The attractiveness of Vienna for qualified international labour

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Some of the qualitative statements provided by respondents are shocking. However, only 15 of the 329 respondents report having had personal negative experiences with xenophobia (a total of 123 persons provided additional comments), so that these statements can only serve as illustrations. Several respondents also noted that the situation is improving. The majority of the participants now see Vienna as a multicultural melting pot; before moving to Vienna, only one third considered this to be the case. Did you consider Vienna to be a Multi-cultural melting pot? Before Arrival 34.0% 66.0% Now 51.1% 48.9% (n=329) yes no Figure 31: Vienna as a cultural melting pot page 26 / 32
7. Impact on expatriates’ careers With regard to career prospects or increased career opportunities resulting from a stay abroad, Vienna gets a slightly lower rating than the financial metropolis of London. This is compensated by the city’s high quality of living. Almost all highly qualified expatriates enjoy living in Vienna. The word about Vienna’s high quality of living has been effectively spread among expatriates: as the results of this study show, most were already informed about this before arriving. But does working in Vienna also enhance career prospects? This is a consideration that, without a doubt, significantly affects the attractiveness of the city for qualified expatriates. 7.1. Why people choose Vienna What are the factors that encouraged the respondents to choose to come to Vienna? For 73%, it was the job they were offered. The second most important factor was the impact on career prospects (67%). Quality of living factors, such as safety or the Austrian standard of living, played a subordinate role in influencing their decision. When choosing Vienna which of the following factors encourage/discourage your choice? The job you were offered 72.8% Impact on career Personal safety Standard of living in Austria 58.0% 62.0% 66.6% Personal financial impact Potential role available after work in Vienna Balance between work and social life The prestige of work/ study in Vienna Austrian culture 50.3% 45.2% 43.9% 38.1% 35.3% (n=294 bis 296) Figure 32: Motives for choosing Vienna page 27 / 32
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