LIFE IN SPAIN
I have asked this question a few times on forums but not many answers so I will try here. I have some friends that are thinking of moving to Spain and have asked if I feel it would be a good move, its a hard question to answer, so I would like to know what others think, If you could turn the clocks back would you still have come to Spain knowing now what it was like.
I think it would be a good move! But it all depends on their circumstances..how old are they, do they have any qualifications, are they coming with the kids..etc..
Need more details about them to suggest anything more structural.
I guess for us who have been here five years, and more, the adventure has taken some twists and turns, but the positive side is that when we arrived there were a lot of dead beats and so called professionals who had reinvented themselves and made a lot of money from the then innocent Brits. I only wish we had sites like this one up and running so that we were not ripped off by these vagabonds who have now milked the honey pot dry and moved on.
In answer to your question, If I could turn back the clock to that Sunday in February 2007 when I first arrived to start my new life here in Spain. I might do things differently, but I have no regrets moving here. I have seen many changes but the best part is that now the people who have stayed here and made it their home despite the hard times, are the true lovers of the spirit that is Spain.
Thank you for your posting, it will be interesting to see others point of view.
Give them this link http://thisisspain.info/moving-to-spain/top-tips-for-moving-to-spain/ here are some good tips. Also they just should do a research on internet about the legalities and formalities in Spain etc..:) They should come and see for themselves!
Hm..interesting question, not easy to answer..Ups and downs will be everywhere, but i'd rather have my downs in Spain than in England..
Hi,Dave! i wouldn't change a thing you know!! Well maybe one..I would have driven to Spain the first time me and my partner decided to try Spain..=) Because it's very hard here without one! Thats 1.
Second of all, do any of them have any qualification or the idea what sort of work would they be looking for, the choice of the area would depend on that. If not well they can allways try finding work at the bar or restaurant or a golf course etc..while learning spanish..They should definitely come and try it like we did.. we got some money to see us through few months here, and if we didn't make it we could allways go back..
But we did make it, and to be honest only one of them can have a good job to support a family (1200€ ish) Then if they are under 30 and want to rent theres help from government 210€! Thats very helpful! So i work, my partner is at home with 2 kids, we rent a huge flat, have a car, a dog, 2 kids-and we manage fine! I doubt we could afford all that in Uk....:)
Any more questions? I could write and write about it for ages! =) but they definitely should at least try it!