Canadians in Barcelona?

[McKaig]

Hey guys,

I will be travelling from Southern Ontario to Spain and living in a town just outside of Barcelona, and was wondering if there were any fellow Canucks in that region?

Cheers,
Tyler

[Bluesky]

HI.
I've been living here in Barcelona with my boyfriend for the past 7 months (we're from Alberta). Haven't really met too many Canadians that aren't just passing through backpacking. What town are you going to live in outside the city? The city is a nice place to go out at night and has a pretty good atmosphere.
Let me know how your move goes.

[McKaig]

Hey thanks for the reply,

We will be living in Villassar De Dalt, just east of Barcelona about a half hour im told. My girlfriend, myself and our 10 month old son will be flying into madrid monday oct 28th, staying there for a few nights and will be in Barcelona by oct 30th/31st. So what made you guys move there?

Tyler

[Bluesky]

Hi,

My boyfriend moved to Barcelona about 2 years ago cause he just wanted to get away from Canada and do some traveling and then I can to meet up with him about 7 months ago. So now we're just working and living in the city.
Let me know when you get to Barcelona.
Hope you have a safe trip over here.

Michelle

[McKaig]

Will do!

Im not looking forward to the jet lag lol. how is the weather over there right now anyways? shorts and t-shirt?

[Bluesky]

HAHA! Nope! It's been pouring rain here for the past few days, but I'm sure it'll let up soon and the sun will come back (it always does). The nights get fairly cold here, but not like back at home at this time of year. There's still plenty of time for hanging out on patios and whatnot. People were on the beach this past weekend, so hopefully by the time you arrive the weather will warm up enough for a nice welcoming.

Safe Travels!

[wallpaper]

Hey guys,

I dont mean to interject, but it seems like you both may be able to help me.

I am really interested in moving to Spain for a while, for the same reasons as mentioned above, to get out of Canada. In doing that, I would obviously need to find employment down there. I have a graduate degree (a bachelor in mechanical engineering) so I would not be looking for the typical 'student travelling and working' type job.

Bluesky, you mentioned that your boyfriend has been out there for a number of years. What type of employment does he have? For a period like that, what type of paper work is involved if you dont have citizenship? (I am originally from Alberta as well!) Is it hard to gain employment in your region?

I am just starting to research this possibilty, so please bear with me if I have asked too many questions. I would love to hear some feedback if you have any suggestions on how best to start this process.

Thanks very much, and I hope youre enjoying Spain so far. You are the envy of 35 million people back home!

[McKaig]

Hey man,

Ya Ive been here for about two weeks now living just outside of Barcelona. I have to tell you, in order to get a job here, unless you will be working for a purely english company, you will need to know spanish. Also, it is a little tricky because in order to get work, you need your work visa papers. And in order to get those papers (so ive been told), is you need an employer to `sponsor` you, meaning basically hire you for the future, and be willing to fill out paperwork for the spanish counsular office back home in Canada. (You have to be physically back in Canada in order to get your work Visa).

If you are able to apply and find work in Spain while being back home in Canada, then do this (may be hard). If not, do as Im doing, and come travel, see some places, and look for work while doing so. Then return to Canada, get your papers, and come back (costly).

Hope this helps,
Tyler