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What are the 10 advantages and disadvantages of working in Europe for English speakers?

 

Undoubtedly, the quality of life is better than it once used to be, but there are more and less positive sides to living in Europe. The following article will cover all points according to your specific needs or wishes. So if you are thinking about getting a job abroad or already have one, this article will help you understand both the pros and cons of working in Europe for an English speaker.

What are the advantages of working in Europe?

 

1. Many countries solve visa issues for business people and their family members who want to stay longer than 3 months on work permits.
2. If you speak several foreign languages, that is also quite useful when looking for a job because it can give you an edge over others with the same experience.
3. In Europe, the average pay is between 1500 to 3000 euros per month depending on your profession and country of residence.
4. Many companies can relocate you without additional cost if you are moving within their company or firm policies of international assignments.
5. Many European countries have adapted to lifestyles that many Americans favour: food, clothing, nightlife, for example, so it will be easier for you to adjust than in Asia or Africa, where communication will be more difficult at first sight.
6. It is known that the unemployment rate is higher than in most European countries. Still, people usually prefer living in Europe because housing prices are much lower, despite many believing that it is the opposite.
7. Most language schools will provide you with a contract as soon as you arrive in their country because they know that people who cannot speak the local language usually have a hard time communicating and working. This is why learning English (as a second language) has become an essential part of schooling in Europe for native speakers and non-native speakers alike.
8. It is a great place to pursue higher education and further studies in most countries.
9. The best part about working in Europe is the inclusion of many social benefits like paid time off from work, medical care, and others that will make moving there a lot easier for you because you don't have to worry about your present future situation.
10. Since European countries are densely populated by people from all parts of the world, it will be much easier to adjust and find friends with similar interests and hobbies so that you can stay balanced mentally while dealing with pressure at work or crises.

If you are an English speaker who wants to work abroad, Europe offers many options and is worth considering because it is an excellent place for expatriates and tourists alike!

 

What are the disadvantages of working in Europe?

 

1. There is a high rate of fraud, especially during the economic crisis that hit Europe in 2008-2009, and in some cases, it is still happening even if most people have moved on from this period.
2. If you are looking for an easy way to get a job, don't expect companies to hand out jobs like candy just because English is your first language. It won't happen! European companies are well known for not hiring cheap labour, so be prepared to stand up for yourself and show them what you can do better than others with experience (if they ask you why should we hire you over someone else, how do YOU explain that?).
3. Many countries also have stringent laws related to taxes and money, so you must hire a tax consultant as soon as possible to help you find ways to pay fewer taxes.
4. Even though the European Union includes many countries, it does not mean that every country in the EU has the same laws, but this doesn't mean that it will be an issue because most citizens and expatriates prefer knowing what they can do legally instead of playing Russian roulette with their future.
5. If you don't like learning new cultures and languages fast, living in Europe may not be suitable for you because mastering their language will open up options for job opportunities faster than those who live there but cannot speak their local language or any of the other minority languages that exist there in the area.
6. In some countries, the unemployment rate is relatively higher than in other European countries and finding a job can be difficult. Still, it will be much easier to find a job there if you have support from friends or family members.
7. Like learning a language as a non-native speaker, you may also have to work extra hard so that your boss can speak English to improve your level of communication with them and others in the company.

8. it will indeed be easier to find work in certain European countries rather than others, but when searching for jobs, make sure to view multiple options instead of focusing only on one specific country or region because sometimes, even though people say they are hiring, it might not always be true (at least nowadays).

9. If you find someone willing to give you an interview, don't assume that this person will hire you at the end of the day because some companies outsource work to other companies, and if you don't meet their requirements, they don't meet their requirements won't hire you. Work on your resume and make sure it is powerful enough so that the reader has no option but to call for an interview; otherwise, keep working until you find something suitable.

10. Don't assume that every European country has English as a first language. However, it is spoken in most cases because of the many different ethnic groups that exist; some of them will talk about nothing else but their local tongue, which may or may not be easy for you to master depending on how well your previous education went.

 

It is a great choice to move to Europe as a job seeker because you can search and find work across the entire continent, where the significant advantage is that it's easy to move within Europe for expatriates.