Can I just get up and move to Spain?
Posted: 06 January 2008 03:45 AM  
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I’m a Latino-American, 22 years old. I was wondering if it is possible to save up money and move to Spain (Madrid) and be able to live there as an English speaker. Yeah, even though I am Latino, I don’t speak Spanish :/.

I also don’t have a college degree. What kinds of jobs could I get and still be able to support myself?

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Posted: 06 January 2008 04:08 AM   [ # 1 ]  
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Hi,

Dont speak Spanish, Dont have degree, only 22.

Bar work in English/Irish bar if you can find one that does not already have other’s like you knocking at the door.

I dont think Madrid is for you. If you are convinced that Spain is for you, start NOW to learn Spanish.

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Posted: 07 January 2008 02:50 PM   [ # 2 ]  
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The number of people on this site who ask if they can work and earn in Spain without any command of the language is bewildering.  Why and how would you imagine it would be OK?  You know those people who work in your country without knowing your language, don’t you?  What do they do?  Yep, they clean toilets.

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Posted: 07 January 2008 09:54 PM   [ # 3 ]  
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MartCross - 07 January 2008 02:50 PM

The number of people on this site who ask if they can work and earn in Spain without any command of the language is bewildering.  Why and how would you imagine it would be OK?  You know those people who work in your country without knowing your language, don’t you?  What do they do?  Yep, they clean toilets.

Now now, remember we’re entitled to the world. Particularly the Americans, but most all white culture believe it to some degree.

Sorry for continuing the thread hijack. I can split the thread if you want Cambiasso. 😉

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