Possible move to the Canary Islands

Member since 09 September 2020

CarlvlaeMember11 September 2020 18:15:09

I am Carl. I am 55 with over 25 years of experience in the hospitality and travel industries. I have worked on cruise ships for more than twenty years and have visited 130 countries. I speak five languages fluently (Dutch, English, French, German and Spanish) I am looking for a new challenge. The Canary Islands have always had a special place in my heart. I have visited Tenerife, Gran Canaria and Lanzarote. Tenerife might have more work opportunities but I absolutely love Lanzarote. I am a true people's person. Very outgoing and sociable, communicative. I would love to work in a position where I can use my languages, travel experience (not a must) but definitely where I can offer the best possible service. I have sales experience and would love to start working in real estate. Because I love administration and am meticulous with great attention to detail. And I love to talk and I somehow feel real estate would be ideal for me. I am just a bit worried that traveling to the Canary Islands, rent an apartment and look for a job might be challenging but it is difficult from Belgium ( am currently in the UK but will return to Belgium later this month) to get a job. I was told that being there locally will give me much more opportunities. I am ready for a new chapter in my life. Any recommendations, advice or general info are appreciated.

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert11 September 2020 19:38:36

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Welcome to the forum聽

As the Canary Islands are run by Spain you can go to "discover" at the top of this page and open the Spain Guide for information. Also take the time to read through other posts here too.

Carlvlae Member

Member since 09 September 2020

CarlvlaeMember11 September 2020 20:33:06

Thank you so much. This weekend I will take a closer look at this website and see how it all works.

Carl

Vonster.1 Active member

Member since 08 December 2018

Vonster.1Active member10 December 2020 13:53:51

If you want to work in real estate, you can look up the agencies there and email them. This is an industry which pays a lower salary plus a commission so relatively to other businesses they're more willing to hire now ( after the lockdown). Your language skills will definitely add value. My agent was an English speaking lady from Peru and not every agent speaks English in Madrid. You will probably start with an agency which pays a lower salary because of the current market conditions and the fact that you are inexperienced, but with a higher commission rate than those that offer higher base salaries , usually larger international agencies. Once you have learned the business and the local market, you can decide which way you prefer, or even starting your own agency. Good luck!