I probably won't actually move there but like to keep my options open. My university degree is a nice decoration but is only useful for applying for jobs which require a degree in any subject, not one relevant to my degree.
I'm not actually from the USA but my native language is English. I was thinking the same thing about Ireland. From memory the minimum wage is only €10.50 per hour. I'm making more money where I live now. Learning the local language is a challenge. I'm willing to do it but it puts me in the position where for the first few years I can only choose jobs which don't require you to speak the local language (probably in a kitchen, at a farm or teaching English). I don't like my home country for reasons I won't discuss here but so far I don't think Europe is the right place for me to move to.It really depends. As you probably know, there is no "stereotypical" EU country, as each has its own unique features. Other factors could contribute to that choice, for example the languages you speak. Since you are from the USA, it might be easier to move to Ireland, but for other EU countries, the national language is a must have! I heard Ireland has a high cost of living and wages are not on par with that, at least for entry-level positions.
May I ask why do you want to come to Europe? It's just a curiosity of mine,..
as an Italian that's without a doubt Germany, though of course it doesn't exclude that each is is differentthere is no "stereotypical" EU country
That's better than Italy, I think - and of course there are taxes on your income (all nice and generally automated if you're employed, but few things are anti-your-own-business like those), taxes on your expenses (high VAT compared to other continents), and sometimes taxes on your taxes (we still have, under different name, a tax on petrol to fund the war against Eritrea, VAT is calculated after these)Ireland. From memory the minimum wage is only €10.50 per hour.
Norway is harder for me because it's not part of the EU.I'd add Norway to the mix
I have a European passport from a country whose language I can't fucking speak.I heard these countries are taking a tougher stance towards immigration, especially from non-european countries
If I win the lottery.if you don't need a Job
I lived in Germany for quite some time and I didn't find any meaningful differences between the two countries. Apart from higher salaries, idiocies are on both sides of the Alps!!as an Italian that's without a doubt Germany, though of course it doesn't exclude that each is is different
Actually, Italy has one of the lowest VAT in the EU, it is though higher than Germany, but compared to Poland, Slovakia, Croatia, Hungary.... it is quite on the lowest side!That's better than Italy, I think - and of course there are taxes on your income (all nice and generally automated if you're employed, but few things are anti-your-own-business like those), taxes on your expenses (high VAT compared to other continents), and sometimes taxes on your taxes (we still have, under different name, a tax on petrol to fund the war against Eritrea, VAT is calculated after these)
Sad to hear that, since Italy and Spain share a lot of similarities!Hmm if you don't need a Job I'd say Spain.
in this age, I can agree, Germany is in recession and probably will bring the other countries down as well... then with all the turks and arabs on the streets, it seemed to me to be in the Middle East than in Europe...If you don't need a job even the Eastern European Countries are very beautiful
for getting free Money Germany is good but thats it Germany is a sinking ship and feels more like a rat hole then anything else.
Why?Germany is a sinking ship and feels more like a rat hole then anything else
This year, due to the Ukrainian war, and the prices increases, the economy showed signs of recession, and it's the only one (if I recall correctly) in the EU to shrink this year, with the other states showing slowing down signs. I don't think the situation in Europe is that good to ponder going here at least for this year. Things might change suddenly, though...Why?
no no, I said "supposed", trust the clickbait pros (funded by taxes and not paying interns)I lived in Germany for quite some time and I didn't find any meaningful differences between the two countries. Apart from higher salaries, idiocies are on both sides of the Alps!!
Why?
And the sad thing is that for each junior positions, although there are unreasonable requirements of masters and multi-years of experience, each job posting receives 100+ appliances, whereas companies are desperate searching for experienced people! One cannot gain such experience if he is always left out from the market!What Witt997 is true also you see lots of signs that its all going downhill.
Many many places desperately search for employer as noone here wants to work at any place where they actually need to "work"
But taxes, minimum wages, the job market, rent prices and availability and so on all will.In your situation, research the job you want first and then move according to that. National politics won't neccessarily mean much for your everyday life.
That's why you should research instead of asking in a gaming forum.But taxes, minimum wages, the job market, rent prices and availability and so on all will.
Politics don't mean anything to me at all, as long as you abide by the laws then you'll be fine.In your situation, research the job you want first and then move according to that. National politics won't neccessarily mean much for your everyday life.