenlander.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

I mean you can, but your best choice would be to live in Nuuk then. The smaller towns dont get the same amount of fresh produce. It is pricey though to get a lot of greens, but you can always go frozen..

[@isp199x]

How's the situation there in Greenland when it comes to Covid-19? Is the virus even present in the first place?😅

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

We currently have noone with the virus and only 30 people have tested positive during the whole period. Mind you we only have a total population of 56.000 people, but still very few infected.

[@vootukuraparna3318]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen only 56k people in total greenland

[@veriappelsiini]

I have heard criticism against Teslas and EVs in general... You know, usually they are sold to us more ecological option than the convenient cars. However, this applies only when it comes using the car. The EV car salesmen do not tell you how much natural resources has been used for manufacturing them (the batteries in particular).

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

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[@vidhyaraghavan2614]

How can we immigrate as a non EU citizen? Both me and my husband are very well qualified. We are seriously considering moving to Greenland.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Check out my recent video about getting citizenship here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3WspWV4iKp3q5Y

[@jonny777bike]

Is it hard to get a job over there and I know english I don't know what the native language over there. I hope that they can lay underwater fiber optic cables to Greenland. I hope you can do nuclear power over there as I think that is better for the environment. Im not sure how you generate electricity.

[@haviarhafoka8745]

Do you speak inuit? I think it is so facinating that many greenlanders can speak English or understand English. Are the inuits in Greenland related to the Native indigenous Americans here in the U.S?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

The language is Greenlandic here and I understand more than I can say😄 But yes, people are generally pretty good at english and definitely the younger generation are more fluent. As far as I know people migrated from northern Canada to Greenland, so actually the spoken language in Inuit Canada is somewhat similar to Greenlandic.

[@anamariatoska6747]

Where are you from, Alex?

[@Guamatticus]

Thank you so much! I've visited Greenland before and I loves it. Tho I speak English and Japanese, could I get by just by speaking English?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

You could get by, my girlfriend got by only speaking english. But stay in Nuuk then as there are higher chances of more people speaking english😊

[@davidzukowski]

I think your videos are great. I always wanted to visit Greenland. But I'm going to Iceland instead, in April (easier for Americans to get to).

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Thanks David😁 Yes, its very difficult to get here from the US. We should get new international airports by 2024/2025, hopefully with direct flights from north america. Have a nice vacation in Iceland

[@davidzukowski]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen for a brief period several years ago, we had flights from Baltimore to Kangerlussuaq.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

@@davidzukowski I hope something like that is going to happen in a couple years again😎

[@devyndev0o]

There is no night

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

We sleep when we get old...😉😎

[@dewaynewestmoreland3773]

Do you have tourists that comes to visit? Any from USA?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Yes, usually quite a lot comes on cruiseships (not these years due to covid) also americans. Though as an american you really have to be determined to get here as the only flights into Greenland are via Iceland and Denmark. Hopefully with the construction of our new airports, the infrastructure to the US becomes better.😎

[@rihabalgbori7158]

Hi Alex, can you help me by making a video about the schools. I have an offer to work In Nuk, but I have 2 kids 14 and 12 years old. I heard about an international school there!!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Here is a link to the international freeschool: nif.gl/dk I dont know if it is good, but my former boss had his kids there and seemed to be satisfied.

[@aminnajm6232]

Hallo, greeting from Germany

[@emzarkirtskhalia4909]

you can tell me. How to find a job, I am not a European citizen. I want to live in Greenland for a very long time.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

I think I will make a video about that at one point, but these websites might help: job.sermitsiaq.ag Or just search "job greenland" on google.

[@shalinduandradi5220]

Hi Alex, what's the average salary a Quantity Surveyor with 9 years’ experience earns per month in Ilulissat, Greenland?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

You work within the construction sector and what can you do (im not familiar with a quantity surveyors assignments)? 🙂

[@shalinduandradi5220]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen construction (contract administrator/cost manager)

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

I guess if you take on more responsibility and also drive sales, maybe a salary of $5.500 pr month, but thats really a shot in the dark. Might be higher or lower..

[@noahriding5780]

Because the weather is harsher up there, do companies have more mercy and leniency towards hired employees? (I did catch that you said people can get stressed out there, but not sure if that's the same thing. And I was listening.)

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

The working environment is generally more relaxed, but ultimately it depends on your leader/boss. As weather is extreme up here, and storms more common, staying home due to storms etc. Is not really that normal. Only in case the buses stops driving, power outage or impossible to get to work😆 Hope that answers your question

[@noserash3725]

I’ve been searching for employment does Greenland have vacancies

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Plenty of vacancies, as its difficult to get people to fill all the roles we have up here

[@oscarbosio9881]

Cuantos habitantes tiene la ciudad de Nuuk en la actualidad , y cuales son sus principales actividades económicas y recreativas. Te comento que acabo de ver un resumen de un campeonato de handball Americano que se jugó no hace mucho tiempo en esa ciudad, del que resultó ganador Argentina y las opiniones de los integrantes sobre sus vivencias en esa ciudad, muy positivas. Saludos desde Santa Fe, Argentina.

[@yordannydelvalle3301]

5,700 personas si mi memoria no me falla.

[@easy4x4]

18.000 en Nuuk

[@Minecraftlovers-ox3gz]

Hey thank for this beneficial video, I have question about student life in Greenland

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

You welcome. Whats up, let med see if I can answer your question?

[@lunabean2794]

Can you be vegan in Greenland?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

You can, but I would choose to live in Nuuk then, as we have relatively well stocked supermarkets.

[@jreid641]

Do you speak Greenlandic? If not, has that caused you any problems?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

I understand some, but my greenlandic is definitely getting worse, living in Nuuk where I mostly speak danish. If I could speak greenlandic fluently, surely I would have a greater chance at more jobs and also being able to understand all conversations😆

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

But havent had any major problems. As long as you now some phrases, being a blond haired blue eye guy, you will experience episodes at the bar... But personally I havent had any major problems.

[@jreid641]

Thanks for responding. I believe that many people there also speak english, is that right?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Quite a few yes. Of course engslish speakers are more common in larger towns, than smaller settlements.

[@wazson3178]

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[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

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[@marcobertaiola4643]

Hi Alex, what about tourism? I've seen Iceland has gained a lot of positions in the European travel destinations so I was wondering if that's happening to Greenland and to his tourism industry too . Any chance to work there if I don't speak danish but 4 languages? Like the airport, hotels or so.. Nice video!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Hi Marco! It is slowly getting more popular to travel to Greenland, but it is a more expensive trip. What Greenland is focusing on are a lot of adventure tourists and more service products are being developed. What languages do you speak? As of right now, the tourist industry is probably not your best bet (pandemic), but we do have hotels and such. The big problem with working in Greenland is that, the jurisdiction is through the Danish foreign affair jurisdiction. Which means, it is fairly easy for citizens of EU countries to get working permit in Greenland, but more difficult for non EU citizens to get working permits (you have to reapply every year and the process is slow). What Iceland did great, was to have a better and faster process for foreign workers to enter and get working permit. Which means easier for people who wants to get there. Maybe I should make a video in regards to getting to work in Greenland.. ;-)

[@marcobertaiola4643]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen I speak Italian, English, Spanish and French (starting a Portuguese course in a while). Of course I was considering waiting until this situation will be over, and anyway I've just come to Spain and I'll be living here at least for another year. Still I'm trying to understand how life and work are in Greenland now because, you'll agree, it's not an easy choice to make and definitely not an easy move to plan. I'm European so it would be not that hard for me to get all the documents done, as you say. Do you know the average salary of a generic employee? Could you say that's a fair amount of money to afford a decent lifestyle ? Hope you don't answer me here, but with one of your videos! Thanks!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Nice, greenlandic and danish is of course preferable, but english speakers are getting more common. A generic job, it would be a little difficult to have a decent lifestyle (very subjective opinion), as costs are fairly high. But I have it on my to do video list😉

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

My girlfriend speaks spanish, italian and english and she can still function well here in Nuuk.

[@JB-ns6ek]

Hey man, was wondering how the health care industry is there in greenland. Can Nuuk citizens expect good medical diagnosis/urgent care? That's always something I've wondered about extremely sparse and isolated nations. Can't imagine contracting a rare illness or having a very adverse medical reaction to something when your town is, say, 1-2 thousand people

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Nuuk has around 19.000 people and the healthcare system works, maybe not the best, but if something happens you get help for free (oaid through taxes😏). The system could definitely be better, but if you cant get treated here, then you get sent to Copenhagen, Denmark

[@TimeMachines_Sweet_T]

You look like Jesse from 90 day Fiance :)

[@dianaislamova496]

Wow!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

😊😁

[@fixgamer4411]

People in Greenland state don’t go to sleep

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

What?

[@virtualtreadmillwalknature1488]

I wish I could make walk videos in Greenland ❤️🇺🇸

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Well, only a flight away😉 And hopefully in 2024 you can fly directly USA to Nuuk🤞

[@gulmir8509]

Can a pakistani settle down in ur town

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

I have made a video about moving to greenland. Check it out and use the links😊

[@winthefutr]

What is the average income living in Nuuk

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

According to statistics in Kommuneqarfik Sermersooq (municipalitu of Nuuk), the average income is 310.000DKK/year. But as you might know averages on incomes, can be skewed, to a few making a lot, so it might not represent the best picture.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

stat.gl/publ/da/IN/202101/pdf/2020%20Indkomststatistik.pdf

[@dylansarro]

Are there schools or teachers?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

No, we just learn from nature.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Just kidding, of course we do have schools, teachers and also a university in Nuuk.

[@dylansarro]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen Oh okay!

[@ivaaqleander6330]

where ur from ,ur accet like danish

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Im 75% danish and 25% greenlandic.

[@ivaaqleander6330]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen nice

[@lauragreen4612]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen um, you’re either danish or Greenlandic

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

@@lauragreen4612 I am mostly danish by blood, but have lived in Greenland most of my life. So what am I really..? Existential questions you will never know the answers to.. ;-)

[@fisherrj99able]

Spending all that money on a boat you can only use 7-8 months a year.... brother! BUY THE BOAT! YOLO! I live in Washington, USA - we only get about 2.5 months of use out of ours annually but boy it is worth every penny of that $100k price tag. So many memories and good times - you won't regret it.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Thanks Robert😀 And like you said, BUY the boat! So I did..😉😊 We got a new boat in january 2021 and boy has it been nice! We got a Poca 570, with 115hk Suzuki outboard, its so nice and you get fresh air in your face

[@fisherrj99able]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen I had to look it up, I’ve never heard of Poca before.. I wish my boat had an enclosed cabin space option! We just upgraded our first boat (17’ Bayliner) to a Yamaha AR212X - I love the dual jet motors, which are basically a modified Honda Civic engine so really easy to work on / winterize etc. Post a video driving your boat around over there if you find the time.. would love to see the city from the water 😍

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

@@fisherrj99able Nice man! I will do some boating filming, once the boat is in the water again:-)

[@IanBartleson]

Nuke Greenland? What did they ever do to us??

[@stickynotemetagaming]

No yhe city is called Nuuk

[@sheikhshifat5029]

Good

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Thanks man😎

[@wellthatsbonkers2920]

Do you find that where you live is racially diverse? And do you think people of colour would be enthusiastically welcome? I’m not trying to troll, just a legitimate question and concern.

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Well, greenlandic and danish people have been mixed for a while and most people have some kind of a connection to each country. I myself am 25% greenlandic, but doesnt really look the bit😅 Lately more people from other countries have arrived and it is getting more racially diverse. So my take is that Greenland is welcoming people of all kinds, as long as they contribute positively towards the country and people. I personally experience getting called out sometimes, mostly when people are intoxicated, but dont give too much thought to that.

[@sinegra30]

As a Tropical island resident I find Greenland a very sad, depressing and boring place to live in...

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Which tropical island? And true, Greenland can be depressing, but when it is good weather it is really nice.😊 since we experience extreme weather, I guess you appreciate the good days more??🤔 I dont know, but do know I would like a small house in Spain at one point😉

[@ellieengel2188]

are Greenlandic people weirder than Danish

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Not sure what you are insinuating😅

[@ellieengel2188]

@@AlexAmasaOlsen haha just joking, u are a nice guy

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

@@ellieengel2188 😄

[@fazebot2405]

Bro I would lose my mind living there seems very depressing lol

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Sometimes it is yes. When its almost dark constantly during some winter months, you usually questio your choice of living here. But when spring comes around it is very beautiful. So you get really contrasting seasons, making you really appreciate some over others😄

[@sparty_party]

GG!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

GG😎

[@juulaaay]

Have fun sleeping😂

[@benamerdamino5318]

👌🙏👍✌️

[@emailtour]

Thank You Alex love you

[@Psyxic_Crimes]

Can you get weed in Greenland?

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

If you have the right connections

[@-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-...]

California is best

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Never been there, but it looks nice. But taxed heavily.. You not moving to Texas?😆😉

[@Jwjxjaqqqxqzjxjxkxkajxxhxzvvvx]

I live in Greenland as well. Hi fellow resident!

[@AlexAmasaOlsen]

Hi!