Switzerland, Iceland and Luxembourg stand out in Europe for offering the highest salaries and best working conditions. This week, the EURES (European Employment Services) network published around 45,000 job offers to work in these countries. Some of the offers include an indefinite contract and free accommodation.
In Switzerland, for example, the average salary is €106,839 per year (€8,903.25 per month), followed by Iceland with an average salary of €81,942 per year (€6,828.5 per month). Luxembourg offers an average salary of €73,418 per year (€6,118 per month), according to Noticias Trabajo.
The EURES network offers around 45,000 job offers for work in these countries on its portal. For many of these vacancies, specific requirements must be met, including proficiency in the local language. Here are some of the opportunities available for July:
Switzerland:
- Specialist doctors in Soliora.
- Plumbers and electricians in Zurich.
- Agricultural and industrial machinery mechanics and repairers in Bern (no language requirements).
- Chefs for Zurich (no language requirements).
Iceland:
- Mountain guide to the ski resort.
- Kitchen assistant for a restaurant.
- Forklift driver.
- construction workers.
Luxembourg:
- construction workers.
- Quality Controller in Mechanical and Metal Works.
- Measurement technician.
- Roof and covering of the building with bricks.
- Heavy duty handling operator.
- Farmers.
Work requirements vary by country. In Luxembourg, no visa or work permit is required for EU citizens. However, a residence card is required.
In Switzerland, it is not necessary to apply for a residence visa during the first three months. If the job search extends beyond this period, it is necessary to request an extension for another three months, which can be extended up to one year.
To work in Iceland, you must obtain a work visa for Schengen citizens. If your stay exceeds three months, you must apply for a residence permit at the Directorate of Immigration in Reykjavik.
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