Going abroad to work usually means a longer stay in a foreign country. Foreign workers need accommodation for this time. Most employment agencies offer a hotel/apartment/room or help you find one. In this article you will find out what are the advantages and disadvantages of job offers with accommodation.

How is accommodation described in the job offer?

To get to know the reality of working abroad, we will look at the descriptions of the accommodation offered by employment agencies. All information in the table below comes from job offers posted on europa.jobs.

What we can observe is that the information about accommodation appears in a nutshell (if at all). To get more information, you need to show your own initiative – ask about the accommodation conditions during the conversation with the recruiter or employer.

What is the cost of accommodation provided by the employer?

Free accommodation is provided for some professions. This is related to the nature of the work. A hotel employee, carer of an elderly person or a babysitter can count on free accommodation. This is usually a room in a hotel or at the resident’s home.

The price of employer-provided accommodation varies depending on the amenities and standard. You also need to consider the type of accommodation – whether it is an apartment or a room in a staff hotel. All this affects the price of the monthly rent. The above-mentioned descriptions show that the prices of accommodation are in the range of EUR 130-300 / month.

It is worth finding out before leaving whether the accommodation is paid or half-covered by the employer/employment agency. Sometimes the employer provides a place to stay for free for a few months, and after a certain period starts charging.

In most cases, Internet access and electricity, water and gas bills are already included in the monthly rent.

Advantages and disadvantages of job offers with accommodation

Obviously, the choice between provided accommodation and accommodation found on your own remains an individual matter. However, to help you make your decision, we will provide you with the pros and cons of job offers with accommodation included.

Advantages:

no stress related to the formalities of renting an apartment
less likely to become a victim of fraud
certainty that you will have a place to live when you come to work (sometimes looking for an apartment on your own can be a long and difficult process)
Employment agencies often provide starter pack with the most necessary things like pillows, sheets, towels. Thanks to this, you do not have to take these things from home
accommodation located close to the place of work, so you do not waste time commuting
free local transport (if you live a bit further from your place of work) or provided means of transport such as bicycle or car

Disadvantages:

sometimes the conditions of the accommodation can disappoint us (neglected, poorly equipped)
roommates – living with strangers is always a great unknown. We can meet people we want to be friends with or people we don’t get along with. The chance of meeting with people who make noise, party or mess is huge.
the neighborhood – we will not always like it. Employee housing can be located in a dangerous district on the outskirts.

If privacy is important to you – consider a job offer with accommodation in single rooms. It is important to have a place where you can rest after a hard day at work. The conditions of accommodations will have a big impact on how you perceive your stay abroad. It is worth taking care of it and asking for any details from the employer before you decide to leave!

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