# 160 | Why So Many Internationals Leave Denmark (Even After Landing the Dream Job)

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Podcast: [What Are You Doing in Denmark?](https://stenobird.com/podcast/what-are-you-doing-in-denmark-6590526)
Published: 2026-05-26T03:30:00+00:00
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Denmark says it needs international talent. So why do so many internationals still feel uncertain about building a future here? In this episode of What Are You Doing in Denmark , Derek talks with Dan Rosenberg from Copenhagen Capacity about the reality behind working and staying in Denmark as an international. They discuss why many internationals feel “professionally stuck” in Denmark and the hidden career challenges foreigners face after getting hired that make changing jobs can feel risky - especially when your residency depends on employment. Along the way they discuss how this squares with Denmark’s growing dependence on non-EU workers and why political rhetoric often doesn’t match economic reality. It's not all doom and gloom, Dan highlights some Danish municipalities that are actually doing international retention well while explaining why welcoming internationals takes more than just work permits. The conversation also explores the future of international talent in Denmark, whether Denmark is truly competing globally for skilled workers, and what needs to change for internationals to feel wanted and not just needed. Whether you’re newly arrived, job hunting, considering permanent residency, or wondering if Denmark is really a long-term fit, this episode offers one of the most honest conversations yet about life as an international in Denmark. 💼 Check out a Kintobe Bag with your EXCLUSIVE listener discount of 20% at: Kintobe.dk Mentioned Resopurces: Copenhagen Capacity International House Copenhagen Go to Sønderborg Kalundborg Municipality SIRI (Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration) Life in Denmark 🎟️ Come see the show in person! See our LIVE SHOW at Copenhagen's Comedy Zoo on 9 March at 19:00 Tickets are available HERE ➡️ https://www.comed…

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