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quisibo
Joined: 10 Mar 2006
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Location: Canada - Spain
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 Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 6:51 pm Post subject: Living (expenses) in Valencia, Spain |
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Here's my situation:
I was recently offered a job as an assistant teacher in Valencia, Spain. Although I am certified as a teacher, I do not have a EU passport (I'm from Canada). I believe that I am going to accept this position, because I understand that it would be extremely hard to find a teaching position when I get there (which would be my ideal situation). As an assistant, the pay is considerably less than a teacher's would be.
Can anyony help me out with cost-of-living expenses. Would I be able to live and travel (throughout Europe) on under $15K/year (Euros)? How likely would I be to find a teaching position in Valencia, upon arrival (if I didn't accept this position)? (BTW- I do no speak a word of Spanish).
any help is greatly appreciated,
thanks,
AJ
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Moore
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| Posted: Sun Mar 12, 2006 7:58 pm Post subject: |
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| 25000 euros a year? That's actually very good money for a tefl teacher in Spain. |
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spiral78
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| Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 12:52 am Post subject: |
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If the position you've been offered includes legal working papers, it's a very rare bird and you should grab it right away.
If you just go to Spain and start hunting for something, chances are 99% that you will be working illegally. There is a recent, long thread on this forum discussing problems with working illegally. |
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IanN
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Location: Valencia
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| Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 9:42 am Post subject: |
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Just remember that Valencia isn't Madrid or Barcelona. It is much smaller and there are always enough legal teachers so that in general schools don't hire from outside the EU. I have been in Valencia nearly 3 years and have never met a non-EU teacher.
If you have an offer and you want to come to Valencia your best option is to accept it. If it really is for $25,000 a year tell me where it is and I'll apply for it as well. On that salary you will probably be the best paid teacher here. Normal full-time work will earn you two-thirds of the figure you quote. |
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quisibo
Joined: 10 Mar 2006
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Location: Canada - Spain
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| Posted: Mon Mar 13, 2006 5:57 pm Post subject: oops |
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oops....it's amazing how one little slip-up can equal a huge impact on your question. My salary isn't 25k/year, but 15k/year euros! (what's 10,000 euros  !!)
So, on that note, what's your thoughts on living on this salary in Valencia? |
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