Transborder Commuting, Employment on the Austrian–Hungarian Border Region

Abstract

To enter employement for a much better payment is a great opportunity for people living next to the Austrian – Hungarian border. For this they do not even have to move, but they can commute every day. Besides, period employement can be a good extra payement for the ones who work in Hungary. This study shows by interviews the development of transborder work – cooperations set up after the Hungarian system – change. The study shows the groups of legal and illegal employees, appraises the number, describes the characteristics, motivation and difficulties of Hungarians working in Austria by the help of public-, and special employee questionnaires.