Living/working in the UK or Germany

[flyinghi]

Hi guys

Since I'm graduating with my degree in business in 2 weeks ( YAY!!!) and I'm seriously considering working abroad in Europe specifically England or Germany

Since many of you live in those countries I'd like to ask you how life is over there as in the job market, cost of living, lifestyle ect ant specific area you would recommend ? any other pertinent info I should be aware of?

oh and silly question but can you find a really good cup of coffee in England ? and will I be out of place if I detest Wine?

thanks

[crazylegs]

Since many of you live in those countries I'd like to ask you how life is over there as in the job market, cost of living, lifestyle ect ant specific area you would recommend ? any other pertinent info I should be aware of?

oh and silly question but can you find a really good cup of coffee in England ? and will I be out of place if I detest Wine?

Right, UK type stuff for you.

Job Market, it depends on your skill set, business can after all be used in many different ways, many companies have an advanced rate of promotion for those with relevant degrees from retail to the Police, it depends on what you want to use it for.

Lifestyle is good, we are a failry affluent country, there are areas which are not so, and some which are down right poor but you can live comfortably here.

Cost of living is a big cruncher, current fuel prices are horrific, diesel is currently in the £1.32/liter mark and petrol £1.18 mark, this will increase.

Crime. Although the media is making a big thing of crime it is (in my fair county) in its lowest level for ten years, violent crime is down, drugs offences down, burglary is down...

If you can avoid it don't live in the major metropolitan areas, the cost of living will be far greater there than in the Shires.

If you intend on living here more than 1 year you are required by law to undertake a driving test, up until that date you can still use your foreign one. (just remember we drive on the right side of the road, which is the left! ;))

I would recommend the area in which I live but that would give away to much info about myself, if you can get a decent wage in Cornwall live there however expect an influx of (mainly english) tourists each summer.

You can get a decent cup of coffee here, personally I prefer soho if I'm going to get take out, failing that if you're brewing at home whittards do some fantastic blends and roasts.

Finally, no if you dislike wine there are plenty of others who will assist you in finding a new favourite drink! ;)

Any questions just give us a shout!

[flyinghi]

Thanks Mate

anyone else want to chime in? I'd love to have an overload of info lol

also How receptive are Brits to non- europeens ? and should I make a point that I am Canadian?

[crazylegs]

Thanks Mate

anyone else want to chime in? I'd love to have an overload of info lol

also How receptive are Brits to non- europeens ? and should I make a point that I am Canadian?

You shouldn't do, like everywhere you'll find idiots but most are pretty good, however do expect to be labled 'American' as most Brits can't tell the difference.

(You'll probably find people are more receptive to those from the north american continent than some europeans however)

[flyinghi]

Well I checked for govt programs that could help me out in finding work and accomodations over there .... no real luck so now it's time to see if i can find some international recruters or placement agencies

if anyone has any other ideas please let me know

[ShadedWings]

I lived in Germany for eight years growing up... from when I was 6 to 14. It was a neat experience, and if you love forests, you'll love germany. Good foods too! <3 Schnitzel. Though I tended to live out in townes that were about 1/2 a mile from one edge to the other. Nice people generally, even if I couldn't understand them. :lol: It's an awesome place to even simply visit, if you don't decide to live there.

[cinema guy]

Crazy Legs has covered most of it.

I know our cost of living is supposed to be quite high. It is more expensive to live in London than further north.

If you don't like wine there are plenty of beers and ales to try.

Tax is relatively high but most medical care is free (but being Canadian it is probably similar).