Peter-Michael
South African expat in Austria
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About me
South African
Lives in Steyr
Speaks English, English, German
Registration: 13 November 2013
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Urgently need information: Living in Austria, Working abroad. by Peter-Michael
Hi there guys & gals, I hope one of you has a solution for me. This is quite long. (tl;;dr: I live and work in Austria currently, but wish to work overseas. I have 18 months left on my current Aufentalts before I have to apply for the 3rd one ...
Issue has been resolved. Well, if anyone ever faces the same issues as me, then here is the answer: Nope, nope and more nope. There exist no laws to accomodate specialists/specific career paths outside of the country with exception of short term ... Read More
Urgently need information: Living in Austria, Working abroad.
Hi there guys & gals, I hope one of you has a solution for me. This is quite long. (tl;;dr: I live and work in Austria currently, but wish to work overseas. I have 18 months left on my current Aufentalts before I have to apply for the 3rd one ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Austria by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Austria? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Wow... Can't speak for everyone, but my personal experiences here were initially tough, because in order to live here you have to jump through hoops. But once you are integrated, you are good to go. Haven't been harassed by police, or ... Read More
Environmental protection in Austria by Kenjee
Hi, Environmental protection is a challenging issue for all the countries around the world. Would you say this issue is deemed of significance in Austria? Is the country going green through initiatives like waste management and selective ...
It kinda depends on where you live really... Tirol, Upper Austria and a few others are really good. I find that, where the higher density of native Austrians is, it is cleaner. That may sound a little racist, but it is just my opinion. I only ever ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Austria by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Austria? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Ah, that reminds me: My reply is based on me NOT living in a capital city :) I live in Tirol and Steyr, in the country side with the smaller communities. I am sure living in a larger city or in an area with a dense population would give a person an ... Read More
Tips and advice to thrive in Austria by Priscilla
Hi, When living in a foreign country, you have to adapt to a new environment, various cultures and different social codes. How did you manage to adjust to Austria? How long does it take to feel at home? Would you say it is an easy ...
Hi Priscilla :) I will try my best to answer the questions you have asked. Q: How did you manage to adjust to Austria? A: This is a very broad question, and kinda takes the other questions into account. In my personal experience, I was lucky. ... Read More
Safe place to stay in Austria for a Female on Tour! by ynnejsedna
Hello guys! anyone can recommend me a hotel or any name of place to stay in Austria? i know i can find a lot Online but it will be better if you guys can share your thoughts. Thanks and Regards, Jhen
Heya :) It depends entirely on where it is that you want to visit really. Whilst Austria can be covered by car in about 8 hours (It is not a big country), it is a bit of a mission if you want to stay in the same place. In general however it is ... Read More
Essentials to live in Austria by Christine
Hi, As an expat living in Austria, what would you advise the ones about to pack to bring along? What are the items you can easily find in Austria? On the other hand, what is less common or quite expensive? Share with us what you would ...
Heya, first question: Is the stay permanent or temporary? Second question: What are your hobbies? Generally food and living costs are intermediate depending on your lifestyle, but it is the little things that can get your cash spent quite ... Read More
Any Jobs for Non german speaker? by Nina9¹B
Hey guys! im Nina. Just moved to Feldkirch Volarlberg recently. Im currently seeking any type of job for the start up untill my german is good. So does anyone know anything that could help me, im just so lost. Im award i need german for everything ...
Hi Nina, This is a topic that I see quite often on the threads, and I don't have an instant solution for you but I can share my experience with this, as I went through it just last year :) It won't be easy, but you will have to check out ... Read More
Can i get a job in hotel industry if I dont talk German? by Rahul1704
Hello everyone, We are moving to Austria soon and as everyone I am having load of questions in mind. I am Mauritian but staying with my wife from Germany and my little daughter in UAE. My wife is working in hotel industry and I was also working ...
Rahul, I recently did a german course here for A1 and A2, ideally It should be around the B1 level for a hospitality job. Each course cost me about 1000 euro +- and then a bit more for the transit between home and the uni I did it at. You can ... Read More