Therapists and Experts Advise Foreign Workers Facing Layoffs in Denmark
A therapist explains why job losses hit international workers hard and offers guidance on managing visa stress and career shocks.
2026年9月17日
/ DANGDI / DANGDI / DANGDI /Facing a layoff in Denmark hits foreign workers hard due to visa rules.
Experts advise foreign workers not to make big choices right away.
Copenhagen therapist Mirjana Gavric says layoffs start a physical stress mode.
A job loss causes a stress response and ruins sleep.
It makes clear thoughts much harder for affected workers.
For non-EEA citizens, losing a job threatens their visa status.
Foreign workers worry if their family can stay in Denmark.
Laid-off foreign workers feel the Danish job safety net misses them.
Without a job, non-EEA residents may have to leave Denmark.
Building a strong network is key for job safety.
Investment Director Claudia Colciago says to build a network like infrastructure.
She built her career on time, trust, and professional contacts.
Local support circles help foreign workers handle job shocks.
Therapists urge workers to find calm before deciding next steps.
The details were reported by The Copenhagen Post.
Source: The Copenhagen Post


