@skjornjeld
American expat in Italy
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American
Speaks English, Italian, German
Registration: 10 June 2016
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Are you happy in Italy? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Italy? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
As far as your source of counterargument, Oana sums it just fine: "Nice article, but I also believe that it is exaggerated! :) I've just moved to the Netherlands after a year living in Italy. Ummm, if you think that the Dutch bureaucracy ... Read More
Are you happy in Italy? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Italy? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
The restrictions could have gone up to a maximum of 7 years, in which case some of this bureaucracy you experienced in the Netherlands could have carried on until 2011. If it didn't, I'd sure be interested to know just where this ... Read More
Are you happy in Italy? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Italy? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
well if you are from one of the newer member states in eastern europe then you would have gone through more bureaucracy with restrictions to work etc., for a certain period. Read More
Are you happy in Italy? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Italy? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
not if you are not an EU citizen it isn't. otherwise, all i can say is that everybody will have a different experience depending on the circumstances. Read More
Are you happy in Italy? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Italy? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
Ah yes! The bureaucracy of a municipality in Holland: first take a number, then you have to go drink a free coffee, then you have to go use their free internet, then finally, after 5 minutes you get served. Too much for me! Read More
Housekeeper, nanny in Rome by martingiulia
Hello, Profile: Me, Martin 32 (33 in May), Giulia wife 34 (35 in March) 2 Children - Laura 5 (6 in July) and Mavie 4 (Feb) We've a newborn on the way our third and final child, baby Luca is due in two weeks time :-) We live in a well ...
Most Italian families are quite content when they hire Filipinas; they are very good with children. Read More
Can I live in England with Italian Permesso di Soggiorno. by Marco Young
I have an Italian document (two years permesso di soggiorno) but searching for a job for sometime now, I have been unable to secure non. I'm thinking of living italy to other country like England. But the question is that can I stay and work in ...
I have read that your permesso di soggiorno must be permanent in order to be able to work in other EU ... Read More
Are you happy in Italy? by Priscilla
Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Italy? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...
I am happy to be able to spend less than 500 bucks on rent and not have to live in the hood. Most of Italy is safe compared to most of the US imo. However parts of the cities are changing for the worse. Some parks, especially near train stations, ... Read More
Customer care in Italy by Priscilla
Hello everyone, The way customer services are handled can greatly affect your views on certain brands, products, companies or stores. As a consumer, it is important to get familiar with local practices regarding client assistance in Italy and try ...
I have only been in Northern for a couple of months so it's too early to tell. In Central Italy my experiences varied. I have encountered both excellent and unacceptable treatment just about everywhere in the world I have been, including ... Read More
Adapting to the climate in Italy by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Adjusting to new climatic conditions is key in any expatriation process. Moving to Italy is no exception. What are the climate characteristics of Italy? How does the local weather impact your daily life, mood or ...
Italy's climate varies from place to place. Generally, if you like heat and humidity, then Italy is the place for you from mid-June through September. I have seen areas around the lakes and close to the border of Austria to have slightly lower ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Italy? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Italy, would you heartily say "lets do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I'd have saved up more so that I could get an apartment in the South Tyrol region. In my opinion, it is the best part of Italy. I like that your children can grow up speaking German, it's more organized and more like Austria than Italy. ... Read More
Insurance coverage in Italy by Kenjee
Hello everyone, Moving abroad requires adequate insurance coverage. What type of insurance expatriates need the most in Italy: health, house or liability insurance? All of them? Do they come as a package? Are there other insurance options ...
Generally once you are a resident you are entitled to public health insurance in Italy. I have read that EU citizens can generally register as resident with their European Health Insurance Card to fulfill the comprehensive health insurance ... Read More