living and working in Florence

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anorthernsoul83Member26 August 2009 20:47:55

Howdie all,

After visiting Florence o holiday this year I am really considering living and working over there. I currently live in sunny Manchester, so you can hardly blame me!

My main concerns are finding work and accommodation. I'm a graphic designer by profession but there doesnt appear to be many opportunities in Florence for this so I would settle for anything really. Whats the best way to find a cheap flat to rent? I'll be moving with my brother so we'll need a place to ourselves ideally.

For work, im considering moving over and renting for a month or so until we find something. Will a bar job cover living cost? We dont mind scraping by, pretty used to it here!

Thanks in advance

flobuggNew member02 September 2009 20:56:18

ooh, not true, especially if you're British. There are opportunities for graphic designers and finding an apartment is as easy as baking a pie. I've already written several posts about it on my blog
http://movingtoflorence.blogspot.com/

VIOLABOYMember17 January 2010 17:05:23

Hiiii
Anyone who has an appartment to let out, i am more than interested, as i am planning to work and live in Florence for a few months!! just to try something different really.
I visited Firenze for 8 days earlier this month, thought it was fantastic, and i'm ready to go again anytime soon, but will need accomidation.
I am a single guy so anything not to big or flash will do me just fine.
Ciao

FoscaMember31 May 2010 03:38:18

Hi there

I just saw your blog and wondered if you made the move?? I am also a northern soul (from near Middlesbrough area) but am currently living in Sydney. I do love it here but its just so far away from family and I have always wanted to live in Italy. So am thinking of moving there in a few months time. Probably at early part of next year (when the aussie summer is finished!). So I wondered if you made it, how you made it etc....

graceclarkMember14 July 2010 13:49:38

hey
im from london and am moving to florence in september. im enrolled on an art history and italian language course for 3 months. ideally i need to work part time/evenings/weekends to help me with a bit of money.
does anyone have any advice?
i dont mind what i do.
i have been working as a costume assistant for tv and film in london for the past 2 years and have a degree in theatre and performance design.
thanks

grace

ChristineViP15 July 2010 05:41:19

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Hi Graceclark! Try the Florence classifieds > job section.

Good luck
Christine

LA ItalianoNew member21 July 2010 22:02:17

@ graceclark
How much did it cost for the classes? Could you share a url or something please?
TY!

leeandnicoleMember01 November 2010 04:47:35

hiyas there,

me and my boyfriend are in a similar situation
just that i already live here for almost 10 years
he is from essex and is searchign work in the area of prato /florence,....
he will move in in 2 weeks and he really wants to work something, but dont speak a word italian yet...
maybe you guys are interested in sharing some experiences soon
keep in contact if you want

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