Not every expat British woman in Spain can afford or wants to be a lady of leisure basking in the sun all day. The cost of living in Spain is gradually increasing and British mothers have to and want to work. Traditionally, they have been employed in the real estate sector. However, due to a rapid decline in the sale of property, nowadays opportunities within this sector are virtually none. So women are being forced out into other sectors, competing with each other for limited positions.
Lack Of Further Education And Training Opportunities
The choices are even further limited for those that aren’t fluent in Spanish. Many women find themselves having to settle for more inferior jobs than they would in the UK. Sadly, their progression prospects are limited as there aren’t the opportunities that the UK has on offer. There isn’t an adult education system in English that we take for granted in the UK nor training programmes. Consequently, women become stuck. Whereas in the UK, they could pursue a new career path by returning to education, if they lose their jobs in Spain, there isn’t the option.
Employers Take Advantage
Unfortunately, employers are all too aware of the scarcity of job opportunities so are more likely to take advantage of the vulnerable position that expat women are in. Some of their unfair tactics include paying solely on commission, so no guaranteed salary and not offering proper working contracts, thus not guaranteeing any form of job security. Since women aren’t fully aware of the employment laws, in some respects they are taking themselves back in time by moving to Spain.
Inflexible Timetable
Mothers of young children that work find the Spanish timetable very inflexible and end up spending less time with their children than they would have done had they stayed in the UK working full time. Unlike Spanish mothers who generally have family support on hand, British mothers are forced to arrange childcare for the early evenings when they return to work at five until nine, even ten for those employed in retail positions. Those who work in bars and restaurants won’t get home until the early hours. It makes finishing at five in the UK far more appealing.
Working With Partners
It is understandable that many women resort to supporting their partners in the running of their businesses. However, this is not always ideal. Spending so much time working together doesn’t allow partners time or space to develop their own career individual interests.
Entrepreneurial Women
It seems that instead of looking for employment, there is a need for expat women to be entrepreneurial and driven enough to set up their own businesses and services. This could be anything from property management to local newspapers funded by advertising. If you have a skill such as massage or playing an instrument, this could open other avenues for you. Sometimes it pays to be a little bit resourceful to succeed in Spain. Setting up your own business certainly isn’t for the faint hearted and requires a tremendous amount of energy and effort. The truth is it’s easier said than done especially when you are a mother and expected to run a home too.
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Lack Of Further Education And Training Opportunities
The choices are even further limited for those that aren’t fluent in Spanish. Many women find themselves having to settle for more inferior jobs than they would in the UK. Sadly, their progression prospects are limited as there aren’t the opportunities that the UK has on offer. There isn’t an adult education system in English that we take for granted in the UK nor training programmes. Consequently, women become stuck. Whereas in the UK, they could pursue a new career path by returning to education, if they lose their jobs in Spain, there isn’t the option.
Employers Take Advantage
Unfortunately, employers are all too aware of the scarcity of job opportunities so are more likely to take advantage of the vulnerable position that expat women are in. Some of their unfair tactics include paying solely on commission, so no guaranteed salary and not offering proper working contracts, thus not guaranteeing any form of job security. Since women aren’t fully aware of the employment laws, in some respects they are taking themselves back in time by moving to Spain.
Inflexible Timetable
Mothers of young children that work find the Spanish timetable very inflexible and end up spending less time with their children than they would have done had they stayed in the UK working full time. Unlike Spanish mothers who generally have family support on hand, British mothers are forced to arrange childcare for the early evenings when they return to work at five until nine, even ten for those employed in retail positions. Those who work in bars and restaurants won’t get home until the early hours. It makes finishing at five in the UK far more appealing.
Working With Partners
It is understandable that many women resort to supporting their partners in the running of their businesses. However, this is not always ideal. Spending so much time working together doesn’t allow partners time or space to develop their own career individual interests.
Entrepreneurial Women
It seems that instead of looking for employment, there is a need for expat women to be entrepreneurial and driven enough to set up their own businesses and services. This could be anything from property management to local newspapers funded by advertising. If you have a skill such as massage or playing an instrument, this could open other avenues for you. Sometimes it pays to be a little bit resourceful to succeed in Spain. Setting up your own business certainly isn’t for the faint hearted and requires a tremendous amount of energy and effort. The truth is it’s easier said than done especially when you are a mother and expected to run a home too.
www.womeninspain.com
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