I know it's very difficult to obtain a work permit in EU countries. I read that in some countries, the employer must prove that the job cannot be filled by an EU citizen. So, what are some examples of these types of jobs (from a variety of fields, but especially from the fields of chemistry and linguistics) that cannot be filled by an EU citizen? Also, does anything in linguistics or teaching languages abroad make the list? Would a master's degree or Ph.D in either of these topics help? How do Americans go about getting a work permit to teach English over there anyway? Is it difficult to find a sponsoring employer? If it helps you in your answer at all, I'm not an EU citizen, but I will probably be studying abroad in either Germany, Austria, or Slovenia in a year or two, & I'll have 3 bachelor's degrees, including one in chemistry. I can carry on fairly advanced conversations in German & just started learning Slovene. I can get by in some other languages too, including Italian Also, I'd like a job when I'm studying over there. Will I probably be able to get a work permit for some part-time job when I'm studying? If you can answer even only one of these questions or give me any advice, I'd definitely appreciate it!
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It's not as easy finding an English language teaching job in the EU, as it is, for example, in the Far East. The UK and Ireland are English speaking members of the EU, who themselves can work in any EU country they like. Consequently the demand in non English speaking EU countries for non-EU English teaching skills is not that great. The UK is pretty easy on study visas, which allow you to work part time. Start looking at suitable courses at institutions in the UK, and take the process from there. I think that will work for Germany as well. As an alternative, in Ireland, most job offers will secure you a visa. Google and search for jobs, and start applying over the internet. Germany is extremely stuck up with regard to work visas. I am in a profession that makes the list, with desireable experience, and I can speak German well. But companies there still think the bureacracy is too complex, so they're not interested in foreign applicants, except maybe if they are from India. That's because the perception is that Indian workers demand lower salaries. That's a pity, because Germany is otherwise a pretty jacked up and attractive country. Like you, I also have a good aptitude in languages, so I'll be watching this post closely to see whether there's (hopefully) some way in that I'm not aware of. Other than that I'm pretty convinced the studying route is the easiest. I know in the UK a student can only work a certain amount of hours a week, but in practice nobody enforces that. Maybe it works the same in Germany, who knows?
