Do It Go

There are many opportunities for work in the tourism industry throughout the country of Spain.  Many travel to the city and fund their ‘vacations’ by working in the service industry, such as in the restaurants, bars, or the five star hotels.  Spain is a very laid back and welcoming country, and in most of the cities many of the people and the businesses will give foreigners the opportunities for employment throughout their stay.  And if one is in need of learning the language as well, the people are extremely helpful in teaching one along the way, while still offering employment.  Any traveler from one of the other European countries will find it extremely easy to find work.  There are various regions throughout Spain, and each region speaks with a different dialect, so while most businesses are willing to give outsiders jobs, it goes without saying that should one speak the dialect of a region, finding work becomes much easier.

Due to the tourism, there are opportunities to work in various cities and villages along the coastline.  More than half of the population living in Spain works in the service industry, and many in the country alternate jobs, working in the industry during the season and picking fruit during the off-season.  For those skilled at water activities and sports, there are many positions available, through teaching scuba diving, to surfing, to sailing and windsurfing.  One of the more popular spots for diving are the Medes Islands.  More that 60,000 dives are taken into the waters of the Mediterranean here each year.  Many of the schools located here cater to English speaking tourists, so this may be a better location to find work if one does not speak on of the dialects.

And of course there are the Balearic Islands, which provide a wide range of opportunities for seasonal work.  Many who work on the islands do so while they are taking their own vacations as well.  The club scene in Ibiza is legendary, and the staff in most of the clubs and bars are internationally diverse.  Mallorca has many opportunities for work in the bars and restaurants and tends to be a bit less trendy and more relaxed.  There are many British owned businesses on the islands as well, for those seeking jobs, that are a bit more suited for older people, without the party atmosphere.  In all, this is a great way to travel, especially in these times when vacations may be a bit out of the financial reach of some, they are able to finance vacation time, by working in the vacation spots of Spain.

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Tags: Balearic Islands, hotels, Medes Island, Spain, work

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