Q. Looking at traveling abroad, possibly Spain, or somewhere is Europe, for 6 months from the UK.
I want to work whilst there to earn money.. Don't know how easy this would be, so looking to find answers from anybody who has done this. Also, What kind of accommodation did you stay on? What kind of work did you do? And most importanly, Did you enjoy it?
Thanks :-)
I want to work whilst there to earn money.. Don't know how easy this would be, so looking to find answers from anybody who has done this. Also, What kind of accommodation did you stay on? What kind of work did you do? And most importanly, Did you enjoy it?
Thanks :-)
A. I've actually read several stories in the papers of Dutch and British expats who have recently had to return to their respective home countries because of losing jobs and finding it impossible to get jobs, and they have ended up losing pretty much everything because of a housing slump having invested substantial amounts in houses there which have lost value and they have had to sell at a loss (being impossible to find people to rent them)
So finding somewhere to live shouldn't be a problem, but finding a job will be if you don't speak Spanish. Bear in mind that the unemployment rate in Spain is expected to hit 25% this year and Spanish nationals are seeking jobs elsewhere
You know the situaiton in the UK, and as a result it's a pretty fair reflection of elsewhere in Europe at the moment. Employers are tightening their belts and people are holding onto jobs with contracts. Then for seasonal jobs you are going to have to compete with students, and also with graduates who are increasingly settling for any kind of job (you probably read about the poor girl who was a graduate, applied for over 200 jobs and took her own life after an increasing feeling of low self-worth).
I'm not trying to scare you, but merely to get you to think about doing a bit of homework. Target which areas of the countries you are interested in and contact job agencies there. Based on your experience and skills, they will be able to give you the best indicaiton of how viable it is going to be for you to find a job there and thus avoid you making what could be an expensive mistake otherwise
I don't know the job situation in Spain personally, and can only read it from the unemployment stats and media stories I've read. Hopefully someone closer to the market can give you specifics
Wishing you best of luck
So finding somewhere to live shouldn't be a problem, but finding a job will be if you don't speak Spanish. Bear in mind that the unemployment rate in Spain is expected to hit 25% this year and Spanish nationals are seeking jobs elsewhere
You know the situaiton in the UK, and as a result it's a pretty fair reflection of elsewhere in Europe at the moment. Employers are tightening their belts and people are holding onto jobs with contracts. Then for seasonal jobs you are going to have to compete with students, and also with graduates who are increasingly settling for any kind of job (you probably read about the poor girl who was a graduate, applied for over 200 jobs and took her own life after an increasing feeling of low self-worth).
I'm not trying to scare you, but merely to get you to think about doing a bit of homework. Target which areas of the countries you are interested in and contact job agencies there. Based on your experience and skills, they will be able to give you the best indicaiton of how viable it is going to be for you to find a job there and thus avoid you making what could be an expensive mistake otherwise
I don't know the job situation in Spain personally, and can only read it from the unemployment stats and media stories I've read. Hopefully someone closer to the market can give you specifics
Wishing you best of luck
What is the best way to study abroad for at least 1 year?
Q. I am interested in living abroad in either Mexico or Spain, for a minimum of one year, maybe longer. I am still considering the Peace Corps, although of course the country would be different. Of course I want to be a legal resident. Also, any additional advice on employment or accomodation during the extended time abroad? Will host families accomodate a student for such an extended period of time?
also:
1) for those of you who learned fluently learned Spanish abroad, how/where
2) I would appreciate advice on specific cities in these two countries that would be good for living, working, etc.
Thanks
also:
1) for those of you who learned fluently learned Spanish abroad, how/where
2) I would appreciate advice on specific cities in these two countries that would be good for living, working, etc.
Thanks
A. The Peace Corps is very competitive and not that easy to get into so if this is something you are casually considering, I would research into it first and they usually require at least a 2 year committment.
Getting legal residency isn't really an "of course" type thing. Some countries are very cautious about who they let become residents (simply for monetary reasons as legal residents pay the regular price for things and no longer need visas). So I would look into which countries allow legal residency in less than a year and what the requirements are. If you are only going to live there for a year, I don't see the point in becoming a resident unless you are planning to return numerous times or move there in the future.
In terms of employment, especially in Latin America, if you don't speak the language then your best bet is to teach English. I would look into organizations like Teach for America and other smaller ones that send people to Latin/South America to teach English. The benefit about these groups also is that they often help you out with housing. There are host families that will accommodate a student for a full year, you could also just rent out a room in someone's house on your own (cheaper than a host family which are paid more because they are handpicked by organizations and groomed to living with foreigners) which is pretty equivalent in that you would be living with them as a member of the household.
It seems like you already have a list of specifications so I would look into which places fit your list and then that will decide the best cities/places for you. Good luck!
Getting legal residency isn't really an "of course" type thing. Some countries are very cautious about who they let become residents (simply for monetary reasons as legal residents pay the regular price for things and no longer need visas). So I would look into which countries allow legal residency in less than a year and what the requirements are. If you are only going to live there for a year, I don't see the point in becoming a resident unless you are planning to return numerous times or move there in the future.
In terms of employment, especially in Latin America, if you don't speak the language then your best bet is to teach English. I would look into organizations like Teach for America and other smaller ones that send people to Latin/South America to teach English. The benefit about these groups also is that they often help you out with housing. There are host families that will accommodate a student for a full year, you could also just rent out a room in someone's house on your own (cheaper than a host family which are paid more because they are handpicked by organizations and groomed to living with foreigners) which is pretty equivalent in that you would be living with them as a member of the household.
It seems like you already have a list of specifications so I would look into which places fit your list and then that will decide the best cities/places for you. Good luck!
Does anyone know anything about getting jobs in South America?
Q. I just spent 4 months in Spain, learning the basics of the Spanish language. I would like to continue learning, but feel that I need to live in a spanish speaking environment in order to do so most effectively. Ideally, I would like to live somewhere in South America, being that it is easier to travel to and from NYC. If you have any information about realistic jobs in South America, I would appreciate the information. Thanks!
A. Why not go to East LA? Or Miami? Or NYC Or Houston? Or Dallas? Plenty of opportunity to hear and learn Spanish there. Also MOST countries require a work permit. You can work "off the grid", but most countries, w'/o their natl. ID card wont let you rent a house.. or open a bank account.
Id go teach English to private students. Take out an Ad in the paper. Get a local cell phone. Youll be all set. Only accept CASH payments.
Id go teach English to private students. Take out an Ad in the paper. Get a local cell phone. Youll be all set. Only accept CASH payments.
Is it okay for someone you are renting a house from to use your address.?
Q. They moved to Spain. We rent their house and almost all their mail comes here. They email all the time about what mail
they have received. At first it was okay. Now it is getting aggravating.
they have received. At first it was okay. Now it is getting aggravating.
A. If I were the owner I would not like this situation. It is not secure for their privacy or financial security. They should get a relative to receive mail for them at a post office box.
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