Alena Zuyeva, who helps Ukrainians find work in Italy, shared information about the salary levels for housekeepers. According to her, Italian employers often provide accommodation and meals, making work in this country attractive for many Ukrainian migrants.
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Job Vacancies and Actual Earnings
Alena actively blogs on TikTok and Instagram, where she regularly highlights the specifics of employment and provides detailed information about working conditions for housekeepers in various regions of Italy. In one of her videos, she explained why her offers often raise skepticism among her followers. Zuyeva noted that she posted job vacancies with a salary of 2,000 euros per month (from May to September, half days off), but received many skeptical comments regarding the reality of such rates. She also mentioned another offer at Lake Maggiore – 1,200 euros per month, work from March to September, one day off, and an 8-hour workday. Again, she received accusations of providing false information in response.
“I post a job vacancy with a salary of 2,000 euros: half days off, from May to September. People don’t believe me: a lot of haters write that this doesn’t exist and it’s a lie. Then I post another vacancy at Lake Maggiore. The salary is 1,200 euros, from March to September, one day off, 8-hour workday. And again, they say I’m lying, as if I’m keeping the difference for myself, while in reality, housekeepers in hotels earn more,” the woman shares.
Salary Differences and Opportunities for Workers
Zuyeva emphasizes that the salary amount depends on many factors: experience, language skills, type of hotel or restaurant. She highlights that newcomers without knowledge of Italian are forced to accept the conditions offered to them, while experienced workers with language skills have more options and can apply for better vacancies. According to her, each person chooses the most suitable option for themselves.
Other Ukrainian women also share their experiences of living and working in Italy. Oksana Vashchenko moved to this country after the start of the full-scale war and runs a blog about adaptation, relationships, and finding new opportunities for migrants. And Yevgenia, who lived in Italy for some time, decided to move to Warsaw, where, in her opinion, there is a significantly larger Ukrainian community, which contributes to a more comfortable adaptation.
Another emigrant showcased a house in the Italian countryside on her blog. The cost of such housing is low; however, it requires significant investments in repairs and restoration.