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Jul 26th 2012, 11:38 am
#31
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But then again according to him it was an improvement from the terrible jobs he ad in the UK.
Jul 26th 2012, 11:43 am
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Pixieve was another who lived with her daughter on 800 a month but that was in Alicante.
She claimed that she had a great job, but then at the same time was posting that she had no health cover at all, so obvioulsy she didn't have a contract
Jul 26th 2012, 12:33 pm
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don't knock it, even though they won't admit it here, there are many Brits "living" on €800/month
just depends on what you call living.
we believe we live better than in the UK, we pay less for our food (much less), have a better diet which is helping the much needed weight loss, the exercise is good living in a village built on a hill. The rent is less than we would pay in the UK, but then things like electricity are higher.
we have never been one's to be out partying every night - not on benefits, had to go to work the next day, have a fairly easy going, simple, life which we are happy with.
but we have no mortgage (here or UK) and the rent here is less than half of our rental income from the UK.
if truth be told - something BE Spain isn't exactly renowned for - that is what the majority are after, a quiet life, little outgoings, good weather, and a place to feel happy.
just depends on what you call living.
we believe we live better than in the UK, we pay less for our food (much less), have a better diet which is helping the much needed weight loss, the exercise is good living in a village built on a hill. The rent is less than we would pay in the UK, but then things like electricity are higher.
we have never been one's to be out partying every night - not on benefits, had to go to work the next day, have a fairly easy going, simple, life which we are happy with.
but we have no mortgage (here or UK) and the rent here is less than half of our rental income from the UK.
if truth be told - something BE Spain isn't exactly renowned for - that is what the majority are after, a quiet life, little outgoings, good weather, and a place to feel happy.
Jul 26th 2012, 12:40 pm
#34
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Re: Jobs Jobs Jobs
don't knock it, even though they won't admit it here, there are many Brits "living" on €800/month
just depends on what you call living.
we believe we live better than in the UK, we pay less for our food (much less), have a better diet which is helping the much needed weight loss, the exercise is good living in a village built on a hill. The rent is less than we would pay in the UK, but then things like electricity are higher.
we have never been one's to be out partying every night - not on benefits, had to go to work the next day, have a fairly easy going, simple, life which we are happy with.
but we have no mortgage (here or UK) and the rent here is less than half of our rental income from the UK.
if truth be told - something BE Spain isn't exactly renowned for - that is what the majority are after, a quiet life, little outgoings, good weather, and a place to feel happy.
just depends on what you call living.
we believe we live better than in the UK, we pay less for our food (much less), have a better diet which is helping the much needed weight loss, the exercise is good living in a village built on a hill. The rent is less than we would pay in the UK, but then things like electricity are higher.
we have never been one's to be out partying every night - not on benefits, had to go to work the next day, have a fairly easy going, simple, life which we are happy with.
but we have no mortgage (here or UK) and the rent here is less than half of our rental income from the UK.
if truth be told - something BE Spain isn't exactly renowned for - that is what the majority are after, a quiet life, little outgoings, good weather, and a place to feel happy.
But when someone is paying more than half their monthly 800 wage in rent a utilities then, no matter which way the sums are done that is subsistance.
And if a kid need dental treatment, or god forbid braces, then the whole "living" comes tumbling down like a house of cards.
Jul 26th 2012, 3:54 pm
#35
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Re: Jobs Jobs Jobs
No, rant is necessary.
Why is it always "I want to open a bar", "I'll do anything, work in a bar, restaurant" ??
Have they really got no skills and think that it is easy working in a bar, letalone owning/running one (ask our resident expert about that one)
Perhaps they pulled a few pints in the Uni bar and it has given them first class honours along with pulling fellow students. Nowadays you can probably get a certificate for one or the other - or both.
Why is it always "I want to open a bar", "I'll do anything, work in a bar, restaurant" ??
Have they really got no skills and think that it is easy working in a bar, letalone owning/running one (ask our resident expert about that one)
Perhaps they pulled a few pints in the Uni bar and it has given them first class honours along with pulling fellow students. Nowadays you can probably get a certificate for one or the other - or both.
As for the younger ones, lots of students in GB do bar work these days to avoid getting so much into debt, so yes, they probably have got some experience. Not sure if that would prepare them for a 12 hour shift in a Benidorm p1ss-pit though!
Jul 26th 2012, 3:57 pm
#36
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Yes the new rules insist that you must have full health cover and proof of sufficient income.
If you are of UK retirement age that the health issue shouldn't be a problem if you have the DWP Form S1.
It has been covered at some length on this recent thread
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=757881
If you need more information please post on that thread.
If you are of UK retirement age that the health issue shouldn't be a problem if you have the DWP Form S1.
It has been covered at some length on this recent thread
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=757881
If you need more information please post on that thread.
