You divide 22k by 14, which equates to approx.1571/month. Then it's double in june/july & nov/december.

 

Hi Roberto.
Look son this job seems to be causing you some concern/problems, so I have come up with a Plan B.............

I will take the job for you.

 

Unfortunately it is completely normal in Spain that your employer manages your savings for you for 6 months at a time.

Don't expect any interest on the money that they retain for up to 180 days though, that's for your employer.

Even then, it's your "paga extra", a term I refuse to use.....

 

thanks for clarifying.

This system has pro's and con's.
You have to live on 200-300 less a month.

But in a way they are saving money for you and you can use it for holidays or big purchases.

Still a "weird" system.

 

One of those "Spain is different" issues that this country is filed with

 

Spain is not that different - other countries do this as well.

For example, it used to be the case that you got 13 months pay per year in Germany with the extra one at Christmas.

 

I get 13 months of pay a year in the UK - every four weeks!

Jo xxx

 

my daughter gets gets paid and has a free month every year

 

It depends whether the "paga extra" is paid on a 12 month calculation or a 6 month calculation. Most are based on 12 months, this mean that to get the full allowance in July, you have to have worked from July to July; if you start work in January, in July you will only recieve half but you will receive a full pay in December. Another things is that it's usually only the basic salary, not what you actually earn which often is made up of several different allocations.

 

Sign my contract.

Basically I could choose between 12 or 16 salaris.

Spanish people prefer 16 salary, you'll be able to save and once in a while you get a double salary. I choose for a 12 month salary though.

Oh yeah and live is good here.

Everyday sunshine, food is cheap, barca is a beautifull city. Nice and clean streets and amazing night life. Great international vibe going on!