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[Super Modal]

I'm teaching in a university in Saudi Arabia. This coming summer we will be given 3 months vacation (paid). Is it possible to find a summer job somewhere in Europe for a non-EU citizen? I'm Canadian. I understand this would be an under the table, illegitimate job. I'm more interested in western Europe-Spain maybe. Can I just show up and get a job in Europe these days? I've got great credentials and over 20 years of experience. Thanks.

[nomad soul]

I suspect summer is major holiday time --- a lot of folks won't likely be around or interested in taking lessons. Plus, your out-of-pocket costs for your visa, airfare, lodging, etc., will make it cost prohibitive.

[spiral78]

There are some summer camps around that pay subsistence wages and offer housing included. They won't pay for travel expenses, of course, and definitely won't provide you with a work visa, but if you're here less than 90 days it's unlikely to be a serious problem. (BTW, you can't buy a visa for Schengen zone countries).

[nomad soul]

You might take a look at the following:

"Summer camps?"
http://forums.eslcafe.com/job/viewtopic.php?t=102021

[Super Modal]

Thanks for the advice. My present employer in KSA will pay my airfare and I'll still receive my monthly pay during the summer break. I was thinking of a mixture of part-time work and holiday.The summer camps seem like 24/7 deals so that won't work. Even 10 hours a week is fine to off-set costs a bit. Spending the summer in Spain sounds nice, but it can get expensive without a little work.

[spiral78]

Come for six weeks, and do a two-week stint at a 24/7 summer camp?