I posted last year I had intentions of moving to Spain and never did for a fear of not finding a job. That fear is still very realistic but I'm deciding to make the move knowing that I have more than enough funds to last 6-8months if I for whatever reason cannot find a job.
A background on me, I'm in my late 20s, no children, no spouse, I have dual Spanish citizenship, a DNI, a savings account already set up for a couple of years now with Santander bank in Spain, I currently have over 30k$USD(I assume roughly 22,000 euros or so) saved up for "emergency fund", apartments in two different locations Ourense and Vigo, Galicia which are owned by family members(and currently not being rented) so my rent would be "low"(and they'd understand it if I miss one month's rent pay haha jk) so I can search for job opportunities in both places.
My Spanish is "perfect" as obviously is my English. I'd be going without a job obviously which seems to be the biggest risk but I've found that I am not happy where I'm at in my life right now and need a change. There is no saying moving to Spain will make me happy but it has always been where I've felt "most at home." Speaking to US expats online who are currently in Spain they all are very positive to me finding a job in Spain based on my background and my work experience.(I have almost 10 years experience working in logistics, import/exporting).
While I'm job hunting in Spain I'll look to make some income by tutoring on the side where I already have a bit of "word of mouth" students interested and lined-up. Teaching has always been a passion of mine(I originally started university to become an English teacher) but ended up switching to business instead so I'm fully aware that knowing English/Spanish does not make you a good teacher, but as a manager I'm always teaching new workers and I think I do a good job of that.
Anyways....... I'm sorry for boring you all with this
Just wanted to give a little update on my situation and hope to hear some feedback (good or bad is very welcome!) I'm excited and a little scared but happy that I'm finally doing something with my life.
A couple of random questions that I can't seem to find a clear answer online that maybe you all can assist with?
Healthcare? I know in Spain you kind of "pay into it" no? If I am without a job is there a way to get into the healthcare system, or do I need to be an employee of a company?
Driver's license? I know that "homologar" a USA Driver's license is not possible or is it? If not, would I still be able to purchase a second hand car BEFORE acquiring a valid driver's license? If I had to have said car inspected at the ITV do they require a drivers license?
Is there anything else I would need to do when I get to Spain? I'd need to get the número de asociación de seguridad social correct? Would this entitle me to healthcare?
A background on me, I'm in my late 20s, no children, no spouse, I have dual Spanish citizenship, a DNI, a savings account already set up for a couple of years now with Santander bank in Spain, I currently have over 30k$USD(I assume roughly 22,000 euros or so) saved up for "emergency fund", apartments in two different locations Ourense and Vigo, Galicia which are owned by family members(and currently not being rented) so my rent would be "low"(and they'd understand it if I miss one month's rent pay haha jk) so I can search for job opportunities in both places.
My Spanish is "perfect" as obviously is my English. I'd be going without a job obviously which seems to be the biggest risk but I've found that I am not happy where I'm at in my life right now and need a change. There is no saying moving to Spain will make me happy but it has always been where I've felt "most at home." Speaking to US expats online who are currently in Spain they all are very positive to me finding a job in Spain based on my background and my work experience.(I have almost 10 years experience working in logistics, import/exporting).
While I'm job hunting in Spain I'll look to make some income by tutoring on the side where I already have a bit of "word of mouth" students interested and lined-up. Teaching has always been a passion of mine(I originally started university to become an English teacher) but ended up switching to business instead so I'm fully aware that knowing English/Spanish does not make you a good teacher, but as a manager I'm always teaching new workers and I think I do a good job of that.
Anyways....... I'm sorry for boring you all with this
A couple of random questions that I can't seem to find a clear answer online that maybe you all can assist with?
Healthcare? I know in Spain you kind of "pay into it" no? If I am without a job is there a way to get into the healthcare system, or do I need to be an employee of a company?
Driver's license? I know that "homologar" a USA Driver's license is not possible or is it? If not, would I still be able to purchase a second hand car BEFORE acquiring a valid driver's license? If I had to have said car inspected at the ITV do they require a drivers license?
Is there anything else I would need to do when I get to Spain? I'd need to get the número de asociación de seguridad social correct? Would this entitle me to healthcare?