Getting a Job?

[Dustin]

It goes without saying that i'm planning a trip to europe, and that i'm very excited to spend what i hope to be a long and enjoyable trip.

However.

I don't think i'll be able to muster up enough money for how long i want to stay, As it stands it looks like i'll be able to make around 2000/2500 for the trip, after plane ticket. My goal is to stay in europe for approximately 4 months. At the 50/day rate i've been reading, it doesn't look like it will happen. As a solution i thought that i would try and get a job, in somewhere like France, Italy or England. I'm lucky because my mother was born in wales, and therefor i'm eligible for a british passport. Will this help me in getting a job? I'm not looking for a swanky position anywhere, maybe washing dishes or a janitor type position, just anything that will help me to make some money, and also enjoy a place long enough while i'm working.

Any suggestions as to how i would go about getting a job? Is it common to find these types of opportunities?

Another thing i was curious about is ESL, or other related programs where i could use my "englishness" to my advantage.

Thanks in advance.

[me]

honestly don't know this for sure, but i'd think you'd need the doc in hand; don't think theoretical "eligibility" would be of any help. perhaps someone with more knowledge of the law could help.

have you ever thought to just work black? that is, under the table?

i remember that the HI where i stayed in Amsterdam had at least one American worker. <who may, or may not, have had a work permit.

- d

[Dustin]

I would love to get an under the table job, are they easy to get?

[MuvverRussia]

I wouldn't bother working under the table. If you can get a British passport then you're laughing - Britain recognises dual nationality, so you can have both UK and US? nationality. With a full UK passport you can live and work throughout the EU indefinitely. It'll also help with your job hunt to no end (although getting a job is still slightly challenging).

For most jobs in France, Italy etc you'd have to be fairly proficient in the local language. That said, you may get lucky in tourist bars and in other predominantly english speaking places. In terms of teaching English, look up the TEFL qualification - that's the benchmark for teaching english as a second language and is almost always required.

[Dave C]

If you are under 20 you can apply for a working holiday visa that the Gov of Canada has set up. I went into The British high commision in Ottawa with all documents I needed and walked out with a 1 year work visa stamped in it. Check it out

[Dave C]

My mistake the age is under 30

[LHR02]

Dave C....

We have many Canadian members here who might be interested in this. Could you provide a bit more information/details?

ging

[MuvverRussia]

The WHV is actually a UK scheme for Commonwealth nationals to undertake paid work in the UK as part of a holiday. Check out tinyurl.com/3kwab for more information.

That said, I'd still go for a UK passport if the OP is entitled to one. It saves lots of hassle and is probably easier in the long run, especially if you want to travel extensively throughout Europe.

[Dustin]

Thanks so much for all the help, i'll definately get my british passport and i guess i'm just going to have to try when i get over there, and see if something turns up. Hopefully i might be able to score some sort of job where it's good to speak english.


Thanks for all your help.