[ltp] OT: Linux Jobs in Europe (Germany)

[Peter Lemken]

On Friday 07 March 2008 15:08:22 Marcin Trybus wrote:
> Adrian Bastholm wrote:
> > I'd try linux forums in Romania. You'll probably find a lot of highly
> > skilled people with technical degrees and such, and willing to move to
> > Germany.
>
> Yes, they will be interested, as long as they don't mention the pay. 

Huh?

> As 
> a future automotive engineer with German episode during my studies I
> reviewed the job offers there. I live in Poland and even though it's
> that close they don't pay nearly good enough to even consider moving.

In that case, you must have job offers in Poland that are extremely well paid.

> Germany is expensive country to live in (spoken from experience) and
> German companies are cheapskates, so count well before making any
> decisions. No wonder German engineers leave Europe for the US.

I don't think that most of them leave for financial reason. There is a severe 
shortage of engineers here and those with qualifications and experience get 
well paid. By well paid I mean that an automotive engineer in my region can 
expect an annual salary of more than 45.000,- EUR, depending on experience 
and qualifications. If you are lucky to land a job with Porsche, Daimler, 
Audi or BMW the salary will be considerably higher and there will be 
additional bonuses, which can amount to quite a lot.

Apart from that, very few German companies are cheapskates, but I guess that's 
a matter of personal opinion.

> BTW, AFAIK IT specialists from the new EU member states like Poland (not
> sure about the latest additions) don't need the extra permit since
> November 2007. Too late, 3 yrs ago it might have paid off.

Yes, EU citizens don't need any visa. Other countries are a little more 
difficult, but assuming a good qualification, the employer will get that visa 
without any hassle.


Peter Lemken
Stuttgart