work in Serbia for Americans, cost of living?

Whether there will be job or work, depends on what your profession is. For example, I am an English Language Teacher and it is hard for me to find employment here in Serbia, my own country. That is why I am leaving for China to work there for one year. However, life in general is peaceful, relaxed and people are friendly and hospitable towards others.

My sister in law is also a english teacher in Novi Sad. Since I ride horses I was thinking to maybe find a barn to do something in because I went to school for healthcare. Good luck in China! I have also heard life is a lot slower than here.

Also side note, do you know any good websites or programs to learn Serbian?

101languages.net/serbian/

Hope this helps.

Maybe you can find something around healthcare.... Not sure about horses though. There are riding schools and horse breeders here but I am not familiar with them, sorry.

Good luck to you.

Hi,
Let me know what kind of learning material you need, I can send you.
Ivana

Hello,
I am an American living in South East Serbia. I married a Serb 6 years ago and now we have a little girl. I write about my life here in my blog Chronicles of Serbia formerly on Blogspot now on Wordpress. I leave out most of the frustrations to be honest. I try to be positive and don't want to piss people off.

I visited here with the hubby two times for five months and we have just moved here for "good" last November. To be honest, I am just getting my sea legs! We have a little girl who is a year and a half old that has made this time quite a challenge.

NO matter where you are, finding work is a CHALLENGE! but if you are resourceful and determined I am sure you can find something in Novi Sad. It is a beautiful city, full of great people. Serbs are warm and welcoming once you get to know them.  I am sure you know that!

I recommend coming to visit and scoping things out before deciding to move. Really.

I also recommend a book called Career in your suitcase. career-in-your-suitcase.com/ I have just read it and found it helpful in SOOO many ways!

For learning Serbian, I have been using Livemocha. It helped I had been studying a bit before I started.

All the best, feel free to ask me any questions!
Tina