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[LMS]

Hello!

I understand that this is a very broad question, however I'm going to ask anyways and hope for any feedback possible...

I am a Canadian who holds a University degree and am certified to teach English as a foreign language. I am hoping to find a job anywhere in Europe. What are my chances of finding a job in a European country? If any, what countries would I be best looking into?

Any feedback would be most helpful!!

[spiral78]

You can work legally in the 'new' EU member states, like the Czech Rep, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, etc...

Generally speaking, you can't work legally in the 'older' EU member states like Italy, France, and Spain. Many people work illegally in Spain and Italy, and get away with it. If you're only going for a year or maybe two, and you're willing to take the risks, join the crowd.

Alternatively, you should see whether you're eligible for working holiday visas. This kind of thing might cover you for France.

A couple of general tips: no place in Europe pays enough for you to do more than just live there - if you've got debts back home, pay them off before you go.
European jobs do not pay for airfare, but many better language schools will help you find accomodation (and may offer it in their pay package).
Most jobs are found from inside the country - it's pretty rare for any decent language school to hire from abroad. This is because people don't show up, or may have misreprented themselves in some way when they do show up.
Europe's a popular destination, there's lots of competition for jobs.

[workingnomad]

I belive you can teach in Spain as the authorities there don't seem to care about people working illegally.

[scot47]

Do you think it is a good idea to incite people to break the law ?

[grahamb]

No work permit = no social security, no unemployment benefit, no legal protection.

[scot47]

...............and no health cover.

[scot47]

Do you really want to be a 'wetback' in Europe ?