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This is true, but the unfortunate angle on that is that, with the exception of Varnish, none of those things were actually made IN Denmark, if I recall correctly. Update: Seems DHH started RoR while studying at CBS.
Varnish was started in Norway as far as I know. Not that it's that relevant to know exactly where it was started. :)
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>I personally wouldn't hire someone who's primary purpose or staying with the company is a girl. You've got your head up in the clouds man. You actually think you'll find an employee who is loyal to your company above all other things in the world, even his soulmate? I can't help but laugh at this attitude. Take a look through human history and find me some literature about the epic struggle of a man to satisfy his b…
>and if it were me doing the hiring Ie. you are not This is more about motivation and a financial commitment (for an employer), than love and honesty. I'd rather hire someone that have a genuine interest in my company, customers, products and technology. Not very romantic, I know ;)
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Danish immigration law is more complicated than that!
I remember Danmark had issues with skilled human resource leakage, (partly) because of high taxes. So maybe they enhanced the immigration laws a bit, for easy "importing" skilled workforce.
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This is true, but the unfortunate angle on that is that, with the exception of Varnish, none of those things were actually made IN Denmark, if I recall correctly. Update: Seems DHH started RoR while studying at CBS.
Varnish was started in Norway as far as I know. Not that it's that relevant to know exactly where it was started. :)
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Very interesting. What do you think is responsible for this? How did it come about? My understanding is that the education system in Denmark (and their core educational values) is different than most places.
> What do you think is responsible for this? Legos? That and crappy weather that makes staying inside a good idea:-)
Just want to add that if you can't qualify for one of the working visas or a family based visa, which can be tricky due to the many specific requirements, you shouldn't lose hope. If your girlfriend is a Danish citizen or a citizen of another European Union country you can make use of the EU rules regarding free movement of labor, i.e. live and work in Denmark without a visa and without financial requirements, without having employment at hand, without expensive application fees or the other usual obstacles set up to make immigration hard.
This follows from the Metock ruling from the European Court of Justice:
http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=CELEX:...
In short, the Metock ruling says that the free movement of labor entitles any EU citizen to bring a partner/family member, who is a citizen of a third country such as the US, with her when she moves from one EU country to another for work.
To make use of this ruling both of you will have to move to another European Union country to work there for a short period (for example 3 months). You will probably have trouble getting working visa there but your girlfriend can work there as an EU citizen. You don't have to go further away than across the bridge to Malmö. It will probably be necessary to marry, since the requirement for unmarried is a "durable relationsship", which you may not fulfill in such short period (as I understand it you met recently).
You need to live in the other EU country, not just stay there at a hotel. To be well within the requirements your girlfriend should try to work there in what is at least a half time job. She doesn't have to get any kind of qualified job.
Though they are reluctant, the Danish immigration authorities are obliged to explain how you benefit from this EU loop hole if you ask them about it. Be sure to ask in detail about the requirements.
Good luck, and welcome to Denmark :-)
Come to Founders House, Gothersgade 8d, 1123 Copenhagen. It's a shared working space with 15-20 web startups. Ask for Luca from Evertale (me). We don't need to hire but I am happy to give you an introduction to all the companies and possibly someone might need your skills! You will find us any working day 9:30-18:00. We'll be on holidays in August, so try to come in the next two weeks.
Good luck and take care,
Luca
Danish attorney (and python noob) here. Just want to add that if you can't qualify for one of the working visas or a family based visa, which can be tricky due to the many specific requirements, you shouldn't lose hope. If your girlfriend is a Danish citizen or a citizen of another European Union country you can make use of the EU rules regarding free movement of labor, i.e. live and work in Denmark without a visa an…