What's the job market like?

[allcraz]

Chile / Belgium...not sure which of the two would be more boring !

A friend of mine was here for almost 2 years and moved to Santiago in October. She's working there and loving it. Can't believe she didn't discover it sooner. It's not for everyone, I understand, but she says quality of life is incomparable and she's obsessed with all the easy-to-get-to weekend getaways (the coast, skiing, trekking, etc). I would be, too. If you're a tango buff or live for the night life here, I get where "boring" might come from, but I've heard such great things about Chile recently from numerous people and felt compelled to post.

 

[Dublin2BuenosAires]

But they are definitely better for job opportunities as was asked for. Though I can assure you these countries are not as boring as people who say they are boring.

I'll happily be considered boring by you in that case.

 

[sleslie23]

I'll happily be considered boring by you in that case.

I'd say Brussels and Santiago are at least as exciting as Dublin!

 

[kateh]

Thanks for all the replies. They have been a great help and contain some really useful info.

I'm still only 26 so relatively junior in terms of experience. If I were a few more years up the career ladder I would not consider it. My intention is to try to secure something whilst in Europe rather than just emigrating.

At the moment I've been looking for six months in Paris (which seems to be quite usual) and I've lost count of how many interviews I've done. Although I've been getting good feedback, it seems companies perfer to play safe and hire internally or put postions on hold. At this stage I really think I should be considering other markets and outside Europe. Even if I just went for 1-2 years to at least be working it would be something.

Regarding Chile, I'm still going to need some convincing. I don't know the country at all and a Chilean friend of mine doesn't exactly rave about it. She did however manage to find a job in about 5 days after returning there after studying in Europe!

 

[nicoenarg]

Thanks for all the replies. They have been a great help and contain some really useful info.

I'm still only 26 so relatively junior in terms of experience. If I were a few more years up the career ladder I would not consider it. My intention is to try to secure something whilst in Europe rather than just emigrating.

At the moment I've been looking for six months in Paris (which seems to be quite usual) and I've lost count of how many interviews I've done. Although I've been getting good feedback, it seems companies perfer to play safe and hire internally or put postions on hold. At this stage I really think I should be considering other markets and outside Europe. Even if I just went for 1-2 years to at least be working it would be something.

Regarding Chile, I'm still going to need some convincing. I don't know the country at all and a Chilean friend of mine doesn't exactly rave about it. She did however manage to find a job in about 5 days after returning there after studying in Europe!

I assumed your question was regarding employment. That's all we're talking about I think. Employment-wise Argentina sucks, plain and simple. If you've got (a lot of) savings however and just want to come down here to enjoy for a couple of years, sure, you could do that but in terms of getting experience and building up your career, Argentina is not such a great place.

As a side note, if anyone tells you Buenos Aires is the Paris of South America, could you please punch them in the face for all us for spreading such a heinous lie?

 

[nicoenarg]

Also, I hate saying this BUT you could try looking at the UAE. You might find something there that pays far better than here.

 

[kateh]

I assumed your question was regarding employment. That's all we're talking about I think. Employment-wise Argentina sucks, plain and simple. If you've got (a lot of) savings however and just want to come down here to enjoy for a couple of years, sure, you could do that but in terms of getting experience and building up your career, Argentina is not such a great place.

As a side note, if anyone tells you Buenos Aires is the Paris of South America, could you please punch them in the face for all us for spreading such a heinous lie?

Well yes, but of course even more so if I can find a job in a city with a strong cultural scene like BA. The UAE is an interesting suggestion too, but I think a move to an Arab country might be too much of a culture shock.

 

[trennod]

I am not 100% sure what you are looking for, but you did mention you are interested in the culture. If the attraction is the European culture at 3rd world prices you wont get that here. What you may get is something less than European culture at slightly less than 1st world prices, but keep in mind you would be on a 3rd world wage.

Having been here on a holiday - I loved BA. Having come here with a job for a cpl of years (transfer from coy in Aust) and being paid most of my wage in pesos, I like BA. But coming here without a job, trying to find one and even when you do, being on a truly 3rd world wage, probably in a position you are overqualified for, I think the novelty would wear off pretty darn quickly with the way things are down here - 25% inflation, crazy government, economy heading for recession.

In my honest opinion, lengthy holidays are definitely the answer in BA!

 

[jamila]

I have seen lots jobs listed in Linked In in the marketing field... I have never followed up because that is not what I am looking for. But I would say keep looking.. and while it might not be advisable to move without a position already lined up... If you want to move, I wouldn't right off Buenos Aires immediately

 

[toongeorges]

I'm still only 26 so relatively junior in terms of experience. If I were a few more years up the career ladder I would not consider it. My intention is to try to secure something whilst in Europe rather than just emigrating.

At the moment I've been looking for six months in Paris (which seems to be quite usual) and I've lost count of how many interviews I've done.

You should go for the experience, otherwise you will regret afterwards. However, make sure you always have a plan to get out. I have read stories of people who went to Argentina with great hope, only to see reality change and now they are stuck here and even if they would want to move, they cannot.

France is known for being difficult with people who do not speak French impeccably. My previous company acquired a French company to be able to do business with French banks. There were already native French speaking people working at my company, but this was not enough. You do not have this attitude in other European countries.

Good Luck!