Here is the story of Andre, a Brazilian boy, going to Rome, and 'came to live here in London.
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I arrived in Rome in 2006. Before that I lived in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I studied computer science at the University for four years' Mackenzie. At first I was a good job and my economic situation was fairly good. But at some point I was tired of seeing all the corruption, poverty 'and crime that arose, so I decided to emigrate. Accustomed to Brazil, Italy seem to me 'immediately paradise. Living for so 'many years that reality' I thought now was the normality ', I could not imagine a life without all those problems. I had always dreamed of going to live in Italy, my dream had finally crowned.
Why Italy?
In Brazil, as throughout the world, Italy and 'seen as a beautiful country where you live and eat well. Italian food is' very famous in Brazil, you can find restaurants and shops that sell typical Italian products. Pasta and pizza sono tra i piatti piu' famosi in Brasile. Dopo New York, San Paolo e' la citta' che consuma piu' pizza al mondo. Inoltre l'Italia e' stata la mia prima scelta perche' i miei antenati erano italiani. Mi sono sempre sentivo un po' italiano, anche se sono nato in Brasile e a casa nessuno lo parlava (tranne qualche parolaccia). Prima di andare in Italia facevo un’ora di lezioni private a settimana. Sentivo la radio e leggevo i giornali italiani tutti i giorni. Sarebbe potuto bastare per una persona qualunque che voleva andare in Italia a cercare un lavoro, ma non per me. Io volevo parlare come gli italiani. In Italia ho continuato a fare lezione privata e penso finalmente di aver raggiunto un livello abbastanza buono. Anche adesso che sono 2 anni che vivo a Londra, cerco di mantenere i rapporti con gli amici e i parenti italiani mi aiutano a non dimenticare questo lingua.
Una volta in Italia?
Arrivato a Roma, ho trovato subito lavoro senza troppe difficolta'. In una settimana ho fatto cinque colloqui e ho ricevuto piu' di una offerta. Allora non capivo bene com'era la vita da precario, quindi per me e' stata una bella cosa firmare il mio primo contratto a progetto. L'inizio pero’ e’ stato duro, avevo problemi di communicazione visto che lavoravo soltanto con italiani. Comunque mi hanno accettato molto bene e dopo 2 mesi mi sentivo gia' a casa. A Roma ho lavorato per 2 anni all'INPS, Telecom and the Italian Post. Telecom had the project contract with a small company. Between me and Telecom were 3 companies in between. I took almost 2 000 a month, but worked from 10 to 20. During those two years I began to understand that the situation in Italy was not so 'Good. Developers Italians are very good. There are many Italian experts at Microsoft, many others who write books in English. Unfortunately, however, 'not all are recognized in Italy and many have to accept bad working conditions. I have seen the boom and a precarious economic and political crisis without precedent. I realized that there was not much hope for me and so 'I made the decision to emigrate again.
And here we are in London, why this city '?
beginning I did it for money. I had a friend here that took the better salary. Unfortunately, however 'start in this city' has been much more 'hard in Rome. The language and 'was the obstacle most' difficult to overcome. For three months I studied English at a language school (not expensive, but 'a very low level) and in parallel I had private lessons to prepare for an interview. I worked in a pub as a "glass collector, which is the only job I could do without speaking English well. After 3 months I started to feel more 'sure of myself and began to send my resume. They called me 5 or 6 times a day. The first two days I did not understand and ask for more 'times to repeat. Then I realized that the questions were always the same and began to better prepare for talks on the phone and answer any questions of the agencies. In 10 days more sustained 'at the end of seven interviews and received a good job.
How 'was the impact in the world of work in the IT industry in London?
Despite arriving in London at the beginning of the economic crisis, I found a very good working situation. Better wages, contracts of indefinite duration. Impossible dream for me in Italy. I felt I had found the best job I ever had. Both in Brazil and in Italy. There was no comparison. Today, after two years, I have found the right path.
What advice to those wishing to emigrate abroad like you?
As always suggest, the most 'important at the beginning and' investing in an English course (although I prefer the private lessons). For example, I continued to study for another 12 months even if you have found work. As for the house, since I had friends in London, the beginning and 'was quiet. Once settled and inderterminato time work, and 'more' easy to find the right house for you.
return to Brazil?
Never say never, but 'right now I have no desire to return and I'd like to live in Europe for a long planted today. In Brazil, the only thing I would consider and 'having that experience abroad would be possible to return with a very good salary, although I assume that in the long run I new to do with the same problems that drove me already' once to change the country.
return to Italy instead?
I'd like to return to Italy, but at the moment not even think about it. Italy and 'the country more' beautiful in the world and where the food is better ... (if you grab the gradient). In my opinion it would take a revolution! I am sure that all Italians (and others) back in Italy as soon as possible.
We can only hope ...
Andre Thanks for your testimony.
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