>Hiya Erik ---
>
>>I have been pondering the feasability recently of seeking contracts in Europe, but really don't know if it's realistic. Anyone done this? How is the market there? How is it arranged legally?
>
>I had a contract with a Venetian firm for a while. Legally, I don't recall any problems and all payments were made wire-transfer.

Were you in Venice, or doing the work from here? Telecommuting would be fine, but I have yet to see a contract where some face-to-face wasn't required. I was really talking about living and working in Europe.