Can anyone please give me some advice.

My girlfriend is American and finding it hard to get a job in Italy. We need all the information possible on the in's and out's of moving to Milan without a teaching job, possible job prospects and the deal with being able to rent out there before actually having a job. As an American what are the obstacles in the way of securing rented accommodation? Where can we look for more extensive infomation regarding this?

i myself have secured a position so we will be arriving there in just over a week and begin looking for a place to live.

look forward to some replies

how old is your gf?
normally for young people there's 'informazione giovane' in almost every city/ town in italy where they have info's on volunteering to part time job to full time job...

speaking fluent italian is a plus and knowing none would be hard if you want to find a job...

try visiting your embassy in milan...

or try asking the local 'edicola' or the newspaper and magazine stand on info on finding apartments as well as the whereabouts of info centres in and around milan...

Hi.

I can't help much on job hunting advice, except your gf can visit the university campuses. There are always listings for tutors and babysitters. At least it might help until she finds a permanent job.

As far as apartment hunting, easystanza.it is a big help. I have used it to find apartments in Venice.

Good Luck! And Enjoy!

First, try EasyMilan. If she's a teacher, English teaching is often quite good, especially if she can do it in a Company. If you have a job, no problem with rentals and whatnot. Generally, they want to rent to Americans.
Milan is better for finding work due to the number of companies there that are also international. But, your Italian needs to be up to speed.

Is it really essential to know italian??
Im very worried because we basically leave this friday and she has no job...are we being unrealistic thinking she'll find something permanant???
burntbythetuscansun...is that italians do rent to americans or not?

thanks

I think you're crazy for doing this but I am soo jealous that you have the guts to do it!!

"essential"? I can only imagine not speaking the native language will be a road block for you, but you don't have to speak Italian to clean hotel rooms or flip burgers or other low-end menial work.

However, I would (assume) if you want a career like job, you'd need to speak some Italian, unless you were lucky enough to find a company looking to deal with the US more and your "skill" of speaking English would sure come in handy.

Again, I am jealous you are taking this chance...it must be an exciting time for you and I wish you luck!

Keep us posted as to your success.