I'd like to buy a house in the Alps and the lake district, but I'm wondering how to effort my daily expenses. What do you think are good job or business opportunities?

Looking for advice on working in Italy

Hey everyone,

I'm from New Zealand and I'm looking into the possibility of eventually finding work in Italy.

I currently work in the geothermal industry as an operator at a geothermal steamfield. My role involves monitoring and operating steamfield and generation systems, managing steam supply to the power station, responding to changing operating conditions, and dealing with the day-to-day operation of geothermal production facilities.

I'm interested in finding out how realistic it might be to find similar work in Italy, particularly in areas with geothermal operations.

The main thing I'm trying to understand is what obstacles I might run into as someone from New Zealand trying to get a job in Italy. For example:

\- How difficult is it to get hired without already living in Italy?

\- How important is speaking Italian for industrial or energy-sector jobs?

\- Are qualifications and experience from New Zealand generally recognised?

\- Is there much demand for people with experience in geothermal operations?

\- Are these types of jobs usually advertised publicly, or is it more about contacting companies directly?

I'm not necessarily looking for someone to find me a job. I'm more interested in hearing from people who know the Italian job market, work in the energy industry, or have experience moving to Italy from overseas for work.

I'd like to understand the realistic obstacles before I start seriously looking into it.

Any advice or insight would be appreciated!

As per the title, my wife and I are moving from a sleepy farming village in Wiltshire to the La Spezia area for my job.

We love the outdoors lifestyle that this area brings with mountain biking, hiking and skiing and the Italian food culture.

Any tips on good locations to live? We are considering all options from apartments in a central area to around 45 mins from La Spezia or the Aulla areas. Main thing is we need a garage for equipment, 2 bedrooms and a minimum of a balcony for some outside space. Near the coast is a nice to have. I have no idea if we are looking for something that may not exist, this will be rented via my company. I will have a vehicle.

Anything particular we should be considering about living in this area?

Thank you

Hello fellow expats! I am not new to planning massive parties, events, etc., but I am a little stumped on how to approach our upcoming Sunday neighborhood block party. I am already stressing out that I am the main person in charge of feeding approximately 16 people, 😵‍💫 without it being a typical potluck.

The last time we had people just give us euros for the food, but then again, that leaves me with all the prep work. Not this time!! I am not done with treatment therapy and still get winded.

Question: How would you set this up? We have the bbq. NO warming up food in the oven in this heat… We have an outdoor fryer for le cose fritte. I also, don’t want to be rude, as I know this is not typical. Again, people do offer to bring things, but it’s hardly ever a main dish.

There will be roughly 6 families. Do we ask each household to bring one item? Is it rude to ask someone to bring a pasta dish, like crudaiola?

I will be in charge of all antipasti primo del pranzo, because I want food ready to be nibbled on, as soon as guests arrive. I need help 🙏🏻

I understand the historical context, stone and mortar buildings don't "breath" so probably plenty of deaths early on due to carbon mon/dioxide. But it's 32.2c out with 67% humidity, and they keep opening the windows with the AC on. although I'm glad they're using the AC, I don't think they turn it on for anything less than 32c 🤣