I am looking to work in the South of Italy but I don't know where to start! I know some Italian but not enough to go out there alone to look for work. Has anyone done it ? Anyone got any ideas? Thanks
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Ciao! Sono Italiana vivo a Roma, sinceramente non so come aiutarti perchè io voglio fare come te, voglio venire in inghilterra ma non so da dove cominciare per trovare casa e lavoro! Hi! I'm italian, I'm 20 I live in rome... really I don't know how can help you...because I 'd like to come in Uk but I don't know where to start to find house and a job too! ho scritto bene???? Ciao
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Well, I have first hand personal experience in this. I moved to Italy from America not knowing a word of Italian (I married an Italian) and it was very difficult to find work - even if you speak fluent Italian - it's still difficult, the economy in the south, especially where you are is among the worst. I lived in Rome for 5 years and even there it wasnt easy. You can teach English though. I did that for a while and it seems that everyone from mother tongue English speaking countries does that at first. But you will only make about 4 or 5 euros an hour, better than nothing. What I strongly suggest you do is try one of the international companies (most are in Rome) where they speak English - such as WFP and FAO or IFAD - they pay great wages and speak English and it would be comparable to working in an American environment. Working for an Italian company would be less desireable since the pay is terrible (if they even decide to pay you) and they treat you as if they're doing you a favor just working for them for free. I worked for an Italian company teaching English for about 4 euros an hour and after about 6 weeks they still didn't pay me (this is very typical in Italy) and they made every excuse in the book as to why. "They couldn't find the key to the drawer for the checks" - "Wait until tomorrow" etc... Finally after I threatened them they payed me. I'm not trying to scare you but just to inform you to be prepared for what you may be up against. I know cleaning jobs are also popular - cleaning peoples homes. Hope it works out for ya!!!
