Introduce yourself to the gang

[jojo]

Originally Posted by maggieh

Hello Maggie (chica),Tallulah and Jojo

Thank you all so much for your helpful replies. My husband and I are still in the early stages and haven’t got past ‘talking’ about the move- so we haven’t decided where yet. I’m keener then he is because I love the sunshine and that’s something we rarely get here in the North of England. It’s good to know that this forum exists so I can ask lots of questions. I’m not too sure how to create a new forum but I will give it a go. Once again, thanks for your replies.
Maggie

Find your way to the "spain expat forum" then to start a new thread, click on the "start thread" tab on the top left and then type away. Failing that, just write where you want to, we´ll find you!!!


jo xxx

[melissa123]

Hi people i don't really know how this site works yet as i have just joined.

Hi Maggieh i hope you are getting the answers you need, people seem very nice on here.

I am Melissa, 22 and i am moving to Benalmadena in Spain at in March 2010. I am moving in with my auntie who has lived there for 9 years. I have totally fallen in love with the place where she is living.

I could do with a bit of advice on the job front. I currently work in a pub where i prepare food. I have a few years of waitressing under my belt and 3 years experience behind a bar. If anyone can help or offer advice etc i would be very grateful xxx

Thanks xxx

[Chica]

Originally Posted by melissa123

Hi people i don't really know how this site works yet as i have just joined.

Hi Maggieh i hope you are getting the answers you need, people seem very nice on here.

I am Melissa, 22 and i am moving to Benalmadena in Spain at in March 2010. I am moving in with my auntie who has lived there for 9 years. I have totally fallen in love with the place where she is living.

I could do with a bit of advice on the job front. I currently work in a pub where i prepare food. I have a few years of waitressing under my belt and 3 years experience behind a bar. If anyone can help or offer advice etc i would be very grateful xxx

Thanks xxx

to the forum Melissa. What a shame you don't live near Nerja!!!!! I know someone who is looking for a young woman for front of house. She needs to be friendly and outgoing. I think this will be too far for you to travel every day. I would put myself forward for this position but sadly, I won't get passed the age thing..

[melissa123]

Originally Posted by Chica

to the forum Melissa. What a shame you don't live near Nerja!!!!! I know someone who is looking for a young woman for front of house. She needs to be friendly and outgoing. I think this will be too far for you to travel every day. I would put myself forward for this position but sadly, I won't get passed the age thing..

Oh hi there Chica.

What a shame that sounds right up my street. never mind i will keep looking.
I will be living 5 minutes from the town centre with my auntie, so i really could do with a job in that area.

thanks x

[MadameEspana]

Originally Posted by maggieh

Hello everyone
I have just joined this forum today and haven’t quite got the hang of it, so apologises if I have butted in on anyone else’s conversation.

My husband and I are serious about retiring to Spain and would appreciate any help or advice you can give. Few of my concerns are, can we have our state pension transferred to Spain, what’s the health care system like and is it expensive? Is the cost of living less expensive than in England UK? We don’t want to live too near the busy tourist spots but more semi rural-but near enough in case of any health emergencies.

Thanks in advance
Maggie

Welcome Maggie tothe forum. I am new today myself too. Newbies together ha!!
In answer to your questions, yes you can have your pension sent here without any problems whatsoever. Just let the Department know your details etc and that is it. We have ours paid into our Spanish Bank on a monthly basis. As pensioners and in receipt of our UK pension we qualify for the Spanish Health system and it is very, very good. My husband has had several operations here and received the very best of attention and aftercare. Many expats will attest to this also. It is completely free. The health centres are in all major towns and you can phone in English to make an appointment when you are assigned your own doctor. They have emergency units also should you need urgent treatment. There is a very good service called Helicopteros Sanitarios which for a very reasonable annual fee will sent out their medical crew to visit you in your home or take you by ambulance to hospital if serious. We use them also as a back-up to our health service. All personnel speak fluent English when attending to you. Over the years Spain has caught up with the rest of Europe but if you shop wisely and use the fruit/veg markets etc there really is not much difference. Of course eating out at the many little cafes and restaurants, especially having the menu of the day is much cheaper than UK still. It is all a matter of trial and error and speaking to those you meet. On a personal front we rented here for three month periods to see if we liked it and then made the move when we were sure of the area we wanted to live in and had made some friends here also. Good luck, more of everything going on here and of course the sunshine makes you feel so much better. Hope this helps make your decision a bit easier.

[CanadianSpanish]

Hi there,

I am a new member and i am not sure i am using this forum the right way. A bit about myself... I am a Spanish woman. Just moved back to Bilbao after living half of my life in Canada, therefore i am a bit mixed up about where I do really belong ... but I guess I consider myself a citizen of the the world. After reading a few messages in several expat forums ... I can relate to those of you who now living in Spain... cannot help comparing their own country, culture and ways of living .... it is part of the process... it´s part of the learning... it´s part of the experience...

I love traveling and meeting new people and cultures. I would like to make new friends with those who are living now in Spain but left their own countries...same way i did it myself some time ago.

Just wanted to introduce myself as a new member... I am not sure this is the right place in the forum to do it so...if not...please let me know.

Bye for now!

[Pesky Wesky]

Originally Posted by CanadianSpanish

Hi there,

I am a new member and i am not sure i am using this forum the right way. A bit about myself... I am a Spanish woman. Just moved back to Bilbao after living half of my life in Canada, therefore i am a bit mixed up about where I do really belong ... but I guess I consider myself a citizen of the the world. After reading a few messages in several expat forums ... I can relate to those of you who now living in Spain... cannot help comparing their own country, culture and ways of living .... it is part of the process... it´s part of the learning... it´s part of the experience...

I love traveling and meeting new people and cultures. I would like to make new friends with those who are living now in Spain but left their own countries...same way i did it myself some time ago.

Just wanted to introduce myself as a new member... I am not sure this is the right place in the forum to do it so...if not...please let me know.

Bye for now!

Hello!
I think this is probably as good a place as any to introduce yourself and start life on the forum.
I live in the Madrid area, but my husband is from Bilbao and we go up regularly because all his family live there or round abouts.
You say you moved back to Bilbao after living many years away. You must find it a very different place to come back to. It's changed radically since I've been going (15years++), and it's not only the Guggenheim that has changed things, although that's the biggest one influence that Bilbao has had I think.
I'd be interested to know what your experience of Canada has been. It's one of my "ambitions" to visit one day.
Hope you enjoy being on the forum

[markfuengirola]

Hi all, we are moving to Fuengirola in a few weeks and just want to say that our agent we engaged, (snip) is amazing.
He was recommended by an ex pat who found her 2nd Spanish home for her and his service is faultless. Honest and hard working and ready to guide the novice ex pat through the minefield that is buying abroad.
Can't recommend him enough. Pass the message on. This man is a gem and a rarity in such a market. A must for all people considering moving to Spain if they do not have initial contacts.

Mark Noble and family
PS I am new to this site so sorry if I post in the wrong threads. Any help or suggestions will be gladly received.

[Pesky Wesky]

Originally Posted by markfuengirola

Hi all, we are moving to Fuengirola in a few weeks and just want to say that our agent we engaged, (snip) is amazing.
He was recommended by an ex pat who found her 2nd Spanish home for her and his service is faultless. Honest and hard working and ready to guide the novice ex pat through the minefield that is buying abroad.
Can't recommend him enough. Pass the message on. This man is a gem and a rarity in such a market. A must for all people considering moving to Spain if they do not have initial contacts.

Mark Noble and family
PS I am new to this site so sorry if I post in the wrong threads. Any help or suggestions will be gladly received.

Glad you've started off with such a positive experience.
Don't know if this will be considered advertising by the moderators when they see it, so if anyone's interested jot down the info while you can!
Hope everything goes well for you in Fuengirola. Let us know what happens

[markfuengirola]

Hi Pesky Wesky

Gracias por tu mensaje !

I hope the Moderators DON'T consider it advertising and leave my comments on. I would like to think that us ex-pats need all the decent help and advice we can get when buying anywhere abroad and these forums are some of the best places for that.You hear so many horror stories.
Cheers
Mark