Work Foreigners of Czech Workers: A craftsman earns 19 euros per hour

Chef, waiter, waitress, receptionist, carer, welder, bricklayer, gardener, carpenter.These are just a random profession that is missing behind the neighboring borders."Doctors, nurses, painters, painters, locksmiths and car mechanics are also asked," calculates Lucie Dvořáková from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.

But for work in Germany and Austria, a work permit is still necessary for Czechs.But precisely because a number of professions are missing in their labor market, Germany and Austria have introduced simplification of its acquisition.And not only that.To get Czech workers, German entrepreneurs ride them directly to Bohemia.Popular are international labor exchanges where jobs are offered directly by specific employers.

For example, some Czechs left the recent work in Karlovy Vary's work.Work in Germany or Austria pays off.For example, the minimum wage in Austria is a thousand euros, ie significantly more than Czech crowns.While Austria reports an average monthly salary of 3221 euros (80 525 CZK), Germany 3662 EUR (91 550 CZK), the Czech Republic has CZK 23,513.However, those interested in life beyond the border, on the other hand, must count on higher life costs.

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6 most common questions to work in Germany and Austria

Lucie Dvořáková from the Department of Foreign Employment of the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs of the Czech Republic.

1) Which professions are currently the most sought after? In Germany and Austria they have the greatest chance of success on the labor market chef, waiter, waitress, receptionist, caregiver about seniors and people disabled, welder, bricklayer, gardener, carpenter.Doctors, nurses, engineers (especially technical focus - construction, electrical engineering etc..);.

2) I can get the work without any problems? This cannot be unambiguously.Much depends on the particular region, season and even the momentary situation on the labor market.An important condition is knowledge of German language.For example, it is necessary for nurses, carers, waiters and waitresses.Only large multinational companies will "settle" with good English knowledge.

3) What are the restrictions on work in Germany and Austria? Currently, the Czech citizens must have a work permit.The employer asks for it from the relevant labor office abroad (in Germany www.Arbeitsagentur.de, in Austria www.AMS.at).

4) When does these restrictions end? Obligation to have work in Germany and Austria The work permit ends 30.April 2011.From 1.May it is possible to work in these countries without restrictions.The time worked in these countries will then be included in the years worked in the pension calculation.

5) Must have work permitted every?.For them, the administrative procedure for obtaining a work permit is maximum facilitated.Citizens of the Czech Republic who worked in Germany or Austria continuously and legally for 12 months (after 2004) can ask the relevant Labor Office in Germany or Austria for the so -called.unlimited work permit that entitles them to free access to the labor market.

6) Where can I get detailed information on the possibilities of work abroad?.The Czech Labor Offices are also part of this network.There are advisors and contact staff who provide free of charge about work abroad, such as work permits and what you need to arrange before leaving (health insurance, social security, duty to report, etc..).

The craftsman earns 19 euros per hour

Pavel Santo (48) has been working in Germany for 5 years

Author: Blesk - Kateřina Moravcová

He has been working in Germany for five years as electromechanic Pavel Santo (48) from Cheb."There is still a lot of free work for Czechs in Germany," he says.Pavla lured work beyond borders mainly because of greater earnings.“I am a trained electrician, which is an advantage.In Germany, the Czech apprenticeship certificate will recognize you without any problems.Just have it translated into German.In addition, workers have higher wages, ”advises Santo.

The hourly wage of a trained worker employed in the factory ranges from 8 to 11 euro gross.“Multiple craftsmen working in assembly companies have more.There they take 19 euros per hour, ”says electromechanic.The cost of accommodation in Germany ranges from 300 euros per month."But it's a bare rent without water and electricity.Some employers will provide craftsmen housing in hostels or caravans.Therefore, I recommend to agree in advance on these things, ”adds Santo.