Nice people in Sunnhordland
Get to know wonderful people in Sunnhordland. Why they chose Sunnhordland as their home and workplace, and what they see as great about the region.
We are all different and have different desires for what constitutes "the good life." For some, it's about the green shift, career opportunities, or leisure time. Sunnhordland offers you choices.
- "Stord is just right in size with a fine balance between city and countryside. This, combined with a 'forward-leaning' industry, provides good opportunities to find a good balance between exciting workplaces and a nice place to live."
- In Sunnhordland there are lots of different events, clubs and businesses. Just find something that suits you!
A phone call during the summer vacation of 2018 led to significant changes for Marius Grønstøl. The conversation was decisive for both his relocation and new job. Now, he is a project manager in Skånevik, with a highly diverse work routine.
Inga Margrethe Fagerbakke's perfect workday is when she gets to talk to good colleagues, meet interesting students, and write research articles related to the PhD she is working on. She gladly tops it off with a swim in Breivikjo, a good podcast, and time with her family.
Vibeke H. Kvarven has been out in the world studying and working. Ten years in Japan, England, Bergen, and Stavanger are noted on her CV. But the attraction to Sunnhordland has always been there. Now she is back in the archipelago. She lives on Bømlo, works as a study advisor in Stord, and plays the violin in her free time. A great combination!
Agnete Braathen knows a little about the challenges of "job number 2." Being a couple and moving to Sunnhordland where only one person has found a job. But Agnete cracked the code. Now she advises entrepreneurs and companies in the region's largest business development company, Atheno.
The weather was a contributing factor for HR advisor Malene Liljedahl Njaastad at HVL when she chose Sunnhordland. She believes it rains less in Stord than in Bergen. And she's actually completely right. Bergen 2250 mm - Stord 1213 mm. It's great that she chose the summer island!
Jørgen Oldervoll Fosse studied in his hometown Bergen, - then went on Finn.no and found his dream job in Bømlo. In his free time, he often listens to hip-hop, swings an floorball stick, or takes a car ride on very special roads. So, top-notch island life there!
Eileen P. Selland lived in the city but longed for home every single weekend. In Etne, she has found peace. It helps to be newly married, have three wonderful children, and a dog named Lakris. When you also have a fun job in the municipality, a view of Hodlestadnuten, and know that the fast boat can take you on a quick trip to Bergen city, then Etne is the best place in the world to live!
