In a main clause 'ikke' and similar adverbs come after the verb, but in a clause introduced by fordi, at, når or som, they jump in FRONT of the verb. So 'jeg jobber ikke' becomes 'fordi jeg ikke jobber' - the subject and verb stay together and the adverb squeezes in between.
Examples
- Jeg jobber ikke på lørdager.
- I don't work on Saturdays.
- Jeg sier at jeg ikke jobber på lørdager.
- I'm saying that I don't work on Saturdays.
- Jeg studerer norsk fordi jeg vil jobbe i Norge.
- I'm studying Norwegian because I want to work in Norway.
- Hun er sliten fordi hun aldri tar en pause.
- She is tired because she never takes a break.
The mistake to avoid
Keeping main-clause order after 'fordi' ('fordi jeg jobber ikke') - the adverb must move before the verb.
Where this fits in
Jobb og studier, Norwegian B1: Talk about your job, workplace, and studies; give reasons and opinions.