Advice on relocating from England to Spain?

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My partner and I are planning to relocate permanently to Spain. This decision has been carefully considered over time. Although we do not speak Spanish yet, we are committed to learning the language. We are seeking advice on how to find suitable employment for English speakers once we arrive. Our efforts to search for jobs online have not yielded satisfactory information. Both of us are currently working as prison officers in the UK, and I am considering a career as a carer for the elderly in Spain. We would greatly appreciate any guidance on the processes of relocating, renting a home, and securing employment. Thank you.

Dr. Pamela Metz DVM · Accepted Answer

Too late. After Brexit everything has changed.

Prof. Anahi Kuhic · Answer

First get a good handle on all the legal bits, especially as Brexit is looming very soon. No more easy re-location to or from Europe! One thing to think about is pensions.

I imagine also that Covid-19 is having its effect on the jobs market, as it is here in the UK.

Good luck in your move.

Anonymous · Answer

Unless you move before the end of 2020, you’ll need a visa (due to Brexit). 
As you don’t currently speak Spanish; this won’t be an option. 
Unless/until you’re fluent in Spanish, you won’t get a visa there, or the majority of jobs; as (perhaps unsurprisingly) people there mostly speak Spanish.

Anonymous · Answer

You can’t just move there anymore since the UK left the EU. How did you vote on Brexit? You will have to look at the immigration regulations on the consulate site for Spain. There was a tv show a while ago on Netflix about people in the UK going to places like France and Spain to start businesses- which was easier when the UK was part of the EU. But what I do know is that there are many places in Spain that cater to the British tourists- hotels and restaurants, mostly. They need people who speak English. That would be your best bet- when people in the UK can travel again.

Anonymous · Answer

Brexit makes it a lot harder. You need to learn Spanish to get anything other than a menial job.

Anonymous · Answer

wow, moving from england to spain and not knowing spanish while having decent jobs in england and wanting to move to a country that has among the top ten highest covid cases, u people are really in lala land and dont realize the stupid mistake u are about to make.

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