You could eg study there for very low cost, that’s one reason for a permit. Or you could work there, e.g. as English teacher (learning English is mandatory on pretty much every European country).
Ill look into that thanks. I tried looking into places I could go a few years ago and it seemed like everywhere wanted skill I don’t have, a lot of money, or relatives already living there. It would be awesome to be able to live in Europe for a while.
I bet you also have other skills that could help you stay afloat for a while. There’s also a possibility to learn the language and a job (usually paid) at the same time if you go into a field where businesses are having trouble to find new personnel. However, these are usually not the best paying jobs or very physically demanding jobs (there’s a reason for a lack of personnel).
There’s also a possibility to learn the language and a job (usually paid) at the same time if you go into a field where businesses are having trouble to find new personnel. However, these are usually not the best paying jobs
Where would be a place to start looking for such jobs? I took a semester of German in High School (the only reason I didn’t do more was because I moved to a school that didn’t offer it) and I’m fairly confident I could pick it up relatively quickly. Low pay isn’t an issue for me as long as it’s enough to survive on. I live a very modest lifestyle. I live in a 26ft RV if that tells you anything :)
or very physically demanding jobs (there’s a reason for a lack of personnel)
Physically demanding would be tough for me. 3 years ago I would have jumped at the chance, but my health has taken a decline and I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome.
Your age changes the situation a bit, the thing with learning a new job is called “Ausbildung” or if you combine it with studying “Duales Studium” in Germany but that’ll be difficult at your age because companies usually have an age limit there. It’s meant for people that just finished school to get a start.
If you like, I’ll also ask around a bit. My parents in law are both immigrants from different countries and another family member works for the “Agentur für Arbeit”.
That you learned the language before can be a great help!
I wished US citizens would live in Europe for a year or two.
Any easy ways to emigrate, for someone with low to no professional skills?
You could eg study there for very low cost, that’s one reason for a permit. Or you could work there, e.g. as English teacher (learning English is mandatory on pretty much every European country).
e.g. https://www.germany-visa.org/
If you seriously consider it, you can PM me.
Are there any requirements for being an English teacher?
Certainly if you want to do it in a public school but as freelancer or “Nachhilfe” not much
Ill look into that thanks. I tried looking into places I could go a few years ago and it seemed like everywhere wanted skill I don’t have, a lot of money, or relatives already living there. It would be awesome to be able to live in Europe for a while.
I bet you also have other skills that could help you stay afloat for a while. There’s also a possibility to learn the language and a job (usually paid) at the same time if you go into a field where businesses are having trouble to find new personnel. However, these are usually not the best paying jobs or very physically demanding jobs (there’s a reason for a lack of personnel).
Where would be a place to start looking for such jobs? I took a semester of German in High School (the only reason I didn’t do more was because I moved to a school that didn’t offer it) and I’m fairly confident I could pick it up relatively quickly. Low pay isn’t an issue for me as long as it’s enough to survive on. I live a very modest lifestyle. I live in a 26ft RV if that tells you anything :)
Physically demanding would be tough for me. 3 years ago I would have jumped at the chance, but my health has taken a decline and I have developed carpal tunnel syndrome.
I’m 51 years old if that changes things any.
Your age changes the situation a bit, the thing with learning a new job is called “Ausbildung” or if you combine it with studying “Duales Studium” in Germany but that’ll be difficult at your age because companies usually have an age limit there. It’s meant for people that just finished school to get a start.
However, there are other options.
Some official information can be found here:
https://www.bmi.bund.de/EN/topics/migration/immigration/labour-migration/labour-migration-node.html
If you like, I’ll also ask around a bit. My parents in law are both immigrants from different countries and another family member works for the “Agentur für Arbeit”.
That you learned the language before can be a great help!