Points to whoever answers some questions about MOVING to Spain (PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIVED OR LIVE IN SPAIN ONLY)
My Mother and I have been wanting to move to Spain for sometime. We're US citizens, although my mother was born in Latin America. We both know Spanish and are educated. So, language is not an issue. She has a major in Psychology and I have a high school diploma and Nurses Aide experience and license. What is the process a US citizen has to go through to immigrate there? --I assume, we'd need a workers visa in order to stay there. How long does it take for a foreigner to gain citizenship? How easy is it to find a job there? and how is the price of living? --I've heard it's one of the cheapest European countries, is that true? Any other information you can add would be of great help. Thank You, in advanced.
Other - Spain - 3 Answers
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I know that you'll have to find a job here before you come so that they can sponsor you to come over but I don't know how easy that will be when it might be easier for them to just hire a European who requires no paper work and is multilingual. I have no idea how long it will take to gain citizenship but I think it's a pretty long time - my friend just married a Spaniard and she's American and it's she can't technically have both citizenships but I think she told me the process is long anyways. I guess it depends on the type of work your looking for to judge the relative ease of getting a job here. If you come from a different European country or are traveling around Europe and reach Spain it will certainly look like it is a lot cheaper but if you are living in Spain it will feel just as expensive because the wages here suck. They haven't had a significant pay increase in years.
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--I've heard it's one of the cheapest European countries, is that true? Ooooooh not anymore! One of the more expensive countries...about the same as France. To find a job, they are in recession right now, so, pretty difficult for the time being, but these things always go in cycles, and as they come out of the recession, you will see more jobs being created. For the citizenship question, call the nearest consulate. They would have the most accurate information, but I'm going to warn you, red tape in Spain is an incredible nest! Even the Spanish don't know what the rules are on some things, because they change, almost with the mood of the person you are speaking to. If language is not an issue, and you want to live where they don't speak a lot of English (and they are ALWAYS unfailingly impressed when you can use verb forms correctly, etc.) go inland, or north. Stay away from Barcelona, Madrid, and the tourist centers, as everywhere you go there's English speakers. For a truly Spanish experience, live in Central or northern AndalucÃa, or the West, or one of the small cities in the Eastern part of the country, like Zaragoza. Hey! you might be able to get work at the expo... Your degress won´t make you that exceptional, but are probably marketable. I didn´t have to worry about all those details when I lived there. Times were different, and I was, after all, a student. No job, no work visa, and none of those worries...but if you really want to make the move on a permanent basis, you need to check with the Spanish authorities. They can give you the most up-to-date information, and start the paperwork, because I know that Visas are getting harder and harder to come by.
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What is the process a US citizen has to go through to immigrate there? --I assume, we'd need a workers visa in order to stay there. Im sorry i dont know the true answer to this one because i came to Spain from England and needed no Visa to do anything, i think you may need one if you are from America, look it up on google that would be very helpful to you, espcially the embassy's they will have this sort of info. How long does it take for a foreigner to gain citizenship? 10 years, to get a Spanish passport you have to have been a registered resident in Spain for 10years, when you get here you just go to the local town hall and register, it takes ages for papers (like 1year or can be more, but it gets done) it doesnt cause you problems in the mean time, ive lived here 7years and never got these papers and i know there are hundreds of people just in my town that havent bothered either, its not a major thing, the N.I.F. number is more important (that is very easy to get and takes like a week) this lets you work etc. How easy is it to find a job there? and how is the price of living? --I've heard it's one of the cheapest European countries, is that true? Right now things are hard for us, where i live it was a major industry to build and sell houses and now (like with most of the world right now) no one can get mortgaes and so cant buy houses, this has put 14 estate agencies out of business in my town alone this year!!! and builders are suffering because they cant sell the houses they are building, food prices have gone up!!! this will fix itself though (soon we hope) depends where you go for work if you go to the coast its all about tourism so it is easier to get a job in summer than any other time, finding work has never really been hard (for my family and friends anyway) and with what you both have i dont think it would be a problem for you either. good luck here are some helpful links: http://www.spain-visas.com/ http://www.theexpatcoach.com/program_one.html?gclid=CJT10uT39pQCFQUvlAodxkcnBA http://www.embusa.es/
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Saturday, May 28, 2011
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Nurse wants to move to Europe
Nurse wants to move to Europe?
I was wondering if there was a high demand for nurses in European countries such as there is in America. I was thinking more specifically in Spain. I am currently attending Nursing school and plan on finishing with my BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). I am fluent in Spanish and English and would like to have the opportunity to move abroad. What would it take, How much, Visas, finding out about nursing employment, etc. I know it is extremely difficult getting accepted into other countries so I am hoping the fact that I am a skilled worker will help. If you have any experience doing so please tell me how it went for you or anyone else with general information that will be of use to me.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Why don't you explore working for a large corporation that has divisions in Europe...or even the federal government? There is often a need for school nurses or corporate nurses for American entities and military bases around the world. That way, you can work for an American company, which might be better-suited to your needs, but still live in a foreign country and soak up the culture and life-style. Some jobs do include housing, such as on a military base. If you were interested in Dubai, for example, you would have luxurious accommodations and probably a Mercedes as a company car.... --BrainBabe
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Actually, you may have an advantage over most people wanting to move to Europe because healthcare professionals are in some demand. Being fluent in Spanish will certainly help. Check with the Spanish embassy for requirements: http://www.maec.es/Subwebs/Embajadas/Washington/en/Home/Paginas/Home.aspx. There is information on work and residence visas here: http://www.maec.es/subwebs/Consulados/LosAngeles/en/MenuPpal/Visados/Trabajo/Paginas/noticia1.aspx I can't help you directly since I moved to Italy rather than Spain, but the requirements are similar. A good place to do some research is the various ex-pat websites where you can benefit from the experiences of others who have already made the move. http://www.expatica.com/es/main.html http://www.spainexpat.com/ http://www.expatforum.com/expats/spain-expat-forum-expats-living-spain/ http://www.thisisspain.info/ http://www.escapeartist.com/e_Books/Living_in_Spain/Living_in_Spain.html
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I was wondering if there was a high demand for nurses in European countries such as there is in America. I was thinking more specifically in Spain. I am currently attending Nursing school and plan on finishing with my BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). I am fluent in Spanish and English and would like to have the opportunity to move abroad. What would it take, How much, Visas, finding out about nursing employment, etc. I know it is extremely difficult getting accepted into other countries so I am hoping the fact that I am a skilled worker will help. If you have any experience doing so please tell me how it went for you or anyone else with general information that will be of use to me.
Other - Europe - 2 Answers
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Why don't you explore working for a large corporation that has divisions in Europe...or even the federal government? There is often a need for school nurses or corporate nurses for American entities and military bases around the world. That way, you can work for an American company, which might be better-suited to your needs, but still live in a foreign country and soak up the culture and life-style. Some jobs do include housing, such as on a military base. If you were interested in Dubai, for example, you would have luxurious accommodations and probably a Mercedes as a company car.... --BrainBabe
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Actually, you may have an advantage over most people wanting to move to Europe because healthcare professionals are in some demand. Being fluent in Spanish will certainly help. Check with the Spanish embassy for requirements: http://www.maec.es/Subwebs/Embajadas/Washington/en/Home/Paginas/Home.aspx. There is information on work and residence visas here: http://www.maec.es/subwebs/Consulados/LosAngeles/en/MenuPpal/Visados/Trabajo/Paginas/noticia1.aspx I can't help you directly since I moved to Italy rather than Spain, but the requirements are similar. A good place to do some research is the various ex-pat websites where you can benefit from the experiences of others who have already made the move. http://www.expatica.com/es/main.html http://www.spainexpat.com/ http://www.expatforum.com/expats/spain-expat-forum-expats-living-spain/ http://www.thisisspain.info/ http://www.escapeartist.com/e_Books/Living_in_Spain/Living_in_Spain.html
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Saturday, May 7, 2011
Can a student travel abroad for nursing
Can a student travel abroad for nursing?
I love the thought of traveling and experiencing new cultures. I know nurses can work in third world countries. However if I wanted to is there a program to study nursing in London or Spain or some other European country?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I know of a nurse that just did that...but I don't know HOW she did it. Michigan State has a program and others do too...just google it and you can see...maybe your college has one...ask! http://www.studyabroaddirectory.com/listings.cfm/degprogID/75 http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=mozclient&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&q=program+to+study+nursing+in+London+or+Spain
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I love the thought of traveling and experiencing new cultures. I know nurses can work in third world countries. However if I wanted to is there a program to study nursing in London or Spain or some other European country?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I know of a nurse that just did that...but I don't know HOW she did it. Michigan State has a program and others do too...just google it and you can see...maybe your college has one...ask! http://www.studyabroaddirectory.com/listings.cfm/degprogID/75 http://www.google.com/search?sourceid=mozclient&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&q=program+to+study+nursing+in+London+or+Spain
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Sunday, May 1, 2011
Which country has the best standards in the world for working as a nurse
Which country has the best standards in the world for working as a nurse?
I've heard some people say that Australia has too, compared to Latin American countries and Spain or other European countries. What about the USA, the UK, or Canada? In terms of the pay, benefits, schedule flexibility, and additional bonuses, including a respected professional work force and ethic? I personally believe that the USA has the best nursing profession and well-respected in the world, but please correct me if I am wrong. I think so because of how many nurses from other countries are coming to the USA to work as nurses. Also, if that's so, then why are other people from other countries who are nurses, say The Philippines, UK, Spain, and the Middle East, are moving to Australia? Does that mean Australia has the better end? I also realize that Australia's nursing career is gaining so much respect from this "nursing revolution" that is occuring now there, or from what I've seen in "NurseTV". What do you experienced nurses and nurse researchers say? Which one is it in this world? Please give me answers with reliable sources and maybe some statistcs if available. Please explain why you think so too, and please answer my question. Thanks!
Health Care - 1 Answers
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I live in Australia and am thinking of becoming a nurse. I have heard from many nurses that the working standards are atrocious; they get treated badly and are underpaid. I'm not going to let it stop me from being a nurse though I thought that the best standards and working conditions for nurses was in the USA. Not sure though.
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I've heard some people say that Australia has too, compared to Latin American countries and Spain or other European countries. What about the USA, the UK, or Canada? In terms of the pay, benefits, schedule flexibility, and additional bonuses, including a respected professional work force and ethic? I personally believe that the USA has the best nursing profession and well-respected in the world, but please correct me if I am wrong. I think so because of how many nurses from other countries are coming to the USA to work as nurses. Also, if that's so, then why are other people from other countries who are nurses, say The Philippines, UK, Spain, and the Middle East, are moving to Australia? Does that mean Australia has the better end? I also realize that Australia's nursing career is gaining so much respect from this "nursing revolution" that is occuring now there, or from what I've seen in "NurseTV". What do you experienced nurses and nurse researchers say? Which one is it in this world? Please give me answers with reliable sources and maybe some statistcs if available. Please explain why you think so too, and please answer my question. Thanks!
Health Care - 1 Answers
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I live in Australia and am thinking of becoming a nurse. I have heard from many nurses that the working standards are atrocious; they get treated badly and are underpaid. I'm not going to let it stop me from being a nurse though I thought that the best standards and working conditions for nurses was in the USA. Not sure though.
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