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Working in Spain

All About Working in Spain

Programs like 'A Place in the Sun' highlight how the majority of people who head for sunnier shores have no regrets with many wishing they had only done it sooner. Even if it means not making so much money, the long sunny days and cheaper standard of living all add to the appeal for living in Spain.

Summer Spanish Jobs

For single people it's much easier to find work in Spain as there are no family commitments. Just make sure you have enough money to tide you over for a couple of months. The initial expense is to buy a cheap ticket to Spain, stay in a cheap hotel and look for work. The best time to do this is during the summer as their are many Spanish jobs in the hospitality business of hotel and catering

Families - Working In Spain

Those with families will try to secure a job before they arrive but many arrive in Spain with just enough money to keep them going for a few months. The lucky ones find jobs but many find it very diffcult especially if they don't speak Spanish.

Construction Industry - Spanish Jobs

The construction industry in Spain was often the first port of call for many people looking for Spanish jobs. However, with the economic downturn affecting Spain as well as many other countries, the housing market is not what it used to be. There are no prospects at the moment for those wanting to work in the construction industry in Spain so many people are choosing to work in bars or similar jobs.

A Business in Spain

If you have enough capital you can always set up your own business, however, this can also be very risky.

You need to have done your research well and are able to offer something unique and not just another bar, of which there are many especially in the South of Spain.

Many families become self-sufficient and live off the land and grow oranges and olives, write books and have weekly newspaper columns to supplement their income.

Many of these books like Manyana Manyana by Peter Kerr are hugely successful and offer a lot of tips for those wishing to pursue, this for some, idyllic way of life.

Work in Spain

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