I have lived in Italy for 25 years before moving back to Denmark. You certainly encounter many problems in that beautiful country, but the number one, overshadowing all others, by far is MONEY. I don’t know how you solve it, because I haven’t seen all your videos. It’s simply so difficult to earn a decent wage in Italy. I’ve insisted for so many years, because I felt I was a failure if I didn’t succeed in building a decent life there. When you turn 40, and you still divide an apartment with university students, because that is what you can afford even if you are working full time, you begin to realise that your life will never pan out. I’m not a special case. Most of my foreign friends arrived at the same conclusion, and went back where they came from. Many young Italians that study abroad or decide to do a working experience in another country, never move back to Italy again, all citing the same reason: money. It’s slowly draining the country of clever people.
Yes salaries, especially here in South Italy, are LOW - there’s no denying it. It’s often relative - as the cost of living reflects this but now with everything increasing in price, this is becoming less so.
Good advice, Ms Britaly. Excellent points. The same but on a smaller scale goes for people who move from one part of ones native country to another especially if that new location is dramatically different from the original one.
Hello! you are so true! and the older I get the more I really don't care and live for others. It's all about you at the end of the day! Your doing a great job and I am learning ALOT from you, so thank you! Keep going!
I didn’t like the direction countries like the uk or Australia were heading with high cost of living, so I made a decision 8 years ago in my early 30’s to move to Italy, after thorough research with visits and looking at employment opportunities in my field, I moved to pescara, in Abruzzo. Happy! But, I can remember the barrage of comments telling me I’ve made the worst decision of my life moving here and also that everyone here is moving to where I just left. It felt very negative and I felt like I was on a conveyor belt going to opposite direction to ALL the others. In reality I was thoroughly enjoying myself, I made plans and made wise decisions, and I’ve found great success. I found this everyone’s opinion aspect annoying but I had to not bother other random people thoughts. Like their business is non of mine. At the end of the day nobody knows you from a bar of soap and how you enjoy and do with your life.
I absolutely love your candor. I'm just waiting for my citizenship and hopefully we will move there in the next year or two. I now know that things don't really happen quickly there. Haha. Thanks.
You raise many interesting points in this video. They will be really useful for people who are thinking about starting a new life in another country. I would just like to delve a little deeper into the topic of learning a new language. Contrary to what many people think, no one is too old to learn. Someone may have more distractions than a young person, but the brain does not lose its learning potential when you are older. The ease of learning often depends a lot on the teacher and the way you are taught. So don't despair, persevere.
Please don't make the same mistake I did! I moved to Italy way back in 1999 and have realized the sad situation this country is in. 1) Jobs only for the well connected. (At least in the UK the best person gets the job) 2) Bureaucracy 3) Dog eat dog mentality. 4) Ridiculous uncontrolled immigration 5) Corruption at the highest level. In case anyone's asking why I don't move back to the UK...it's because the cost of living (which is starting to be a problem in Italy aswell) in the UK ,together with the shortage of affordable housing, would make it out of the question. For those, however, who are currently living in the UK, have faith (the UK has always sorted it's problems out) and stay there.
Eye opening advice. All of it is common sense, but it is good to revisit the basics of why, what, who, when, and where. Also be prepared for sloth like speed of the bureaucracy. I want to relocate to Italy for retirement. What would you say are my first steps on this new journey.
Hi Claire, great video....here's a good point (I think anyway)......as I understand, you have an Italian boyfriend? Well, to me anyway, that makes a HUGE difference..ie. language, navigating things, etc etc.....What would your life have been/ be like without that help?? Be good to get your thoughts on that......Just a thought , cheers 🙂
I second this! While I understand you may not want to talk about your personal relationship too much... I am also in a relationship with an Italian and I think it helps me the most with language. As for the bureaucracy, he's not much help, but it is easy to connect with other expat/immigrants who can help. I think it would be useful and make the videos more engaging if you gave some more concrete examples from your own life, like you "whys" and what hobbies you have taken up/developed over the years... and, what I think is most important, creating a community/network of friends in Italy :) Cheers!
Oh absolutely- I would have had many more struggles if I didn’t have him. In my defense though, a lot of the things you navigate here are deeply personal and so even with people you know here, it can still be difficult.
Thank you - I have previously done videos on how I made friends and connections here but it could be time for an updated version, so thanks so much for the feedback ♥️
I don’t think my channel is for you 😉 The psychological ‘bs’ you refer to is the very same thing that people end up struggling with. In terms of work - there is work available - maybe it’s not the best paid or has the best prospects but I don’t buy into this mindset of ‘no work’.
Italy is a very difficult country to live in, but the south is just on another level. If you really want to come here, definitely go for the north. This is the same that most young southerners do
Ah thanks but I quite like it here! As for the beer, well I’m not a beer drinker but I agree cold beer is better! You’ve got to remember in the UK the weather is usually cold, so it’s naturally chilled.😉 Anyway I’m sending you so much love and light because a comment like this, absolutely needs it ♥️
I have lived in Italy for 25 years before moving back to Denmark. You certainly encounter many problems in that beautiful country, but the number one, overshadowing all others, by far is MONEY. I don’t know how you solve it, because I haven’t seen all your videos. It’s simply so difficult to earn a decent wage in Italy. I’ve insisted for so many years, because I felt I was a failure if I didn’t succeed in building a decent life there.
When you turn 40, and you still divide an apartment with university students, because that is what you can afford even if you are working full time, you begin to realise that your life will never pan out. I’m not a special case. Most of my foreign friends arrived at the same conclusion, and went back where they came from. Many young Italians that study abroad or decide to do a working experience in another country, never move back to Italy again, all citing the same reason: money. It’s slowly draining the country of clever people.
Yes salaries, especially here in South Italy, are LOW - there’s no denying it. It’s often relative - as the cost of living reflects this but now with everything increasing in price, this is becoming less so.
Belated Happy Birthday Claire !!
Thank you!
So many great points in such a short video! Thank you for articulating these for us.
Thank you!
so many wise, heartful and generous advices!
Thank you!
Good advice, Ms Britaly. Excellent points.
The same but on a smaller scale goes for people who move from one part of ones native country to another especially if that new location is dramatically different from the original one.
Yes absolutely!
Nice hearing about how positive creating your TH-cam channel has become for you 🙂
Thank you!
Good tips as always. Thank you 😊
Thank you!
Hello! you are so true! and the older I get the more I really don't care and live for others. It's all about you at the end of the day! Your doing a great job and I am learning ALOT from you, so thank you! Keep going!
Thank you!
I didn’t like the direction countries like the uk or Australia were heading with high cost of living, so I made a decision 8 years ago in my early 30’s to move to Italy, after thorough research with visits and looking at employment opportunities in my field, I moved to pescara, in Abruzzo. Happy! But, I can remember the barrage of comments telling me I’ve made the worst decision of my life moving here and also that everyone here is moving to where I just left. It felt very negative and I felt like I was on a conveyor belt going to opposite direction to ALL the others. In reality I was thoroughly enjoying myself, I made plans and made wise decisions, and I’ve found great success. I found this everyone’s opinion aspect annoying but I had to not bother other random people thoughts. Like their business is non of mine. At the end of the day nobody knows you from a bar of soap and how you enjoy and do with your life.
Absolutely 💯
I absolutely love your candor. I'm just waiting for my citizenship and hopefully we will move there in the next year or two. I now know that things don't really happen quickly there. Haha. Thanks.
Hahah yes. Piano, piano! Thank you!
Here is your nice new studio!
Yes!
I love your RP accent
You raise many interesting points in this video. They will be really useful for people who are thinking about starting a new life in another country.
I would just like to delve a little deeper into the topic of learning a new language. Contrary to what many people think, no one is too old to learn. Someone may have more distractions than a young person, but the brain does not lose its learning potential when you are older. The ease of learning often depends a lot on the teacher and the way you are taught. So don't despair, persevere.
Thank you for your comment!
Happy belated birthday!
Thank you!
Please don't make the same mistake I did!
I moved to Italy way back in 1999 and have realized the sad situation this country is in.
1) Jobs only for the well connected. (At least in the UK the best person gets the job)
2) Bureaucracy
3) Dog eat dog mentality.
4) Ridiculous uncontrolled immigration
5) Corruption at the highest level.
In case anyone's asking why I don't move back to the UK...it's because the cost of living (which is starting to be a problem in Italy aswell) in the UK ,together with the shortage of affordable housing, would make it out of the question.
For those, however, who are currently living in the UK, have faith (the UK has always sorted it's problems out) and stay there.
Eye opening advice. All of it is common sense, but it is good to revisit the basics of why, what, who, when, and where. Also be prepared for sloth like speed of the bureaucracy. I want to relocate to Italy for retirement. What would you say are my first steps on this new journey.
Thank you - watch my latest video for my strategy and steps to take!
The Instagram comment struck such a cord for me. 😂 Great video and excellent advice. ❤
Ah thank you!
Buon compleanno 🎊🎂
Grazie!
Hi Claire, great video....here's a good point (I think anyway)......as I understand, you have an Italian boyfriend? Well, to me anyway, that makes a HUGE difference..ie. language, navigating things, etc etc.....What would your life have been/ be like without that help?? Be good to get your thoughts on that......Just a thought , cheers 🙂
I second this! While I understand you may not want to talk about your personal relationship too much... I am also in a relationship with an Italian and I think it helps me the most with language. As for the bureaucracy, he's not much help, but it is easy to connect with other expat/immigrants who can help. I think it would be useful and make the videos more engaging if you gave some more concrete examples from your own life, like you "whys" and what hobbies you have taken up/developed over the years... and, what I think is most important, creating a community/network of friends in Italy :) Cheers!
Oh absolutely- I would have had many more struggles if I didn’t have him. In my defense though, a lot of the things you navigate here are deeply personal and so even with people you know here, it can still be difficult.
Thank you - I have previously done videos on how I made friends and connections here but it could be time for an updated version, so thanks so much for the feedback ♥️
I was hoping you would mention the fact that you can't get a decent job there but no, more psych bs.
I don’t think my channel is for you 😉 The psychological ‘bs’ you refer to is the very same thing that people end up struggling with. In terms of work - there is work available - maybe it’s not the best paid or has the best prospects but I don’t buy into this mindset of ‘no work’.
Italy is a very difficult country to live in, but the south is just on another level. If you really want to come here, definitely go for the north. This is the same that most young southerners do
I agree that in the South especially, life can be more challenging but there’s a certain magic here at the same time!
What's the illegal immigration situation like in Southern Italy? Here in the UK it's getting very scary.
Italy struggles with immigration too - I don’t have statistics but I know it’s something that is often reported here.
@@MsBritaly thanks. Really frightening here. Bad enough before but even worse under the new government here.
In my opinion a good point of view. Hey.. I wish you a happy birthday (even if a little late) 🎂
Thank you!
Brits: Go Home. and take your warm beer and bad food tastes with you.
Ah thanks but I quite like it here! As for the beer, well I’m not a beer drinker but I agree cold beer is better! You’ve got to remember in the UK the weather is usually cold, so it’s naturally chilled.😉 Anyway I’m sending you so much love and light because a comment like this, absolutely needs it ♥️