Live and work in Scotland
In Scotland the men also wear skirts and whiskey is drunk everywhere, this is how one imagines the country of the Highlanders. But life is more diverse. Living and working in Scotland is equally interesting for realists and romantics. You can enjoy your life in peace or in lively cities.
Scotland is a beautifully wild country with fascinating landscapes and vibrant cities. as Holiday guest you will love landscapes like the highlands. The ideal location for a well-paid job as an emigrant should not be found there. You will find the best conditions for living and working, especially in the urban centers.
Work and Live in Scotland - Job Finding and Language Learning
In order to work and live, in addition to a place to stay, you need language skills and a job.
- You will only be able to do a job with a knowledge of English. A few Germans as employers may allow you to make exceptions. But that only applies to the beginning. In order to be able to maintain close contact with the locals, it is advisable to learn the Scottish language. While English is spoken at work, Scottish is used to communicate in their free time.
- Make a realistic assessment of your language skills before emigrating. Basic knowledge of English is not sufficient, especially for more qualified jobs. Visit one Language course to learn or brush up on the English language.
- You can include all of Scotland in your job search. In terms of jobs, the Highlands are considered a disaster area. In addition, your work in the Scottish provinces is paid less. You can find vacancies on the popular job portals Monster, Totaljobs and S1jobs. All offers on UK websites are of course in English.
- In the urban centers of Aberdeen and Glasgow, as everywhere in the EU, all contemporary professions are in demand. Equipped with the appropriate language skills, you are sure to find jobs as an IT specialist, electrical engineer or physicist. If you are trained in a German trade, you will hardly have any problems finding a suitably paid job quickly.
If you are a German citizen on the British Isles for a certain period of time ...
Interesting facts about Scots
- As in all EU countries, you enter with an identity card and passport. You don't need a work or residence permit to work or live anywhere in the UK.
- If you come with your own car, pay attention to left-hand traffic and speed limits. You can drive 30 miles per hour (48 kilometers per hour) in built-up areas and 60 miles per hour (96 kilometers per hour) on country roads.
- Scotland has its own parliament and domestic politics. The currency is the pound sterling, with the country issuing its own notes. The Scottish 1 pound note is a peculiarity. It is not recognized in England.
- Since January 2006 there has been a smoking ban in all pubs and public areas. Also in buses and trucks during the working hours not be smoked.
- When you get your first pay slip, you will find that the gross wage only includes income tax and a contribution to the state social insurance subtracted from.
- If you want to see a doctor, go to a local Medical Care Center. There you have to register in order to receive the NHS card.
- In contrast to all-round social care in Germany, you get a cheaper basic insurance that you should expand privately.
In Scotland, with a few exceptions (environmental protection), you will never be denied access to the sea and lakes. They are allowed to collect wild fruits and fish for their own use without a permit. You can easily go camping for a couple of nights at any suitable location, provided you don't leave any rubbish behind.
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