living and working in greece: work opportunities and useful tips

Working in Greece provides you with 14 wages a year. The minimum wage in relocating jobs is 1000-1600 euros depending on the language. Language jobs in Greece are one of the highest paid jobs. Additionally, you should bear in mind that the combined cost of tax and health insurance amounts to about 300 euros per month.

In order to be able to work in Greece, all candidates must have a European passport or residence and work permit in Greece. 

• European
  European candidates need to have a birth certificate that includes father's and mother's family name (it's not necessary to be in English, it could also be in their native language). With this document, they can get their tax & social security number (AFM & AMKA) with the support of the hiring company. 
• Non european
  At this moment, Randstad Greece can not support non European candidates as our clients do not offer Visa support. In case they are already located in Greece, they need to have an active residence and work permit.

In Greece, according to the law the working time is up to 40 hours per week and 5 days a week. 

The majority of language jobs in Greece are remote, so imagine working everyday from your favorite island. You can travel around Greece for vacation. Additionally, there are hybrid work model jobs available, providing further options for a balanced work-life arrangement.

Note that there are a variety of job types. On our website you can find permanent job positions, and explore this opportunity to the fullest. Well, this trip doesn’t stop so easily - we offer you temporary jobs in greece as well. Imagine it like an adventure you will embark on for one time. 

1. Personal growth and career development: you will develop new skills and train yourself to new situations. 
2. Travel opportunities: explore Greece and other nearby European countries.   
3. Cultural exploration: by relocating you have the chance to engage in local and cultural habits. 
4. Expand your network: you will meet new people and make new friends from all over the world. 
5. It is undoubtedly a one of a kind experience.  

• We, Greeks, are known for our hospitality and when you are our guest we usually offer food and drinks or sometimes gifts - so when you accept an invitation from a Greek household don’t even try to refuse what’s given - it’s in our culture. 

• Speaking of, when you get this invitation, don’t forget to bring a small present with you for the host. Most of the time, this gift is a dessert or a bottle of good wine or a small decoration for the house. 

• Greeks love the food! We tend to grab something to eat before or after going out. You will find many restaurants open at night. 

• Also, the next time a Greek says "Let's go for a coffee.” be prepared! It is usual that we sit and talk in cafeterias for a long time. We catch up with our loved ones and of course have a great time. Be careful! This date will start with a coffee but maybe it will end with a drink. 

• Get used to the Greek loudness. We are spontaneous people, we laugh and talk loud.

It is known that you might not work on public holidays of the country that you represent. But also in Greece we have several public holidays, which I believe you will find interesting. According to legislation law, if you want to work on the days below, you will get paid more. Let’s have a look. 

• 1st of january - the New year’s eve: Greeks tend to love New year’s celebrations, we are sure you will find something very interesting to attend in order to make your first day of the year remarkable. 

• Epiphany day: On the 6th of January there is a religious celebration and it is consider as bank holiday in Greece. 

• Orthodox Ash Monday: Greece's Clean Monday, also known as "Kathara Deftera", is a vibrant and significant celebration marking the beginning of Lent in the Greek Orthodox Church. Falling on the first day of Lent, this special day brings together families and friends to engage in various outdoor activities, making it a truly festive occasion.

• 25th of March: We celebrate our independence day. Around this day you will notice a student parade and of course soon after a military one.

• 1st of May: It is Labour day. If the labor day is one of the weekend days - then the celebration is being moved to another week day.

• Also we have the celebration of Easter - which is a moving holiday. But on the day of good Friday and easter Sunday and Monday- we celebrate and relax. 

• 15th of August: It is Assumption Day. It is known as “Dekapentavgoustos”. On this day, Greeks across the country come together to observe various traditions and festivities. Villages and towns organize the “panigiri”, make sure you will attend to at least one. 

• 28th of October: Ochi day - Greeks collectively stood up against foreign aggression and demonstrated their resilience and determination for freedom. It is a bank holiday for Greeks and on that day you will notice parades.

• 25th and 26th of December: Those days in Greece are known as Christmas and Synaxis of Mother of god, respectively. These days are joyously celebrated by Greeks with various traditions and customs. The streets are adorned with decorations, twinkling lights, and even small nativity scenes. Try the traditional Greek delicacies like melomakarona (honey cookies), and kourabiedes (almond cookies).

• name day

Greeks celebrate their names! Similar to birthdays, name days are commemorated annually on the saint's day associated with one's given name and during this time we delight our loved ones with desserts. You can wish on that day “ Chronia Polla”.

• easter traditions

One of the most interesting celebrations. Family and friends engage in friendly competitions to determine whose egg will remain uncracked until the end, with some even believing that a winning egg brings good luck for the year ahead. Another tradition is the spit of the lamb on Easter Sunday. 

• carnival 

Carnival in Greece is a celebration full of vibrancy, music, and joy that brings communities together. Known as "Apokries," this lively event takes place in the weeks leading up to Lent. Pick your favorite carnival costume and celebrate!

• the martis bracelet

Greece is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, and one fascinating tradition that has survived through the ages is the wearing of the Martis bracelet. This charm, typically made of red and white string or thin ribbons tied together, is believed to bring good luck. During March don’t forget to put on a Martis bracelet.

• clean monday

On Clean Monday, Greeks partake in a tradition called "kite-flying," where people young and old gather at parks or beaches to fly colorful kites against the clear blue sky. 
 

If you're headed to Greece, there are a few must-try foods that guarantee an unforgettable culinary experience.

1. Starting with souvlaki, which consists of grilled skewered meat (usually pork or chicken), served in warm pita bread with tzatziki sauce.  

2. Another highlight is moussaka, a traditional Greek dish consisting of layers of minced meat, eggplant, and potatoes topped with béchamel sauce. It's worth giving it a try. 

3. The Greek traditional pita is also non-negotiable. You will find a variety of pita like “spanakopita” known as spinach pie or “tiropita” the famous cheese pie. 

4. As for dessert, give a chance to “ Loukoumades”, small fried dough balls drizzled with honey syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon. Also you can try loukoumades with chocolate.

If you want to move around in Athens or to other places in Greece, you can use the Public Transport.
You can use the metro (including 3 different lines), many busses and the railway. 

Below you can see the price of one way ticket and as well as the prices of ticket packages:

• The ticket price for one round trip is 1.2€ for 90-minute trip
• If you want a 24-hour ticket you have to pay 4.1€
• A 30 day trip, costs 27€
• 10+1 rounds cost 12€

For abroad candidates only needed a European passport and the birth certificate. The rest of the documentation is taken care of by the hiring company.  

You will only require the birth certificate. 

With a European passport and the birth certificate, the candidate can get the tax number and social security number (AFM & AMKA).

No, speaking Greek is not necessary to function in Greece. You will meet a lot of people who speak fluent English or other languages. 

In Greece you will find a variety of jobs such as:

• Customer Service Agent,
• Technical Support Advisor
• Inside Sales
• Business Development Representative
• Collections Advisor
• Multilingual Team Leader, 
• Multilingual Quality Analyst or Multilingual Recruiter. 

You can explore more on the third section: relocation guide. Also, if you want to learn more about your profession, don't hesitate to visit our website and acquire additional information.