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anorthernsoul83
#1
Howdie all,

After visiting Florence o holiday this year I am really considering living and working over there. I currently live in sunny Manchester, so you can hardly blame me!

My main concerns are finding work and accommodation. I'm a graphic designer by profession but there doesnt appear to be many opportunities in Florence for this so I would settle for anything really. Whats the best way to find a cheap flat to rent? I'll be moving with my brother so we'll need a place to ourselves ideally.

For work, im considering moving over and renting for a month or so until we find something. Will a bar job cover living cost? We dont mind scraping by, pretty used to it here!

Thanks in advance
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flobugg
#2
ooh, not true, especially if you're British. There are opportunities for graphic designers and finding an apartment is as easy as baking a pie. I've already written several posts about it on my blog
http://movingtoflorence.blogspot.com/

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VIOLABOY
#3
Hiiii
Anyone who has an appartment to let out, i am more than interested, as i am planning to work and live in Florence for a few months!! just to try something different really.
I visited Firenze for 8 days earlier this month, thought it was fantastic, and i'm ready to go again anytime soon, but will need accomidation.
I am a single guy so anything not to big or flash will do me just fine.
Ciao
Fosca
#4
Hi there

I just saw your blog and wondered if you made the move??  I am also a northern soul (from near Middlesbrough area) but am currently living in Sydney.  I do love it here but its just so far away from family and I have always wanted to live in Italy.    So am thinking of moving there in a few months time.  Probably at early part of next year (when the aussie summer is finished!).  So I wondered if you made it, how you made it etc....
graceclark
#5
hey
im from london and am moving to florence in september. im enrolled on an art history and italian language course for 3 months. ideally i need to work part time/evenings/weekends to help me with a bit of money.
does anyone have any advice?
i dont mind what i do.
i have been working as a costume assistant for tv and film in london for the past 2 years and have a degree in theatre and performance design.
thanks

grace
Christine
#6
Hi Graceclark! Try the Florence classifieds > job section.

Good luck
Christine
LA Italiano
#7
@ graceclark
How much did it cost for the classes? Could you share a url or something please?
TY!
leeandnicole
#8
hiyas there,

me and my boyfriend are in a similar situation
just that i already live here for almost 10 years
he is from essex and is searchign work in the area of prato /florence,....
he will move in in 2 weeks and he really wants to work something, but dont speak a word italian yet...
maybe you guys are interested in sharing some experiences soon
keep in contact if you want

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