James Baker
@bakeja
English expat in Spain
Forum posts
8
About me
English
Lives in Estepona
Speaks English, Spanish
Registration: 22 December 2009
Activity
Making friends by Dan Shearer
Hi all, I'm Dan, a 24 year old from UK. I live and work in Barcelona but don't really know anyone here apart from my girlfriend. I would love to meet up over a coffee/beer/meal to have a chat, preferably in English as, I don't know about you guys, ...
Sorry Dan, don't live in Barcelona but I know what you mean. Sometimes you just want to slip back into English (language and topics). Must be lots of Brit students in Barcelona maybe try and see where they hang out. Read More
Re: Hoping to Move to Spain by EmmaGee
Hello All! I am a student at a university in Pennsylvania, USA. I am a double major in Professional Writing (in English) and Spanish with a minor in Advertising. I will graduate in a year and a half and hope to make a permanent move to Spain as ...
I agree with that the job/work situation has to take priority. You can't really enjoy and grow in Spain if you are constantly worried about finances. Where I live on the Costa del Sol has traditionally been a happy hunting ground for foreigners ... Read More
hi all expats by heretostay
I know the term EXPAT is historic and really refers to one who will return to motherland but its oh so british. If a person from another country goes to live in Britain they are known as an IMMIGRANT. But if a Brit goes to live somewhere they are ...
Good thread Heretostay. I don't like the term expat but I think it is a fair description of most of us foreign residents. We are living here for an indeterminate period of time without cutting ties with our original country. I think if you move ... Read More
FAO thebadrash by CatrionaM
Hi! Something's wrong with my private messaging. Thanks for getting back. Looks like it's still go for moving. We've decided to move in September, coming over in July to look for a place to stay. We're getting pretty excited now - making all the ...
The Catalan/Spanish dilemma must be a bit of a pain. I used to live in Valencia before I got married but we moved to Andalucia partly because of the language issue. We wanted kids (have 3 now so tick) and didn't want them confused by having ... Read More
NIE + Social Security Numbers by tulb
Hi, Sorry if this has been posted already...... Can anyone advise the quickest way to get an NIE and Social Security number. Had no idea how important these were if looking for work out here. I have a number of interviews lined up which wont go ...
There is advice on both of these topics on my firm's website but I can't help you personally as we are on the Costa del Sol and not Barcelona. Joining the social security system Advice on obtaining a NIE number On the NIE number, which you will ... Read More
How much does it cost, roughly, to live in Spain for three months? by danielleaustralia
Hi - I am planning a three month break to study Spanish next October and trying to decide between Spain and Argentina.... I'd like to live in Madrid, San Sebastian or Barcelona. Any ideas how much it would cost for rent, food, transport & language ...
Daniella - it'll be cheaper than London (isn't everywhere?). The main expense will be accommodation so if you get that sorted via a flat share or something then all those cities should be do-able. Have you thought about Valencia? It's not as big ... Read More