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Guide for Expats in Spain Learning the Language in Spain
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Types of jobs for expatriates in SpainLanguage teaching If you meet a native English speaker living in Spain and ask them what they do, nine times out of 10 the answer will be: “I’m an English teacher.” Some people use English teaching as a way to make extra money while spending a year enjoying the life in Spain. Others come to Spain with plans to work in business, entertainment, art, etc. and work in TEFL until they find their dream job. Others plan to move on but then get sucked into the EFL world and never leave. Still others come to Spain planning to make a career out of being an English teacher.
In the big cities like Madrid, Valencia, and Barcelona, you can often find teaching jobs by just showing up and dropping off your CV at English academies. If you want to have a job waiting for you or are looking for work in a smaller city, it’s best to send your resume out before coming to Spain. Other languages are also in demand, such as French, German, and Chinese.
The Pain in Spain gives an insider's look at teaching English as a foreign language in Spain.
Bars and pubs Spain is full of Irish pubs, especially in areas that attract a lot of British tourists (like the Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, and Madrid). Natives from England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales can often find work as a bartender, even if they don’t speak Spanish. Many of the customers will be other expats or Spanish people who are interested in speaking English. However, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to improve your Spanish with those clients who don’t speak your language.
Translating and interpreting If you have a good level of Spanish, you may be able to find work as a translator. The more languages you can offer, the better. While you can study for a certificate or degree in translation or interpretation, it really isn’t necessary. I don’t have official training in either field, but I have done work as a translator and interpreter in Spain. Most of this work came to me through connections. When I’ve applied for full-time translating jobs with translation agencies or individual companies, they have always sent a translating test to check my abilities. I’ve never been asked whether I have official training.
Corporate jobs English, French, or German-speaking EU citizens and non-EU citizens holding valid work permits are often in demand for jobs in multinational companies in Spain. Bilingual and trilingual candidates can find work in management, sales, marketing, and administration. Salaries tend to be high, and you can enjoy all the perks of working in the corporate world in Spain: several coffee breaks a day, long lunches, a month of vacation, and lots of holidays/festivals.
Autónomo (Self-employed) Anyone living legally in Spain can apply to be autónomo. Self-employed or freelance workers need to register as an affiliate with the Spanish Social Security office and fill out a tax declaration form for initiating activity. There is a minimum that must be paid each month towards social security. (If you are employed by a company in Spain, the company pays social security tax for you each month.) Many freelancers in Spain file a quarterly tax return (in addition to the annual return). Many English teachers and translators choose to be autonomous to demand a higher hourly wage. It is possible, but much more difficult, for non-EU citizens to become autónomo. A non-European can apply for autonomous status as long as they are not in Spain illegally at the time. You can apply for this at your local Spanish consulate or, if in Spain on a tourist visa, directly in Spain.
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