Hungary?

Missmc has been busy interviewing new au pair candidates.  It is an interesting process that speaks volumes about current economic conditions throughout Europe.  This season it is the year of the Hungarian.  Italy was the summer pick.  Previous to that, there was a bountiful supply of Polish workers.  

We've hired a lovely Hungarian girl who is arriving next weekend.  She is an educated out-of-work television editor who would like to take a year in London to be sure her English stays intact as she has devoted considerable time and effort to getting her English language diploma.

Here is a link to the Hungary Economy watch blog.  The first two articles give an in-depth look into "What is going on in Hungary".  And the more thorough answer is here, should you become hooked on long sentences without humour...