Is it possible ... ?
- brianjackson
- Andalucia.com Amigo
- Posts: 72
- Joined: Sun Mar 08, 2009 10:58 am
- Location: Iznajar Spain
Is it possible ... ?
Something you may be able to help me with:
My Grandson is currently Studying Spanish at university here in the UK.
Next year he is going to Spain for a year to live, study and work. This is organised by the university and they are helping him to find accomodation etc.
His girlfriend is wanting to accompany him for the year and will have to be able to support herself while there.
The question is, how easy will she find it to gain employment over there ? We are not sure which region he will be in but will either be the around Cordoba or Granada.
The main sticking point I can see is the fact that she speaks very little / no Spanish language at all. This may not be such a handicap in the Costas, but inland I know it can be very difficult to communicate.
Any idea as to what kind of opportunities may be available, or is it a no chance ?
I would appreciate any feedback you can offer.
Thank you
Brian.
My Grandson is currently Studying Spanish at university here in the UK.
Next year he is going to Spain for a year to live, study and work. This is organised by the university and they are helping him to find accomodation etc.
His girlfriend is wanting to accompany him for the year and will have to be able to support herself while there.
The question is, how easy will she find it to gain employment over there ? We are not sure which region he will be in but will either be the around Cordoba or Granada.
The main sticking point I can see is the fact that she speaks very little / no Spanish language at all. This may not be such a handicap in the Costas, but inland I know it can be very difficult to communicate.
Any idea as to what kind of opportunities may be available, or is it a no chance ?
I would appreciate any feedback you can offer.
Thank you
Brian.
I hope for nothing - I fear nothing - I am free.
- ian.wilson
- Andalucia.com Amigo
- Posts: 238
- Joined: Wed Oct 19, 2005 8:15 am
- Location: Marbella Town since 1979
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Hi Brian,
Spain is going through one of the worst crisis it has ever seen at the moment. the lates figures for unemployment in August 2010 is 20.5% of the population are unemployed. Partly because at the end of summer more people are layed off (there is a lot of seasonal work here) and the crisis.
Speaking Spanish would certainly help but even Spanish people are finding it hard to get work.
Appologies for the not so good news but this is how it is at the moment here (I live on the coast and its hard).
Regards
Ian
Spain is going through one of the worst crisis it has ever seen at the moment. the lates figures for unemployment in August 2010 is 20.5% of the population are unemployed. Partly because at the end of summer more people are layed off (there is a lot of seasonal work here) and the crisis.
Speaking Spanish would certainly help but even Spanish people are finding it hard to get work.
Appologies for the not so good news but this is how it is at the moment here (I live on the coast and its hard).
Regards
Ian
Oh Yes! another day in paradise!
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Maybe for you but not for everyone! We are doing fantastically well and at the point of needing more people to help out (thats another story and one that makes this current unemployment situation a bit farcical). Moving in a more positive crowd would suggest that there is definitely work out there if you are suitably professionally skilled and can actually do what you say you can. Almost everyone we know are doing OK work/business wise and some actually turning work away such is the load. "OK" may not mean that it´s back to the good old days but at least it´s not closing down and going back to the UK which can only be seen as an improvement.ian.wilson wrote:Appologies for the not so good news but this is how it is at the moment here (I live on the coast and its hard).
Apologies for putting a positive spin on things as I know it isn´t particuarly fashionable to do so in the current climate but there is work if you know where to look, know who to ask and actually know what you are doing and not just offering the "I will do anything" CV around
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Maybe you should think about offering some people in marbella jobs. I know someone who sent out 400 CV's and never got a reply
Or offer this guy a job who wants to sell a kidney
http://www.diariosur.es/v/20101028/mala ... 01028.html
Or offer this guy a job who wants to sell a kidney
http://www.diariosur.es/v/20101028/mala ... 01028.html
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Maybe we already have and maybe that is the other storykaty wrote:Maybe you should think about offering some people in marbella jobs.
Re: Is it possible ... ?
I do think Marbella may be the exception as unemployment is 30% in Almeria.....
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Bad in marbella too, especially outside the summer season.
http://www.nerjatoday.com/nerjanews/201 ... its-14000/
http://www.nerjatoday.com/nerjanews/201 ... its-14000/
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Andy T,
What line of work is it you are offering?
What line of work is it you are offering?
Re: Is it possible ... ?
AndyT, I don't see any vacancies advertised on your marketing website.
It is good to see a positive outlook in the commercial world in Spain.
Are you sure that you have a grip on reality?
It is good to see a positive outlook in the commercial world in Spain.
Are you sure that you have a grip on reality?
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Glad to see you are busy Andy T,
but please, please, don't tell me you are in foreign currency exchange/conservatories/removals abroad/selling oak beams/selling plots in Bulgaria/ selling whisky or gold/ letting out holiday homes
If none of these things, then good luck
but please, please, don't tell me you are in foreign currency exchange/conservatories/removals abroad/selling oak beams/selling plots in Bulgaria/ selling whisky or gold/ letting out holiday homes
If none of these things, then good luck
I'm always disappointed when a liar's pants don't actually catch on fire.
- Campo Steve
- Andalucia Guru
- Posts: 3809
- Joined: Fri May 01, 2009 5:08 pm
- Location: Benamargosa & Comares Campo
Re: Is it possible ... ?
I too am glad you are busy Andy. In the meantime, one friend of mine has just had to return home this week and another going next week due to lack of work in this area.
I've got an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one!
Re: Is it possible ... ?
[quote="Jool"]I do think Marbella may be the exception as unemployment is 30% in Almeria.....[/quote]
And generally in Spain, for under 25's, the unemployement rate is nearer 43%, and I imagine the two the OP mentions would be in that age group.
And generally in Spain, for under 25's, the unemployement rate is nearer 43%, and I imagine the two the OP mentions would be in that age group.
Regards, Frank
No soy residente, simplemente un turista, ¿qué sé yo?
No soy residente, simplemente un turista, ¿qué sé yo?
-
- Andalucia Guru
- Posts: 16058
- Joined: Sun Oct 24, 2004 10:42 pm
- Location: La Herradura, Costa Tropical, Granada
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Brian, it's probably a no chance.brianjackson wrote:
The question is, how easy will she find it to gain employment over there ? We are not sure which region he will be in but will either be the around Cordoba or Granada.
The main sticking point I can see is the fact that she speaks very little / no Spanish language at all. This may not be such a handicap in the Costas, but inland I know it can be very difficult to communicate.
Any idea as to what kind of opportunities may be available, or is it a no chance ?
.
Youth unemployment in Spain is over 40% and worse in Andalucia - and they all speak Spanish.
I know of young Spaniards who are leaving Spain for carer jobs in the UK for £500/wk - more than they can earn in a month in Spain - if they can find a job.
Sid
Re: Is it possible ... ?
I am sure there are no 'real' jobs out there. Simply look at the numerous adverts in Sur in English taking up a couple of pages and see if you can spot one, I can't!!!
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Yes Andy I´d like to know where there are real proper job vacancies too please as I know several bi-lingual people who may well want to apply.
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Agree, chances seem pretty remote. She "might" be able to earn some pin money giving English classes, but even if you get it, it's sporadic, odd hours, and poorly paid. Plus everyone seems to go armed with e TEFL nowadays, and I imagine in places like Granada where loads of Brits study, it'll be even worse. She might need to rethink her plans. Young Spanish girl near me works at the local comp as a teaching assistant, and gives several Spanish classes a week working for the nearest university, moneywise she thinks she's died and gone to heaven! Just changed her car, looking to buy another house with her partner, and as it's half term, she's on holiday in the Greek Islands!
Regards, Frank
No soy residente, simplemente un turista, ¿qué sé yo?
No soy residente, simplemente un turista, ¿qué sé yo?
Re: Is it possible ... ?
Figures out today show that the number of unemployed has risen again in andalucía. Most other parts of Spain saw a slight drop. Official figure for Andalucía is 28.5
-
- Andalucia Guru
- Posts: 7776
- Joined: Fri Aug 14, 2009 11:02 am
- Location: Bilbao Spain
Re: Is it possible ... ?
She could try teaching English.There are plenty of people who don't want to do grammar or learn vocabulary by heart and just want to practice speaking and listening to a native speaker.
Last edited by markwilding on Fri Oct 29, 2010 1:19 pm, edited 2 times in total.
- Campo Steve
- Andalucia Guru
- Posts: 3809
- Joined: Fri May 01, 2009 5:08 pm
- Location: Benamargosa & Comares Campo
Re: Is it possible ... ?
If she is going to teach English then I would suggest getting a TEFL qualification. I heard something that it was going to become a requirement anyway. It is in some countries already.
I've got an inferiority complex, but it's not a very good one!
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 18 guests