Reply to: Contracts in Barcelona

[xondo]

Here is a more accurate translation using Translate Euro from LEC


My level of spoken English is low, in writing and technician is half level. My main abilities are programming, documenting and of Support to the Users.

[Gunnery Sergeant Highway]

I dont wanna get my head shot off in some far away land because you dont abla....comprendez?

[Sysman]

Hmmm...don't think I'll be applying for this one...

Mi nivel de Ingles hablado es bajo, en escritura y técnico es nivel medio. Mis habilidades principales son programando, documentando y de Apoyo a los Usuarios.

Whipping that through a translation program:

"My level of Groins spoken is low, in writing and technician is medium level. My main abilities are planning, documenting and of Support to the Users."

Is the reputation of the English that bad in Spain?

[Antman]

Barcelona? - learn catalan

It would open doors for you, especially in the government projects.

There is no contract market as you'll find in the UK. That's not to say that you won't come across contractors. The salaries don't really compare, especially with the exchange rate. You will find things a lot more relaxed in the offices (at least in Madrid - Catalans have a reputation for being hard-working money obsessed). Regards permie money, what they pay will be the same as in the UK in terms of what you can do with it ie. it'll be very difficult to get a mortgage and do a whole host of other things.

BUT you have enough to live OK, and in many respects the quality of life is infinitely superior, you can't find the same relaxed attitude on the battlegrounds of Britain's city centres on a weekend.

[xondo]

I am the IT Manager for a global company based in Nottingham East Midlands Airport with offices in US, Shanghai and Hong Kong. My background has always been technical, networks, etc, but now moving towards management. I have completed MCSE and currently doing CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor). These certifications are globally recognised but don't know what the demand is in Spain.

My parents came from Spain originally so would like to go back to my roots within a couple of years. I can speak and write both languages at board level which must help.

[t0bytoo]

Yes, it is a problem when you compare salaries from the the UK. You should be looking for at least 30000 Euros per year to have an equivalent lifestyle as earning £45K in the UK, not much but cost of living is a third. Working in Spain is not going to make you rich but then that's not what we are looking for. Take the money you earn in UK and get an easy job in Spain that supports an easy going lifestyle, tapas in the afternoon follow by endless bounter until the early hours, then you can get up and enjoy the sun.

What´s your skillset? And what kind of experiences have you had working in Barcelona?

Any tips / info would be much appreciated. I know just a couple of people here, and they are a million miles away from IT.

cheers..

[AlfredJPruffock]

Yes, it is a problem when you compare salaries from the the UK. You should be looking for at least 30000 Euros per year to have an equivalent lifestyle as earning £45K in the UK, not much but cost of living is a third. Working in Spain is not going to make you rich but then that's not what we are looking for. Take the money you earn in UK and get an easy job in Spain that supports an easy going lifestyle, tapas in the afternoon follow by endless bounter until the early hours, then you can get up and enjoy the sun.

I had the pleasure of working in Madrid for a spell, pehaps money is not comparable to the UK but cost of living is much lower, and Madrid is , well fun !

Serious types ought not apply,Frivoloity is the key to Spain.

[xondo]

Yes, it is a problem when you compare salaries from the the UK. You should be looking for at least 30000 Euros per year to have an equivalent lifestyle as earning £45K in the UK, not much but cost of living is a third. Working in Spain is not going to make you rich but then that's not what we are looking for. Take the money you earn in UK and get an easy job in Spain that supports an easy going lifestyle, tapas in the afternoon follow by endless bounter until the early hours, then you can get up and enjoy the sun.

[mcquiggd]

Try a consultancy specialising in NHS work.

[Joe Black]

"Thats not a job offer, it's a request for a job"

Oops...

Had a quick browse and clicked on a few links out of curiosity...

From what you say the circa £12k he's asking, either way, still isn't going to go too far.

[Not So Wise]

Hmmm...don't think I'll be applying for this one...

Me gustaria trabajar como Analista de Sistemas ó Analista Programador ya que alli se basa mi experiencia. Especificamente participando en todas las etapas del Desarrollo de los Sistemas de Información. Tengo mas de 10 años de Experiencia. Mi nivel de Ingles hablado es bajo, en escritura y técnico es nivel medio. Mis habilidades principales son programando, documentando y de Apoyo a los Usuarios.

Fecha: 11 de noviembre de 2005
Referencia: feXy2ooX

Estudios: Ingeniero de Sistemas
Experiencia: Más de 10 años
Expectativa salarial: minimo 18.000 Euros al año

Thats not a job offer, it's a request for a job

Actually looking though both those sites, I thank god i did not stay in Spain to persue my career there, ok cost of liveing is a lot less but still those rates are absolutely horrible. Also looking though the job specs seems Spain is still about 10 years behind the rest of the the world in the IT sector.

[Joe Black]

Hmmm...don't think I'll be applying for this one...

Me gustaria trabajar como Analista de Sistemas ó Analista Programador ya que alli se basa mi experiencia. Especificamente participando en todas las etapas del Desarrollo de los Sistemas de Información. Tengo mas de 10 años de Experiencia. Mi nivel de Ingles hablado es bajo, en escritura y técnico es nivel medio. Mis habilidades principales son programando, documentando y de Apoyo a los Usuarios.

Fecha: 11 de noviembre de 2005
Referencia: feXy2ooX

Estudios: Ingeniero de Sistemas
Experiencia: Más de 10 años
Expectativa salarial: minimo 18.000 Euros al año

[mcquiggd]

Its all Greek to me.....


Just shout loudly in English .... Johnny Foreigner will soon understand.

[t0bytoo]

Aaah. No quiero trabajo permanente...

[xondo]

Yo tambien estoy buscando trabajo en Barcelona, pero los pustos permanentes son dificiles de conseguir. Otra web http://www.tecnojobs.com/

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