Greeks who have earned a medical degree and emigrated during the financial crisis would have to leave behind well-paid positions with good working conditions if they decide to return home. For one in two, this is a major obstacle to repatriation, with 25% citing lower salaries and another 25% pointing to poorer working conditions as key deterrents.
These findings come from the “I Would Return If… (2024)” study conducted by BrainReGain – Hellenism in Action, which was presented yesterday at a press conference at the Benaki Museum. BrainReGain – Hellenism in Action is a nonprofit initiative of civil society, aiming “to unite the homeland with the Greek diaspora and connect the country’s productive forces with the potential of Greeks abroad,” as explained by its president, Mr. Konstantinos Kesentes, during the event.
The presentation also introduced the initiative “Health Comes Home!”, which focuses on bringing back highly specialized Greek healthcare professionals to fill gaps and meet the growing needs of both the public and private healthcare sectors, as well as the pharmaceutical industry.
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