but how big are the differences still in the e.u. . how does a skilled worker in both area really live since the country joined the e.u. more and more companies like this one have emerged. some engineering makes metal parts for a number of german car makers. also a skilled worker in his late thirty's he's been responsible for the maintenance and repair of the factory machines for the past 8 years. because i came here by chance. an acquaintance told me the factory was looking for someone with my qualifications i applied i got the job and started as an electrician in machine maintenance. his gross monthly income is around $1200.00 euros. tax and insurance deductions are just under 30 percent so he's left with less than $1000.00 euros. in bulgaria that's a comparatively good income and his standard of living is fairly high. his