Nurses Struggle to Find Affordable Housing in Como
Nurses who recently won competitions to work at hospitals in Como are facing a major challenge – finding affordable accommodation. Many of these young healthcare professionals, who come from abroad or other parts of Italy, are struggling to find housing at a price they can afford.
Carmen Prevete, a 27-year-old nurse from Naples, shared her experience of trying to find a place to live in Como. “Some colleagues are giving up their jobs because of the high rent,” she said. “To come here to work, you have to make a small investment. Not everyone has parents who can support them financially.”
Prevete mentioned that finding accommodation in Como is difficult, with private individuals prioritizing cross-border commuters or tourists for short-term rentals. Agencies are also asking for high advances and interest rates, making it even more challenging for nurses with limited budgets.
She also highlighted the problem of fake rental ads, with scammers asking for deposits for non-existent apartments. Many nurses have been left feeling frustrated and desperate in their search for a place to live.
In response to this housing crisis, some are calling for hospitals or public bodies to provide temporary accommodation for nurses and other professionals. This would give them a chance to stabilize and not have to worry about finding a place to live immediately upon arriving in Como.
The lack of affordable housing not only affects nurses but also other professionals with middle-class incomes. It is crucial for the hospitals in Como to address this issue and ensure that valuable healthcare professionals are not driven away by high rent prices.
Efforts are being made to find solutions to this problem, with calls for fair rent accommodation to be offered to nurses and other professionals working in Como. It is clear that action needs to be taken to support these essential workers and ensure that they can continue to contribute to the healthcare system in the city.