life in Spain
Mar 9th 2007 | 12:31 am
#16
luna~sea..its a lifestyle
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Re: life in Spain
Hasn't anyone ever told you that you can't get rich by being honest and working hard?
Returning to the UK is not an option my husband wants to entertain. We had jobs some people only dream of, but he was travelling all over the world (systems architect for a big IT company) and I was travelling all over Europe (PR manager for events company). We were lucky if we got to see each other on maybe two weekends a month
The bright side of living here is that we work as a team and are together 24/7. Wouldn't have it any other way.
My point was just that it is NOT stress free for everyone, especially those that still have to work in order to support themselves and their families. Our jobs are definitely high stress, but our wages reflect those difficulties
Mar 9th 2007 | 12:46 am
#17
luna~sea..its a lifestyle
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From: Getting In Touch With My Dysfunctional Side...
Re: life in Spain
In the UK I worked with sexually abused children, physically abused children, druggies, alcoholics, neglectful parents and disaffected teenagers so a very stressful job - my choice.
We retired slightly early because my husbands work was moved to India - no choice.
He took early retirement - his choice.
I took early retirement from the stressful job but really did not want to but did not mind finding out what it would be like with less stress in my life.
We moved to Spain - our choice.
So far it appears that it was the correct choice.
We all make choices and either are glad that we made those choices or regret it, however nothing is set in stone so those who regret the choices they made need to have a rethink and evaluate their situation and make changes. As they say 'you are a long time dead'
Our resources are very low so ordinary house, no pool etc but it is what you make of the life that is important.
Rosemary
We retired slightly early because my husbands work was moved to India - no choice.
He took early retirement - his choice.
I took early retirement from the stressful job but really did not want to but did not mind finding out what it would be like with less stress in my life.
We moved to Spain - our choice.
So far it appears that it was the correct choice.
We all make choices and either are glad that we made those choices or regret it, however nothing is set in stone so those who regret the choices they made need to have a rethink and evaluate their situation and make changes. As they say 'you are a long time dead'
Our resources are very low so ordinary house, no pool etc but it is what you make of the life that is important.
Rosemary
We've made friends with a number of couples who returned to the UK within 2 years. The main reason being lack of employment. Whenever it happens, it just breaks my heart.
Martha
Mar 9th 2007 | 1:00 am
#18
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: On the edge
Re: life in Spain
Great life for the retired, time just seems to fly by, but you do need some hobby/interests to keep the mind active, Weather in the South is great, and good for arthritis sufferers. We retired here almost 18 months ago and just love it. There is work, but you do need a knowledge of Spanish.
I'm pretty sure that if I had to work, then I wouldn't have come here just yet.
Mar 9th 2007 | 2:40 am
#19
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From: Kent - Gandia - Kent
Re: life in Spain
Hi
I am soooooooooooooo glad that you posted as well. I thought I was going to get a telling off
People need to hear about those who work here and that it's not all one big holiday. I strongly urge people that want to make the move to try secure employment (or at least look into it) before plunging into a purchase of a property......but sometimes I feel like my pleas are falling on deaf ears...
In any case, I wish you all the best and keep the faith!
P.S. Have you had a holiday since you've been here? We've been here 3 years and still no holiday or time off.
I am soooooooooooooo glad that you posted as well. I thought I was going to get a telling off
People need to hear about those who work here and that it's not all one big holiday. I strongly urge people that want to make the move to try secure employment (or at least look into it) before plunging into a purchase of a property......but sometimes I feel like my pleas are falling on deaf ears...
In any case, I wish you all the best and keep the faith!
P.S. Have you had a holiday since you've been here? We've been here 3 years and still no holiday or time off.
Im with you
People do need to hear everyones experiences so they can make an informed decision as to whether moving to Spain is good for them - as I always say your life in Spain or anywhere else for that matter is dictated by your circumstances, money, family, health, work - all these have a MAJOR bearing factor on settling in Spain
HOLIDAY - dont swear at me, my friends in England think my whole life is one big holiday
- we are planning on going camping for the weekend in a couple of months - does that count 
Mar 9th 2007 | 2:44 am
#20
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From: Kent - Gandia - Kent
Re: life in Spain
Well basically its me and my elderly parents that are thinking about it they are in the 60s and 70s i am i my 30 its some where 4 my mum and dad to retire and some were for me to start a life but trying to find out what i can.
Because its a big move and for my parents exciting but scary because you do here horror storys but also good ones.
Because its a big move and for my parents exciting but scary because you do here horror storys but also good ones.
are you all going to live together ?
do you plan to work here ?
