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#1
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Hola! Right I'm a newbie to living here, can anyone give me any advice on where I'm best off applying for a job?
#2
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Location: In the middle of 10million Olive Trees
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Re: Newbie
Spain's eqvt of the job centre
Centro de Empleo if i have it correct, but then in this helpful forum some one will soon come along and correct me.
A quick Google will put you on the right lines
once registered at your local office you will find that they have installed what looks like a gaming machine to allow local sign in in the villages etc, as well as access to advertised jobs etc.
If in Andalucia then there is an organisation called CADE that may also be able to help you, financed by the local governemtn
hth
Centro de Empleo if i have it correct, but then in this helpful forum some one will soon come along and correct me.
A quick Google will put you on the right lines
once registered at your local office you will find that they have installed what looks like a gaming machine to allow local sign in in the villages etc, as well as access to advertised jobs etc.
If in Andalucia then there is an organisation called CADE that may also be able to help you, financed by the local governemtn
hth
#3
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Re: Newbie
Based on this mistake I guess you dont speak Spanish. So your opportunities are very limited. Maybe look in the job ads in the English speaking papers and work the British bars to see if anyone needs some casual labour
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I guess you live in Torremuelle rather than Toromuelle, make sure you get that right on the application form
Based on this mistake I guess you dont speak Spanish. So your opportunities are very limited. Maybe look in the job ads in the English speaking papers and work the British bars to see if anyone needs some casual labour
Based on this mistake I guess you dont speak Spanish. So your opportunities are very limited. Maybe look in the job ads in the English speaking papers and work the British bars to see if anyone needs some casual labour
#5
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Re: Newbie
Im picking Spanish up pretty rapidly, unfortunately, my spelling is terrible and I have literally only lived here a couple of weeks so am still picking up spellings etc. I am a qualified hairdresser with a master colour qualification, so there is demand for my work, its more the going about registering etc I'm struggling with.
#7
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Re: Newbie
we have at least 8 if not 10 peluquerÃa here in the village of 5,000, some are in people's front rooms others are all stainless steel shops. They all seem to have a waiting list, perhaps because there is a continual demand as for the two undertakers.
good luck
good luck
#8
Re: Newbie
Im picking Spanish up pretty rapidly, unfortunately, my spelling is terrible and I have literally only lived here a couple of weeks so am still picking up spellings etc. I am a qualified hairdresser with a master colour qualification, so there is demand for my work, its more the going about registering etc I'm struggling with.
& you can't register as resident without proof of income - seems you might be in a bit of a catch 22
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What im going to do is interview etc and tell them the crack, at least if I'm honest, everything is above board. I'll hopefully then be able to secure a job and say that I have an income. Or is it not quite so simple?
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But you cannot sign on as self-employed unless you are resident, and you cannot be resident without proof of income, so I have no idea how you will be able to do it legally. You may need to hire a gestor, especially as you will need to speak fluent Spanish to do any of this anyway
You must be paying your living expenses at the moment somehow, either from your partner working or savings etc, so maybe that will count for something
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my partner supports us both, so thats a god send, also I have a monthly allowance from my savings to cover the essentials like rent etc.
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also, I am looking for courses to learn Spanish. No point in being here when I refuse to learn the loacal language
#13
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Re: Newbie
whatever you do don't get your rojo mixed up with your rioja
that shows how long I have been here, I'm making jokes
that shows how long I have been here, I'm making jokes
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Re: Newbie
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