Traveling to other countries, alas, is banal - unemployment, corruption corroding society, the difficult economic situation of a country embroiled in war. In 2017, leaving the country became easier, thanks to the visa-free regime! Many of our fellow citizens are concerned about the question of where to go to work in Europe?

In what direction do Ukrainians go to the west to earn money?

Naturally, you need to go where they pay more and get closer. Migration in the EU countries is one-way. Residents of post-socialist countries with a relatively low standard of living go to Western countries. Developed European countries protect the labor market by first offering employment to their citizens, then to residents of EU countries. Vacant places appear due to the aging population.

The desire to protect the country from the flow of migrants from Asia and the Middle East is forcing Europeans to create preferential conditions for immigration for Ukraine. Their economy is developing, experiencing a severe labor shortage.

Immigrants who come to the West fill the vacancies of Poles, Czechs, and Slovaks. The second direction of employment for our fellow citizens in the EU is again jobs, Europeans turn their nose up at them because of the severity of the physical activity and the relatively meager pay.

Although a third of the “employees” have a higher education, they do not very often find employment in their specialty. Reasons for this:

• inability to confirm qualifications due to inadequacy of professional training;
• the need for nostrification of diplomas for doctors, teachers and a number of other professions;
• a narrow range of specialties that university graduates apply for - these are vacancies for programmers, engineers, and technologists.
• the inability to quickly find a well-paid job and lack of knowledge of the language necessary for conversational communication.

Country selection

If you compare salaries abroad and at home, the bill will go up several times. The minimum wage in Europe is 500 €. When thinking about which country to go to, you must first take it into account:

• availability;
• mentality;
• speech;
• tightening legislation towards migrants.

Between the opportunity to spend months seeking employment in a country with a higher salary and a country where it is lower, but can be found quickly and easily, people choose the second option.

Therefore, the possible choice for those wishing to travel abroad is not so great. The top 10 countries are limited to the following states:

• Poland;
• Germany;
• Czech Republic;
• Italy;
• Israel;
• Lithuania;
• Canada;
• Slovakia;
• Hungary;
• Finland.

The top “dream” countries where IT technology specialists who speak English and professionals from other industries move are:

• Scandinavian countries;
• Great Britain;
• Ukrainians work in different countries of the world, but to do this they need to speak a foreign language and have work experience.

How many “greens” can you bring home?

Many migrants are attracted by the wages they will receive. The pressing question is: is it profitable to work abroad and where? Where can you make decent money? That is the question. It is profitable to work abroad due to the difference in national currency rates. For the same work at the rate they will charge 27 times more than at home.

Italy

The country is a destination for women's migration - it is difficult for men to get work there. Women are in demand as domestic servants, nannies, and cleaners. Payment for work is strictly tied to language knowledge. Low income for a nurse (badante) - 700-800 Euro, for a cleaner - 700, for a nanny (depending on the number of children) - from 1000 EUR. The expenses of nurses and teachers are small - they live and eat where they work. Some “guest workers” manage to work in several houses at the same time. Costs depend on the region, but on average, with savings and cheap housing, they range from 800-1000 EUR.

Teacher's salary - 2000, minus taxes - 1200-1300; The work of doctors is well paid - from 2500 € and above, a seller in a private store - 500 €.

The main problems are unemployment in many regions of the country and competition for jobs with migrants from Asian countries.

Germany

The state attracts IT specialists with earnings and standard of living.

In this country, programmers can earn good money, the average salary of a “pro” is 4000-5000 €, rental costs vary and start from 500 €. There is a specific taxation system in which the tax for an IT specialist without children reaches 40% of the amount earned. For invited foreigners with a rare profession, the country has benefits for visas and taxation.

The waiter's salary is 1000 - 1400 €, the same amount will be received by the seller in the store. In fact, there are jobs in Germany for drivers, nurses, and builders starting from €1,500.

Ukrainians face competition from migrants who are willing to work for even less pennies.

Poland

An unqualified auxiliary worker will receive here from 500 to 1100 EUR (with a minimum rate of 3 euros / hour). If anyone is interested in which country you can make good money doing seasonal work, then this is Poland.

The provision of housing depends on the type of work - the employer provides a hostel for a fee (construction, factories for the collection of car parts, large retail chains, agriculture). Some employers, when providing sufficient comfortable hostel accommodation, set the price from 60 to 100 EUR per month.

If you choose separate housing, rental costs in areas of the capital remote from the center are 100-150 EUR, in the provinces - 60-70. The cost of utilities will be at least 50 EUR. There are cheaper options - in hostels or rural estates, where payments are per day.

Food expenses vary depending on whether you cook at home or prefer to eat in a cafe. Food in inexpensive cafes, subject to the purchase of a set lunch, will cost up to 150 EUROS. If it’s easy to cook at home, up to a hundred “greens” per month.

Taking into account all these large costs, the amount per month required for living will range from 1000 to 1700 zlotys. The employee’s net income after deductions is not so large, but more than in Ukraine, even after he transfers some amount to the family.

This forces Ukrainians to work very hard - on average their working day is 10-12 hours. Private owners are quite happy with this.

Czech

The country is experiencing a shortage of personnel in both the construction professions and workers in the service and medical sectors. On average, they pay 80-110 CZK per hour, which allows you to earn up to 1500 EUROS on a construction site; maids and kitchen assistants receive less (from 700 EUR). Renting an apartment in Prague (for several people) costs from 200 Euros, utility bills are not included. Meals and travel on a single ticket (it’s cheaper) will cost another 200 EUROS. Clothes and shoes can be bought inexpensively during promotions and sales.

The problems of Ukrainians are most related to the illegal situation (previously with a Polish visa), non-payment of earned money (strikes) and the threat of deportation for violating labor laws.

To earn more, Ukrainians need to learn the language of the country, look for official work through recruiting agencies or on their own, in order to be able to protect their rights.

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Almost everyone dreams of traveling and visiting every corner of the earth. But what's stopping us? That's right - money. You can’t just quit your boring job, pack your suitcase and go conquer the world. Or is it possible?

website will tell you about 11 reliable ways that will help you fully provide for yourself while traveling.

1. English teacher

English teachers are in high demand, especially in Asia, Africa and Latin America. At the same time, in order to teach English at school, it is not necessary to have a teaching degree or be a native speaker of the language.

But some serious schools may require you to show a certificate of passing the international TESOL, TEFL or CELTA. But the salary will be appropriate: for example, about a year in Japan and a year in the United Arab Emirates.

2. Working on a cruise ship

Working on a private yacht or cruise ship is a good way to see different countries and visit exotic places. At the same time, on the ship you will be provided with free accommodation, food, insurance and a hotel in case of a stop in another country. And on many large liners there are separate shops, Internet cafes, gyms and recreation areas with billiards for crew members.

There are many types of work: chef, flight attendant, tour manager, photographer, engineer and many other vacancies. For some professions, it is not even necessary to know an additional language.

To get on the ship, you need to enter into a contract with one of the companies and prepare the necessary documents. As a rule, all documents are paid for by the employee himself, and the contract is concluded for at least 6 months.

3. Blogger

How much can you earn: in different ways, depending on the number of subscribers, topic and type of blog.

Where can you find a job: popular platforms Instagram, YouTube, Facebook or your own separate blog site.

4. Work in a hostel

Many hostels and small hotels are ready to hire foreigners for various jobs: cleaning the area, preparing rooms, settling guests or meeting visitors at the airport. At the same time, in addition to salaries, employees are provided with free housing, and sometimes 3 meals a day and insurance.

Of course, this is not a dream job, and the salary in such hostels is small, but you are guaranteed new acquaintances and the opportunity to touch the culture of a particular country and visit many interesting places.

5. Flight attendant

Working on board an airplane allows you to visit many countries, make new acquaintances, and at the same time gives you a discount of up to 90% on air tickets, hotels and rentals for yourself and your family. The plus is a very good salary, which averages from $45,000 to $100,000 per year.

Sounds great. But there are also difficulties here. This type of work usually takes about 80 hours per month. In addition, to get a position, you will have to go through a fairly tough selection process.

6. Buying things in different countries

To recoup travel costs, you can first agree with a small store (or with an individual) that you will bring an item from another country. In this case, the store will receive a rare product, and you will receive a good bonus for delivery.

Some people buy things that are known for their quality and place of origin: Italian leather, Turkish ceramics, Chinese tea, etc. Then they simply sell this product through an advertisement or negotiate with sellers.

How much can you earn: depends on the type and quantity of goods.

Where can you find a job: negotiate with a store, a person, or sell through ad sites.

7. International courier

Many large online stores, in order to deliver goods in a matter of days, entrust delivery to tourists who are just returning home from a trip or, conversely, flying on vacation.

• A tourist planning to fly home must leave information about himself and his flight on a special delivery website or on the store’s website, and store employees will select the desired package (usually gadgets or clothes). Upon arrival, the tourist is greeted by a service employee, the money for the goods and the delivery bonus are returned to their PayPal account or card.

If you travel by car, you can work as a car courier. If there is free space in the car, then you can grab the cargo and transfer it to a neighboring city, thereby recouping some costs.

8. Bartender

Many clubs and restaurants hire staff all over the world. Therefore, by acquiring bartending skills, you get a great opportunity to visit new countries, exotic places, expensive parties and make many new friends. In addition, as a rule, staff are provided with free housing, food and all sorts of bonuses.

Of course, with such work it is important to know at least basic English or be able to accept orders in the language of the country where you are going to work.

How much can you earn: from $500 to $2,000 per month.

Where can you find a job: on domestic or international job sites for the query “bartending”.

9. Remote work

If you have a laptop, the Internet and certain skills, then you can earn money from anywhere. Many companies prefer to work with employees remotely. Designers, programmers, managers, writers and SMM specialists are in particular demand. For some specialties, free distance learning is even provided.

You can also agree at your current job that you will perform your duties remotely. But in this case, as a rule, in order to be met halfway, you must be a really good specialist and an irreplaceable employee.

10. Au Pair work

Au Pair (French for “on equal terms”) is an international cultural exchange program that allows you to live with a host family, learn a new language, and get to know the culture and country as a whole.

The peculiarity is that the participant comes and lives with the host family as a family member, like an older brother or sister. Moreover, all expenses for the program, as well as food and wages for the visitor, are provided by the family itself.

The one who arrived is required to do various housework: picking up children from school, helping with housework, going to the store and performing various simple errands.

You don't have to work.

Before you go abroad to conquer new heights of your activity, it is worth conducting some analysis and studying the information received.

In this matter, it is very important to know in which country you can apply your skills, where it will be easier to get settled and more comfortable to live, what you need to know and what documents to have, and much more. Aware means armed. This proverb is as appropriate here as nowhere else.

What specialists are in demand abroad?

A third of our country's population works or plans to work abroad. Such activities attract significantly higher salaries and improved working conditions. Finding a job abroad is not that difficult, especially if you have the right degree. The most in-demand job is that of a nurse. This is due to the growing number of aging people who require special care, and their relatives are busy and willing to pay for the care of their loved one. Doctors are no less in short supply; for example, in Germany this is the highest paid profession. There is an acute shortage of doctors in New Zealand, Australia, and Finland. Also, IT technology specialists will be welcome abroad, because this area is developing very quickly. Engineers, accountants and civil engineering specialists will easily find work. Operators and managers will be able to work in countries such as China, Holland, Switzerland and France.

Is it possible to find a job without knowing the language?

Yes, it's real. For example, in the Work and Travel program it seems that you need to know English, but in reality a conversational minimum is enough (may name from Tanya, ay em from Russia). In the first days, a short language course will help you navigate this minimum. But, agreeing to such work, you need to understand the following nuances:

The work will be temporary. If you manage to learn the language, present yourself correctly, show your abilities and skills, then you can count on official employment and promotion.

The activity may not be official.

There is no need to communicate with clients during work

The most common vacancies without knowledge of the language are the positions of a cleaner, harvester, and construction crew worker.

Where to go?

The most popular countries for our citizens to work in are the United States and nearby European powers. America attracts with its simple labor market programs, and European countries have the advantage of their proximity and cheap border crossings.

Before choosing a country, you should consider the following factors:

Degree of language proficiency. The higher you want to get a position, the better you should know the language, or even more than one.

Field of activity. It is better to go with already confident knowledge in which area to apply yourself. If you are applying for long-term employment, you must have a higher education diploma and work experience.

Payment. You need to find out how much accommodation and food will cost in the country you are going to, and take into account accordingly so that your salary covers these expenses. The best option is to get a job with a company that pays for housing and health insurance.

Be sure to write your resume correctly. This will significantly increase the chances.

Proper execution of documents, which will provide you with a legal place.

You should familiarize yourself with the legislation and law of the country.

Where is the best place to go?

Great Britain. Finding a job here is not easy. Firstly, you must ideally know English. Secondly, the complexity of the laws adopted in 2014 that restrict the work of immigrants. Only highly qualified applicants can get a job here. You can only work in maintenance or as a laborer illegally.

Italy. It is easy to find work here, especially for women. Current vacancies for waitresses, maids, nurses, and cleaners. Minimum requirements for workers in the south of the country. It is quite possible to go without knowing the language; if you are lucky, the employer will pay for his courses.

Germany. Highly qualified specialists in the fields of electronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, as well as in science are in demand here. Luck will also smile on the handymen. Women are more likely to find jobs in the service sector. Good knowledge of the language increases the range of opportunities and salaries. It is dangerous to do work illegally, do not risk it.

Spain. Livestock farming and farming are very developed here, so seasonal employees are often required. This country is popular for students and unskilled workers without knowledge of the language to make money. Immigrants who know Spanish and English can easily find work as a tour guide, translator, or waiter. High qualifications in medicine, management, and industry are also valued.

Canada. The most open country for immigration. Knowledge of English and French is preferred. There is a shortage of specialists in the field of oil and gas production, medicine, management, law, and engineering. Anyone working in Canada can count on government protection.

Australia. Both professionals and unqualified applicants are required here. Russians are valued for their high ability to work and dedication to their work. But in this country you can rarely get a high position right away; you have to go through the entire career ladder. You can count on work as a doctor, engineer, computer scientist, welder, builder, electrician.

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What documents are required to work abroad?

The following documents are required:

1. Foreign passport

2. Work visa

3. Birth certificate

4. Diplomas confirming your professional skills

5. Certificate of employment indicating length of service in the required position. Can be replaced with an extract from the work book

6. Medical insurance and medical certificate 082/U.

7. Certificate of good conduct

8. Photos

How to obtain a work permit in the European Union?

An immigrant receives a job in the country where his employing company is registered. There is no single work permit in the EU countries. The issuance of a permit depends on the employment service and immigration service. The employment service checks whether there is actually a person with a European passport for this position. The Immigration Service checks whether you are legal to enter the country, whether you have contacts with the criminal underworld, or whether you may pose a terrorist threat. If everything goes well, a contract is signed and work can begin.

How to get a visa to the EU (Schengen) yourself

Programs to work abroad

Work and Travel– the program allows you to learn a foreign language well, make new acquaintances and choose the best place to work. A great option if you want to join American culture. Most of the vacancies provided are in the service sector. You can find a workplace yourself or choose from those offered by the program.

Intership– allows you to consolidate knowledge and expand experience. The program is mainly designed for final year students who are ready to work abroad in their specialty. They will receive a scholarship of 1200-1500 dollars. You must know English and preferably French.

Au Pair is a low-cost exchange program abroad. You will be accepted and fully provided for by a foreign family, but you need to provide assistance in household matters, childcare, and cooking. The best option for polishing your language skills and gaining irreplaceable experience.

Academic Yaer Program is an exchange program designed for schoolchildren aged 15-18. Thus, you can earn money thanks to your knowledge in IT technologies. It is expected to study in one of the American schools for 1-2 semesters.

Earning money abroad attracts many citizens of the CIS. Residents of Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova and other countries are increasingly filling “Old Europe”. The low level of wages, as well as the general economic situation in the post-Soviet space, introduces new trends in the field of job search. Let's figure out which country and for whom it will be easier or more profitable to go to work. ?

Everyone comes, even workers without qualifications can easily find vacancies with higher earnings than in Russia. Good working conditions, the opportunity to quickly earn good money and the crisis in their country - all this makes people look for work abroad more and more.

Where do they most often go to work?

We offer the TOP 10 countries where people are going and where they want to go to earn money.

1. UK

When we say Great Britain we mean England. IT technology specialists flock here. Last year, about 6 thousand workers moved from Ukraine to the UK alone.

To move, of course, knowledge of English is required. Without qualifications, finding a job will be much more difficult. There is no point in looking for work in the UK illegally. The deportation will be harsh and for a long time. Young professionals and graduates come here to build a career.

What areas are in demand?

• IT (ai-ti). All professions related to this area have a chance to settle in Britain.
• Lawyers. Also a very isolated caste of workers. Knowledge of the language is required. There is a chance to gain a foothold starting from the very bottom.
• Waiters and other service-related professions.
• Other workers without qualifications. General workers and other general professions.

A must for earnings in England. Knowledge of the language. Have a profession and a diploma. Have a driver's license.

2. Poland

This country is very loyal to accepting Ukrainians and others who want to make money. The country's leadership regularly changes legislation in the direction of increasing wages - that is, in favor of migrant workers and foreign citizens. So, the minimum wage for one hour of work was recently raised to 3 euros or 9 zlotys.

Poland currently offers the most vacancies for Ukrainian citizens. A large number of jobs are available in the agricultural field, with many leaving for seasonal harvest work.

In second place are all blue-collar occupations from general laborer to welder. There is a small amount of interest in our IT specialists. You can’t fool our IT specialists; they are looking for a job a little further. There is a lot of legal work in Poland, but even more illegal work.

To avoid any troubles, it is advisable to trust a trusted employer and conclude all necessary employment contracts. In the Republic of Poland, you can find one-time, seasonal or permanent work. Working in Poland is perhaps the easiest option to start working in Europe.

3. Czech Republic

Another country that happily, and recently with double joy, accepts workers from Ukraine to its enterprises. The Czech government has voiced its desire to double the quota for workers from Ukraine.

I’m going to work in the Czech Republic, you can count on approximately the same amount. At the factory you will receive about 20,000 CZK. This is around 900 - 800 US dollars. On a construction site, you will earn from 50 € per day or 100-150 CZK per hour.

There are small disadvantages to earning money in the Czech Republic. Getting a visa to the Czech Republic is not easy. The difficulty lies in the lengthy processing and review of documents at the consulate. Therefore, more often people refuse to apply for such a visa and choose a simpler path.

4. Scandinavian countries

Many foreigners are needed for the seasonal berry picking - lingonberries, blueberries and cloudberries.

You can earn up to 1.5 thousand euros per month in this industry. Another area of ​​work is work at shipyards for the repair and assembly of ships. Such vacancies are open in Finland, the Netherlands and Norway. Graduates and students of agricultural universities can go to Denmark to work on livestock farms.

Salaries in this field amount to up to thousands of dollars. Sometimes the employer provides room and board.

5. Italy

The simplest jobs that do not require special skills are cleaning, nannying or caring.

You can earn up to 12 euros per hour cleaning streets here. If you look after the sick and elderly, you can earn up to a thousand euros a month. House cleaning is paid in the amount of 800 euros, nanny work - 1200 euros, assistant cook - 1500 euros. Some vacancies offer free accommodation (nanny, caregiver).

6. Thailand

For those who are afraid of the crisis in Europe, it is better to go to work in Asia.

In Thailand, the easiest place to find work is in the tourism sector. We are looking for guides, animators, and nannies to work with Russian-speaking tourists. There are always vacancies for transfer and tour guides. The work schedule is flexible. The average salary is 1.5 thousand dollars.

Sometimes the employer provides hotel accommodation in a room for several people. Finding accommodation on your own in Thailand is not difficult. The average cost of a room per month is about one hundred dollars.

7. Alaska

Foreigners are offered highly paid but physically demanding jobs in Alaska. Salaries can reach up to 7.5 thousand dollars.

All overtime is paid at the top. Accommodation in Alaska is rarely provided by an employer, so housing and food costs should be subtracted.

You can earn up to three thousand dollars a month from fishing.

First of all, remember that in the Tyumen region salaries are the highest in the Russian Federation. It should be added that during a crisis, raw materials are purchased quite actively, unless the crisis is of a global scale. This crisis is very local, planet Earth is actively developing, so our oil and gas are in demand. Tazovsky, Khanty-Mansiysk, Noyabrsk, Novy Urengoy, Salekhard, Korotchaevo... this list can be continued for a long time. In the Tyumen region, in addition to hydrocarbon production, they also catch valuable species of fish. Fishermen are also needed in this region.
Tyumen itself is also not poor; it lives off its territories where gas and oil are produced. In the regional center you can find any job and live comfortably.

The Moscow region is not inferior in terms of salary to the Tyumen region. Podolsk, Mytishchi, Kolomna, Odintsovo, Khimki, Pushkino, Reutov and many other satellite cities have many available job vacancies. Need I say that Moscow lives richly and happily? The capital concentrates 2/3 of the Russian Federation's money. This figure is staggering. Banks, markets, factories, corporations, firms, workshops, restaurants - all of this in Moscow operates around the clock. It's difficult to stay there without work. Of course, salaries there have now decreased everywhere, but you can survive in Moscow and the region, especially if you have somewhere to rest your head.


In the Krasnodar Territory on the Black Sea coast you can earn good money as a security guard, waiter, restaurateur, cook, etc. Holidays on the Black Sea, Adler are waiting for you with open arms. But in Crimea the situation is more complicated. The once rich cities of Crimea flourished: construction work was carried out, bars, restaurants, etc. were opened. Now there is a complete stop of any work there. Everything froze for an unknown period. Many Tatars and Ukrainians are unhappy with the fact that it has become Russian territory. Among Russians there are also supporters that Crimea should have remained where it was. All this brings confusion into the lives of citizens, and there is no end in sight to this madness.


In the Urals you can make money in the metallurgical industry in Yekaterinburg, Chelyabinsk, Magnitogorsk. The work there is hard, but the money is good!

In the Volga region you can also find work in Nizhny Novgorod, Samara, Engels, Volgograd, Saratov and other cities. But don’t think that salaries there are higher than Tyumen and Moscow salaries.
Always buy tickets only back and forth with an open date. Risking everything and everyone is not wise.