Below you'll find insider tips on getting the best from Barcelona, from hints on finding a home to reviews of the hottest restaurants in town.
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Working in Spain
Salaries may be lower than other EU countries, but a better work-life balance and high quality of living remain big draws for international workers. Working hours usually extend beyond... read more
Working Hours
The hours you work will depend on the industry you're in and your contract. The standard working week is 40 hours, with a nine-hour work day (an eight-hour day for those under 18 years... read more
Finding Work
Finding work in Barcelona, particularly for non-EU citizens, offers a Catch-22. To get your work visa sorted, a job in hand will speed things along. But, in order to get a job you love,... read more
Voluntary & Charity Work
If you'd like to make a difference and give back to the community, there are plenty of volunteer opportunities in Barcelona. You could work with the Red Cross (Creu Roja), do... read more
Working As A Freelancer Or Contractor
Who doesn't like the idea of being a freelancer? You set your own hours and pick your projects. The downside, though, is the constant waiting for pay cheques (or bank transfers as is more... read more
Employment Contracts
Once you've been offered employment and negotiated terms, you should receive a formal contract. Although Catalan law allows verbal contracts, the majority will come in written form, and... read more
Labour Law
Under Spanish labour law, referred to as the Estatuto de los Trabajadores (the Statute of Workers’ Rights) all workers, regardless of origin, have the same rights and obligations and can... read more
Changing Jobs
While locals value some degree of longevity in the workplace, it's a market economy, and changing jobs for better pay, improved working conditions or other career advancement... read more
