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Work in Spain ~ Working in Spain

Tips & Information On Working in Spain!

Live the dream and work in Spain! If you want to escape the gloomy grey skies of northern European countries then Spain is the ideal place to go.

Although wages are normally lower than those in northern European countries, working in Spain is the dream of many.

One of the main benefits of working and living in Spain is the cost of living is much lower (especially in Valencia), and quality of life is higher. This is the reason so many people living in the UK or colder climes want to quit their 9-5 jobs and work in Spain.

Qualifications

If you want to work in Spain you'll find the majority of qualifications from EU countries are recognized in Spain.

In the coastal areas of southern Spain and Barcelona, Madrid and Valencia, many UK workers are already enjoying a better quality of life.

Spanish Lifestyle

In Spain there's also the advantage of many national holidays in Spain and a more laid back attitude to life.

In most places of work (other than large department stores such as El Cortè Ingles), they close for the obligatory siesta for a few hours between 2.00 - 5.00pm and re-open until 8.00pm.

Work Permits and Visas in Spain

Work permits are more or less automatic for EU residents but if you're not from an EU country, check what you need to do.

Most people want to know they can be sure of getting a job they really like and there are many agencies and ways of finding excellent jobs in Spain.

Education in Spain

Educational standards are very high and medical & recreational facilities are excellent so this is another good reason for working in Spain. If you just want to dip your toe in and give it a trial run, a good way to start is by teaching English (TEFL).

Spanish Jobs

If you don't have a qualification, not to worry, there are many excellent short courses to get you started and you can always learn to teach whilst living in Spain.

For online information check out.... For a wide range of Spanish jobs check out Jobs Abroad.

Best Way To Learn Spanish

The Spanish government offer affordable courses to learn Spanish in most towns and cities. Learning the language is important as it helps you integrate into society and really enjoy the benefits of living and working in Spain.

You can also learn Spanish online or at a Spanish School in Valencia.

Good Luck!

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