A ADAPTABILIDADE DE MIGRANTES BRASILEIROS AO MERCADO DE TRABALHO ALEMÃO

Abstract

This work aims at discussing the adaptability of Brazilian migrants in the German job market, considering that their number increases significantly every year. Empirical studies show that, in general, most migrants find themselves in disadvantage when competing against natives in the German job market, an issue driven by ethnical differences. In this context, the aim of this work is to identify possible obstacles when it comes to adaptability. Brazilian and German sociology literatures were reviewed and theoretical approaches were highlighted in the literature. In an experimental approach, online surveys targeting Brazilian migrants in Germany were taken with the aim of identifying different profiles and experiences. In general, several difficulties were identified in their adaptability process, regardless of their education and training. Furthermore, on top of obtaining a stable job and good finances, subjective factors directly influence the adaptability process, such as homesickness, language barriers and, consequently, difficulty in developing a social life that includes natives, as well as discrimination against migrants