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adventuregirl
  5/13/2007 20:41 EST

Hello,
I'm a 30 year old professional moving to Barcelona as soon as my Visa is approved. I have never lived outside of the US and I'm going by myself. Unlike many people on this site, I'm not transfering with a company. I actually don't have a job lined up and was wondering how difficult it will be for me to find a job once I get there? I do have a place to live once I arrive, but no job. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you

Bruxelles
  5/14/2007 11:44 EST

Dear,

I would strongly advise you to find a job before you move. It can sometimes be very difficult to find on, depending on what studies you have done. The succes of finding a job also depends on the region you go to.
Did you check your health insurance and tax situration ? Those are the most important things you should check first.
Best regards.

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Beacon
  5/18/2007 12:04 EST

Hi, Adventuregirl- Made very good living doing TEFl(teach English as a
foreign language)worldwide: Costa Rica/
Japan/Slovakia. However, as Australia is English-speaking country, u might consider TESL(teach English as second
language). Check out all possibilities on
Internet b-4 u go Australia: language
schools/public & private schools/private-
student teaching(your place/theirs--
can be VERY lucrative)/traveling ET
(English teacher)with family with children(should be all expenses paid &
also personal supportive wage). For
TEFL training programs, check out In-
ternet. Type: tefl programs..click. LOTS info comes up. I had loads of fun
& adventure doing TEFL &, made very
good living. Highly recommend u con-
tact various TEFL programs in London
which offer the RSA(Royal Society of
ARTS)certification for various levels of
TEFL. London's much cheaper than
USA TEFl programs &, in London, you're
already in Europe where zillions of TEFL
jobs await! Crucial u scrutinize EU
(European Union)requirements for non-
EU persons requesting work permits.
Undoubtedly, non-EU permit require-
ments have changed since I began TEFL in 1995. More countries have since joined EU. If u enter Australia b-4
earning TEFL certification & w/out a
work permit priorly arranged, take your
chances finding TEFl work by hitting the streets & TEFL search daily. Nothing worthwhile comes easy..do the
necessary work to get yourself started.
You may then be quite pleased at re-
sults. As an ET, endless possibilities of
making wonderful, lifelong friends whereever u go. I speak from terrific
experience. Good hunting/luck!

Cheers, beacon from California retiring in
Latin America.

Beacon
  5/18/2007 12:13 EST

Hi, Adventuregirl-- Sorry, meant to say
Barcelona instead of Australia. Also
writing to Australia w/same advice as
for u. In my opinion, best way to learn Spanish is to live in Spanish-speaking country/immerse into culture/live only
w/Spanish-speaking families by renting
room in their homes/involve self in daily
living & sharing language & culture skills,
thus helping each other to learn English
& Spanish. My personal testimony is it
REALLY works! Enjoy your adventures
while earning your way around the world. Happy travels!

Hasta luego, beacon(California female)

dnhirsch
  5/29/2007 10:38 EST

Hello,
I am also considering moving to spain and I would be moving by myself.I am 29 yrs old. how long is the visa application taking you? do you speak spanish? any advice that u heard would be greatly appreciated(i'm american)

change49
  8/6/2007 19:08 EST

adventuregirl...

how is it going so far? im also moving to spain (barcelona) and in the same situation. could really use some good advice and comraderie here...

im a native New Yorker, 32, self employed (financially stable enough to make this move)...artist, never lived outside the US etc,etc...

i guess my biggest concern is the visa. i will be going in september to apply.

i could use some guidance. i have a friend already in barcelona, but on this end im doing it solo.

interested in a exchange of ideas?

fred

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change49
  8/6/2007 19:08 EST

my email address is [email protected]

sophiamena
  9/10/2007 16:38 EST

Hello,

I'm considering moving to Barcelona. How did your move go? Difficulties in finding a job?

laurenb
  9/27/2007 10:01 EST

Hi i am a 32 year old female looking to live and work in Barcelona to learn to speak Spanish.I am doing it solo so its all a bit scary!
I am a qualified Personal Trainer and would like to work in a gym in Barcelona but worried as i dont speak Spanish that it may be a problem.
Failing that i dont get work in a gym im prepared to do bar work until my spanish is better.
Im coming to Barcelona thissat 29th sept to look for work,so if anyone has any advice i would be soooooo gratefull.Cheers.x.

laurenb
  9/27/2007 10:13 EST

Hi i am looking to move to Barcelona and just wondered how its going for you there and if your enjoying it?
Laurenb.

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