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There's a similar title on the Mexico forum and the first page reads like stuff we say on here...
So what are typical cuck ups that you've seen people make?
So what are typical cuck ups that you've seen people make?
Well our whole move to Spain was wrong, simply because of the timing. We planned meticulously, but without taking into account the imminent recession, which officially started three months after we arrived in Spain. So all of our plans, buyinhg a property, the exchange rate, my husband moving his business, me finding work went "out of the window". We managed tho, had to re-plan things and we settled, but it wasnt a relaxing easy transition, husband had to commute and it cost us a lot of money. We eventually, after four years had to come back to the UK.
This is why I'm possibly a tad negative when people come on the forum thinking it'll be easy to move there, to get jobs, to live the dream - it aint!!
Jo xxx
That's the kind of thing I mean, you know, when people throw their coats away because they're going to live in Spain (cue Hepa who'll say he hasn't worn a coat in years...) Anyway, I feel the snow should have given you a clue there...We bought our house when it was snowing slightly, but didn't think it ever got cold!!!! Stupid or what??? It has never snowed since, but it does get cold!
Our biggest mistake was employing a Brit builder to do the renovations on our house, because our Spanish was limited at the time.Another common mistake is going against the advice of local builders when restoring old properties. If they say you need a slope on your roof terrace, they aren't just trying to be awkward ...
I could add...The biggest mistake is to think you'll EASILY get a job if you can't get one in the UK, speak no Spanish, have no skill or profession.
The second mistake is to write off people who point that out as being 'negative'.
so you'll not be wanting a retirement visa now - because you are planning to work here?we are hoping not to make any serious mistakes that is why we are not moving here until we have visited many area's first. Our current favorite places is Sevilla. We learned last year that the guide books are written for those living in the EU, i.e this and that is cheap. For us we find everything expensive and more so anywhere near the coast where there are loads of expats. After last year's visit we knew we would like to have extra income so we could enjoy a similar life style that we have now, so we have started several online business's for now targeting those that pay in euro's and pounds. Business is starting to pick up and we are going to open our .es site in the near future.
Another suggestion is when visiting Spain or anywhere for that matter and you are looking at making a living or supplementing your retirement. Do not re-invent the wheel, look at what works in your culture, me I'm norte ameicano, so I look at what works on my mothership and can be copied here. There is a bunch of things missing in Spain that they like everyone else want and need. Just identify it and go for it.
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I'm not sure what your point is but I can read into it that you think I'll not follow the law...else you are thinking you are my private mod, if so please make me a sandwich, else please stay on topic.so you'll not be wanting a retirement visa now - because you are planning to work here?
Top Man! Class!By the way Ive had a filling and my teeth cleaned this morning.
I think that's a serious point!Ok, here's a less serious one....
Walking around in shorts, t-shirt and sandals in November, because it's warmer than in the UK, while your neighbours are all wearing their winter woolies.
We live in Sevilla province! Good choice!!we are hoping not to make any serious mistakes that is why we are not moving here until we have visited many area's first. Our current favorite places is Sevilla. We learned last year that the guide books are written for those living in the EU, i.e this and that is cheap. For us we find everything expensive and more so anywhere near the coast where there are loads of expats. After last year's visit we knew we would like to have extra income so we could enjoy a similar life style that we have now, so we have started several online business's for now targeting those that pay in euro's and pounds. Business is starting to pick up and we are going to open our .es site in the near future.
Another suggestion is when visiting Spain or anywhere for that matter and you are looking at making a living or supplementing your retirement. Do not re-invent the wheel, look at what works in your culture, me I'm norte ameicano, so I look at what works on my mothership and can be copied here. There is a bunch of things missing in Spain that they like everyone else want and need. Just identify it and go for it.
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