Re: winter in Valencia

Hi there,
My girlfriend has a job starting in Valencia in the new year jan-feb?
I am just about to complete my TEFL training so I can look for work teaching english
I can't find much on the internet,
do you have any advice on any type of work?
I also sing and play guitar so maybe i can earn a little in a bar?
i hope you can give me any advice,
cheers...

 

HI Jacki

My husband and I (in our mid thirties) along with our two teenage sons, moved to Valencia in November. They're both in International school. The elder boy speaks good spanish but my husband and I took lessons in London and are hoping to continue in Feb. We've managed to hold on to our jobs in the UK - we work for a national newspaper (belonging to Murdoch) - and we're lucky to be able to work as and when we like. So, thankfully, we're not having to rush out to find work in Spain. Maybe if our Spanish improves, things might change. I'd like to start a trendy little coffee shop. Something the Valencianos can't get enough of. All cafes seem to be doing thriving business. But, then again, only time will tell if I'm right.
We decided to hang on to our property in London and have rented a three storied house in Valencia (Mas Camarena). It's a ten minute drive from the centre of Valencia. We may decide to purchase something in a year or so.
As far as getting phones, gas, internet connection - not a single hitch. Everything went smoothly. And, we're loving every minute of our time in Valencia. Having just returned from spending two weeks over the Christmas period in London - my mind is made up. We're never going back!!!!! Let me know how everything goes for you and when you get here, we should meet up for a coffee??

Take care and all the best for the new year.

Suzie

 

My husband and I are hoping to move to Spain and we are looking in the Valencia area's pref inland, we are doing a lot of research and would welcome any info on the best area's, Properties, estate agents good and bad experiences from people who already live out there, what to avoid etc.

please write or email me

thanks Jeanette

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Hi laurita,

My girlfriend Jennie and I are both travellers from NZ. We are looking to move to Spain, particularly Valencia, for a bout six months around easter time this year. Ideally we are hoping to find jobs to make ends meet (we both have EU passports) and somewhere relatively low cost to live. Can you recommend anything to us or offer any tips? We are both university graduates and have both been working for a couple of years now, but don't mind doing any kind of work.....ie. from labouring to office work is fine. Our intention is really to learn the langauge and get amongst the culture.

I know you wrote this message a while ago but hopefully you don't mind helping us out, we would be really greatful.

Kind Regards
Jake

 

Hi,

I¨m from London & have just moved to Valencia, and just came across the “easyexpat..” website. I was wondering whether you knew of any job agencies or newspapers with ads (or companies themselves!) that deal with jobs for english speakers over here. I´ve been learning Spanish and can get by, but am no way near the level of going for Spanish jobs.


Also if you know where to look for “inter-cambio” chats ?!

Any advice would be helpful as I really don´t know where to start!
Many thanks

Yola

Yola_Sanders@hotmail.com

 

Hi

take a look at our website <http://www.ValenciaExpats.com>ç


you may find some useful info

Iain

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Re: winter in Valencia

Hey dont despair

It is the middle of winter and the daytime temperature is still well into the teens

Iain

<http://www.ValenciaExpats.com>

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It certainly helps to speak at least a little Spanish if you are looking for work around Valencia. Do remember however that the going rate in Spain is considerably lower than countries such as Germany, England .... and although there is much blackmarket work which of course tends to be taken up by those who are working illegally, mainly South Americans, Romanians, Moroccans the rate for that is even lower

Iain

<http://www.ValenciaExpats.com>

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Hi Yola

It is not uncommon to find jobs listed in the daily newspapers (Levante, El Pais etc) looking for English speakers although I suspect they assume you would speak Spanish like a native. Maybe some of the English newspapers are worth a look Costa Blanca News etc

Iain
<http://www.ValenciaExpats.com>

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Hi

We are looking at moving to spain in the next six months, reading your note makes me more determined. I am not naive to think it is all going to be roses, but for some mad reason we can't wait!

We are moving south of Alicante, not yet 100% sure where, we are lucky because my parents already live there near to Torrevieja.

Our main worry is that we have two daughters age 7 and 10 and are really unsure where to start with the schools. We have decided to find the school first, followed by property, not sure if that is the way to go or not! We would really appreciate some advice on how you went about it, with the highs and lows involved and to find out how your children felt about the move and how they feel now.

Thanks

Laura

 

Hi Jennie and Jake
I am a Kiwi living in Valencia with my spanish husband.
I would be very happy to see some Nz´rs here.
If you want to meet up for a coffee and advice email me
at wimi34@hotmail.com to make an appointment.

Monique

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My family (husband, two girls 4 and 3yrs, baby boy and myself) are planning to move to Valencia in September 2004 and we're curious as to an overview of different areas. Which areas do you recommend for young families, which international schools do you recommend. We're going over beginning of May to sort out accommodation and schools but would like to have some kind of idea of what to look for. Hope somebody can help.

Maritza

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Lots of people moving to Valencia. We are hoping to go in July/August this year. My husband is hoping to find work and we have 4 children aged 13,11,9 & 2.
We do not speak Spainsh but are having lessons. Our concerns at the moment are obviously how the children will settle at school, especially the 13 year old, but also if my husband can find work. Any ideas?
Mary

 

Hi,
I am planning to move to Valencia in July. I have two children, one of which is school age. We are all fluent in Spanish as we spent several years in Mexico. I am concerned however being an American Citizen how difficult it will be to find work.
If you can please help with any information I would greatly appreciate it.
As well I am curious to the cost of housing,schooling,nannies etc.
Thank you very much.

 

Re: winter in Valencia

CAn you please tell me how the cost of living is in Valencia?
I am moving in JUly with my two children and concerned how difficult ti will be to settle in and find work as US Citizens. We are fluent in Spanish as we spent several years in Mexico.


Please help.

 

Hello everybody, My name is Blanca, I'm 22 years old, I'm Spanish and I live in Valencia Spain. I'm studying English at university. I need to practise my English, so If your first language is English, your are living in Valencia and you are interested in imporving your Spanish and make new friends,please contact me. I exchange Spanish conversation for English conversation. Thank you ¡¡

 

Re: Spanish / English exchange In valencia (Spain)

Hi Blanca,
My name is Jennifer. I am moving to Valencia at the end of next month with
my two children who have grown up in Mexico.I will be traveling with my
brother who would love to teach you in exchange for some help with his
Spanish. I would be happy to help once we arrive. I am a native of the
United States but I have spent the past 5 years in Mexico. I am pretty
fluent in Spanish but I would love to help. Do you have any ideas on nice
areas to rent or work ?
You can contact me at
sinaiareli@hotmail.com

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Re: contacts/friends both here in England and in Spain

Hi Kim,
Hope you keep posting progress on the site. I too am thinking of moving at end of year to Valencia area and am in same position as you, so interested to hear more.
yvonne

 

Hi Baz,

I hope you are enjoying your house in Picassent (Valencia).

What a coincidence, I have a house in the same area. I am a Spaniard myself who actually lives abroad.

I love coming home and one thing I always miss is meeting British people in the area.

I am planning to travel to Spain in a couple of weeks so if you would like to meet up for a cofee or should we say "a cup of tea", please get in touch.

All the best
Carmina

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