sarahjloecker
American expat in Austria
Forum posts
15
About me
American
Speaks English, German
Registration: 18 September 2017
CELTA courses and English language teaching jobs for an American
Here is an example of a few english job listings, you can have a look at the qualifications required. https://www.metajob.at/english-graz Read More
CELTA courses and English language teaching jobs for an American
This will be a bit dissapointing in terms of information since I am not an English teacher. However, that said- I am attatching 2 links that might be helpful: https://celt.univie.ac.at/ ... Read More
Furnishing tips
You are probably already here, Ikea is by far the fastest and the assembly isnt too hard although it does take a bit of time. If you have a bit more time check willhaben.at, you can get used furniture for a pretty good price. Just start slow and add ... Read More
Moving to Graz.looking for kindergarten.
There are several good kindergartens in Graz, we went to and LOVED Schippingerstrasse. I would suggest making an appointment with the director. The staff are really good there and although it is not bilingual several of them speak multiple languages ... Read More
Raising kids in Austria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, How is raising kids in Austria different from raising kids in your home country? What are the activities that your kids seem to enjoy the most in Austria? Do you feel that the country is "family-friendly"? Do you ...
My Children were born here but I have observed some very big differences. The culture itself is not child centric so children will be expected to fit into a more adult world, also, although Austrians love their own children they are not really wild ... Read More
Speaking German in Austria by Priscilla
Hi everyone, It is widely agreed that speaking German is essential for a successful integration in Austria. Do you agree? Share your experience! Do you speak German? If so, where did you learn this language? Where can one attend a language ...
There are several international companies where you can speak english and have no problem whatsoever, there are also a few international schools and kindergartens, However, in order to communicate on the streets it is important to be able to speak ... Read More
Is my salary good? by Kris108
Hi I am from Los Angeles USA and planning to move to Villach with my family. The company is offering 75k gross. Is this good salary for a family of 4 ( 2 kids)? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks Kris
You should be fine on that salary but dont forget to consider that taxes are higher here so it will amount to less than in the US. You wont have a luxurious life but you should be able to manage it. Read More
46-50 k gross annual salary is OK to live in Vienna?
You wont be rich but you can have an average life on that salary. Read More
Traffic in Austria
Rush hour traffic is pretty typical of most cities in Graz. If you are working in or commuting through the city center public transportation is a good option. Trains are also a good option for getting in and out of town. Other than rush hour the ... Read More
Do and don't in Austria
Don't wear birkenstocks in public, even if it is summer. They are house slippers here. Also, dont bring your own food or drink to cafes (eg. Water bottles). Do nod or say Gr眉脽 Gott to people you pass when out for a walk (when hiking or ... Read More
How to save money in Austria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Austria? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
from the GVB- http://www.holding-graz.at/graz-linien.html At the ticket office at Jakominiplatz or the hauptbahnhof, bring a photo and ID I am refering to the prices in Graz, you would have to double check in Wien Read More
Moving to Austria with kids
If you are still in austria and have an questions about kids just send me a private message. I am a mother of school age children. Read More
How to save money in Austria by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Austria? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
Transportation: You can get a year ticket for the public transportation which costs about 250 euros which is significantly cheaper than buying one monthly for about 50. Eating out: Many restaurants do a very good affordable lunch menu but charge a ... Read More
Online shopping in Austria
Billa is pretty good for groceries. I haven't done a lot of other online purchasing from local stores. Amazon is good but be aware that market place items often dont ship to Austria. Read More
Mother and baby group Linz by TeamTurley
Hi, we're looking for an English speaking mother & baby group in Linz, does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Matt
Check the local catholic church, they always have one- It will probably be called 'Mutter Kind gruppe' - or maybe MUKI for short. If they cant point you to an english speaking one Jida from https://vineyard-linz.church probably can- she ... Read More