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Working in Spain
With a higher rate of unemployment than in the UK, you may find it fairly challenging finding a job in Spain and there are many aspects to think of when considering applying for work that include relative salaries and employer benefits among other things.

Qualifications
Most UK qualifications are recognised in Spain and it is sufficient to have any qualifications listed on your CV for potential employers in Spain.
As an EU national there are jobs available but many many be seasonal positions available in the tourism industry during peak seasons. While foreigners can get work in Spain it is definitely worth having a good command of the Spanish language to get ahead.
Generally you may find that the average salaries are lower in Spain than in the UK. The working day also appears to be longer but Spanish employees get more time for lunch when many will return hom for a hot lunch with the family, or indeed take a siesta.
You will need an NIE and Social Security number to get work in Spain and some employers may help their employees to organise this when arriving in Spain so make sure you know what is on offer when you begin to look for work.
EAP
The EAP is an Employee Assistance Programmes that many employers in the UK offer alongside any healthcare benefits for employees. It is worth asking any potential employers what they offer in the way of assistance to employees that could include anything that may affect the working life of the employee and could mean that your employer could offer you help for things like short term counselling or access to additional resources.
An EAP may be offered alongside the healthcare benefits your employer offers and is generally free to the employee. |