Working abroad remains an option for many Portuguese in search of better conditions. Among the European destinations, one stands out with thousands of open offers: Germany. Recently, new opportunities have emerged from Portuguese citizens, with permanent contracts, free accommodation and attractive salaries.
According to the European EUR EMPLOYMENT PORTAL, more than 700,000 job openings in the Germanic country were available in early September. A significant number that reflects the strong demand for labor in various sectors of the economy.
Among these offers are more than 34,000 that include at no cost accommodation for workers. A significant advantage for those who consider changing and start new life in another country.
Prominent transport sector
Road transportation is currently one of the branches with the highest need for professionals. More than 100,000 vacancies are open for drivers, in a market pressured by the annual departure of 30 to 35,000 workers who reach the age of the reform.
The entry of only 15 to 25 thousand new drivers per year does not make up for exits, generating a constant demand for foreign professionals, including Portuguese.
But it is not just the conduct of heavy that offers opportunities. Other industry and services sectors also seek reinforcements.
Vacancies for different profiles
It is not possible to find offers that do not require prior experience or domain of German, as well as highly qualified positions. This diversity opens the door to both young people looking for a first international experience and to the most experienced professionals.
Although the minimum wage in Germany around 2,054 euros a month, many of the proposals exceed this amount, reaching 2,800 or up to 3,000 net euros in some cases.
This salary level, associated with free accommodation, makes the proposal particularly appealing to Portuguese workers.
Concrete examples
Opportunities include functions in the city of Nördlingen. A marbler can receive a net salary of 1,800 euros, with individual accommodation, transportation support and family benefits.
An industrial electrician finds proposals between 2,000 and 2,800 liquid euros, including accommodation, bonuses and family aid.
In the same locality, the function of funnel or body shop can yield up to 3,000 euros monthly net, with house included and compensation for overtime.
Procedures for Portuguese
Thanks to the free circulation of workers in the European Union, Portuguese citizens do not need work authorization to settle in Germany.
Still, it is essential to prepare the change. It is necessary to have a valid citizen card, European health insurance card, updated curriculum, professional history and, in some cases, certificate of criminal registration.
Upon arrival, interested parties should register as employment candidates at “Agentur Für Arbeit”, the German employment agency.
An opportunity to start over
These offers represent an alternative to those who face difficulties in Portugal or seek better working conditions. The combination of attractive wages and free accommodation makes the Germanic country an increasingly competitive destination for Portuguese workers.
With thousands of open vacancies and a growing market, Germany continues to position itself as one of the main centers of labor attraction in Europe.
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