Moving to Luxemburg for a year with g/f?
Hi guys, Its all go now, my girlfriend has accepted the job offer in Luxembourg and we are heading off next month. We are currently living in Dublin Ireland, where Im originally from, my g/f is originally from Poland but living in Dublin. I told her initally I wont be going if she goes cos Ive no chance of getting a job in what I want to do. I suggested we go for at most a year, in the hope that the economy would have improved by then. I want to get back to architecture in a country we can both get a good job. Shes in finance and only really needs english. I've posted a question previous concerning this topic but the difference now is I'm definitely gonna give it a go, Im abit scared to be honest, if i cant find work its going to difficult. We discussed this and she's willing to cover the rent. I dont really like this idea, but what else can I do, the idea of living apart from her is horrible. I'm a junior architect and a recently qualified fitness instructor. I lost my job as an architect when the recession hit at the start of the year and havent been able to find work in that industry anywhere. I hope to work as a fitness instructor while I'm in Luxembourg with the idea that we head to England late 2010 where hopefully I can return to architecture. I've a few questions: I would like to start doing personal training there. Is the language issue going to be a big problem? Could I get a job in a gym there with only english? How difficult is it to find a job there with the recession? Anyone live in Luxembourg that can offer me general advice about looking for a job, way of living etc. would be greatly appreciated:-) Any other help on my situation would be greatly appreciated. I know I love my g/f but am I mad going there?
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- language barrier: usually, for client facing personnel, it is required to speak at least English and French (German highly appreciated). - the recession did not hit very much Luxembourg. Not like in other countries, at least. - however, being a small country, there are not that many gyms, so ti might be difficult to get a job as a personal instructor. - the good side of things is that here there is a big community of English speaking people. They might be helpful in finding a job, as word of mouth works extremely well here. We posted some Facebook groups for people living in Luxembourg here: http://in-luxembourg.blogspot.com/2009/10/facebook-groups-focused-on-luxembourg.html Some LinkedIn Groups: http://in-luxembourg.blogspot.com/2009/10/linkedin-groups-focused-on-luxembourg.html Also, for rent, we posted several new ads: http://in-luxembourg.blogspot.com/2009/10/apartments-for-rent-in-luxembourg-i.html Regards, Marius & Elena
