Is it so hard to get a job in Italy?

Question

I cant speak any Italian....I heard It's so hard to get any job in Italy even native Italian...Is it true?

Answer 1

Yes, yes is true! Ciao!

Answer 2

It depends on the job and on your need for it. The Italian government has tightened rules on illegal immigration, and if a foreigner is found working without a proper visa or permit, there could be dire consequences.

On the other hand, if you are a citizen of an EU country (such as UK or Ireland) you are pretty much free to settle down there and support yourself by finding jobs for which little or no Italian language knowledge is necessary (such as teaching English conversation, babysitting for expat families or working at restaurants, pubs and/or stores that cater mainly to foreign tourists).

Finding a "regular" job in Italy can be difficult, but depending on your skills ar attitudes you could find a niche job with little competition and good pay.

Answer 3

i've lived in italy for over 20 years and never had a problem finding work. dishwashing, bar work, babysitting, cleaner etc untill i learnt the language.

now have a really good job (on the books) as i speak, read and write in italian almost as well as i do english (it took me a few years and i studied quite a lot)

Answer 4

Probably at the minute you may find something in the tourists areas etc, but its always better to know basic italian.

In the larger cities you could probably find work as someone else said teaching english, babysitting or working in a english/irish pub but the are usually low paid.

I'm english born to an italian family. I am married to an italian and have been living here for 6 years. I can't find work. i speak italian almost fluently but it is still really hard to find something. (i live south near Naples. here there is a high rate of unemployment and if they do employ you its without paying taxes and you are not insured!)

I have been offfered jobs for 2euros an hour which is about £1.20.

So it's yes to your question. The only people who are lucky are people witha profession, but at the moment with italy's little 'crisis' even people who have degrees lawyers, doctors etc can't find work!

Answer 5

the most important "requiside"is speak english so...

Answer 6

Yes it is.

Answer 7

I had trouble, I spoke both italian and english, experienced in travel industry AND living in touristy Florence!! I had a couple of interviews and the only job I got offered was 7 days a week!

However my hubby, a qualified electrician managed to get a good job doing this, so I guess its luck

Answer 8

Hi Tama, I'm Italian...I think that in my country people can't speak other languages very well. We learn foreign languages at school, but we should improve it.

If you want to get a job here...I'm sure a lot of persons would find a private teacher.

You say "I cant speak any Italian". In my opinion the best way to learn a language is travel, travel and travel!

We're waiting for you!

many kisses

Answer 9

its not hard to find a job, but very difficult to obtain a work visa required to be hired legally.  In the touristy places, you can work under the table or "in nero"..in black.off the books.  Our immigration laws are not the best, due to so much illegal immigration from eastern countries.  Good luck!