Moving to Marbella - Adivce Needed
 

My partner and I are planning on moving to Marbella in the next few months through renting a property. We were wondering which area of Marbella is most popular with British Expats and what the standard of life is there?

My partner works offshore at the moment and he will continue to do this when we move to Marbella. I was wondering what employment was like out in Marbella? I am currently a Marketing Assistant and I have experience in Administration. I would be looking for a job similar to this but I cannot speak Spanish.

Any advice is greatly appreciated :)

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You may get work with commission only telesales as there are a few companies in that area, but apart from that theres very little about. But if your partner is earning and can support you, you should be ok financially

Jo xxx

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As Concierge for the Spanish section of BE I would like to say hello and welcome.

BE is a very large expat website, so if you have problems finding your way around we have concierges who will try to direct you. The moderators for the Spanish forums are Mitzyboy and Fred James, moderators are there to ensure that the site runs smoothly within the rules of BE. Problems and complaints should always be addressed to a moderador who will look into the matter and deal with it efficiently and fairly. Our members who post in the Spain Forums are friendly and helpful with a wealth of knowledge of the issues of living in Spain. At the top of the page you will find a quirkily named thread called Free Beer which is full of important and useful information. Hope you enjoy your time participating in the forums.

Please let me know if you need any further help.

Rosemary

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Just keep away from the awfull women featured on the Marbella Belles TV programme a while back.
:thumbsup::blink:

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I suggest you re-read my edited version of your post.... spot the problem? I'm sorry if this is a little facetious but there's a crisis going on.
Let's hope, as someone else said, your partner's income is ok to support the both of you and you get settled and achieve the life you want. I know it probably sounds as though I'm not bothered - actually I do wish you well, I just hope you reconsider your employment prospects;)

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You do not have to speak spanish to get a job here. It helps if you want a job where spanish is needed but there are jobs where you don't need to speak spanish. Also whilst you are out here doing a job that doesn't require speaking spanish believe me or not you can actually 'LEARN' to speak spanish while you are here. (a lot of people on here learned spanish when they got here). There is a crisis but if your other half has a job that can support you then I am quite sure there is a crisis inthe UK that will make you want to move elsewhere. Somewhere like here and I hope you succeed. Oh yeah baby...!!!:thumbup::thumbsup:

Fiona man, that post is so belittling, how awful. Give someone a chance eh??

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I wish you all the luck because you are going to need it. See you back in the UK this time next year!!

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Such the optimist. It's ok for some to move over but not the rest eh. Prat. Don't be so miserable.

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I have to ask - why Marbella?:confused:

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Why not? (I think they give the answer in their post) OH works off shore and will continue to do so whilst they live in marbella.. i.e. they are going to live in marbella. Minds made up..?? Does this affect you in any way?

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Well fwiw, I did mean I hope she achieves what she wants, I just get a little ......:blink: .... at the numbers of people hoping to get employment without speaking the native language (whatever language, whatever country). Now inasmuchas she said looking for rather than needing, or wanting, I'm sorry if she or anyone else thought my post belitttling. Everyone deserves a chance; she's not here yet, though, and was asking advice. I hope they get a chance and make the most of it.
Now, I know (well actually keep hearing, there's a difference) there may be jobs in which you don't need to speak Spanish - though am always amazed at that. I know someone in Fuengirola, with an entirely English-speaking clientele whose receptionist/office person for a long time - I 've known them well over two years - had barely any Spanish (nor did the principals of the business). A couple of months back she was no longer on the payroll and they have a Spanish/English replacement. She can deal with whatever comes her way, whether it's phone calls, deliveries, etc etc. I still boggle that there are any jobs not needing Spanish at all.
Anyway, that's enough on that methinks. OP can take or leave my, your or anyone's ponderings, after all!

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I do wish you were a little less rude, a little more constructive and that you had a little more respect for other peoples views and experience! Its not a good idea to imply that its easy to find work - its misleading and could destroy lives and families. You say that you found it easy, well thats great. But I dont hear anyone else saying that, which suggest the law of averages is against people being able to go to Spain and slip easily into work!! I'm back in the UK now and trust me, finding work here is far easier and more secure than finding work in Spain - certainly unskilled work.

However, if someone has an alternative income then its great. Yes there are a few jobs, but most unskilled jobs are cash in hand - on the black type jobs, which arent secure or reliable as a main income and mean you dont enter the social security system. Down in Marbella, there are a few call centre type jobs for british speakers, mostly part time and mostly commission only and not particularly fun or long term. I worked in a couple of them. I certainly wouldnt have been able to live on my income, but as a second income its ok

Jo xxxx

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Hi from the France forum where there have been a few threads recently on the subject of "partners" who are accompanying their working OH but without much prospect of finding work for themselves.
There's a serious economic crisis in Southern Europe, with unemployment rates much higher than in the UK, and many future ex-pats don't seem to realize this....:blink:
Even if one salary is sufficient for the couple, there's the question of healthcare insurance, since "partners" aren't covered by their OH's social security. The OP should look into this carefully, as any reciprocal S.S. agreement between Spain and the UK won't be eternal, and she'd have to budget for private healthcare insurance in case she doesn't find declared work.
Fore-warned is fore-armed!:)

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No of course it doesn't affect me - how on earth could it? But it might possibly help us to answer any questions...

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The places associated with expats generally mean the rental prices are a bit higher (although does mean you get more modern accommodation). They are also generally urbanisations with very little in the way of a soul/amenities. The most popular places are Neuva Andalucia, Elviria, Calahonda & Riviera

If you are used to living in a town in the UK you would be better off moving to Marbella town itself which although very Spanish you will still get by fine. Quality of life down here is great, in fact Marbella itself seems to be in a nice little non-crisis bubble and you wouldn't really know there were such issues going on

We might have a temp position coming up soon for an English only speaking marketing assistant so please drop me an email/pm