
Articles on Living and Working in Spain (13)

If you work as an entrepreneur in another country it can be challenging to have a sustainable network of professional contacts. When you have a busy life and you are working from home, it is at times hard to connect with like-minded people. In Spain

June 5, 2019
On occasions, what you learn in a language school or in a book isn’t enough for you to be able to hold your own on the street. You’ll only hear these curious expressions in informal situations on the street or in bars. Typical Non Spanish will

June 4, 2019
There are a lot of myths surrounding work ethic and business in Spain. But despite the long breaks at lunchtime and all the holidays, the country and its workers have indeed changed for the better over the years. Although the crisis hit hard and

May 1, 2019
My name is Mary Swick. I'm an American living in Madrid, Spain and a member of the Typical Non Spanish team. This collaboration with Caser works out great for me because my passion in life is writing and sharing content that inspires me! But how did

April 17, 2019
One day there was this happy, liberal Dutch girl that had just moved to Barcelona. She was full of ideals about how great it would be getting a job in Barcelona. After a lot of nerve-wracking interviews in the Spanish language with recruitment

April 2, 2019
When I moved to Spain, one of the first things I noticed was how the expat women seemed to completely forget about themselves upon moving to a new country. Yes, they were now living in a country they loved, fulfilling a long-held dream long, and

March 5, 2019
If you've been to Spain, you have probably seen this sign more than once: “Existen hojas de reclamaciones a disposición del consumidor o usuario.” This is a consumer complaint form, which will probably get that nasty waiter or the shopkeeper to skip

February 26, 2019
One of the most exciting things about living in a foreign country is discovering more about the customs, traditions, and way of life of the people who live there. Spain is notorious for its rich cuisine, its fabulous beaches and its fiestas, but one

January 2, 2018
Living as an expat in a different country far from friends, family and home comforts can be challenging. Going home for Christmas tends to be high on everyone’s list of priorities, but unfortunately not everyone can afford that luxury. Christmas in

January 22, 2017
So want to leave your hometown and start a new journey in a foreign country. Or maybe you're already living in Spain (this post will be useful for you, too!) As a newcomer to Spain, you will be looking for resources like guides, maps, and local apps