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Hi to every one , as im still looking at moving to spain for a change in life style even though im being told by my friends that i would be mad to up sticks and to move spain at the moment , i know this topic has probably come up before but im intrigued to know from any one on the forum , With the currant economic climate with both countrys in recssion and it not being easy to make ends meet in both countrys where do you / or would you prefer to live and for what reasons ?:unsure:

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If its not easy to make ends meet in England, then Spain is 10 times worse.

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hi jlfs theres a lot people struggling to make ends meet all around the global but is that really going to stop people giving it a go surely spain still has a lot to offer the life style is so much more appealing than the uk :huh:

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I prefer Spain...

If I was retiring...

If I didn't have kids...

If I had no money worries...

If I spoke spanish fluently...

OR if I was young and single, I would be in Madrid for sure...


:thumbsup:

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The volcanic dust cloud made me realise that if transport was to be shut down completely long term, I'd rather be stuck this side that the other.

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Hi pjj,

Spain has a lot to offer if you are in a position to enjoy it, ie no money worries, or a good job lined up.

In time of recession, it is not a wise move to go from one country in recession to another in a worse situation than the one you are leaving.

The idea is that you leave a country that is in recession to go to one that has better prospect to earn a living, than the one you are planning to leave.

So many long term british residents are going or have gone back to the UK, many had well established business and but could not continue, due to the crisis.

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I'll vouch for Madrid being the top place for young free and singles!! Forget Barcelona or the coast, Madrid is the top spot for nightlife in all senses of the word. I think the OP should say a bit more about his (?) situation, as it obviously changes things drastically depending on age, dependents, commitments in the UK, or whatever. When I was single, I could have gone pretty much anywhere, anytime and found some kind of work or way of making a living (and in fact did so!) but once you are married with children, this changes.

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I dont think you can call yourself Sarita Coasta del sol, coz then you would be SCS, and you could get done under the trade descriptions act, unless of course you offer 4 years interest free credit.:rofl::p

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eh?

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You really are out of the loop.....SCS is a sofa company in the UK, and I notice that you sig siad that you are now Sarita costa del sol.

It was my half assed feeble attempt at a joke, next time I get the urge to try, I will just slam the door on my fingers instead. _Less painfull:D:D

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Ok, got it! I am quite out of the loop, I have never bought a sofa in the UK!!! Keep up the jokes, as long as they are clean ;)

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I thought you moved here last year...am I wrong:confused:

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manamama has got it just right in my opinion.

Spain is great if you have enough funds to get by, no dependants to worry about, are retired and dont have to worry about finding a job.
Describes me to a "t" :D

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In your first post , you did give the impression that you were having trouble making ends meet in the UK, at least that was my interpretation.

As the pound is already low compared to what it was when a lot of pensioners came to live in Spain, the exchange rate, will not affect you, unless it tumbles much further.

A lot of penisoners whould not have come to Spain knowing what they know now, but you already know the worst, so your "no money worries" is based on todays exchange rate and prices.


Considering all the other information you have given, that changes things, ie, retiring soon and with no money worries, then it is just a matter of personal choice, then.



Would you miss, the family too much, could you cope with the heat in summer etc. only you can know.


Unemployment and health care issues dont seem to apply in your case.

Learning the language is not such and issuel either, it makes life more comfortable but it is not vital.

You are in the position to enjoy all Spain has to offer, but even then Spain is not for everyone.......

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hi jackytoo yes we were going to move last year but then the miss got pregnant and that changed every thing but now baby his here and we are now looking at making the move :thumbsup: