Thread: its not going to be east but could be less stressful with your advice lol

hi there im coming from england to fuengirola in february to see my dad im planning on buying a 1 way ticket and saving a 1000 pound so roughly 1200 1300 euros to bring with me, basically i have nothing in the uk so want to give it a go in spain im not 100 percent sure on the support ill get from my dad as were not that close so i want to know as much as i can so i dont have to rely on him. work im not too bothered about because im sure that going from 1 club/bar to the other i could land myself some bar work as im young and flexible but more worried about finding somewhere to stay and when i do get work how i declare my self legal to work and so on and so on if any one has any advice they think will help even if it isnt in this paragraph it would be much appreciated thanks for reading danny

Couple of suggestions...

I understand you are not too close with your Dad from what you wrote, yet still close enough to go see him? Perhaps you could talk to him? Ask him if he'd support you (clothes, food, living) at least until you can manage yourself?

As for work, I haven't been to Fuengirola for a long time, so I cannot say what chances you have, not even sure if there are that many bars/clubs even open at this time of the year, do you know?

For working legal you will need a NIE (numero de identificacion de extranjero) its a number you apply for which basically registers you as a foreigner, allowing you to work, open bank accounts, etc.

Hi Danny,
Fuengirola and most of the other coastal bars are not busy in winter.
Could you hang on a bit say until start of April when the season starts to pick up for Easter ? That is when the bulk of my new hols bookings start for next year.
Without a roof over your head, you will find it very hard to manage. Your savings will go in two to three months.
Barwork pays €5.00 per hour and there are people queuing for the jobs. I know because I have two youngsters a little older than yourself who cannot get other work sometimes.
I don't want to be a wet blanket on your idea but my kids struggle sometimes, one is fluent and other can hold a converstion in Spanish, and they have parents they do get on with.
The trouble is with the current financial situation is it's hitting everywhere, here is no different. Mine used to sometimes think it would be better to go back to UK for work - they tried it - it's no greener either side.

unfortunately now is not a good time for job hunting anywhere, so i reckon its best to make sure you have some kind of security in your living circumstances until things pick up then you can start to risk other things. (but then i am a bit of a cautious type). I have recently lost my job here in spain, i am on several websites and with several job centres and not a single offer, and thousands applying for every job. I am fortunate that i have a roof over my head and sufficient dole to keep me bread and watered. (for the time being atleast!)

hi thanks for your comments......
im aware it is not going to be busy enough in the early months but im still thinking positive about the work situation if i was gonna get any help from my dad it would be with work as he is a head doorman and hasa already suggested about helping find some work. but as a place to stay goes i will be staying with him on arrival but dont know how long i will be welcome and once i do have to venture out then im gonna need to know what to do, if there are hostels or maybe flatshare or even a camping site and you also mention abut the number for working legally where would i apply ffor this