Designerboy420

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@ArushiGupta-d2q 2 күн бұрын

Hi, I am thinking of joining IED Milan’s 1 year interior design course. Any thoughts on this? Also, what localities should I look at for finding studio apartments?

@RobertoRiosbiz 16 күн бұрын

Great fun intro ❤

@NadirMuhammad-k1g 19 күн бұрын

south tyrol speaks german and italian

@ecembengisuuncu137 Ай бұрын

Hi! Do you know what is the format for CV?

@ilovechegg 2 ай бұрын

So cool

@BobKnight-mm2ze 2 ай бұрын

I'm a first time viewer. But now I'll have to go back to see how this journey started. I want to congratulate you for moving abroad so early in life and sticking with it for such a nice chunk. I'm heading over myself to a country next door to start a new life. I'm kinda surprised you didn't choose to just slide over to Switzerland, since they have an Italian speaking region. But WOW you chose a helluva time to come to America. Damn, bro. Well, there's definitely more POTENTIAL to make more money, and I hope you're able to achieve your career and life goals. Congrats to your sister and her new life also.

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

@@BobKnight-mm2ze Thank you! And I wish you luck on your journey too 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. And yes I came back at like the worst time 🤦🏾‍♂️ I thought about Switzerland but I was so exhausted from the Italian immigration process that I didn’t have the strength to start another (At least for now) But I will say I’m excited for this next chapter!

@BobKnight-mm2ze 2 ай бұрын

@@designerboy420 I hear you, sometimes you just want some BBQ and potato salad (and cornbread). But look, as long as your passport is good (and, you know, you don't get arrested and get visa restricted haha) you can always leave again. But get yourself up and running, a person needs to feel like they're standing on solid financial ground. And hey, if this was the end to your time abroad, NOW you know how life can be. And that perspective is yours to keep!

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

@@BobKnight-mm2ze Exactly! I like your perspective 🙌🏾 After Italy I know that I will forever be going abroad. But like you said I need to get finances back to where they were before I left so I can enjoy it once again.

@hiibamusa513 2 ай бұрын

What about the GPA statement

@nicolettastrada5976 2 ай бұрын

Best of luck, hope to see you some day in my country as a tourist

@anna_lis 2 ай бұрын

This is so accurate, I'm literally coming to the same conclusions. Thanks for making this video!

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

@@anna_lis A sad reality but a necessary one to not remain stuck. I’m also excited to watch your updates as well Anna.

@anna_lis 2 ай бұрын

@@designerboy420 You're right and thanks, i'm planning to come back to youtube after a long break, so I got a video cooking right now 👩‍🍳

@TheTacticalHaggis 2 ай бұрын

Good. Americans might be okay with blacks living in their country but Europe isn't. Ciao

@LUDOVICOPAPALIA 2 ай бұрын

I'm italian and I live a few km from Milan. The situation you described in the first part of your video identifies one of the most problematic points of our country. I find it ironic that after a short time in our country, you have already understood where one of the problems is while many Italian politicians still do not admit it. Other big problems are extreme bureaucracy and racism. I would love to hear your views on these issues in future videos.

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

Yes, I should do a video on these topics! I honestly could do a multiple-part series on Italian bureaucracy. I will never understand why the bureaucracy in this country needs to be so crazy. Why does it feel like endless steps and constant arguing to get simple things done? It almost incentivizes doing things the 'wrong' way just to not deal with the mess that is the public sector.

@loreCarbonell 2 ай бұрын

Sei sopravvissuto al ''buco nero Milano'' tutto questo tempo? Complimenti, io non ci resisterei una settimana (e sono di una piccola città del Nord tra l'altro). Buona fortuna per il tuo ritorno in Patria

@nicolettastrada5976 2 ай бұрын

De gustibus

@loreCarbonell 2 ай бұрын

@ “de pecunia” e “stile di vita” più che altro. Mi tengo la mia Bg, grazie

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

Hahaha, il buco nero Milano! Milano è solo per lavoro. e grazie.

@nicolettastrada5976 2 ай бұрын

@@loreCarbonell👍

@fabriziopastorino3792 2 ай бұрын

then go to America, where millions of people live on tips, where they have no health care and live in tents, but do me a favor

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

no place is perfect, and the U.S. has its own problems, but this isn't about comparing which country is 'worse'; you made that decision in your own head. My move is about finding the right fit for my goals right now. I’ve loved Italy, but the decision to leave depends on what I need to grow.

@truthseeker4084 2 ай бұрын

Not all Americans live on the streets and not all American have no health insurance. I am studying in the U.S and for me its mandatory to have a health insurance! I pay way less per month than I have paid in Switzerland for my health insurance. America has so many great doctors and nurses, guess where the majority of research is coming from, Stanford, Yale, you name it. As a future nurse in the U.S I will not rely on tips, I will earn more money than a doctor earns in Italy, so do your research.

@LUDOVICOPAPALIA 2 ай бұрын

I don't plan to move to the US but you must admit that the Italian welfare system has shrunk over time and that social guarantees are very few compared to other countries.

@fabriziopastorino3792 2 ай бұрын

@@truthseeker4084 you will earn more than a doctor in Italy by being a nurse, too bad you don't know the economy, the cost of living in America is much higher and you will be forced to work like a donkey, I think you are the one who has to study, but what can you expect from a nurse

@fabriziopastorino3792 2 ай бұрын

@@designerboy420 we won't miss you, mine is a consideration on what you said previously, frankly I would never live in the USA, a country without history, with racial tensions and a social inequality that leads to having over 30 percent of citizens depressed, given the use of fentanyl and other things

@alessandrom7181 2 ай бұрын

Helly yeah, tell to other Muricans aswell, italians have enough of you.

@federwasser1254 2 ай бұрын

Grazie per le cose che hai detto sui giovani e il lavoro in Italia, è proprio così! Molti pensano ancora all'Italia come La Dolce Vita, ma c'è molto di più...non è affatto facile.

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

Grazie per aver condiviso il tuo pensiero! Molti vedono ancora l'Italia come 'La Dolce Vita,' ma per i giovani oggi la realtà del lavoro è tutt'altro che facile.

@lauracanino1424 2 ай бұрын

I'm a young italian girl, and Man! i totally understand you. You cannot even Imagine how much i empathize with you. Good luck for your future. Wish you the best.

@alessandrom7181 2 ай бұрын

Addio , seguilo. 👋

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words. Good luck as well with your future. :)

@LUDOVICOPAPALIA 2 ай бұрын

La cosa divertente è che lui ha notato molti problemi dopo un anno mentre alcuni politici italiani li negano da decenni...

@lauracanino1424 2 ай бұрын

@@LUDOVICOPAPALIA eh già...

@TheTacticalHaggis 2 ай бұрын

Careful, he might grape you

@luke.4317 2 ай бұрын

im a young italian (21 yo) and its heartbreaking to see my country like this, seeing an american leaving one of the best country of the worlds ( culturally, for nature, food, history ecc) because theres no work. i think i will do the same even if im studying for an high pay job (IT). Also im from the north near Milan where he lived, and in the north especially milan there are the best occasion, imagine overywhere else in italy how it is if even in Milan is this bad

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

Yes, it's so sad. Italy is such a beautiful country, and Italian art is some of the best in the world. It was one of the main reasons I wanted to come. But sometimes, it's best to move when the place is no longer sustainable for you. (I want to come back and enjoy it with a different perspective.)

@lg206 2 ай бұрын

This video needs to go viral to help invalidate the euphoric wonderland that so many Americans pretend that Italy is. Italy is great when you can import your American salary. You get the best food, best home design for your apartment, hands down the best scenery and nature. But with an italian salary, with no family help, you are just existing in Italy. You are not living there. Hence, so many Italians under 45 living abroad.

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

You completely understand! It's very unfortunate, that this is the case.

@loreCarbonell 2 ай бұрын

Italian here. Also the fact that for some unknown reasons americans have a concept of ''Italy'' totally destroyed after 9/11 and the '08 Subprime Crisis (''La Dolce Vita'', a country permanently stuck in the '50-'90s loop, a never ending ''economic miracle'' and general optimism and relaxed life, the usual stereotypes of loud people with mandolin and gondolas etc etc'' doesn't help at all. All these thing were true ... but now they're gone. We're just an average western globalized crumbling country. Also i see many americans totally unaware of the big internal difference (North / South, Milan and the other cities etc etc)

@lg206 2 ай бұрын

@@loreCarbonell Ironically this is what makes Italy and America similar. People watch Baywatch and think America is working and then rushing home to your beachfront apartment to surf after work. When in actuality, California has a huge housing crisis because average incomes are completely disproportionate to the cost of renting let alone owning a home.

@loreCarbonell 2 ай бұрын

@ i know. My former girlfriend was from Marin County. You’re 100000% right

@cricri-cp7im 2 ай бұрын

rent is expensive, salaries are a joke… i left too

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

This is precisely it!

@Younessss_ 2 ай бұрын

it's not even a young people problem, salaries are just low in general, even for people with 10+ years of experience

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

@@Younessss_ Yeah, you’re right 😭😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@zeddadisassari 2 ай бұрын

because it fucking sucks (by an italian)

@hirunihandapangoda8423 2 ай бұрын

I was always inspired by watching your videos and Vlogs. It’s kinda sad that you are leaving italy but also happy that you are starting a new chapter, for your better-man. Forever great full for you being such an amazing online mentor. BEST OF LUCK with everything ZACH !!! Keep up Good work!🎉

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I’m sending you positive energy with your life and I hope to start posting new videos on my next chapter soon 🙌🏾

@usernamenotfound2000 2 ай бұрын

You really helped me when I was struggling with my documents for Polimi. I am now a student in Polimi and thanks a lot ❤ Wishing you for a brighter future 🎉

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

@@usernamenotfound2000 ❤️🙌🏾

@LUDOVICOPAPALIA 2 ай бұрын

Polimi also has very efficient secretariats for international mobility that could be useful next time!😉

@usersjrbck_1318 2 ай бұрын

Hey, how's it going? I've been subscribing your channel for a long time and plan to study at Polimi next year for master's degree. The reason that you left Italy is now what I've been worried. And recently I realised that there's no minimum wage in Italy. And Internship is unplayable slave working shit. That's totally different system that I am living now. :(

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

@@usersjrbck_1318 Hello, I’m doing much better. I know their economic system doesn’t favor young people at all. But here is the thing I would go for the experience and the cheaper tuition but not for the long term of starting a life there. So when you get to your second year you can really try to push to find something else in another EU country if you want to stay on that continent. But that’s really hard too, and it’s hard if you need to work during your studies in Italy (that’s like not existent so keep that in mind) :/ but it will all work out ❤️

@usersjrbck_1318 Ай бұрын

@@designerboy420 my masters delivers for a year included 4months of internship. And I'm a non EU citizen. So.... i feel like it is not easy to get a job in another EU country after my intern. Unfortunately tuition fee is way more expensive than normal public uni.

@Kamal17824 11 күн бұрын

@@designerboy420 So would you say overall that you would've hoped if you studied in a different country?

@designerboy420 7 күн бұрын

@ Nah, I enjoyed being in Italy. I just wished my expectations were more aligned with reality

@AthleticMuses 2 ай бұрын

just wanted to say that your vlogs were one of the first ones I watched in preparation to make my move to Polimi from America a year ago. I am currently studying my urban planning masters and saw this exact same situation first hand by seeing older friends who had already graduated from Italy and ive decided to go on exchange to France to see if i can find better opportunities here. Thank you for being you and keep your head up! you will find your path!!!!

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for your kind words; I really appreciate them. :) I am glad my videos are reaching people so they can try to prepare before arriving in Italy. I wish you the best of luck whether you decide to stay in Italy or travel to somewhere else that fits you. 🙌🙌🙌

@barondino4628 2 ай бұрын

From North America to France is still a big downgrade, if you only care about salaries.

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

@@barondino4628 Can you give us a salary range, I am curious too.

@chidozienkemdirim6393 2 ай бұрын

hello Zach, I dmed you one time on insta asking for info about polimi (I ended up not getting in cause my transcript was unofficial) and I've been following your vlogs for a long time. It's sad you had to leave Italy but I love your videos and I'll keep watching if you keep making them❤

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

@@chidozienkemdirim6393 Awww thank you so much. I’m sorry it didn’t turn out how you expected but often that really leads to a new direction of where you need to go. ❤️

@solahumada9822 2 ай бұрын

Hi Zach! im also in the same process of finding a job, I studied 1 year at marangoni and now im doing pattern making programs at another school in Milan. Its been though and confusing, searching for jobs that are from the field.Where to start? Any websites or places to look for internships?

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

Hello! Good for you for taking pattern-making classes. Those will be so helpful. If I could give advice, the best thing is to go out to a party, club, or even an event. (This was hard for me because I would get in a bad mood and not want to talk to anyone.) But I am always delightfully surprised. Networking is key, and I would also find freelance clients in these environments. Make an amazing portfolio and show it to everyone, and this will lead to jobs.

@solahumada9822 2 ай бұрын

@@designerboy420 Thats also true! im the same after an year im closing a bit socially but u gotta put yourself out there. Any fav spots in the city to do so?

@designerboy420 2 ай бұрын

@@solahumada9822 My favorite areas are Isola, Porta Venzia and Nolo ❤

@АйсулууКуванычбеккызы 3 ай бұрын

What program would you recommend using to create a portfolio?

@twittertwice 4 ай бұрын

Where do you get your hair cut or braided in Milan?

@ersyshivers6971 4 ай бұрын

Can you download the application in advance so it can be filled out before you go to the post office?

@designerboy420 4 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, no :/

@milanvukstankovic5925 4 ай бұрын

Wonder what are the prices in 2024 🙂

@threadhoney9445 4 ай бұрын

Which city did you like better ?

@loren.a5600 4 ай бұрын

Do you happen to know if the master programs in biomedical etc are in english?

@libbyanne8278 5 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! I'm starting at Politecnico next month and it's been really interesting to see your journey - would loveee to see a video talking about your thesis process!!

@lostinmilan 5 ай бұрын

9:15 no, there is a misunderstanding. In Italy you can't pay someone as much as you want, because each job has a CCNL (collective national contract). Companies that are not part of a "associazione di categoria" don't have to offer a CCNL, but by the law they can only offer contracts that are better than the CCNL in that field. What you've heard is that there isn't a "minimum wage per hour". Something that exists in many other countries. It's something that says you can't be paid per hour less than a certain amount whatever is your job. But all the CCNL say the minimum you have to be paid, how many hours you have to work, when you'll get an increase, what you can do and can't do. Unfortunately the CCNL are around 1000. So they are very hard to explain in a generic way. If you are a freelance and you make less than 85k you can have the Regime Forfettario which is very convenient and it has a very low taxation. 5% for the first five years and then 15%. But you can't deduct or detract anything, meaning you cannot subtract expenses from your income when calculating taxes. So it is convenient only if you don't have many expenses to run your business.

@designerboy420 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your insight. However, I wanted to add that the situation for workers in Italy can be quite challenging. Typically, true freelancers manage multiple clients, which allows them to diversify their income and potentially negotiate better rates. However, in many cases, companies in Italy hire freelancers in a way that resembles full-time employment but without providing the stability or benefits of a full-time contract. These freelancers end up working full-time hours for a single company but are still classified as independent contractors. This arrangement often results in lower overall compensation than one might expect for similar work in other parts of the EU.

@josephroberts7445 5 ай бұрын

Then rewarded someone else a lavish lifestyle due to different parents

@josephroberts7445 5 ай бұрын

Only one can stay my home country treated me like shit my whole life

@MrKatiiiza 5 ай бұрын

Thank you so so so much, this video is very helpful for me and start to freak out :') jk I mean, start to work!

@mattc9875 5 ай бұрын

Milan is not cheaper than American cities if you take into account the average salary and job opportunities. If you bring your $$$ w/you from the US, then it’s a different game of course. Those prices are high if you make €2k a month, which is over the average by at least 5-600€

@designerboy420 4 ай бұрын

You are correct when it comes to the salaries. Since Italian wages are statistically lower than their EU counterparts, comparing them to American salaries would significantly change the variables. However, In my opinion, it is still cheaper to live in Italy. In America, you must pay for a car, car insurance, gas, and maintenance; our health care cost is the most expensive in the world. We must tip when paying for a service. Our groceries are expensive. And since many things aren't made in America we pay for overseas goods. So yes, the salary is less, but the money goes further in Italy than in the USA.

@ersyshivers6971 5 ай бұрын

My daughtrr has an appointment for her Student Visa in a couple of weeks. She likely wont have received it in the mail before she applies for her Redidence Permit. Will the paperwork she received after her Permit appointment be e ought for the Residence permit paperwork meeded?

@designerboy420 5 ай бұрын

She will need to receive the student visa first because she will not be able to apply for the residence permit without showing the visa. So once she receives that, she will have a part of the permit process. She will still need to combine it with other docs like health insurance etc....

@monicayepez5568 5 ай бұрын

Hi! I am living to Millán, can you help me with the información for the private health insurance 🙏🏼

@designerboy420 4 ай бұрын

This is the one I had. Its super easy and not expensive for a whole year: www.waitaly.net/en/

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