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
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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.
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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)
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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)
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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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sophiamena
9/10/2007 16:38 EST
Hello,
I'm considering moving to Barcelona. How did your move go? Difficulties in finding a job?
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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.
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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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