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davidinspain Jan 11th 2007 10:53 pm

Skillshare and hello
 
Hello to all here.I am about to take very early retirement.Until a year ago I lived and worked as an estate agent/ property developer in the Valencian region.Now I will have LOTS of time on my hands i am going to try to set up a skill share scheme.It can work very simply eg I work one day for you as a translator,project manager etc. You give me one days work as a plumber, builder, labourer or whatever your skill may be.A few of these schemes operate in France and Italy quite successfully.:)

Elle1971 Jan 11th 2007 11:10 pm

Re: Skillshare and hello
 
Great idea!
If I was on the mainland, I'd get involved. But then, if it's a skillshare we can do online - then count me in!

jdr Jan 11th 2007 11:16 pm

Re: Skillshare and hello
 

Originally Posted by Daveinspain (Post 4274627)
Hello to all here.I am about to take very early retirement.Until a year ago I lived and worked as an estate agent/ property developer in the Valencian region.Now I will have LOTS of time on my hands i am going to try to set up a skill share scheme.It can work very simply eg I work one day for you as a translator,project manager etc. You give me one days work as a plumber, builder, labourer or whatever your skill may be.A few of these schemes operate in France and Italy quite successfully.:)

Is this your own private house to be worked in or are you buying properties to do up and sell ?

davidinspain Jan 11th 2007 11:52 pm

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Just my own as I say have now retired from business (thank god)
BTW will give any advice foc to anybody dealing with estate agents. Poacher turned gamekeeper :) Will give you the tips to make sure the money stays in your pocket.Ps just looking to skillshare in Valencia Nth CB area

crispy Jan 12th 2007 3:56 am

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I think that is a good idea, everyone has skills to trade, even if it is only an older couple offering baby sitting service or helping out with gardening for younger people who work and do not have time and in return they receive the help of someone who is a welder and who can fix there gates for them.

Money can be a bit tight for both young and old when you are trying to start a new life in a new country or living on a fixed income. It also helps to built a community where people are not only willing but happy to look out for each other. I live in the Costa de la Luz area but I :beer: to your idea and I hope you get it off the ground.

davidinspain Jan 13th 2007 12:03 am

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Yep thats about it Keep it nice and simple and it works fine and gives a chance for us old hands to help out those coming to Spain and hopefully saving them making the mistakes that we did.:D

Miss Naughty Jan 13th 2007 12:39 am

Re: Skillshare and hello
 

Originally Posted by Daveinspain (Post 4274627)
Hello to all here.I am about to take very early retirement.Until a year ago I lived and worked as an estate agent/ property developer in the Valencian region.Now I will have LOTS of time on my hands i am going to try to set up a skill share scheme.It can work very simply eg I work one day for you as a translator,project manager etc. You give me one days work as a plumber, builder, labourer or whatever your skill may be.A few of these schemes operate in France and Italy quite successfully.:)

This is very good idea xx

gallerie9 Jan 13th 2007 2:45 am

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Good idea
As my other half is a welder and I was a teacher, we would love to share our trades.

davidinspain Jan 13th 2007 4:41 am

Re: Skillshare and hello
 
To get the ball rolling I'm looking for a tiler and can offer free accommodation
and a few:beer:


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