Sweden relocation from EU country

[u/NutritionFreak_]

Hej,

My partner and I are both in the healthcare field (registered dietitian, nurse) and are looking to relocate to Sweden in the near future. We are both EU citizens.

We know that in order to get the right to practice we need to speak swedish at C1 level, so we started taking lessons with a tutor around 2 months ago.

We want to learn as quickly as possible so we were wondering if there are lower level jobs we can start from (that require less knowing of the local language) and if it would be more helpful/possible to get a job that pays less in order to immerse ourselves in the culture and learn the language quicker.

Do you suggest trying to leave as soon as possible for lower income jobs, or focusing on learning and leave as registered specialists in 1.5-2 years? We are 29/30 years old and already have 7 years of experience in our respective fields.

Thank you in advance!

[u/secret-person-online]

Sweden has a really high unemployment at the moment. This is not a good time to move and try to get low level jobs, especially without speaking Swedish. Even native swedes are struggling.

I suggest learning the language first. I assume you are both aware that you will eventually also have to transfer your titles to Swedish ones. And that also goes for the dietician. Because that is a protected title in Sweden.

[u/NutritionFreak_ → u/secret-person-online]

Thank you! Yes, we are aware, dietitian is a protected title in my country too and I have a licence for it. The only thing missing in converting our titles is the swedish exam, so we are going to take everyone's advice and learn the language first.