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Are the times still tough?

Old Jul 26th 2010, 7:07 pm
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Default Re: Are the times still tough?

Originally Posted by BorderGirl
Are things still as difficult for people?

ive not read the thread. well, i did, till it got bitchy.

the answer is.. YES, they are. even more so than before.
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Old Jul 26th 2010, 9:22 pm
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Originally Posted by bfg69bug
ive not read the thread. well, i did, till it got bitchy.

the answer is.. YES, they are. even more so than before.
Maybe for some but certainly not for everyone.
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Old Jul 26th 2010, 9:39 pm
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Originally Posted by whitelinen
Maybe for some but certainly not for everyone.
Spanish footballers earn a few bob, so there are a few that are not suffering like normal people.
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Old Jul 26th 2010, 9:46 pm
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Originally Posted by jdr
Spanish footballers earn a few bob, so there are a few that are not suffering like normal people.
Politicians and bankers are doing quite well too..
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And the Mayors
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Old Jul 26th 2010, 10:01 pm
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And me
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Default Re: Are the times still tough?

Originally Posted by jdr
Spanish footballers earn a few bob, so there are a few that are not suffering like normal people.
Somewhere I read some horrid stat though about huge % of Spanish clubs being in debt and not being able to pay the players (on time if at all).
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Old Jul 27th 2010, 7:24 am
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Default Re: Are the times still tough?

Originally Posted by expatasia
Somewhere I read some horrid stat though about huge % of Spanish clubs being in debt and not being able to pay the players (on time if at all).
I have little doubt that the players will still get their astronomical wage packets,even if their clubs and the banks go under in the process.
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Originally Posted by expatasia
Somewhere I read some horrid stat though about huge % of Spanish clubs being in debt and not being able to pay the players (on time if at all).
Certainly last month Barcelona didn't pay their players, they had to borrow £125 million. Manchester United are supposedly over a billion in debt, and these are the most successful clubs!
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Old Jul 27th 2010, 9:39 am
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Leaving 8 puonds to spurn on garlic chicken wings, a plate of hake in batter (delicious) a plate of enormous garlic gambas and a plate of chips.. Can't imagine you'd get that.. You might do. I just can't imagine it..
24 euros is around 20 quid ,and in Spain you generally get stingy portions unless you go up market a bit.


http://www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk/offer/currynight/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjyKJ...layer_embedded

Not fish I know but equally as good if not better than most run of the mill Spanish resturants.
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Old Jul 27th 2010, 9:58 am
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Originally Posted by Rotor
24 euros is around 20 quid ,and in Spain you generally get stingy portions unless you go up market a bit.


http://www.sizzlingpubs.co.uk/offer/currynight/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjyKJ...layer_embedded

Not fish I know but equally as good if not better than most run of the mill Spanish resturants.
Loads of offers around those prices, loads of two for one deals, Wetherspoons do a curry meal, and that includes a drink which can be even a pint of guiness or gin and tonic etc, all for £6. They were selling San Miguel at 99p, not sure if they still are. Even a great takeaway choice of two course menu for two, plus a bottle of decent wine, only costs a tenner from M&S. Quality food at silly prices. Methinks the Binman is out of touch.
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Old Jul 27th 2010, 10:09 am
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Default Re: Are the times still tough?

Originally Posted by agoreira
Loads of offers around those prices, loads of two for one deals, Wetherspoons do a curry meal, and that includes a drink which can be even a pint of guiness or gin and tonic etc, all for £6. They were selling San Miguel at 99p, not sure if they still are. Even a great takeaway choice of two course menu for two, plus a bottle of decent wine, only costs a tenner from M&S. Quality food at silly prices. Methinks the Binman is out of touch.
Most Brits understand business most Spanish dont, Ive seen numerous Spanish resturants putting up prices to help with poor sales!!!!
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Old Jul 27th 2010, 10:51 am
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I know a nice UK country pub that has a Thursday steak night, £20 for 2 people including a pint or glass of wine each. In the area are lots of 2 for a tenner decent lunches and one at only £9 for 2.

Sometimes we would have a snack lunch at a local chiringuito. About 3 years ago cost was a reasonable 16 euro including a bottle of wine. The same meal a few months ago cost 38 euro...unbelievable! Used to be busy even in winter, last few times we passed by there was an average of 4 people in, crazy.
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Old Jul 27th 2010, 10:52 am
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Well I have just been made redundant, Went to the INEM this morning to sign on. This puts a totally new perspective on things and I will have to look at all options. Including a return to the uk as I have 2 young kids to feed. No panic just yet but I will be applying for jobs everywhere. Have not got a clue where to start in Spain though. There is just nothing in my area.
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Old Jul 27th 2010, 10:54 am
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Well I have just been made redundant, Went to the INEM this morning to sign on. This puts a totally new perspective on things and I will have to look at all options. Including a return to the uk as I have 2 young kids to feed. No panic just yet but I will be applying for jobs everywhere. Have not got a clue where to start in Spain though. There is just nothing in my area.
oh no - & just when you thought you were ok & after working there for so long!
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