Getting a job as a gondolier in Italy is unlikely – competition is too high
In Italy, it is much easier for a woman to find a job than for a foreign man. There is no active construction here as, for example, in Portugal, so our builders, quite in demand throughout Europe, are not needed in Italy. Practically the only industry where men can be employed is agriculture, but you can count on earnings here only during the season, which lasts only 5 months a year.
Exceptions are representatives of creative professions, for example, photographers and videographers. With a good portfolio, video shooting of weddings or family celebrations can bring a decent income.
A specialist who is confident in their abilities and skills should better go to the north of Italy, since the conditions and nature of work depend on which part of the country the vacancy is open. Wages in the north are somewhat higher than in the south. For example, a videographer in southern Italy earns $100 per shooting day, while in the north they pay $150 for the same work (figures are approximate). But if you compare Italian rates with payment for similar services in CIS countries, even in the south this amount will be significantly higher.
There are always vacancies in the service sector for our female compatriots. They are willingly hired as waitresses, maids, cooks, dishwashers, caretakers, nannies, housekeepers, etc. In the north of the country, you can get a job at a factory or a small enterprise.
Foreign workers who work in the south are subject to less stringent requirements than those working in the north. For example, a housekeeper does not have to know Italian. It is enough to learn a conversational minimum during work that will allow them to communicate with employers. Moreover, many employers send their workers to language courses, of course, at their own expense. In the north of the country, knowledge of the language is taken much more seriously. Confident command of correct Italian is one of the main requirements for job applicants in the north.