logistics_and_lagerHi. Are there any jobs available for expats living in Brussels? I am an Italian living here with an Annex 19 (so I am legal but still looking for the right thing) and my background is in International Relations, B2B sales, and customer service. Right now I am working in construction (it is hard on the back lol) but I really need a formal employment contract to settle things properly 🇮🇹
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super_belgium2Yes there are many options but its hard depending on your nationality! EU/EEA/Swiss folks can start working right away and just need to register at the commune. Since you are Italian you are good to go but for non-EU people it is much more complicated... they need a single permit or a professional card. For the high qualified ones:
Just a heads up the IT market is super tough right now and very competitive...
marketing_bruges_ladyApplying for a single permit at the embassy to get your residence and work permits together is an option, though it's hard to get unless you work in a bottleneck profession.
wait_and_see2Some bar and breakfast service jobs at the Pestana Brussels Schuman Hotel were seen last month (might still be there though).
design_eye_antwerpApplying from abroad is usually a waste of time because the paperwork is way too complex for a company to want to start immediately !
love_belgium_xTrying to find something in sales too sooo it is hard !!
logistics_and_lagerAppreciate the info!