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- Working in Austria
Building a career with structure and a life that works for both
When Elena decided to move to Austria, it wasn’t just a career step – it was a decision for her future as a whole. Today, she works at Amgen in Vienna and has found a way to grow professionally without compromising on family life.
The Essentials – Elena’s insights & experiences
For Elena, Austria offered exactly what she was looking for at this stage of her career: a structured, goal-oriented environment where expertise is valued and long-term development is supported. Companies invest in their employees and create conditions that allow professionals to grow sustainably over time.
At Amgen, Elena works in an international environment with colleagues from many different backgrounds. What makes the difference for her is the combination of global collaboration and a strong sense of stability, both professionally and personally.
One of the biggest changes for Elena was the way work and private life are balanced. Working hours are respected, schedules are reliable, and flexibility makes it possible to combine career and family life – without having to sacrifice one for the other.
Like many international talents, Elena initially faced challenges such as understanding the system, dealing with bureaucracy and overcoming the language barrier. What helped her most was asking questions, seeking support and giving herself time to adapt.
Why Austria – structure, stability and quality of life
For Elena, Austria offers a rare combination: a professional environment that supports long-term growth and a living environment that makes everyday life predictable and secure. This structure creates clarity – and allows both career and family life to develop side by side.
What stood out most to Elena after moving to Austria:
- A structured and goal-oriented way of working
- Strong respect for both professional and private life
- A stable and secure environment for families
- International teams combined with local reliability
Work culture, balance and a sense of belonging
In Elena’s experience, work culture in Austria is defined by clarity and respect. Meetings are focused, expectations are transparent, and time is valued – both at work and outside of it. At the same time, a supportive and inclusive team environment makes it easier to settle in and feel part of something bigger.
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Support that makes a difference
Starting a new life in another country requires orientation and support. Looking back, Elena realized that having access to structured guidance from the beginning would have made the transition even easier.
WORK in AUSTRIA supports international talents by:
- Providing guidance on working and living in Austria
- Helping navigate administrative processes and requirements
- Supporting professionals in finding opportunities and settling in
- Making the transition into a new environment smoother
Elena’s advice to future talents
- Give yourself time to adapt and understand how things work
- Don’t hesitate to ask questions and seek support
- Learn the language to make everyday life easier
- Build your own social circle – it makes a real difference
