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Jobs in Iceland

Iceland has a low unemployment rate and a highly educated national job force, so while it’s difficult to find jobs in Iceland, it’s highly worthwhile. Iceland is one of the most advanced countries in the world in terms of access to health care, education, clean water, and energy, and it is cutting edge in the development of geothermal energy. It’s a safe and comfortable place to gain international experience in most fields, especially for workers with computer and high-tech skills. Though Iceland’s economy suffered when its banking system crashed in 2008, it has largely recovered and is a place of prosperity and low unemployment today.

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Aupair Experience Review: Hello! My name is Awa Boye, and I am a 24-year-old from Senegal. I come from a large polygamous family where my father has three wives and 18 children, and my mother is the first wife with 10 children. Growing up in such a large family, I’ve always been surrounded by children and I absolutely adore them. I have several nieces and nephews, and I know how to care for children of all ages. I’ve always felt that being part of a family is essential, and that’s what I value most in life. I have more than 500 hours of experience caring for children. I’ve looked after my younger siblings, nieces, and nephews, especially when their mothers are working. I truly enjoy spending time with children, teaching them, playing with them, and making sure they feel loved and safe. I understand that every child has their own needs, and I am fully committed to creating a positive, supportive environment for them to thrive in. In addition to my childcare experience, I’m very family-oriented. I believe that being a part of a family is not just about looking after the children; it's about becoming a member of that family, contributing to the household, and sharing love and care with everyone. I want to be more than just an aupair—I want to be like an older sister or aunt to the children, building a real bond with them. I am eager to improve my English and experience life in a different culture, which is why I am excited about the opportunity to join a family where I can both help with childcare and continue my personal growth. I am open to traveling and starting my journey as soon as possible. *Aupair Experience:* - More than 500 hours of childcare experience - Passion for working with children and making sure they are happy and healthy - Willing to be a part of a family, not just an aupair, and help in all areas of daily life - Looking forward to enhancing my English and learning more about other cultures I would be delighted to join your family as an aupair and contribute to creating a warm and positive home environment.

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Reykjavik is the northernmost capital in the world, and at about 120,000 people it is the only thing that resembles a major metropolitan area in Iceland. Reykjavik is where most international workers find jobs in Iceland. Software and IT developers are always in demand, and there are jobs in the hospitality and tourism industries, especially for workers who speak multiple languages and have mastered at least a smattering of Icelandic.

It’s a compact city, painted in bright colors that offset the often-bleak weather. Relatively quiet during the workweek, chaos breaks loose on the weekends, with the runtur, a pub crawl that draws tourists, students, and natives alike. It centers on downtown’s main drag, Laugavegur Street, which turns into an impromptu music, arts, and food festival. Reykjavik is the jump-off point for everywhere else on the island and has become an international conference center by selling its location between North America and Europe.

The second-largest city in the country, Kópavogur, at about 31,000 is basically a suburb of Reykjavik. It is at least slightly less expensive to live in than Reykjavik though, making it a good place to commute from, but available jobs in Kópavogur are at the low end of the salary spectrum -- child care, work in hotels and inns, or in retail (Kópavogur happens to be the home of Iceland’s largest shopping mall).

Akureyri, on the north coast, has a population of about 17,000. It sits in a deep fjord, and because its harbor stays ice free, it is a center for the country’s fishing industry. It’s also a big tourism draw for skiers, fishers, and whale watchers. Most of the work in Akureyri is seasonal -- twenty percent of the workforce is in the service industry -- primarily catering to tourists. Cruise ships stop there in the summer, and there is also seasonal work in fish processing plants.

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