Do I regret moving to Norway? | Q&A

[@Leugim010]

Cant wait for the Oslo video series! I'd love to move to Norway after my taking my bachelors degree so i'm very excited for those. :)

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Uhhh! They are going to be good, believe me! ;)

[@Samhaiine]

Olá, também sou Portuguesa. O meu namorado é Norueguês e vamos mudar-nos para Trondheim na próxima semana :D

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Wohoooo!!!! Boa sorte!!! :D Trondheim é tao bonito! :)

[@JoaoPaulo-ue7em]

Estás tão gira! Gostei da Q&A :). Quando é que fazes um challenge?

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Obrigada JP! :D

[@RandomGuy-xi3lp]

can I go nervey after 12

[@bojjeyt8589]

jeg er norsk

[@delifty]

Heres my guide to survive the soical life in norway. No small talks on busses Dont say hi to anyone while walking Dont stop and admire things ( if your a teen) uuuuuh idk anything else

[@b.a.baracus2345]

I have one. Don't have children because Barnevernet will kidnap them.

[@Dani-it5sy]

Exactly. First time I was walking in a park and said hello to someone I past they looked at me like there was something wrong with me and didn't say anything back...

[@oddbjrnlystad1459]

One more!! Dont sit next to peapol you dont know on busses if you dont have to. Then you would look wierd. No one does that here.

[@bjrnjensen7074]

@@Dani-it5sy SOME Norwegians are a bit strange in this way. Personally, I very often say hei/god dag if I am walking in a park and there is a person coming up towards me, just a tiny, brief interaction, but I feel that a tiny "god dag" is appropriate. But this depends on the situation. Obviously, I don`t say "hei" to everyone coming towards me in the park when there are many, which is often the case in midsummer here in Oslo. Also, when I am out hiking in the woods, I mostly say "God dag" as well, if someone is coming towards me. Small talk on the bus: it depends on- sometimes I do, when the situation feels right. So please don`t generalize. I have been on buses and trams in Copenhagen,Berlin, Munich, Cologne, Amsterdam, Sydney, Auckland etc , it is not as if everyone is talking to eachother, some do, others are quiet, reading a newspaper, a book.

[@Dani-it5sy]

@@bjrnjensen7074 I guess it also depends where in Norway. I was in a little town on the west coast. Norway is a big country with a lot of different cultures.

[@karin0486]

Omggg at the thumbnail you look like zoella

[@1MinuteFlipDoc]

You are such a cutie! Gorgeous video too, you have strong production skills!

[@TheBaardis]

When will you go to Lofoten/Vesterålen and see where the cod you ate in your bacalao home in Portugal comes from. You should make a video from there in portugese and share it with your family. 😊🇳🇴🇳🇴

[@margaridapinto569]

You seem to be such a good and kind person, beautiful inside and out! I love your channel and all your videos, so genuine! Keep up with the awesome work. Greetings from Portugaal!! :D

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Oh wow!! That was so nice of you to say. Thank you so so much!!

[@JustinSmith28]

Thanks so much for answering my question! This was a really interesting video and I enjoyed all of the interesting points.

[@byAnaMartins]

You look so cute in this video 😊 and I loved your answers, mostly the one about seeing all of Portugal because it’s really hard to choose the best places 😂

[@mariastephenson1234]

I really want to move to Norway

[@josephmckeon176]

Sme but it's so expensive

[@kajaskyberg]

Joseph Mckeon depends on where you move. Oslo is by far ridiculously expensive, Bergen, not so expensive.

[@whengrapespop5728]

Joseph Mckeon A Norwegian salary matches Norwegian prices. Average minimum wage is about $21(+/-), and you often get 1.5x to 2x more your hourly wage in the weekends (especially Sundays), but it’s not that much considering what things cost, even if it is much if it was brought into another country. However, housing is expensive for everyone in Norway, unless you live far away from the cities (even that’s often expensive too).

[@oddbjrnlystad1459]

@@josephmckeon176 yes its expencive, but you also earn more at work. So of you get a Job, everything wil go around just well.

[@evaskjerd]

Oddbjørn Lystad You need to learn norwegian first.

[@inazy9941]

Hey ! I just discoverded you channel today and already love it ! I got obssesed with Norway since I've watched SKAM and I wish I could go there one day ... Could you make a video of you speaking norwegian it could be so cool ( if you haven't done it yet I havn't seen al your videos hihi )Btw I'm french and your channel's name mean 'my friend' in frecnh I was just wondering if you speack french or something ;) Kiss from France

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Hey!! Yes, SKAM can do that to you hahah :P I don't have a whole video where I speak Norwegian, but I speak a little bit in my other Q&A. I do speak a bit of French and my sister lives in France, close to Paris (I have a couple of video in France too). I thought the name for my channel was funny because my friends call me Mon :P So then its my friend, but also "My friend Mon" hahah

[@inazy9941]

Ooh glad you awnserded me ! Oh that's cool you do have traveled a lot and learned several languages ! Imma watch your videos right now ! Btw it could be funny to hear you speacking french hihi

[@depressedaf3603]

OMG I AM ALSO OBSESSED WITH SKAM, WANNA MOVE TO NORWAY AND FIND MYSELF A WILLHELM 😂😂😂

[@viadventure]

sAme. skam is life and i watched it and now wanna go to college in norway oops

[@KazeFatalis]

I don't know whether anyone will read this but, since I'm not European, can I literally just go to Norway (with tourist visa I guess), find whatever and wherever job and live there?

[@Emma-pt2tk]

lik hvis du er Norsk- like if you are Norwegian

[@beautifulmoodtv]

You look so beautiful!! Xx

[@MonAmieDesserts]

[@Hesandm]

I agree.

[@3John-Bishop]

You are pretty but you look like you are very thin. Are you from USA?

[@paxwallacejazz]

Catarina Quare oh yeah huh?

[@24yrukdesigner]

I have never heard you look pretty thin... are you from the USA in the same line before.

[@ArtyBicardi]

Wow that is a huge change from Portugal to Norway! I Love watching Norwegian tv shows with the subtitles lol

[@felixjordan6346]

Hello Mon Amie👋 thanks for your info-cative(information and educative) vlog. I’ve been following almost all your vlog on Norway 🇳🇴. I’m embarking on a journey of migrating to Norway 🇳🇴. I don’t know no one there so I would like to ask if you could be of a help in finding accommodation and of course a job. I am IT professional with nearly 2 decades of experience. Thanks 🙏🏾

[@eduardarebocho5191]

I'm a brazilian dating a norwegian which means I spend some months of the year in Oslo, and would love to meet you! And yes, come to Brazil!! haha

[@MonAmieDesserts]

I would love to meet you :) just let me know next time you are in Oslo

[@juliacalismusic8572]

I will move to Norway. I already have a family there who I see as my own family :). So I guess that’s an advantage I have. I will complete my pedagogy study here in The Netherlands and then move. In Norway I can stay with that family until Susanne ( the daughter ) and I have found a house to live in. Before I move I will also go to Norway in summer and winter vacation and also then they will help me and I can sleep there. So practically I really have an advantage there. I will get a job (after my Norwegian study in Norway I will attend) in a primary school ( assistant or teacher we will see ) or as an English teacher. Since I am now studying to be a teacher haha. Or maybe I will study some more! We will see.

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Good luck!! :)

[@juliacalismusic8572]

Mon Amie Thank you very much! Tusen takk!

[@saradart9222]

Thank you for answering my questions!💕 Super excited for your upcoming videos!

[@jerryharrell1543]

I visited Norway in 2016, beautiful place

[@jonasgoncalves5804]

Adoro os teus vídeos

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Jonas Gonçalves Obrigadaaaaaa!! :) Se gostas assim tanto da Noruega acho que fazes muito bem em aprender noruegues! E tenho a certeza que um dia vais conseguir vir ca e vais adorar ;) força nisso!

[@ymnomer]

Can I cover my living expenses by working part time as an international student in Norway ? And I’m soooo much like you. Same personality and hobbies. How old are you? I LOVEEEE YOUR CHANNEL

[@Jimmy_Salvesen]

Sivert Høyem is very fameouse in Norway,He was the lead singer in Madrugada 😎👍 Hope that was helpfull.PS: me like your Chanell👌

[@GTTwincam]

I think you would enjoy Sivert Høyem - Majesty :)

[@ufohuche5888]

Thank you so much for the Information you share... I admire the knowledge...Am a student in UK but I don't want to stay back in Uk can I transfer to Norway from UK. please I need an advice ASAP. I Thanks so much

[@yoshikikawata1996]

Thank you for another interesting video!Come to Japan!!!🇯🇵🇯🇵🇯🇵 JAPAN will be waiting for you!

[@tomastesitel3365]

Hahaha, even Czech people destroy my name sometimes, no worries xx :) you did fairly well :)

[@aashishthapa6547]

Norway is a best place to move if you are antisocial, insecure, reserved, boring, creep

[@cattmono]

Can you tell me how did you go to Oslo as an exchange student? Because I want to do Erasmus but I'm not sure how it works since Norway is not from the EU. I'm from Portugal by the way!

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Catarina Pereira Olá Catarina :) I went thought my university, they had the opportunity to choose norway as your erasmus destination. If your university doesn't have any protocol with a norwegian university then you can always apply as a visiting student!

[@jj-bu6yb]

Hello, I m thinking to move there too:) in two years time from uk

[@zainulabdin1720]

Me work in Dubai now going to Poland ...want to come Norway

[@kuresryzi9423]

It was interesting, when you red Tomáš Těšitel. :D But I know, our Czech names are pretty hard for foreigners..

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Tomáš oohhhh I'm so sorry!! I have no idea how I should read it :/

[@kuresryzi9423]

Mon Amie Don't be sorry.. :) It's almost impossible for foreigners to read Czech.

[@edisantos7]

sou portugues e tenho andado a pensar como seria viver na noruega e por acaso encontrei te no youtube, obrigado pelos videos. tenta gravar mais visitas a sitios da noruega ou assim

[@TwoGetOutside]

This Q&A was incredibly helpful, thanks so much for making this! We are currently on the road for the next 2 years and at the end of our travels we are looking to move to Norway! We are really excited for more of your Norway videos so we could get more insight about our future home :)

[@arvidra]

Sivert Høyem is famous in Norway as well

[@miona9039]

Thank you very much for answering my question. I love you

[@ajayphougat375]

thanks for the answer, travel for free would be really cool indeed but i would go for something much much greater tho haha. can't wait for the travel/vlog videos.

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Uhhh now I'm curious to know what you would choose :P

[@lewiswheeler6444]

I've got a coupla days off this week and am going to spend part of them binge-watchig your channel..I recommend it to all my friends! How about a tune on the guitar? Hope you're doing well!

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Hahah I'm glad you enjoy my channel 🤗🥰

[@lewiswheeler6444]

@@MonAmieDesserts sure am!! It's a great channel!

[@timbaktuthankgod2737]

Do you know your genetic ancestry? You DEFINITELY have Scandanavian/Germanic ancestry & genes. No wonder your soul/subconscious pulled you to Norway and you are clearly comfortable there!

[@mottre123]

Actually, in Norway it's usual to eat around 4 or 5, but it's of course individual from family to family :)

[@olivereckert2492]

I always eat at 9pm or later how would I survive lol

[@GretSanDiego]

You are very pretty. Your video is entertaining. Is it true that college education even for foreigners is free in Norway?

[@HeyNorway]

Acabei de conhecer o seu canal e estou adorando :D estou assistindo todos os vídeos sobre a Noruega e achando todos incríveis :)

[@jonatanrodriguez4592]

you are so gorgeous!😍

[@luciusirving5926]

I wish I had a Portuguese girlfriend.

[@petrakosioannis9125]

Well i 've got an important question about the taxes system...Is the taxes amount being subtracted every month from your account balance ? Or in another way?

[@MonAmieDesserts]

When you receive your salary the tax has already been deducted ;)

[@petrakosioannis9125]

+Mon Amie well this question is a bit more specific..in case i also work individually what happens there regarding to the taxes and the customer pays me in cash? should i register the amounts i receive individually somewhere in the form of receipts? i ask this cause im a fitness trainer and sometimes i do personal off the gym..thank you

[@MrAndreFi]

you are very cute ;) and....you make very entertaining videos so keep up the good work :) lived myself in norway for a couple of years and its nice to see that many my excperiences were same as yours. but would never trade south europe for a north europe :p

[@aryanesfandiary6955]

why you are not sure about architecture? I ask this question because Im an architect and I really want to know your answer thank you best wishes for you

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Hey! I said that more or less joking... Architecture is a lot of work, and what you learn and the type of projects you do in school are not what you will normally do in "real life" as an architect working on a office. Architecture is becoming less and less creative, and I am a very creative person. That is why I said that :) but I still love architecture ;)

[@crisyorke1328]

I studied interior architecture and I have not made any use of it. I'm in politics

[@oddbjrnlystad1459]

E vedda på at dei fleste av abonomenta henna e fra Norge. E vet ikke sikkert da, men e har de på følelsen. Kor e dokke Norge gang?

[@ericlouclair2585]

I know germany is more secular than canada, i never regret my decision. And norway is more secular than germany, nothing to regret.

[@danielathmt7203]

Im from norway

[@bassam3331]

Oh thanks for all information i wanna to ask u about the PhD in norway it's like a work and can work as research in the same university or organization or company

[@crisyorke1328]

You look like Stella Cox

[@TheBaardis]

Sivert Høyem was in a band called Madrugada earlier. Hes got a solo career now.

[@story-teller657]

Hello you made me like norway i live in algeria i think i will try to get there ty mon and iam starting to learn norwijan from where i start btw you are so beautiful and keep up the vids

[@MonAmieDesserts]

supercraft 251 thanks! :) I think it is very good that you are starting to learn norwegian now before trying to move to norway! Well done! :)

[@ugominisini2355]

Hello, Super . (Portugaal we have common interest Ehhh ....)

[@meelauramee]

Subscribed right away, you are awesome

[@MonAmieDesserts]

aww thank you!! :)

[@abdullahturky1918]

Can I convert student visa to work visa after I finish my study in Norway?

[@jamiehellier6768]

Moving to Norway was the best decision we've made so far.

[@vaibahvsrikoti9235]

Is Norway is best for studying,job,salary?.

[@EnergiaPV.RuiAzevedo]

Continua com o bom trabalho ;) Talvez vá ai de Erasmus e este tipo de videos ajuda imenso!!

[@samlepley8261]

Is it easier to find a job in one of the big citys or in a small town?

[@rockroll9473]

Can you come to Norway as a wealthy man and be happy?

[@sigrunmariaendresen8484]

you do know Brazil is in south America?

[@MonAmieDesserts]

María Endresen haha yes yes. I was saying brazil and then realized I wanted to visit the whole south america :P but when I was editing I also noticed it sounded a bit wrong hahaha

[@sigrunmariaendresen8484]

Mon Amie haha no prob. Dont know if you remember but i commented a couple months back i was moving to trondheim and im here and studying. Norway is Awesome!

[@MonAmieDesserts]

Oh yes!!! Awesome indeed! hahah I'm glad you are Enjoying it!

[@steinbjermeland724]

Learn to know Sivert Høyem ;)

[@ravneetclothhouseandtrendz141]

You are beautiful

[@moncefcool8172]

I will be there soon

[@albertwesker1599]

I may move from US.

[@RecreationAutomotiveGarage]

😍😍

[@celenebernard2375]

Does it have nice clothes in Norway

[@timothyollewagen6706]

Did you study in Norwegian or English?

[@MonAmieDesserts]

English! ;)

[@getgadgetgo9640]

Looking nice 👍

[@voffe9693]

Im from Norway

[@zeyadzahran2119]

I love you😘😍

[@adelarsen9776]

Oslo is NOT Norway. Move out of Norway and see the real Norwegian people. Try living NORTH of Trondheim. The real Norway is in the NORTH.

[@Teekz_Gaming]

Ade Larsen she would'nt last in the snow/cold tho so idk if its a good idea... the south has like summer temperature compared to that :P

[@ky1003]

Definitely agree 👍🏻

[@NadineBotterman]

Isn't all of Norway the "real" Norway?

[@whengrapespop5728]

Nadine It is, but Oslo does stand out being a central place for a mixture of cultures, traveling people pit stopping and modern structures. It’s Norway’s big city where people are more focused on international outreach compared to areas around where people are a little more traditional and where the ‘famous’ Norwegian nature is. However, the north isn’t the only “real Norway” like the other person said, you’ll find “real Norway” all around Norway, and there is a variety of unique nature depending on where you are (Oslo is just a little flat, set apart for ‘business’, modernized and influenced by a variety of foreign culture ).

[@Dani-it5sy]

I moved from Holland to Norway for 16 years ago. The first few years was great although not greater than Holland. But after a few years you start to see all the problems. Now I am severely depressed and see now that moving to this country was the biggest mistake I have ever made. It destroyed my life. And now I am stuck since my Norwegian wife and kids are settled here and I don't want to leave them. Its like I live in a kind of open prisson. Maybe its because I live in Bergen. Maybe its the mentality of the people in just this town but if you seen what kind of government the Norwegians choose it seems like its the whole country that is sick. But Nowegians never complain or protest so their government can just do whatever they want and it will always blow over. Its discusting. If you get raped in this country don't bother to go to the police because they don't have the capacity to deal with it. Drug addict? Then in this country you are considered garbage that doesn't deserve any help. There is no money even though this is one of the richest countries in the world. The money goes to prestiges projects like insane tunnels and bridges or sponsering electric cars.. ALL to keep up a fasade towards the outside world so they think Norway is amazing but when you really get to know the country... And I can go on like this and write a book about it. Maybe I will one day. Please people that are considering to move here. Think twice and three times.

[@hansjoachimlarsen4294]

What a miserable life You have - is it not fair to say that Your situation with Your wife makes it worse - and is it not unfair to blame Norway for Your personal problems ??

[@katharinawendelborg9300]

Can you speak Norwegian?

[@MonAmieDesserts]

I ca understand norwegian but speaking is more difficult for me :/

[@Luredreier]

8:47 Hum, you do a lot of editing I see. (Since we're a bit "hårsår", or "touchy" here in Norway that *might* be a good idea :-P ) 14:29 Wow, two hours to make a 15 min video. Oo You're definitivly a perfectionist I see. Also, I kind of doubt that you can answere *everyone* out of the 15 k + people who have watched this video alone (let alone the rest of your videos).

[@shahidulislam4682]

Hi,, I need your help .. Do me a favor.. i need information about masters in interior design related course ..which university/course i should enroll in norway and how's the job market for architectutal work

[@waldemarrognes8844]

You are charming! If I had been a young man, I would have considered proposing to you!

[@pinaydongyi5998]

boyfriend boyfriend boyfriend...anything else?can u put a clip on ur hair?its irritating.