Don't come to live in Spain if...
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- Опубліковано 8 чер 2024
- Planning on moving to Spain to live? In this vlog I talk about some of the things that might put you off coming to live here, like the job market and salaries, having to learn Spanish, and corruption.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:03 ...you are looking for job security
04:21 ... you are not willing to learn the language
06:57 ...you don't want endless corruption scandals
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“Don’t immigrate to Spain if you don’t like immigration”
Well that should be pretty straightforward lmao
Hahahaha
Lol..dude himself is an immigrant. Wtf he is talking about immigrants 😂😂
Don't they call themselves ex-pats 🤔
Yeah your an ex pat if your white and an immigrant for everyone else I think
@@antifugazi people in spain are white tho
I can't imagine not wanting to learn the language of the country you live in. I find it really exciting. I'm not that good at it, but I do try hard!
Me alegro
Exactly and any place your visiting as a tourist at least learn a few of the essential words or phrases.
An amazingly large number of “tourists” don’t seem to want to learn English when coming to the 🇺🇸
Darian Harder tourists visit the US to visit...that’s different from an American or Brit moving to a country to live there for the long term
@The Perfectionist that's not my experience at all with Spanish people I have been living in Granada for a year and think the Spanish speak English well. So much so it gets frustrating when I speak Spanish to them they will reply in English. Unfortunately I look very English so they just start speaking in English..
We lived in Puerto de Santa Maria when my husband was in the Navy. We loved everything about it...we asked for an extension so we could stay for four years. Lived outside of town, and refused Officers housing many times. I loved it so much I cried all day the way home. Now that we are retired we are looking forward to coming back, probably to the Malaga area where we have vacationed many times. It feels like home! ❤️🇪🇸❤️🇪🇸
Benhavis - about 8km inland from the sea.
If you do not know it then do pass by as it is a very nice place to live with housing a tad more cheaper than The Puerto Banus's or Estepona's of the world
@@irenefennell581 Do you have any advice on moving there please I'm desperate to make new life in the sun? Well done to your Son I also lived in Australia myself but unfortunately my visa ran out.
Any advice how to move and where please I'd love to find a maintenance job have Alot of grass cutting experience and hedges
@@mcharrisment4765 I know it well
Don’t move to Spain if you don’t like driving on smooth well maintained roads. If you like pot holes stay in the US.
seriously? The US has one of the best and most advanced interstate road system in the entire world. Those narrow roads in Spain or Italy are laughable when compared to multiple lane roads here in the US.
Robert Richardson 😂😂😂😂
Or London lol
If you don't like FILTH, don't live in Spain! If you don't like making a decent living, don't LIVE IN Spain!!!! Hate to BREAK IT TO YOU Robert, but smooth roads, are you kidding?! Why don't you MOVE TO SPAIN!!!!
@@spearPYN seriously?
I've moved to Spain five years ago from Australia and the lifestyle couldn't be more different, but I love it. Yes, it definitely took some getting used to, but at the end it is up to you and your attitude. You can look for the worst in everything or learn to like, appreciate or at worst tolerate the annoying aspects. On the subject of the language...why wouldn't you want to learn the language of the country you're planning to settle in?!
In conclusion, remember, you're the guest, so don't complain too much, because no-one invited you to be here, it's a choice you made, so make the most of it 😅
Just wondering about your thoughts on the difference between Australia and Spain. What do you think were the biggest shocks? (thinking of moving to Spain one day myself)
Raunch , it is difficult to put it into just a few words, because in my opinion, everything is different. The food, the way most people live here, the way they drive, the timetable, etc. In Australia you would hardly ever have to do reverse parking, here that’s basically the only way you can park. Once you live here, you have to do a theory and a driving test. Australian license is not valid. Having said all that, there are a lot of little towns, that are full of British people and other foreigners, so you can feel more like you’re in Australia.
I personally like living here, but that’s because I like a change and adventure. I hope this helped ☺️
@@minigosia22 What cities would you recommend for retirment?
Gosia, Brits don't like to learn new languages...
@@laurasscorpio4061 I'm sorry it took me so long to reply. To be honest I didn't see the notification about your enquiry.
To be perfectly honest, I wouldn't be able to tell you which city or which part of Spain would be best for retirement. Spain is so big and diverse. There are lots of areas that have big concentrations of expats, particularly along Costa Blanca. There is a great UA-cam channel, that's hosted by an Aussie expat and he has videos exactly about this subject. The channel is called "Spain Speaks".
I hope this helps. Good luck with your choice 👍🏻
This man literally predicted coronavirus a year prior.
This Man gave Everybody - One More Year to learn Spanish ? It take a Year to learn a New Language !
3:40 The rumours are true!
Less than a year!
There were rumors about COVID19 in 2019? What!?!?
@@geoengr3 it's been preplanned for years. PPE contracts handed out in my borough in 2019!!
3:39 "rumours are that another crisis is around the corner" - bienvenidos a 2020 mis amigos
Right...we were worried about another economic crash...well surprise...2020 brought us something even worse...
lmfao
I was hearing this before the coronavirus
The crash was hid in behind the virus. So no one gets the blame.
That's easy to predict since there's always another crisis just around the corner...
"the spanish mafia is the political system" one of the best truths i have heard about my country
It's the same wherever big money is in politics and politicians can be bought.
Where being called corrupt is a compliment.
@@creativeandaliveat65 ahh the classic "whataboutism", when in doubt just deflect and bash the USA lol.
I think the same thing has got into our Brit politics.
And taxes and banks and real estate agents!
Having to learn Spanish - in Spain ! puts you off? Really?
They think everyone needs to speak English😂😂
Yo flipo con esto !
It's a cheek! Fancy having to do that.... I think that's going a bit too far.... Next we'll be expected to eat Spanish food and not food from our home country.... It's really unbelievable!!
Muy loco!!!.... 🤪🤪🤪🤪
@Narciso Duran I think you are confusing Spanish with Spaniards. Also, USA is a country of inmigrants. Why not to give classes in Spanish if there are places where over 60% of the population speaks it?.
spanish is the second largest spoken language and in the world !
Spain has beautiful sunny weather for the most part, lots of culture, amazing beaches, some of the best food in the world, one of the lowest murder rates on earth and a super chill laid back lifestyle... what's not to like? I agree don't go to Spain to find a job but other than that, it's an amazing country.
de Lara se queda a vivir en Espana y pone a parir a Espańa. Encima nos quiere hacer creer que su país es perfecto, no se por que no hablan de sus propias 💩💩 en vez de señalar a los demás
Greetings from greece✋
wow
The bureacracy. Fuck me. NIE for internet purchases and deliveries - why???
@@recklez1316 Love greece from spain
A great many Spanish people are really nice and friendly.
I have been here nearly five years and found them really easy to get on well with.
I am not good at languages but they are always willing to help.
How could you not like them.
Although I don't live or work in Spain as someone who travels to Spain for pleasure, learning to speak Spanish is the best thing I've ever done.
Adrian Niles how long did it take you to be fluent in Spanish?
@@jedwardoo He wont stand a chance, for instance Andalucians will have a completely different dialect of their own and will not open it to outsiders, he'll speak book Spanish which will get him by but thats about it.
A Nother no they don’t hace a dialect just mispronoun Spanish and have some funny words. Extremeños, asturianos, leoneses and aragoneses do have a dialect.
Estoy cien por ciento de acuerdo
It's a very beautiful spoken language. It's mellifluous.
Soy francés y llevó 1año aquí en España la verdad que me gusta mucho y no quiero irme
Ay mucho travajo.?
Qué bonito! Gracias. España tiene muchos problemas, entre ellos la corrupción. Pero me parece un país interesante.
Yo soy frances y me voy à uk Francia es una m......
¿Encontraste el movimiento difícil?
Pues como todos
Don't come to Spain if you're used to British manners. I've realized how rude we are since I moved to the UK. If you move to Spain keep in mind it's nothing personal.
rude? I dont think so. We have different manners but I wouldn't say we are ruderer than them. There's just a difference between rude and "mal educados" (which is the translation for rude). What we consider by rude is basically different from what they consider rude. For example: it's rude for them to have kids in restaurants being "kids". But it's not our case since we take kids everywhere and we allow them to be what they are (obvly there are limits). There are a lot of differences like this one for what spanish and brittish manners mean. We are just different.
I think alot of the difference is about personal space. I am aware of the differences and as I get older I find it not so important so I think I will adapt well but I think many Brits find that difficult at first.
@@NeCLiaH I don't know if you have lived in the UK but being here for 8 years I mean by rude more than just that example you're talking about ( which I don't think they consider rude, but inappropriate) . I mean by rude, the way we complain for every little thing that isn't really important, the way we respond to people in the street when for example someone steps on you by accident etc...
SON EMPALAGOSOS HASTA PA ELLOS MISMOS EL ENCORSETAMIENTO QUE TIENEN ... AHORA CUANDO SE EMBORRACHAN ..PASAN DEL FALSO REFINAMIENTO ..Y SE SIENTEN LIBRES
@@hoosomio I am sorry but I do not speak Spanish yet so I used google translate. It was not a very good translate but if you said that manners are false and they forget when drunk. Not true of all Brits. Perhaps your experience is of a certain type but not all Brits are drunken louts. Unfortunately a certain element of holiday makers in Spain show the worst side however that is not the only side. Sadly all Brits are stereotyped due to these few. :) Personal space is just a difference between cultures it does not make either culture wrong. It is just what people are used to.
The first time I came to Spain, Alicante my mouth was like that 😲🤤🤤🤤 I never saw such a clean City and buildings, the avenues looked like some sort of dream. Since then I'm in love with Spain
are you drunk?...Alicante clean?...you not know Alicante...
@@claudewiwiamjertes2122 If ALicante looks super clean city for you, it's probably because you haven't been to the northern Spain. Those are really clean cities
Al8cantes a dump.
Go to Valencia
@@user-kq5qp6dh8l Valencia is a bigger dump
As a family we holidayed in Alicante, 30 years ago. It was a lovely holiday. I suppose holidays r different tho,👍 better than cold wet UK tho.🌧
We holidayed in Benidorm too, NEVER again, it rained & sewers overflowed there was 💩 😷everywhere.!!
Don't come to Spain if you dont like all night parties by the neighbors until 6. am... Three times a week.
You should call the police.
@@sandrachao72 the police go but the neighbor is still there.
I agree with you, Spain is a tax hell for everybody, specially for self-employed.
Not for the so called "civil servants":
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I am self employed and I do not think it is that bad. The market is bad, many people and companies try to pay you as late as possible and there should be a way to avoid paying some regular fixed taxes if you don't have activity.
Y con los zparos zsanchez peor, solo saben subirse sus sueldos y los impuestos......ya de corrupcion no hablamos....es a todos los niveles....
@@josedc9916 sera porque el impuesto de sociedades es bajísimo comparado con otros paises y ni hablar del IRPF en los sueldos más altos. El PP ha tenido mucho tiempo para cambiar como pagan los autonomos para no pagar si o si y aún así no lo han hecho
J.Carlos B try California. It’s literally sucking your life
Very good analysis and evaluation of Spain’s social situation. As you mentioned though, Spain is gotta be the top country destination to live in Europe for retirees. Sort of things that make it top destination, high quality healthcare system, almost perfect weather, lovely people, great food and wine, very low cost of living, and the overall attitude of family and friends culture.
High-quality healthcare system... let me doubt about it: as a Spaniard myself, I'll tell you that mental health is often neglected by the system, an example of this is that there are only 6 psychologists out of 100K people, which is 3 times lower than the EU average
if you dont like heat you could just move to northern spain, just expect lot of rain
Im a British guy living in Andalusia. I agree with you for the most. Speaking Spanish is essential It will not only help but its respectful.
The policing is very different aswell in the UK your seen as a criminal until they have there questions answered where as the gaurdia civil and the different police forces are generally human and can be quite emphatic
I spent two years in Spain and loved every minute. I worked in education and loved working with children and families, they are very much a family oriented society. I lived in the small village of Pilas, 30 mins drive from sevilla, in one direction and 1hrs drive from Portugal. Sevilla, well she still has my heart..❤🇬🇧🇯🇲🙏🏾❤🙏🏾
Hi, did you migrate from Jamaica or do you have Jamaican heritage?
I live in Jamaica and I would love to live in Spain or in visit.
@@danekachambers770 I have Jamaican roots..I would advise you to have someone who can show you around introduce to the people and their customs..🙏🏾
Y si no quieren aprender español, por favor no vengan, dejen espacio para otro que si quiera adaptarse.
Si les hace falta aprenderán lo que necesiten y si no les hace falta y no quieren no lo aprenderán, que carajo más te da a ti. Cuántos españoles habré visto en UK que no quieren aprender más inglés que el estrictamente necesario para hacer lo que quiera que hagan, en muchos casos vivir de ocupas robando en supermercados, no te ves muchos ingleses aquí así, si no gastandose su pensión. Anda y vete a decidir quien entra y quien sale de tu casa mejor.
MuskaKillz jejje no me importa que se enfade, pero no he dicho quien se va o se queda, lea otra vez, usted escribe más o menos bien pero no entiende bien cuando lee, he dicho por favor no vengan, no es inperarivo como si fuera mi casa, es una invitación. Si un español roba en un supermercado por favor lo arrestan le hacen un juicio y cuando cumpla su condena por favor lo envían a españa, nuestra mierda la tenemos que soportar nosotros. Por favor no me diga lo que vienen a hacer muchos ingleses aquí, no quiero avergonzarlo,. Mi comentario es una respuesta a algún comentario del señor que hace el vídeo sobre los ingleses que vienen a vivir aquí , a canarias por ejemplo, pues son los que menos hacen de todos por adaptarse en la comunidad donde han decidido venir a vivir,, para eso, por favor, se quedan en su país, y por supuesto no me refiero a personas mayores con su pensión, para las personas mayores es muy difícil aprender otro idioma e insertarse en una nueva cultura. Pero hasta la comunidad oriental hacen más por convivir y adaptarse, tómeselo mal si quiere pero es una crítica de lo que veo aquí donde vivo.
@@MuskaKillz Una indirecta hacia Gareth Bale? 😀
@@MuskaKillz
Osea . Que tu te estás refiriendo a un porcentaje de Españoles en el Reino Unido
La verdad es que la gran mayoría de Españoles se comportan de una manera correcta.
Eso sí. Se suelen quejar bastante del clima y lo aburrido que es Gran Bretaña.
Pero es como yo mencionó los millones de incultos Británicos que van a las costas Españolas meandose en los portales de los pisos donde viven gente decente.
drogándose y haciendo la puñeta por todos los lados y bastantes los hay que van robando.
Con que no vengas con tantas bobadas.
No, es una directa al que pide "por favor" que se queden en su casa si no quieren aprender español ( ya que adaptarse por lo visto es aprender español, sin más ). Yo le pido "por favor" que diga quien entra y quien sale de su casa mejor.
Y al Zorro que habla de lo bien que se comporta la mayoría de españoles fuera del país, yo le recuerdo lo bien que se comportan la mayoría de turistas o inmigrantes (al menos hablando de europa y gran parte de asia). Los que mean casapuertas en los cuatro destinos turísticos donde se promueve precisamente el beber hasta medio morir y mear casapuertas son también un "porcentaje" y no te faltarán españoles haciendo lo mismo en el mismo sitio, e igual que él los saca como ejemplo yo saco a los ocupas españoles que a diferencia de los turistas mea-casapuertas son españoles que se han ido a "vivir" (si se le puede llamar así) sin que nadie les diga: ven, bebe hasta reventar, baila, bebe más, folla en las calles y mealas después.
Dont come to Spain if you think you can get a job for whole year.
I am Spanish but I moved out when i was very young cuz its very expensive to live there the house are expensive the jobs don't pay much and all that
I just found your channel a few days ago. Not only your videos are very informative, but also you're an extremely and exceptionally lovely person! Very very happy to find you! Seriously!
Paper work. For many things. Showing the same documents again and again.
I'm a Spaniard and I still find it annoying. 😒
Same problem here..
I am from former Spanish colony Ecuador... That is something you left us here, bureaucracy.
Then ..better do not go to do paper work to UK!
Dys Topian time to go paperless!
If you ever has problems with spanish bureocracy never, NEVER ask for help to any civil servant. Look for the security guard and ask him/her any doubt/question you have. It would save you a lot of time.
Great video, thankyou!
Another point to consider is the odd working hours in Spain. Although it hinders productivity, in Spain there is the noon pause from 13:30 or 14:00 until 16:30 or 17:00.
Despite being an Spaniard myself, I'm actually considering moving abroad again to have some time left after work.
In some pueblos is worse. Given the same work hours, some gov't. offices only open 2-3 days a week.
The weekday lunchtimes - 14.00-17.00 - took some getting used to, although this doesn't happen in big and/or international companies.
Banks and all government functions ceasing at 14.00 (if you're lucky) every weekday
Supermarkets and most other shops being closed on Sundays especially when a festivo is included. The other week's San Juan weekend meant most shops and definitely all supermarkets were closed Friday to Sunday inclusive
I'm starting my own country! Who wants to be a citizen of my country?
Can we call it "Homeland of the Primeval Ones"...?
Could I retain the Spanish one?
I've lived in Valencia region for 15 and I'm retired so much of your video doesn't apply to me. I do agree that employment here is not easy. The most surprising bit about living here is the excellent health services. Our hospital and local GP clinics are amazing.
I am indian and I live in Spain and I loveeee Spain and Spanish people...me gusta españa mucho 😁😀
I lived in Spain from 1972-1979 and unemployment was 25 percent. Flash-forward 35 years and its still 25 percent.
Unemployment rate in Spain is %14 ATM.
Nothing to be proud of. But it's certainly not %25.
An English speaking country with 25% unemployment is much worse. Spaniards have a family and a social life so 25% is relative. the English have a depressing high level of individualism which makes them die earlier than Spaniards. Ellie learn to read between the lines... numbers aren't everything.
Karl König-Mehrtüssen
Yeah and as a result Anglo countries are far wealthier.
@@alexandergonzalez5975 because they chose money over happiness
@@KrlKngMrtssn People in Spain live with parents because they have to, not because they want.
I went on a working holiday to Spain ( costa Brava) a few years back. I totally agree with everything you said in this video. So many people think moving out to Spain will be like it is when you go on holiday....it’s not. Because your an English speaker in a predominantly English tourist area. Most places will want you to work the peak times which means doing split shifts and taking the Spanish “siesta”. So, long exhausting days in the heat, working 6 days a week for little money. The locals were really friendly and I felt very comfortable in my apartment
La siesta española no existe es un mito (si trabajas). Tienes dos horas para irte a comer y puedes ir a casa a comer en familia, que es la tradición en España desde hace siglos (unidad familiar, que es lo que hacen las ideologías politicas separatistas, destruir la familia, el matrimonioo y la maternidad).
I love Spain and the Spanish people are formidable...
You're such va sweetheart
I have met many over here in England and they are very warm people. I think I will fit right in when I move over there and am looking forward to intigrating :) I love so much about Spain, the weather, the food, the love of coffee, the Spanish guitar, the people, the more laid back attitude and just the general warmth of the country and the people. I think really I should have been born Spanish :)
Formidable?! That's a bit of a weird word to use. I would never describe a people of a country I have lived in as formidable! I lived in Spain for 8 years. I considered the Spanish quite meek, peaceful and quiet.
@@SweetLilyofPeace mate don't get your hopes up. I met many nice Spanish people in the UK too, including my Spanish girlfriend. I moved to Spain with her and spent 8 years there. I got bored to death. Genuine flamenco stuff only exists in Granada (where my girlfriend is from by the way) the rest is just tourist trap bullshit. Yeah life in Spain is a bit of a drag unless you have money. I lived in a proper Spanish city, Tarragona, and I saw the real side of Spain. People with shitty jobs, not much to do except have a caña or a cortado, rinse and repeat. And many of the people are rude and ignorant, I could never get used to that. Watch out for them walking straight through you on the street too. Yeah, great if you are retired and have a nice pension, or a travelling adventurous backpacker or student ERASMUS for example. Great then. But so much anything else.
@@leod-sigefast I am sorry you feel that way but remember we are all different and want different things in life. I am not a romantic looking through rose tinted spectacles and have been on this earth long enough to realise people are people and you deal with all types, good and bad wherever you go. I do not look at Spain through a tourist's eyes and think it is all "flamenco". I am not sure why you would assume this and feel the need to point this out. I do not just see "tourist traps". I expect to live in a Spanish community where people live real lives.
I remember when I moved down from Scotland to London many years ago I got oh don't go there everyone is rude and ignorant. Same when I lived in Paris for a little while. Yes some may be as in many big cities but I found overall most really friendly. Perhaps it is a case of behaviour breeding behaviour as I am naturally a friendly person and that was responded to. I don't know.
To you what might be boring may not to me. However don't worry about me I am sure I wont get bored as to me it is a state of mind. One can always be proactive doing things not to be bored rather than rely on others to relieve it :)
As I said sorry it was not for you but do not assume all think like you or get pleasure from the same things as you. Main thing is you are now very happy where you are.
Don't move to Spain if you don't like Tortilla.
Andy M... plz, describe how real Spanish tortillas are made? I bought a packet of 10 tortillas last week, 43% white corn flour, the rest was all kind of rubber-like additives, I wrapped them around chees and ate them all up in that way exept one i tryed to fill with stuff but the filling flied all over the place impossible to eat🌮🌯🥙
Don't bother to live if you don't like tortilla
@@fantasip What we call tortilla is actually what you call omelette. It is made with potatoes and eggs.
@@fantasip The tortilla is an exquisite delicacy. Who can buy a prefabricated one! That's silly. Learn to do it yourself and enjoy.
Eggs and potatoes two of my favourite things combined so what is there not to like :)
What about the Spanish bureaucracy? So much paperwork for everything!
Yes, dreadful...
Yes, but don´t look France or Germany if you wan´t a low bureaucracy...
Thank u very informative and kind of you to do for us all
Great video!! I really learned a lot! Thank you 🙏😊
Venía pensando ya está un ingles diciendo barbaridades , pero tienes toda la razón , de los vídeos más sincero y honestos que he visto en mucho tiempo Gracias , un español desde España
Es australiano
You are right on so much and I applaud you...that said - I lost serious weight while I was in Spain because I walked everywhere...this was in Valencia
Hello. Watched many of your youtube videos. Thanks for your valued opinion. It's very good information.
Learning Spanish is what’s driving me to move to Spain 🇪🇸
One point I would like to make is that although salaries in Spain are lower the in northen Europe, the cost of living is lower as well, so at the ebd of the day I am not sure the average Spaniard is worst off.
True, but when you travel abroad, you have less money to spend
Are you of Arab origin or is Zineb a Spanish name?
@@IvanAkinfiev I don't where he is from but Zineb is definitely not a Spanish name.
Sorry but Spaniards are worse off,even considering cost of living. Fact.
NO, I don't agree with you in that 'cost of living is lower'. This is not true. Housing IS expensive so much so that many Spaniards now re converting "muchos locales" (bars, restaurants, etc.) into their homes. Electricity and Gas are expensive. Internet IS expensive.
Look, I receive from the Social Security (Seguridad Social) 800 Euros monthly as my pension, I pay 464 Euros/monthly for my flat/apartment (piso). Even though I live alone, deduct 464 from 800 euros pension, deduct 464 apartment rent from 800 pesion is 336 Euros left for food, transport. I can't just imagine if I were married with JUST 1 kid.
Good analysis and evaluation of the social and economic situation of Spain. I am missing a very important aspect not to emigrate to Spain. Namely if one does not have the flexibility to adapt to changing situations. Exactly twenty years ago I was a 50 years old civil servant and my wife a 47 years old nurse when we quit our jobs and sold our home in the Netherlands and emigrated to Spain with our two children. We had a job guarantee on the Costa Blanca, otherwise we would have gone to Ibiza or the Costa del Sol. After 8 months I quit the job and set up a small catering business. After 7 years I entered the real estate business in the area of Moraira, Calpe and Altea. Never a dull moment. There were good times, bad times, stress and uncertain prospects but never even for a split second we regretted leaving the Netherlands. Now I am a pensioner and my my wife will be in a few months. Enjoying the good life in Spain.
I miss Spain. I wish I lived there instead of Canada. the people there are so much more lively and friendly, and the girls I've met there were always so cute and talkative. In Canada most girls I've met are stuck up, and the friendly ones are always taken.
Hello
hey I'm spanish currently living in Edinburgh. I totally agree with your explanation.
Cheers
do you like the UK?
I am an exchange student from Spain in Ireland for a period of time, agree
The 3rd best Health System in the world, and the world's longest life expectancy. Stay away from Spain if this is not your cup of tea.
23 years in Spain, never really been on the coast, love the people. Is no more corrupt than the UK, just done differently
Amazing!!! Congratulations. It is quite the opposite here in the States; Corruption and high prices for lousy health services.
Many times better health services than UK, I worked with them for 13 years
Spanish nationals have told me that mental health healthcare is terrible in Spain with little resource. Some have told me that it is virtually non-existent relative to physical healthcare.
go to la linea near gibraltar and see how run down a town can be i wouldnt want a long life there
Pros : you live in a paradise country with good weather
cons :way too much corruption
Corruption is everywhere, even more in Northern Europe but hidden in secret societies, it is the way is portrayed by the media in this globalized world in which the elite decides which attributes enhances on each country.
Hola que tal?
I used to live and teach English in Portugal - considering Spain- what's the situation being self employed? I understand you have to pay a minimum tax monthly - is this the case?
Thanks
Love this Spain speakers gives so much information thank you 👍👍
Thank you for this and all your other videos. It is so nice to hear what it is like to live in other countries. I liked your comments on the mafia. I have seen a mafia style operation in Turkey, but I am convinced that it exists everywhere. I do not believe that any one of us can honestly claim that we have never transgressed. Nor can we not accept that we support our friends and family over strangers.
Being of Italian and Spanish descent, I didn’t realize there was Corruption in Spain !! I assume there was but I am glad you confirmed it !! Thanks so much !! I am presently debating where to move from Florida. I speak both languages and have a virtual business.
Wow!nice video....new subscriber....I have almost 3yrs in Spain and I love it so much
Well, I have a couple of U.S professional jobs online - so I wouldn't have to worry about the job market in Spain. Would I be taxed in Spain for that?
Also, I know some Spanish however I would like to move to Spain to learn Spanish for four years. I'm just wondering if I could live on campus with my infant son while doing so? That's my dilemma.
I have been living in Spain since 7,5 years, i learned Spanish for 4 years before coming out, and i like it. Even though after all this time on an island i feel like it's time for a change and i am thinking of the mainland. But if you really WANT to work, you will find work. I don't move for work, i pick a place and will just find a way. But you do need some savings for in the beginning
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Don't move to Spain if you don't like genuinely nice people, beautiful women, and great food.
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@@MultiMisic Yes sir!
Hey don't forget beautiful men :)
Yes! Specially if you like to eat tortured bulls brought to restaurants after being kill by the matador in the ring.
Thanks for the heads up. Will avoid at all costs now
Great video really enjoyed 🤗☺️✂️
I’ve been living in Spain for 30 years now and wholly agree with your opinion . I coincide with many of your observations about Spain . Thanks for speaking so clearly on the subject . I really enjoyed your video .
Yeah I understand the same thing ,like I hate when people go live in another country with a different language but don’t even try to learn just a little we’re you can ask directions.
Come to France, few of the British try to speak a word of french.
@@kenrehill8775 I went to france and I was surprised that the waitress knew Spanish 😂
Yo preferiría hablar español cuando en España, no hay problema. Los españoles siempre se sorprenden que algunas personas que son de Nueva York pueden hablar español, siempre tengo que decirlos que español es una idioma muy importante aquí. Entonces, con mucho gusto hablaré español en España o dondequiera que hablan español, se conecta mejor así. 💯💯
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Wow! Most of the Spanish I remember is from school (I was one of the few that actually cared enough to truly learn it at school) and understood this almost perfectly!
Hey I have question I’m planing to move to Spain in three years from now and I work in the investment banking Industry I’m aware of the Spanish lounge is a must but is the industry hopeful or I have to Focus on the marketing industry since Spain has a lot of commercial brands ?
Do you know anything about medical interpreting opportunities in Spain (Spanish and English) currently? In particular, the southern portion of Spain.
I’m planning to take early retirement in a couple of years with a view to moving to Spain. I won’t be looking for a job and have been trying to learn Spanish through online websites and while I find them good, I know a lot of words and phrases, but struggle with the grammar and forming sentences. I keep telling myself that that will all fall into place once I’m living there and make the effort to integrate. I suspect that I’ll struggle at first, but do you think I’m right in that forming sentences and building up fluency etc will come in time once I’m living over there full time? Thanks
Yes, the best and fastest way to learn a language, is to live with the people who speaks the language. I am talking from experience. I've learned Italian intermediate level in 5 months, living in Italy. Good idea to learn the grammatic rules beforehand.
It sounds like your halfway there so really using the language will get you fluent I expect. Could you find a local social group or even a couple of Spanish people who live in your area and might be willing to meet for a coffee once a week and engage in conversation with you. Just a thought.
“The politicians are mafias”. You are really bold!lol
Thanks for the details👏👏👍👍👍👍
I think your video is really cool and informative because I am thinking of moving to Spain so thanks for this xx
I have been studying Spanish on Duolingo for a number of years......it's free and it helps but to really learn a language......you have to live the language....in my opinion.......I cannot imagine living in a country and not, at least, trying to learn the language....great video.....really informative
The north of Spain is beautiful. More clean, organized, many beautiful churches, better food, less expensive.
Not spent much time in the north but am planning to. Any recommendations?
wow and so are you Susana , and if that's where your located i'm on my way ; ]
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I would recommend you to hire a car and drive all along the coast. Don't miss any of the capitals or main cities, from east to west, San Sebastian, Bilbao, Santander, Oviedo, Gijón, La Coruña, Santiago de Compostela.
You will be able to enjoy the architecture, amazing and varied food, great beaches, bars, nice people ...
But please, don't just visit those main cities. In between explore the countryside, with its green and beautiful valleys, forests and landscape, its fantastic beaches and cliffs, mountains (like the Picos de Europa in between Cantabria and Asturias), caves (like the magnificent Cuevas del Soplao or the Cuevas de Altamira known worldwide for their ancient paintings ), endless hiking trails, small and picturesque villages and fantastic restaurants.
Some of those small villages are Comillas and Santillana del Mar (in Cantabria), Llanes, Ribadesella and Cudillero (in Asturias) and many many more also in Galicia and The Basque Country.
Pd. When driving through Galicia and the Basque Country you might be charged a toll for using the highways. Not so in Cantabria and Asturias, where they are free.
Javier Marin thanks for your detailed answer. I will be sure to save your advice and have a look at the lovely places that you have recommended.
Thanks again.
The nort of Spain is not less expensive, and depending on where in the north of Spain, it can get awfully expensive.
The south of Spain is generally cheaper except in a few extremely touristic places.
Also the clean and organized aspect isn't a general feature of the north and I can't see how anyone would consider Galicia cleaner and more organized than the Southern average. Of course, Donostia/San Sebastián may be the cleanest and most organized place in all of Spain, but you can't generalize it for all of the north.
Two notable things about this video...Smooth roads and Sunshine...We have neither in the UK..🤔🤔🙄🙄🙄😮😮🇬🇧
Stuart, how are you? I have been following your videos for months now, especially since Covid times. I live in Spain as well, Cádiz Province. I was wondering, have you ever actually felt homesick for Australia, or thinking of moving back there again? I'm from Central Europe, and I never very much appreciated the sunny climate here to be honest. Does Spain feel any different from Oz, weather-wise, or are they comparable? I know it greatly depends on location. But honestly I find Spain to be awfully dry and we have had terrible droughts for the past few years now. Is Oz any better? Any day with even a little rain, or even a cloudy sky, is a welcome highlight for me here. I understand you have a family in Madrid, so moving around doesn't seem like much of an option. But is there anything you miss at all from back home? For me not so much, for I have been living and working - teaching as well - in China until 2011, for over 2 decades. For me China, of all 3 places, has practically become "home". I have to say I really miss life there, practically everything from the weather (Guangdong Province), food, people, lifestyle, friends, peoples' openness, extended family.... simply everything. I have to admit that after all these years here, I find Spanish people to be strangely detached from everything that is not Spain, may it be culture, language, food or practically anything. Now Covid as well as other things have made moving and working in China again practically impossible for me in the future. Do you sometimes feel the same about Oz? Both my younger siblings were born in Madrid, and my parents love Spain, while I feel no special attachments to the country - climate, people, language.... - other than family attachments. If I could I would live in China, Vietnam, Japan, maybe even Korea or Thailand. I simply feel no special emotional ties to Spain, yet am "stuck" here for what might be years, mainly due to financial, family, health and other reasons. I even used to be very comfortable here; but things have changed for a variety of reasons, least of them being Covid. Any thoughts or similar feelings? Thanks.
Thumbs up ere' great advice - very interesting video vlog! Many thanks for sharing the info :)
En general, tuve un lindo paseo en auto por lo que me parecio un larego tiempo. Estoy entusiasmada para hacerme una escapada y visitar Costa del Sol Malaga etc. Creo que son puntos muy importantes para quien quiera salir del bullicio de vida en la Capital, veremos si puedo realizar este viaje despues de la Covid , que lo que atrasa todo tipo de Vacaiones .Gracias.Alma
Alma
First time I have seen your post. Very interesting thanks. We are in Andalucía in the countryside and speaking Spanish is very necessary if you want to feel connected to the community.
hey ! i am planning to go and live in spain for studying next year , do you have any suggestions , advises etc for a student that is looking for a spanish city with great universities and part time jobs as well
Got this clip from a relative today. Have been planning moving to Spain with my family. As educated in different social areas/politics and with teachers exam... I can not see any big difference from Sweden.
"Salarys are low"... yes for me it´s even a challenge to get a job in Sweden as a Swede with over ten years education at uni. Global index´s also show that we score less in Democracy, Security, Corruption and so on. I also have grado in informatics and building education... must be better to work with a "low" salary in Spain, then not at all in Sweden?
Not only will you be getting a low salary, You'll be getting x10 your workload, You will be held under UTMOST scrutiny and you also have to pay increased taxes. Aside of that, Lots of 'helps' simply vanish because you are qualified as 'working' But, The companies do this thing where they keep you 'temporary worker' status, Which sure, you are TECHNICALLY working, but once the time to increase your pay/pay for more social security for you ( Health care and so on) Or even get to the point that they'll have to pay you extra if they fire you... They will fire you like 1 day before that one day, then put you on hold...then re-hire you again, with a diminished salary for a couple months. You'll be getting Below the bare minimum, Told to pay exorbitant prices in both rent and Any form of living items/taxes But when you ask for help about it "But you are working, no? "
Trust me, working in Spain can be hell...
My Friend if you cant make it in Sweden , you will struggle anywhere else ! Look at the migrants fighting to get to Sweden , for a chance to earn money . Look at your own country in a new light, a light of Opportunity . You can do it , i am sure ! buckle down , don't give up . Fight yr way to the top . Best regards Sean
It's amazing how Spain it's one of the 20 most industrialized and wealthy countries in the world, but one of the worst 15 when it comes to unemployment, in the world too.
this channel help me a lot to learn spanis, portugis, and ofcourse english :) Thankyou from indonesia
Intelligently put together and communicated.👌
Overall agree with everything you said I lived in Spain for 20 years and overall had a very nice time work wise and living wise, as for working and expecting to earn masses of money as you say no chance, I left Spain in 2009. A] because for 2 years I had been struggling finding work in the later month`s I was doing 3/5 hours a day for 20/30 euros that`s all I could get. B] I did speak /do speak Spanish to an intermediate level and still found it very hard to get work with the Spanish as they were employing the immigrants from Chile and Africa also many north Europeans sterted to appear, Polish, Rumanian etc. c] The wages in all the years I worked there never went up, I started in Pesetas on the equivilent of £50 per day and 10 years later in Euro`s it was the same, you live hand to mouth pay your bills and sty in, going out at weekends to meet friends, dont get me wrong if I could afford to get back to Spain I would BUT you need enough finances to keep your head above water. Great vlog will look for more stay safe stay healthy regerds to you and your family, i hope I made sense, hasta luego amigo hasta la proxima vez, salud dinero y un buena vida para ti y su famalia
The civil servant rule is not true, I'm a British Municipal Architect. Not only is it not true it would be illegal.
Lived in Spain 20 years. Two grandchildren grown up here are trilingual. Have a half Spanish family in Madrid and we live in Tenerife.
Almost everything is better. Health system being the main one as you get older. Here it is superb including pandemic management. Infrastructure is much more modern than UK. Weather, food and beaches without saying. I taught science for 11 years and get a Spanish pension and loads of extras. Music and sport are free for kids here including instruments on loan. A great bonus. I learned a living level of Spanish and it is still improving. You only have half a life if you don’t and the Spanish resent it.
Hello dear
Thanks for talking about my country. As a Spaniard, I can corroborate what the youtuber says about the job market: salaries are low, there are few opportunities for professional growth and few incentives. Even so, I have decided to stay in my country because of the quality of life, the good atmosphere and the strong family ties.
I work in the local petrol station, and i cant speak fluid english with costumers... I learn by my self watching tv and using social media... i dont loose any chance to practice my talking skills with tourists, i hope you stay safe and best regards from Spain!
Le puedo ayudar, soy ingles nativo, vivo en inglaterra y tengo un nivel de espanol bastante alto. cuando usted dice que trabaja en una gasolinera quiere decir aqui, en reino unido no?
@@simonb2109 no en España
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If you don't like live in Spain, what are you doing here?.
Respect.
It's disrespectful to critise a country that takes good care of you, I'm with you on this one.
I agree with you Jerónimo
He is not criticising, merely pointing out good and bad points of living in Spain.
There are plenty of videos like this for new comers to know what might get them disappointed. Basically what he is saying is that unless you initially wealthy it might not be the best idea for you. People might not be compatible for Spanish life- frankly don’t get angry he’s doing you a favor by preventing more immigration.
I think you have misunderstood him a little. He is trying to be practical toward all the Brits who move there with rose tinted spectacles. All countries have good and bad and I am realistic but some are not. This is not about him not liking Spain it is a warning to others not being realistic. Some seem to think he doesn't like learning the language. However if you listen for him personally that is a great thing to do.
I’m going to be moving to Spain Next year. What would be the pros and cons of living in either Madrid or Marbella? I know both cities are very different.
Hay otras miles de posibilidades.
Love all the information
I think Mr. Stuart is right. The difference between a gang of gangsters and the mafia is that gangsters act outside the state and the mafia from within the state.
If we bear in mind that the innumerable cases of corruption in which politicians have been involved is much greater than common crime, the conclusion is obvious.
As a Spanish, I am saddened by this reality, but it is undeniable and only by recognizing it will be able to solve it one day. I hope so.
Es por la economía y la entrada en la Unión Europea. Trabajan para las mafias empresariales que dan dinero al estado, los bancos centrañes, la política es 100% sobornada y vas contra la rivalidad de capitales, contra tus pisibles rivales "terrorismo".
La gente no decide a quién votar, votas a alguien que una empresa internacional o nacional ha colocado ahí en ese puesto (con el papel de lograr engañar al resto "Transición del 78 USA-Gemany" Partido socialista obrero aleman), y como es natural son corruptos (amenazados/sobornados "terrorismo") regulación de mercados (como los impuestos) las empresas internacionales no pagan impuestos, pues eliminan competidores y manejan al peiodista como a un político.
Los juezes, fiscales, la prensa... No hay nadie hoy mas corruupto y mentiroso que un "periodista" a sueldo "de un banquero, de las empresas mafiosas que operan dentro y fuera de cada estado"
I’m Spanish and I love and support my country no matter what💯❤️🇪🇸
Hola , soy de Argentina y de Líbano (arab country) I love spain and I am actually thinking to go and study en Espana , but some of my friends tell me that spanish dislike arabs , is that true ?( I personally don't think so ❤💛❤) All the love and peace.
If you want to love your country more come stay in uk and then you will love your country more
Good info. Thanks.
Hi, I can understand you English very well. I've been living in Texas for many years and soon I wold like to make a trip to Spain. I started learning English when I was 30 years young and I'm still learning it, at an advanced level, and every day!! I just entertain myself. I can see you from my living room pretty well and see the Spain beautiful countryside and appreciate your explanations .
Le deseo a usted y a los suyos mucha salud y suerte.
Eduardo Vinuesa
Interesting, I've lived in Italy for few years now and I'm contemplating moving to Spain, partly because I like being in the Mediterranean region and close to other European countries, italy however is becoming more expansive despite the stagnant pay...but my main reason honestly is because the huge amount of old...and really old people that live in Italy. I want my daughter and myself to be in a lively and youngish place...how do you feel about that in Spain? Ciao, Ivan
I’m Spanish, and I may have some blind spots in this, but I would say it really depend’s on where you’re looking to move. In general, rural areas have a much older population whereas bigger cities are where young people are but even then, in big cities like Madrid, Barcelona and Seville there are areas or neighborhoods with a noticeable increase in average age.
Spain has an ageing population that's as bad as Italy. When I say bad I mean that it already has the problems associated with ageing population. I've been to those places in Italy that are depopulating and ageing and it's the same in Spain.
Medium to large cities are vibrant. And Spain is safe. For instance take into account that in the whole country only 300 people are killed every year, one of the lowest per capita homicide rates in the world.
@@welshtoro3256 I was just going to say.Kosmo Nautik obviously hasn't been to Spain because it has a massive ageing population,possible the biggest per capita in Europe.
Wow,i just looked at some stats online and it says that Spain ranks 14th in the world.I was surprised at that.I thought it would be in the top 5.By the way,the top 10 are:1)Japan 2)Italy 3)Portugal 4)Germany 5)Finland 6)Bulgaria 7)Greece 8)Sweden 9)Latvia 10)Croatia
I went to Spain for more then 2 weeks... those two weeks I felt... Free, just felt I was free
But that went to normal again slave to the system
Yup....
South Africa, Australia and New Zealand have better weather than Spain so why are white people over there more hardworking and Up to date? Or I mean not sure if New Zealanders have much better weather....
@@southparkundersecretwisdom3230 but they have poisonous Bugs everywhere 😆
Interesting video ! Greetings from Marbella.
:36. I noticed a long line of camper trailers along road on the right side. Please explain? ie tourists, long-term vendors, extra parking for anyone or by permit or “other”
You can absoloutly become a civil servant in Spain, although there are some sectors like the police, armed forces etc. which are off the list
if you like depressing grey sky . If you like deal with weirdo people . If you like moody people. If you don’t like family. Stay in uk . But if you don’t like those things Spain is great .
haha lovely.
Hello, just came across this video and I thought- hey, I’m fluent in English and Spanish... could you point me to info/links on what the market for teaching English in Spain is like today? Any more vids on this topic on your sight or others you recommend?
Thank you for your time.
A lot of the issues you mention people forget are the same in their home countries. Like immigration issues they went through the processes from birth, the administration however was done by their parents. Job security is definitely something that is hit and miss unless you own your own business. However, I do think with the improved internet in Spain remote work is becoming more accessible. Salaries I agree they are fairly low, however, when I compare to the UK and standard of living you can live in Spain on one person's salary. Many people in the UK rely on 2 people to maintain a similar standard. Learning the Spanish language is also something that people need to start "TODAY" if moving to Spain as it takes time to let the penny drop. The structure can make it more difficult if an English learner, however like anything put the hours in and it will happen!
I don't even know why im watching this. Im spanish hahah
March 2019: Rumors are another crisis is coming around the corner.
March 2020: It's here!
Exactly what I was going to post. Talk about foreshadowing!
Where can I avoid that caravan site at the side of the road?
I lived in Barcelona for 2 years and missed it all the time. I want to go back .