Great work-life balance
Denmark is widely known for having a great work-life balance with room and flexibility for a life with family and friends outside of work. Combined with relatively high salaries, this makes Denmark an attractive place to settle down and build a career. It is true that the tax levels are quite high, but, in turn, this means universal access to free education and health care.
The average Danish workweek is around 37 hours, with office hours generally being from 8-9 am to 4-5 pm, earlier on Fridays, leaving plenty of room to socialise with friends and family. In addition, Denmark has an effective public day care system that can accommodate families with working parents.
Former VIA student Irma from Lithuania now works as IT Project Manager at Arla Foods, Denmark’s largest dairy company:
For me, there are so many great things about living and working in Denmark, but the best three are: feeling valued and appreciated at work, the social and healthcare systems and the good salary and work-life balance – which allow you to enjoy life and fulfil your dreams Irma Valantanaite

Read Irma’s graduate story here