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Comment by Jan Vladimir Mostert on "How does one find a job in a different country?" | Hashnode

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Jan Vladimir Mostert

Idea Incubator

Jan 26, 2016

From South Africa here (fellow BRICS country), looking to move to Europe, maybe Germany, as soon as they hear South Africa, no further correspondence, so getting the same treatment. (to be fair, I've only tried two companies, will intensify the search in the near future)

Björn

Insane Full-Stack Developer

Jan 27, 2016

I am from germany and I know what you mean.

Many of the old and big companies just want someone witch 20 years of knowledge, a master or better in informatic and not about the age of 18.

My tipp would be, look for a bigger company, which is not so old. Something like Mojang (dont now a german equivalent, sorry).

They are often more open minded and not just focused on money and getting shit down.

Jan Vladimir Mostert

Idea Incubator

Jan 27, 2016

Age=30 Started writing code at age 15 and have continuously been doing private work outside working hours since I started working full-time in 2008, so 20 years of experience doesn't sound too far away. Bachelors degree in Engineering Science (Electronic Engineering + Computer Science (with postgrad subjects) + Applied Maths (with postgrad subjects)) - probably more useful than a masters degree which is just a giant project in any case. Will try some more companies, 2 is not a good indicator of the market.