Jobs during winter in Spain
Jun 17th 2018, 6:27 am
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Jobs during winter in Spain
Hi, my family and I are moving to the Malaga area in summer 2019 and I am trying to see what jobs are available in the winter as I know during the summer months I will be ok for work. I am a senior care assistant, I can also be a waitress and I have worked in retail too. My Spanish is pretty basic also. If anyone has any information that would be great. Thankyou 
Jun 17th 2018, 8:02 am
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Re: Jobs during winter in Spain
Hi, my family and I are moving to the Malaga area in summer 2019 and I am trying to see what jobs are available in the winter as I know during the summer months I will be ok for work. I am a senior care assistant, I can also be a waitress and I have worked in retail too. My Spanish is pretty basic also. If anyone has any information that would be great. Thankyou
The local folk will be able to advise better than me, but if you're the only one working anywhere, your income from the unskilled work you mentioned would IMO be insufficient if you have a spouse and dependents in tow. Meanwhile you've got time to get your level of Spanish high enough to compete with job-seeking Spaniards when you arrive. For more stable employment, check whether you'd need to pass a language exam in your line of work and whether your UK qualifications can be validated in Spain.
Jun 17th 2018, 9:42 am
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Re: Jobs during winter in Spain
Hi, can you specify who "my family" is and whether some one else is the main bread-winner?
The local folk will be able to advise better than me, but if you're the only one working anywhere, your income from the unskilled work you mentioned would IMO be insufficient if you have a spouse and dependents in tow. Meanwhile you've got time to get your level of Spanish high enough to compete with job-seeking Spaniards when you arrive. For more stable employment, check whether you'd need to pass a language exam in your line of work and whether your UK qualifications can be validated in Spain.
The local folk will be able to advise better than me, but if you're the only one working anywhere, your income from the unskilled work you mentioned would IMO be insufficient if you have a spouse and dependents in tow. Meanwhile you've got time to get your level of Spanish high enough to compete with job-seeking Spaniards when you arrive. For more stable employment, check whether you'd need to pass a language exam in your line of work and whether your UK qualifications can be validated in Spain.
Jun 17th 2018, 2:05 pm
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Re: Jobs during winter in Spain
Amy, what summer work do you have lined up?
Jun 18th 2018, 7:01 pm
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Re: Jobs during winter in Spain
Despite the upturn in Spain finding work is still very difficult, especially for newcomers. I would think very carefully about making this move and don't burn any bridges.
