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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 08:38:17 +0000

Hiya,

Last year I visited Iceland and absolutely loved it. Despite the cold weather I have had serious thoughts about going out there to live in Reykjavik. I currently work within the arts/music industry but in a administrational capacity and I have a UK passport. I understand to find a job like what I have already is probably quite slim (I don't speak Icelandic - although I intend to learn it).

Can anyone recommend some good job sites etc for Iceland? Or have any advice on living out there as an expat? This is all in the early stages but am I willing to work in a cafe just to get myself sorted out there.

Hope to hear from someone soon....

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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 13:49:29 +0000

Have you checked http://www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree/thread.jspa?threadID=1934701 ?
This might be a good start cause who knows the local situation better than locals? Selfoss is just 30-40 minutes drive from Reykjavik.

You can also get a better picture of what's going on in Iceland at http://icelandweatherreport.com/

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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:19:53 +0000

Hello, yup I saw that ad and wasn't too sure since its very temp. I'd prefer to be in Reykjavik too as I don't drive ...I know I need to learn!! Thanks for the tip though x

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Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:03:01 +0000

Unemployment in Iceland is low and wages high.

As you surely realise, Iceland has been one of the worst hit countries by the recent economic distress. Unemployment shot up to 8% in 2009 having been 1-2% in the preceding years. And wages have been substantially eroded by high inflation.

In times of economic distress, arts/music are seen as optional activities and hit more heavily than sectors seen as essential.

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