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Information on working in Spain European Union citizens can work legally in Spain; non-EU citizens cannot, unless they are sponsored by an employer and get the necessary work permit and residency visa. However, there are plenty of non-Europeans working in Spain illegally (sin papeles). North Americans and Australians can often find jobs as EFL teachers; they are simply paid in cash. For information on the types of jobs available for expats in Spain or where to find jobs in Spain, click on the links at the left.
Most Spanish businesses pay their contracted employees 14 times per year: 12 monthly payments and two extra pays. Contracts may talk about monthly pay or annual pay. If your contract quotes a monthly salary, ask if you’ll be getting extra pays as well. If it’s an annual salary, find out whether that includes 12 or 14 payments, so you’ll know what to expect each month. Also be sure to ask if it’s bruto (pre-tax) or neto (after-tax).
While you may not actually work many hours per day, you can expect to be in or near the office for a very long time. The Spanish love to take coffee breaks and long lunches – some companies still give employees three hours for lunch so they can enjoy a full menu del día and maybe even sneak in a siesta. You may find yourself starting at 9 a.m. and leaving at 8 p.m., though much of that time will be spent in the bar at the corner drinking coffee.
In addition to 14 holidays per year, you can also expect at least one month of vacation time (the law mandates it). Many people are obligated take vacation in August, but some Spanish companies will let you choose when to go on holiday.
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