Is she right? Maybe can I work in those countries?

[Anonymous]

My friend lives in Germany. I told her I wanted to work in Germany. She told me "Don't come here. It's hard to live in Germany". Also I wanted to work in Italy. She told Italy wasn't good. What should I do?

[Skinhead-1979]

Everyone will levy criticism regarding the work environment in his or her country.

There is poverty in every country... so also Germany... but I am, over the whole broad line, under the impression that Germans do have a relatively good life compared to people from some other European countries.

I'd say that in general the North European countries are very good to live in; economies do fairly well, and we have public services which look after people and society.

(The Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland... Even the UK; I'd say you will be alright)

Immigration laws can be tough and expensive.

I am Dutch and I live in the UK; I have been living here for 15 years. I have, what is called, 'Settled Status' (Residency scheme for EU nationals) and thus I have all the same right as British people do. Would I want to adopt the British nationality... which is my goal... it'll cost me £1330 to apply for it. Since I do have Settled Status, acquiring the British Nationality should not be an issue for me.

Americans who come to the UK? They need to pay annual fees, for Visas, for a good number of years before they can apply for the British Nationality. This can run up in the 10s of thousands over the course of the Visa period.

[IslaTheWitch]

Germany is nice... but the language is shit :D

also, the requirements to STAY here are quite high... so before you make ANY decision, be sure that you have learned all law requirements

[strateguy632]

Stay near your family.

Trust your ffriend advice.