jst

i were workingin fuerteventura for 18 months loved it but no work cause off exchange rate would swim back tomorrow if enough work

mikel

My daughter lives in Mallorca and tells me construction industry in Spain is in meltdown so probably better to hang on in the uk for a couple of years. That is my plan anyway.

Yorkie

What part of the island was you in, or did you travel all over?

Scott the tiler

Have lived in Spain for 41/2 years and am fully legal (unlike many). Took a long time to build up clients & contractors, as alot of brits come for the sun, fags & beer and are very unreliable. Have been to many jobs that are half finished by brits to be told by the client we won't have another british tradesmen in the house.
Anyone coming out here, do your homework and bring plenty of cash to last you for at least six months as you wont find work immediately, also you will be competing against not only the Spanish, but Rumanian (who work for 30€ a day) and Morocans. Don't come out on a whim!!!! Seen too many people head back to Blighty penniless.
Anyway, I love it here, although you do work harder for less money but, the quality of life is far superior

bctiling

Hi,yeah i have to agree with scott,i had my own tiling business an hour up the coast from benidorm,i advertised all over but only had a hand ful of jobs from that.Most of work is word of mouth and you are up against the spanish who can work incredibly quickly and much cheaper than the brits want and other nationalities. Its not quite the reality most people think it is and can put a big strain on relationships! You do need a good supply of cash to see you through and you have to do whatever it takes to make it there as work is in such short supply.learn spanish as it can be a nightmare and will help you settle in much faster. good luck anyone thinking of going over!

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