answer: In #Person1#'s program, called 'Working Abroad', Susan tells about her job in Italy as a freelance designer, designing handbags and small leather goods for different Italian companies. Susan shares her opinions about the fashion industry in Italy.
documents: #Person1#: Hello, and welcome to our program 'Working Abroad'. Our guest this evening is a Londoner, who lives and works in Italy. Her name's Susan Hill. Susan, welcome to the program. You live in Florence, how long have you been living there?
  #Person2#: Since 1982. But when I went there in 1982, I planned to stay for only 6 months.
  #Person1#: Why did you change your mind?
  #Person2#: Well, I'm a designer. I design leather goods, mainly shoes, and handbags. Soon after I arrived in Florence, I got a job with one of Italy's top fashion houses, Ferregamo. So, I decided to stay.
  #Person1#: How lucky! Do you still work for Ferregamo?
  #Person2#: No, I've been a freelance designer for quite a long time now. Since 1988, in fact.
  #Person1#: So, does that mean you design for several different companies now?
  #Person2#: Yes, that's right. I've designed many fashion items for a number of Italian companies, and during the last four years, I've also been designing for the British company, Burberry's.
  #Person1#: What have you been designing for them?
  #Person2#: Mostly handbags, and small leather goods.
  #Person1#: Has the fashion industry in Italy changed since 1982?
  #Person2#: Oh, yes. It has become a lot more competitive. Because of quality of products from other countries has improved a lot. But the Italian quality and design is still world-famous.
  #Person1#: And do you ever think of returning to live in England?
  #Person2#: No, not really. Working in Italy is more interesting. I also love the Mediterranean sun and the Italian life style.
  #Person1#: Well, thank you for talking to us, Susan.
  #Person2#: It was a pleasure.