Relocating again - tips needed

[nsbrown]

Hey this is my first post on the site, been in and out of andalucia.com site on and off for about a year.

Anyway long story short I relocated from the uk to Cape Town around 7 months ago, all went well and still is going pretty well, except my son stays in fuengirola.

I'm planning on moving to that area (or around there) next feb to be with him. I've done plenty of research and inquiries on getting a good opportunity as a web designer. I have 5 yrs experience as a designer (I wont bore you with details), but unfortunately no-one will touch me until I actually live in the country. (This coming from the recruitment agency)

I've relocated without having a job before and successfully got myself one, but what my question is if I were to land in Spain how long would it take me (realistically) to obtain my permit? As well as if I needed to work (temporarily) how easy is it to get a job?

Any experiences and knowledge would be great

[hillybilly]

Hi. You don't need a work permit, assuming you are an EU citizen. You will need an NIE number which I'm sure your son can tell you all about!

[nsbrown]

I forgot to say my son is only 5, I'm still a (young) 26

[daftlamb]

i am in scotland at the moment but have registered on line with recruit spain. yes you are correct they won't consider you until you have an address in spain, but if you're details are registered, they will send you job alerts. at least then you will get a feel for how often or how well your skills could match up and when you are at the point of moving, you may well have interviews set up. i suppose you could give your sons address at that time, until you find a place yourself

[nsbrown]

Ye I could do that, I suppose it I will have to time it just right.

[Karipentti]

Fuengirola is a good place to both live and work.

Good luck!