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kingmalka · Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject: Any work for a 19-year-old?

To elaborate a little more, would there be any opportunities for a 19-year-old with iT experience, a passion to teach, and a background in Spanish to find work in Spain (Madrid? Barcelona? Seville?)? I'm looking for a summer to summer "life experience" in a new country and culture; in essence, just something I'd really like to do before returning to school for another 4+ years.

Any personal experiencies and/or advice would be much appreciated!

- David

P.S. By "background in Spanish" I mean 6 years of Spanish courses in Middle/High School.

P.P.S. I have about $6,000 USD to invest in this adventure ... perhaps something to help get situated while finding work.

Moore · Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 730 Location: Madrid

The only problem I can see is your age: it's a natural reaction for students who are all older than you to slightly doubt your authority, especially when you are too young to have a University degree.

That said, it is easily within the realms of possibility for you to get work here in Madrid. You might try looking for work teaching kids or students to ease the age thing.

If you arrive with a TEFL qualification (maybe do one here), a nice haircut, good smart clothes, and a positive attitude you should be ok. I'd strongly recommend Madrid to start out with as there is a lot more work here.