Living in the Czech Republic: Useful adresses
February 2009 - Prague offers a thousand and one sights for visitors. However, if you are looking to settle here and join the local expatriate community, you may encounter certain seemingly insurmountable obstacles. In order to help you get the most out of your stay, we offer here some advice and useful addresses for after your arrival.
Working in Prague Finding a job in Prague does not necessarily require knowing the language. There is always the option of teaching English, but even if this is not your cup of tea, many companies located in Prague are looking for English-speaking staff. Besides websites such as Jobs.cz, which cater to both Czech and English-speaking job seekers and provide links to major corporations in town, a good expat resource is the classifieds section at Expats.cz. This website is a generally good resource for the large English-speaking expatriate community
Because the early days of living in a new city and country can be difficult if you don’t speak the language, Expat Care is here to help. This agency can help you avoid much useless stress, save time and even avoid falling victim to scams and swindles: find a plumber, a nanny for the little one, a veterinarian for your sick cat, a sports club close to home, or a reliable dentist. The agency charges 15 CZK a day for 24-hour assistance. www.expatcare.cz
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The International Women’s Association of Prague brings together people from more than 35 nationalities. The group’s dominant language is thus English. The group can help get to know people and offers various activities in which you can participate. Meetings are held in the evening so that active individuals can attend as well. Highly recommended.
