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Betty Carlson's avatar

I heartily agree that the subject of finding a "real job" is overlooked in all of the noise about "escaping to Europe." This article gives plenty of resources that I wish I had had access to back in the 1990s!

European Union citizenship is definitely a plus for some jobs compared to other nationalities, even if one has permanent residency and the right to work. When I worked as a contract employee at the Chamber of Commerce, only EU citizens were eligible for permanent contracts. This pushed me to go through the paperwork in 2006, and I'm certainly glad I did. I got my CDI the following year.

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Clarice Dankers's avatar

Thank you, John, for another excellent and in-depth article about the realities and challenges of moving, living and working abroad. You provide crucial information for anyone who is thinking about making such a move.

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