Living and Working in Europe

On 1st January 1993, Europe opens up. The economic borders come down, emigration will simply become migration - at least in theory. The reality is rather different in that the majority of European states are far from ready for the single European market. For the thousands of people who are preparing to work in the new Europe, there is still an obstacle course ahead. This book is designed to help migrant workers cope with any questions or obstacles they make face in their attempts to work in Europe. It looks at ten major European cities in turn and focuses on the practical, nitty-gritty questions of how to set up, settle down and prosper in the new Europe. The book includes sections on where to look for work and how to target particular job markets, finding somewhere to live, opening a bank account, income tax systems of individual countries, shopping, health care and transport.
 
On 1st January 1993, Europe opens up. The economic borders come down, emigration will simply become migration - at least in theory. The reality is rather different in that the majority of European states are far from ready for the single European market. For the thousands of people who are preparing to work in the new Europe, there is still an obstacle course ahead. This book is designed to help migrant workers cope with any questions or obstacles they make face in their attempts to work in Europe. It looks at ten major European cities in turn and focuses on the practical, nitty-gritty questions of how to set up, settle down and prosper in the new Europe. The book includes sections on where to look for work and how to target particular job markets, finding somewhere to live, opening a bank account, income tax systems of individual countries, shopping, health care and transport.