Hi Natalia, as an Italian I'd like to clarify a few things: Milan is not exactly the best place to learn about Italian culture, actually people live and think very differently there. Bureaucracy is a big problem here, I agree, jobs are also a big problem. Taxes are quite low if you think about it, you pay up to 40-50% when you earn quite a bit of money and only on certain amounts (so for example you pay 23% up to €15.000 and so on), that leaves you with a big salary. With regime forfettario, where you only pay 5%-15% of taxes, they are super low I think, and I agree the real problem is "fixed costs" you are going to sustain whether you earn €0 or €30.000 a year, I'm so mad about that! Food fascism is partly what makes the Italian cuisine the best in the world as we don't compromise our foods and really value our cuisine, recipes and ingredients. Yes we have some rules we follow and try to help other people understand them, as we would also respect other cuisines when visiting other countries, and don't get fooled by some Italians trying to be rude or dramatic about these rules: you can drink cappuccino any time of the day, we just think it doesn't go well with a main meal like pasta with tomato sauce! But you are free to eat whatever you want, just don't "demand" things like ketchup on pasta, you can do it at home, you can't expect a restaurant to serve you that, the same way we don't expect Japanese restaurants to give us Nutella with sushi just because we pay for it 😂 (some people think that if you pay you can do whatever you want, luckily it doesn't work like that when it comes to food in Italy and in other countries). What I don't like about Italy though, is that I can't find something different like an Indian restaurant unless I'm in big cities such as Milan or Rome. The things you say about relationships are not true: we make a distinction between friends and acquaintances, we call them amici and conoscenti, and if you only have small talks you are in the wrong group of people, all my friends talk a lot and deeply about any subject, and we are there for anyone in need of help! Gossip? Yes, a lot! Slow way of working it depends, the vast majority of people are overworking while getting underpaid, they are required to work fast and a lot, but sure there are very slow and inefficient people doing office jobs, posts and so on. We are behind other nations when it comes to technology, I agree, very annoying! Limited ideas about the world, not really, maybe old / ignorant people, Italians love other countries, we travel and work in other countries as well, especially people in Milan should generally be more open about other cultures (I certainly am and love other countries). In conclusion, it depends! Some things are also way worse here... unfortunately!
Hi Giulio, thank you for such a long and thoughtful comment. I still think that taxes in Italy are too crazy and don’t motivate people to bring investments here or do some good level business (that is beyond the amount that covers forfettario). Also for forfettario fixed costs are too bad, not motivating young people to try something on their own. In Russia for example it’s much easier with bureaucracy and taxes, they are much lower. You can also do everything yourself easily online without an army of commercialista needed to help you like it is in Italy if you want to do everything right😅 What comes to food - I really admire and respect the culture of Italian cuisine, I just don’t accept the judging people that want to put their nose in your plate and judge you for your choices. I met some like this here and I didn’t do anything crazy with the food, like for sure I won’t put ketchup on pasta😆 I shared my experience not only from living in Milan, I spend a lot of time also in the south in Calabria and I’m married to Italian so I’m often surrounded with Italian people from different places and regions, as well as when I was working in a company here. Just shared my own experience and impressions, for sure they are always very individual.
@@NataliaRomashko Hi Natalia, yes for sure the tax system is not good but I think if you earn enough (or a lot) is not that bad, as you said it's a real problem for those that want to start without a big amount of money to invest. Now you can use online services for accounting and someone will take care of all the bureaucracy for you, but bureaucracy here I agree is totally crazy, it gives me depression! Regarding food, yes some people are definitely "extra", some are trying to help and are really proud of their traditions so they want to explain and take care of you, some are just uncultured and don't know foods outside of Italy, but in the end you are totally free to do whatever you want here and if someone is rude let them know! They will hopefully understand and apologize. Cheers!
@@NataliaRomashko Taxes are crazy in EVERY European country and many are worse that's why everything is "free." At least 10 are higher and the rest are virtually tied with Italy. Why you singling out Italy?
Im italian i have lived overseas a decades across Republic of Ireland and Baltics. Recently I moved back to Italy, i found 4 jobs in 4 days in italy ,spoke about North Lombardia-Veneto area, so market is wealthy and healthy , there is lack of workers everywhere so is pretty easy sorted out a job, plus renew ID card can be done in a week online through log in with cie or spid, healthcare is universal free and open a bank account or see a doctor is ten time easier than the baltics that are doomed of this oligarchs so called digital nomad that kill the market. Food and tourism are the italian petrol.. tax system despite slow still works easy peasy if you are an employee so guess overall italy lifestyle and life expectancy is better than some slum in north europe.
yeah SICK of this "bureaucratic nightmare that is Italy" A well known respected publication rated bureaucracy by nation, Italy had a lower score i.e., LESS than US, Britain, Japan, Germany. Other ratings will vary but among all, Italy is no worse or possibly better than many 1st world countries. It's a stereotype. And the last person complaining should be anyone of her ethnicity.
As an Italian, unfortunately i must 100% agree with pretty much all you are saying ( something its actually worse.. ) .. A beautiful country, one of the most beautiful but full of ignorance, and too too many years of bad political choices.. we're really close to be a broke nation, and this is the reality of what's going on here since 15 years.
Thank you for your comment. It’s nice to know that it’s not just my subjective opinion but is more the reality that even Italians see. I’m sorry to tell it but I think it is already a broke nation😅 May be just a bit of the money of previous generations help but the fact is that many people even in their 30s can’t afford a basic living without the financial support of their parents what I find insane. I wish I knew a bit more about the situation when I decided to move here. Anyway, Italy is a beautiful country that has many advantages, unfortunately economy is not one of them😅😅😅But we will manage to thrive anyway If we put the effort💪🏻 The positive thing is that here are so many people are so lazy that if you are a bit more active and smart you already overcome a lot of competition😄
If she thinks Italy is full of problems she. Should have stayed where she’s from,how many youngsters who have a degree in Italian with no job ,London perhaps you earn more,but it’s so expensive,food,rent ,taxes in uk are more ,it seems she’s discovered hot water
@@enza866, it is impossible to understand the local situation until you are actually living in it. She said she didn't know many things and that should be expected. Returning to the previous place/country will not solve any problems in Italy. Don't forget the Italian husband.
@@NataliaRomashko 213 / 5.000 I don't know where you've seen "lazy" people in Italy and in Milan especially. As an Italian who has worked with German, English, Dutch and French colleagues, I see quite the opposite. The lack of opportunities makes us push harder and we are definitely more creative.
You could apply those same remarks to many other countries in Europe. If you say specific negative things about Italy, and I'm not sure I agree with everything you say here, one has to assume that those things are better everywhere. But they're not!
This is just a friendly suggestion: don’t you think the word “hate” might be a bit strong or emotive, especially when discussing countries or cultures? It can sometimes put viewers in a negative frame of mind. How about choosing a title like “Things to Be Aware of When Moving to Italy”? This approach aligns better with the advice you’re providing to those considering a move to Italy.
This is a good video. I am currently improving on my Italian and plan to spend some months in the country. So I was curious what you had to say. Even though I have been to Italy many, many times as tourist. I did not know many of the topics you are touching on. So great job!
In Italy food is a religion, with very strict rules. No personal choice is accepted. I love sharing meals with friends, but when I am in Italy, I prefer eating alone, to avoid all possible discussions for such trivial topics that people should not be concerned about but instead they will focus all their attention on it even for days afterwards. If it weren't so widespread, to make it appear normal, it would be considered a psychological disorder.
certo perchè se vai in un ristorante indiano e chiedi il gelato spalmato sul riso al curry non ti dicono nulla...no non è disordine psicologico il vostro, ma ignoranza e mancanza di rispetto
@@francisdrake7060 non tutti possono mangiare di tutto. E comunque io parlo principalmente dei luoghi pubblici e ristoranti, dove dovrebbe essere possibile offrire una scelta piu ampia rispetto ad un pranzo o cena tra privati.
Nobody forces people to go to another country and complain about it. Even though I am not from Italy, I think it is a wonderful country. That thumbsdown, not nice.
I think it depends on where you live in Italy. You really have to love the country and accept the bad with the good. Italy is not for everyone. The USA is not for everyone. We also have high taxes and we are taxed on everything and the price gouging for basic items such as water, food and products is out of control. The middle class in the U.S. is much poorer and it is difficult to live comfortable. Many older Americans are leaving for the high cost of living. I have a home in Italy and plan to move there one day, but I would never move to the North of Italy because it's too similar to the U.S.
Hi, I agree that the bureaucracy is Italy’s worst nightmare, However, you are out of date. Today it is much worse, because you cannot send your documents by email nor post them, but you must be present to deliver them in person. But again, you cannot just go to the office and present them. That would be too simple. You must fix an appointment and that can take moths before you get an appointment. Then when you finally, go there, it’s just for a first appointment when you are told which documents you need. You must fix another appointment to present them. But to collect the various documents you must fix other appointments. Months go by. At last, you have collected all and present them. They say Oh that’s fine, but you will get the document after six months. Its’ not our fault but that is the time the printers take, and we cannot do anything about it. In Italy, it’s the printers that run everything. This is a true story of a person of British nationality that has been a resident in Italy since 1962. And needed an Identity Card, (Carta d’Identità)
I agree that Italian cuisine is not for everyone. I mean it’s good and you can choose different options as it’s not only about pasta, pizza and cheese, you can also take meat and vegetables or other more light things. But I came back from my vacation in Iceland to Italy today and I also noticed how much wheat and sweets they eat here😅It’s everywhere. Living in Italy for 8 years I was blind to it already but when you go to other places and come back to Italy you notice these things more.
Ma cosa dici? Non conosci la cucina italiana, se sei ammalato è un problema tuo. Forse non sai che ogni ristorante ha un menù per celiaci, il formaggio ed i crostacei sono un'opzione come in qualsiasi paese del mondo.
@@NataliaRomashkoin Islanda non coltivano cereali, quindi mangiano pesce, anche marcio. Ma che paragone fai, con un paese barbaro senza cultura gastronomica e non solo.
You’re absolutely right!!! Why don’t you move away from Italy? Italy is too crowded, too hot and humid in the summer and the mosquitos are unbearable. Best wishes.
I have business and husband here so not going to move) And yes the apparel part is important for me as I have my own brand and I need to have quality production places near. Anyway, this country has also its pros, not only cons and I have a video about it as well on my channel
@@michaels3003 If Rome has none I’m coming. I am in constant contact with all my relatives in Veneto and Ticino and also travel there often. Ask around and you’ll get the answer.
I have noticed that most people are reporting the same problems about Italy. Very good video, I thank you for your sincerity, I think you are telling the truth.
All those reasons meaningless, if you need to work stay in your own country or go to better countries. Italy for pleasure, good for if you are comfortable with money.
I have my family and my business here. Besides that this video wasn’t made just to tell how terrible Italy is. I don’t romanticize any country, every place has its pros and cons. On my channel you can find also a video about the pros of Italy: m.ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-yR0vJSs4lP0.html&pp=ygUQTmF0YWxpYSByb21hc2hrbw%3D%3D This video was made just to share my experience about some things that I dislike here. Some people think that Italy is some kind of paradise (usually those who don’t live here) with no problems so this video is just to share different facets of this country
Certo che dire di "odiare" certe cose dell'Italia e degli italiani e che ne avresti altre da aggiungere alla tua lista e continuare a vivere qui in Italia deve essere dura permanerci! Io avrei detto piuttosto che ci sono cose che non mi piacciono e poi ci mancava di invitare la gente a non venire in Italia...😢 . Per questo ho messo pollice in giù.
Italians in general are protective and jealous about many things, I noticed it when I was working in different companies here in Italy. And consider that I live in Milan - actually the only international city in Italy. But I don’t care to be honest, as I know that I deserved my place working harder than others.
Alos, Natalia, just a heads-up: the name of your aperitif, “ITAMARU,” sounds somewhat similar to “i tamarri” in Italian, which refers to someone perceived as unsophisticated or tacky, often with a distinctive and flashy style. This might lead to some unintended impressions among Italian consumers. You might want to keep this in mind when finalising the name!
Could be, I was born and raised in Russia (moved to Italy as an adult), so I may notice some things better being from other culture. Anyway, this video was not about hate, I never praise any country as every country has its pro and cons. Besides this video I also have a video on my channel about the things that I love in Italy.
For the most part I would say she is correct in my opinion, though I can't judge on things like gossip. I have lived in Germany for 30 years and, with the exception of bureaucracy, there are other problems here. I speak fairly good Italian and have visited there several times. What she describes about people in Italy being overly concerned about what you eat and the way you eat it is quite correct. It can actually happen that a waiter will simply refuse to serve you a cappuccino after lunchtime (unless you're in a very touristy restaurant). And don't ask for Parmesian cheese if your noodles contain fish. And never eat spaghetti with a fork and spoon. The list goes on and on... That would never, ever happen in Germany.
@@floretionguru2977i camerieri vi insegnano la civiltà. Se vuoi mettere il formaggio nella pasta con il pesce puoi farlo in Germania, da noi il vicino di tavolo potrebbe vomitare per lo schifo. Facile criticare da una nazione dove la cucina non esiste, al di fuori di qualcosa di maiale e qualche zuppa che noi non saremmo neanche al cane.
@@panterone1769 "i camerieri vi insegnano la civiltà" Allora dovresti assolutamente iscriverti a qualche lezione (di civiltà) nel pub o nella pizzeria del tuo quartiere.
@@NataliaRomashko You said you "HATED" these things about Italy and now you are backtracking. Shame on you Natalia. Be appreciative of the host country or go back to Putin's Russia. How much freedom did you have in Russia?
True about burocratic system , School is a nightmare here too if you have children..salary pretty low here in south Italy ,and food variety very small i have insulin resentance and everything takeaway is pizza or panino.everything else is ok. I prefer the Uk if i could live there.
Thank you. Very informative. Additionally, you seem to be a very beautiful person inside and out (not flirting) just truly enjoyed watching and listening to you. ❤
Some of what you're saying is true (like the part about taxes...), but it seems like you're referring to a specific region in Italy. Italian cuisine is rich with influences from other cultures, which is one of the reasons it's so exceptional. The tendency to judge harshly stems from the fact that, as you grow up, you develop a particular sensitivity to flavors and emotions, making you very selective. For other cultures, food might primarily be about satisfying hunger, but for Italians, it's a way to connect with emotions and experiences. It's your right to eat whatever you want, and I don't think anyone is going to stop you from doing so, but also be open to understanding Italian culture.
Bureaucracy is Italy's middle name; and someone forgot to send them the memo about digital technology, the result is that the country is stifling its younger generations, forcing them to leave if they can, and progress in general is very slow or non-existent.
Non concordo… non sono buone ragioni per denigrare l’Italia… quello che descrivi è superficiale… se ci sono degli Italiani che si comportano in un dato modo o ci sono alcune problematiche, non c’è ragione di denigrare l’Italia o gli Italiani… Siamo aperti a tutte le culture (se conosci la storia dell’Italia) Il Taxi si chiama, non fischiamo come in America Farti notare che non è giusto mettere il Ketchup sulla Pasta o che alcuni cibi o rituali sul cibo si fanno in un certo modo è gentilezza perché commetteresti un crimine…. poi sei libera di fare quello che vuoi… sei libera… Il Gossip? Davvero? Le tasse sono alte perché altri non le pagano… Non so, sei Russa… puoi vivere a San Pietroburgo Comunque, ci sono altri bei paesi nel mondo. Dire di odiare… e di non venire in Italia per queste ragioni è triste da ascoltare… perché non ha senso… si può criticare ma c’è modo e maniera…
Natalia. If you "hate" the things about Italy that you mention, why not go back to Russia? Why don't you tell us why you left Russia if it was so much better than Italy?
Yes, I’ve heard about it. And I also went to NY last year and the prices are really crazy. In fact, I would never move to US😅Not only for these reasons but also for other
@@NataliaRomashkoHave you been to any part of the US besides NY? New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world; of course prices are insane there. But the US is a massive nation with a very wide variety in living expenses. And while I agree with the previous commenter that healthcare costs in America are ridiculous, I'm not sure where they get the idea that American taxes are "out of control." Americans pay far less in taxes than residents of most European countries.
@@talizorah I lived in the suburbs of NYC and paid 1,000 dollars a month in property taxes on my house. Many New Yorkers are leaving New York because of the high taxes. In order to pay the bills dual-income households have been the majority of US households no matter where you live in America.
@@NataliaRomashko The USA is Out of Control with Sky High Prices. But after Visiting other parts of the World; I can highly recommend, or at least I would say to look into it: Budapest, Hungary in Europe. Selangor, Malaysia in ASIA. Mexico City in Mexico, and I heard about Panama City, but I've never been there myself. LOOK into those places.
No matter it’s a closed country and they will resent you taking a job -they are very protective of their economy -don’t live in Milan they are Swiss horrible
Well said. Brava. Unfortunately it looks better to avoid moving to Italy. I like Italian food and towns and countryside. But you pointed out so many negative things that are just too much. Not to mention all the scammers and organized crime. Plus all the Italian men who can be very annoying and not trustworthy. Best of luck. Take care.
amazing vlog Natalia. but youre lost among the trees. the forest speaks volumes. ie, Russian mysticism is unmatched. Likewise italian aesthetics design style is aristocratic materialism, it is cute and unmatched
Your mentionings see in general the Italian world you experience as chaotic and very conservative in the ways it does things. A world to conquer and improve it seems.
Yes, Italy in general is very conservative, and consider that I live in Milan - the only really modern and international city in Italy. Other parts are even more conservative. I’m conquering this world piece by piece though😁
se fate abbinamenti del piffero col cibo, lo si dice, non è che se vado in un ristorante giapponese piazzo il ketchup nel sushi perchè "a me va bene", imparate a rispettare la CULTURA di un paese ospite. Poi se a casa volte mischiare i cibi come nemmeno al mio cane, fate pure, ovvio che vi si guardi male altrove in pubblico...
Da persone che ha storto il naso a sentir menzionare la pasta e il ketchup insieme, mi sento cmq di commentare l'inutile aggressività di questo messaggio che secondo me racconta molto del motivo per cui la gente non dovrebbe trasferirsi in Italia. Questo atteggiamento da "superiori" fa veramente pena. Non credo onestamente che gli stranieri si aspettino la pasta col ketchup al ristorante, ma sinceramente se da persona straniera sono a casa mia e mangio con un amico italiano gradirei che non mi si rompesse le palle su quello che metto nel mio piatto. Si può avere una conversazione stimolante, di confronto tra culture.... ma no, che vado dicendo! Gli Italiani sono gli unici nel mondo a fare le cose in modo universalmente giusto, quindi... a che serve confrontarsi? Dio che imbarazzo
@@ilenenoir85bisognerebbe sapere se questa signora russa quando invita degli italiani a casa sua gli mette sti abbinamenti su quello che gli fa da mangiare; meglio sarebbe che gli offrisse pietanze russe. Se uno straniero, qui in Italia, invita a casa sua degli italiani e poi gli fa la carbonara dovrebbe prima informarsi come è fatta la ricetta e la panna se la mette nel suo proprio piatto non in quello degli ospiti.
You seem to be educated enough to make sound decidions. In this case you have been superficial and naive. I happened to live in different countries for work and education. I had to do my homework and prepare my papers, certificates etc well in advance before leaving Italy according to the selected country. Then, once there, I had no problem and the transition was plain and simple.
I think you don’t consider that it also depends on your nationality and in which country you want to move. Looking at you name I guess that you are Italian and Italian passport gives advantages in many countries. I have Russian passport. In my case nothing could be made in advance, I came to Milan to study and once I finished masters here I just had to apply for jobs and also for the quote for foreign workers (I don’t know if you know that in Italy there is limited number of places reserved for foreign workers every year) and pray that I will get this quote. Because if you don’t get it, you need to wait one year to apply again and you need to leave the country. Luckily I got it the first time but anyway bureaucracy in Italy is terrible. So it depends a lot on each individual case, you can’t always prepare for it in advance.
@@NataliaRomashko I know that you don't know me. But READ this information and pay attention. I am a mid age woman, I live alone with my Special Needs daughter in a nice size apartment in a Clean, Private, Decent Building with a Small Gym. I have Two Bedrooms that we don't use much, and One Bathroom that We never use. There is NO Smoking here. NO drugs, and I am a christian at heart. This building and community where we live is CLEAN, Quiet at night, and has tons of Green Areas and Clean Sidewalks to take a walk whenever you want. This is a NICE Beautiful Area. We have a Golf Course, or is it Gulf Course?? I don't know how to spell it but it's Nice and many people Play golf there. We have a company that belongs to Elon Musk about 4 minute drive from my apartment and I think they take employees from all over the World there, and This Area is famous because We have MICROSOFT & GOOGLE right here in this Small City where I live. We also have Amazon in many locations here. This Region where I am at is famous for taking people from ALL OVER THE WORLD to work here and if you Speak fluently FIVE LANGUAGES; I think they will CONSIDER YOU a GREAT ASSET to these INTERNATIONAL COMPANIES here. You Are Welcome to STAY with Us. It's just my daughter and me. We have an available bedroom that we never use with a private bathroom, this building where we live is Clean and priviate. There is a green area with plenty of tall Green Trees and plenty of beautiful green areas to walk around in this neighborhood. The people here are polite and respectful. Companies like MICROSOFT, GOOGLE, Space X, and AMAZON are some of the places where you can apply for a Job; they will be HAPPY to hear that You Can Speak fluently FIVE LANGUAGES. You will need to Rent a Car, and if you want to help my daughter and me with anything, you can pay $50-$65 weekly to cover things like toiletries, electricity, and food. This building has a Small private gym that Not that many people here use.
Sì, terzo mondo perché l'Italia è tra i primi 10 in economia, commercio militare, milionari, cittadini più ricchi del mondo, membro/fondatore del G7 e di tutte le principali organizzazioni mondiali. Hai provato l'Europa orientale, o meglio, America Latina, Africa, India ecc.?
What I hate in Italy? I learnt Latin for 7 years at school in Austria. When I went to Italy nobody spoke Latin there. Well, no big deal! I hadn't learned to order pasta or pizza in Latin anyway. And I wasn't in the mood anyway to lead a discussion with some Italian "de bello gallico".
I must say that it’s not a valid reason for the hate as you just didn’t study well enough😅I also studied Latin in university in Russia but the first thing that our professor told us is that Latin is a dead language in sense that nobody speaks it now, it is used only in science and it’s a base of the languages of the Roman group so it helps to understand how these languages were formed. Of course Italians speak Italian and not Latin😄it’s a known fact
@@NataliaRomashko It's a fact as well, that "humor" is a word of Latin origin. But not everybody who studied Latin also understands humor, I guess! The Italian border is 30 km from my hometown Innsbruck and I do know Italy quite well. Buona sera, signora Romashko or may I say ciao, Natalia?
@@NataliaRomashko By the way, Natalie is a beautiful name, it reminds me of an old song "Natalie". I think singer and lyrics are French. Very romantic song, look it up!
@@NataliaRomashko I found the song on YT: Nathalie Gilbert Becaud. It is worth listening to, reminding us times, when Russia was much closer to Europe, although there was the Cold War, which has become a hot one, unfortunately.
Il famoso navigante veneziano, dopo essere tornato nel 1292 dalla Cina, avesse portato con sé un fascio di noodles cinesi i quali sarebbero stati all'origine della pasta italiana. Fu solo nel 1295, secondo la tradizione, che Marco Polo fece scoprire la pasta agli Occidentali, dopo averla mangiata in Cina, e già agli inizi del 14° secolo si hanno testimonianze di pastifici a Genova. So, pasta is not an original Italian dish. The only original dish is LA PIZZA. So make sure that the italian know about this when they think that they have the best pasta in the world ! What a crap !
gli spaghetti "non sono la pasta" sono un formato di pasta. Quanto al fatto che sia la migliore al mondo, non lo dicono gli italiani ma le maggiori testate specialistiche del settore a livello internazionale. PS: "crap" vattelo a dire davanti allo specchio.
Bs Pasta has been consumed for thousands of years, Etruscans used to eat pasta, is a well known fact! Just search It and stop with the crap. Italian pasta is the best and the original one.
@@NataliaRomashko hahaha your website is hilarious, so preposterous - itamaru. You have no idea how ridiculous that epithet is in Italian. I call it egg on the face.
@@12567NoYouCannot don't suggest that she come to the U.S. because she would surely find something to criticize. Only her beloved Russia is good enough for NataliaRomashko. I just wonder why she ever left it if it is so perfect.
