Hi Everyone!

I’ve recently decided that I want to move to Spain and am trying to figure out what kind of work I can get/ do once there. Currently I live in NYC where I have been a teacher for the last 5 years. I teach in one of the public universities in NYC and teach in the English department. I have taught all sorts of English classes from basic composition to creative writing, literature and humanities. The easy or obvious choice would be to try to get a job teaching English in Spain; however part of my reasoning in moving is to immerse myself in another culture and not necessarily start imposing mine on others. What other options are there for me in terms of work? I’ve also worked as a bartender for the last 11 years, which gives me another skill as well. Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks!

Sounds like you should have a go at becoming an English teacher and a bartender, no? They’re the#1 and #2 professions for unskilled, casual, non-EU (no work visa) workers.

Thanks for your reply!

Can I work as a teacher or a bartender without a work visa? I was under the impression that I needed a work visa for any job I may get.

I actually have a very similar situation myself.  I have taught math in NYC (Queens) public schools for the last 5 years and was looking at moving to Barcelona for the coming school year.  I have worked with numerous ELL students as well.  I was under the same impression about needing a work visa.

I have done a little research about different school situations.  I actually did come across this website from the US State Department for overseas schools: http://www.state.gov/m/a/os/.  You might want to check that out as well, there are only three international schools in Spain, however.