If you have any questions about living in Spain just let me know!
@philipthurston8674
2 жыл бұрын
aloha. has brexit made it any easier for americans to teach ESL there?
@Irbdude
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings, just found your channel. I’ve been watching lots of KZitem about Spain. It’s been about 20 years since my last visit but I am ready to leave Floriduh for a new life. I may sell one of my homes, not sure if I want to buy or rent and still trying to figure out which area I would like. I am single so it’s nice to know there are singles and happy to hear it’s a dog friendly place. I am going to plan a trip for October/November.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
@@Irbdude hi! It's a great time to leave the US. I hope you have a wonderful trip this fall. I'm sure you're gonna love it even more than 20 years ago.
@anamaria2053
Жыл бұрын
Great info! Thank you! Your enthusiasm is inspiring! I lived in Spain years ago and didn’t remain due to family factors, but now I’m looking to return. I thought your remarks about Spaniards’ directness was interesting. My family is Spanish and I guess I’ve taken it for granted. However, having lived and worked in different parts of the US I’d say that the lack of directness is extreme in the South, whereas Americans in other parts of the country, especially the NE, are far more direct. Being direct is seen as rude or impolite in the South and not so much in many other parts of the country. Also, I’d say that Spain has a different type of diversity. Spain was pretty marginalized economically and politically and culturally since the Civil War and during Franco’s 40 year oppressive reign. Since Spain has emerged from that dark era it has gradually opened up in myriad ways. Among the ways it has opened up has been to their former colonies and by welcoming immigrants of all races from the Caribbean and throughout Latin America. Spain has also been open to receiving individuals of Sephardic background and from Africa. And, of course, there are EU citizens from other countries and N. Americans embracing Spain. All of this is consistent with Spain’s ancient history of being a nation of many peoples.
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
@@philipthurston8674 hi! Apologies for the delayed response, I'm just now seeing your comment. Brexit hasn't changed the situation for US citizens who want to teach English in Spain. However, Spain has a government run teaching assistant program that many US citizens participate in, including myself in 2006 and 2015. It's probably the easiest way to live/work in Spain for US citizens who do not qualify for the non-lucrative visa.
@MCoelloF
2 жыл бұрын
You forgot: safety in the streets and schools (no guns, no shootings), gastronomy (Spaniards rather prefer Spanish gastronomy than foreign gastronomy, that´s why you´ll find a lot of Spanish restaurants and only a few foreing restaurants) 1 month paid vacations, paid sickness leave (unlimited), paid maternity/paternity leave, 2 extra pays (summer and winter), free education, free kindergarden, 35h/week working time, etc We are just too good to be true (just joking) 🤣
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Manuel! That's a great point about safety. It's one of the greatest perks to living in Spain. Thanks for mentioning the other great reasons!
@danieldominguez2419
2 жыл бұрын
Its not free, you pay your taxes ;)
@MCoelloF
2 жыл бұрын
@@danieldominguez2419 obvious
@javiersays
Жыл бұрын
@@danieldominguez2419 One pays taxes in the US too, as high as 40% just that the money goes to Wars and upkeep of an expensive army.
@javiersays
Жыл бұрын
@@lordnelson63 wow 20 percent on defense .. yes I guess there is federal and state budgets not to forget deficit at expense at state level .. wish healthcare and education was a priority .. I guess money also goes into pensions for federal workers and armed personnel so more the military more long term commitments to pensions .. I guess part of the reason the pentagon uses contract soldiers is to avoid long term expenses by paying more in the short term to private contractors … no one dares to reduce defense budget as that might kill their political careers .. all this plus one of borrowing for recessions and pandemic for Tarp funding etc
@jimenemi
2 жыл бұрын
I am a spaniard living in the USA and believe me, she 100% accurate. Job well done!
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi MJ! This means a LOT! Thank you so much for your comment and for watching my video. I hope you are enjoying the US.
@ThomasDowdyWinslett
Жыл бұрын
I had been coming to Spain for more than a dozen years and in 2022 decided to move to northern Spain. I LOVE it! I chose a smaller city that is close to Bilboa as I like quieter living but being close to the benefits and services of a larger city. I can be in Paris in a few hours and from there all of Europe opens up to me. I am impressed by your summary of what life is like in Spain - excellent video with quality information. I want to reiterate that the people in Spain are kind and generous. Regarding the cons, as I"m living in a smaller community fewer people speak English so I'm glad I had begun learning Spanish before arriving. The bureaucracy and lower level of customer service is challenging but basically means adjusting expectations and staying patient and enduring.
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing Thomas! Congrats on making your move to Spain. The north is incredible, in fact I'd love to spend more time up there to get to know it better! Glad to hear that life is going well for you in Spain!
@tafareactions2823
2 жыл бұрын
if you don't know how to speak spanish but you try when you try to communicate, people appreciate it and they will make an effort to understand you. But if you don't bother to try and speak directly to them in English, they will probably ignore you, even if they know how to speak English.
@beltrangarrote1982
Жыл бұрын
I’d never take directness as a con. Being direct does not mean impolite. The more I age the more I love it. Also, some other cons don’t feel like so.
@Eric-Marsh
2 жыл бұрын
Greetings - we moved from Austin to the La Safor (Gandia) area in 2017. No regrets.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Eric! Wow, that's so cool! Best decision, right? No regrets over here either. Enjoy La Safor!
@bigbubba0439
Жыл бұрын
For me, I've always had a very special connection with Spain, since my father is grew up and lived until his 20's in Asturias. Half of my family lives there, and so Spain has always felt like a part of me. I've always loved traveling there, and although (for now) living in Spain is more of a dream rather than an actual plan or commitment, I'm doing research in case I ever want to make the move. Because of my father, I am both a European and American (from my mother) citizen, so one of the hardest parts about moving to Spain is already done before I've even started to move. Also, thank you for your video, it was very informative!
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching my video! That's fab that you are European, definitely makes the possibility of you coming back pretty easy from an immigration perspective. I hope you get to make it happen one day, especially since you have family here and it holds a special place for you.
@CaptianInternet
Жыл бұрын
I just landed on this channel and "She hit Refresh" is probably the best channel name for this kind of channel ever.
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Simon!
@eclecticx
Жыл бұрын
Expat US who's been in Spain for the better part of nine years. I can't really come up with a legit con and none of those listed apply. Cost of living is great, quality of life is terrific, easy making friends, highly diverse area so English isn't an issue, etc, etc. Costa del Sol isn't perfect but it comes so close, it's heavenly.
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
That's wonderful! Glad to hear Spain was the right choice for you. There is so much to love about Spain!
@dugrober
Жыл бұрын
Agree with you totally! Bureaucracy? Try Germany where I live. Pathetic!
@javiersays
Жыл бұрын
As someone who spent close to 2 decades in the Us and a decade of which in NYC I can relate to what you say.. like you say no country is perfect , however there is definitely something to be said about living in a place that suits ones values. Glad you love living in Spain. I particularly love Granada and as someone who likes to paint , the Andalucia inspires me.
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your message. Granada is lovely and for me, Andalucia is the best part of Spain. Thank you for stopping by!
@m.ceciliagomez9900
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video!! Thank you for highlighting the need for people to study or improve their Spanish if they plan to live in Spain long term. The reality is that in most countries around the world one needs to learn the language! :)
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching Cecilia! Definitely, learning a language is a must if you plan to live in another country long-term.
@bigmike208McDizzle
Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! I appreciate all the info! I’m considering a move there, I’ve long been sick of the U.S. and it’s just getting worse. I must say you mentioned we will miss the customer service here? Like everything else out here, it’s horrible……I don’t see that being an adjustment out there 😅. Also I’ve lived all over the US from Coast to Coast & in between, just saying.
@jessielouheart
Жыл бұрын
watching from austin. dreaming of spain. thank you for sharing!!!
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Hey there! My ole' stomping ground, Austin :). Thank you so much for tuning in and leaving a comment. I appreciate it!
@louisaguzman1496
2 жыл бұрын
Checks everything on my list! I can't wait to get there!
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
How exciting! When are you coming??
@DonMaggie
2 жыл бұрын
Looking at Spain or Portugal. a pro for either no one will actually talk about is zero mass shootings or gun culture like here in the USA 😞
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Leonora, thanks for stopping by! That is a total pro! In my book "I'm Outta Here! An Americans Ultimate Visa Guide to Living in Europe" I actually mention safety as a pro to living in Europe on touch on the subject of guns (or lack there of in Europe). I feel so much safer here in Spain than in the U.S.
@Quarin12
Жыл бұрын
So true! We all see that gun violence has been out of control with no end in sight! Among other reasons I'm thinking about moving but we are a family of 5 so its alot more difficult but not impossible.
@williamramos3350
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info. I am tired of dealing with constant discrimination in the US. Always judged based on my nationality and not my abilities. Really tired of it. I am willing to deal with the obstacles. If it allows me to live a life I deserve to live.
@MCGguitar698
Жыл бұрын
You will not get special treatment in Spain, they look down on Americans, especially if your are from Mexico or South America. I'm tired of the discrimination in American as well, it's become socially acceptable to hate men of European decent. Btw, Spain is in Europe, if you are Spanish your a considered to be "white".
@silverwolf1983
Жыл бұрын
In France and other North Europe countries I think it is harder to make friends
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching! I can imagine that it might be harder to make friends there.
@punakaify
2 жыл бұрын
Very good information. I´m Spanish and I completely agree. Just one point: in the member countries of the EU there are agreements of all kinds that facilitate everything related to the necessary procedure to settle in a country belonging to it. Probably these advantages are not available when coming from other countries, or are limited in some way. There is nothing against the United States and no additional difficulties imposed. Probably coming from Canada, Mexico or any other American country the same thing happens.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi! Thanks so much for watching my video. I agree, the bureaucracy and difficulties that come with it while living in Spain are not taken personally. It's just part of transitioning to another country.
@maestrotomberi6101
Жыл бұрын
Great and accurate video overall! However, to what regards the lack of variety (I'm pretty sure you meant "diversity") there are several explanations about this: 1) we spaniards, like italians, are very proud of our food. It's delicious and very varied. That's something that makes many of us reticent to try some other cuisines of the world. 2) It's pretty difficult; as you said, to find some foods, unless you go to very determined and specific markets. While in big cities that's not a problem, in smaller towns that can be an odyssey. 3) The immigration flux, as I reckon you mentioned as well, is not even close as the one the USA may have: while the States are a melting pot of nationalities, Spain is still mostly a state nation. That is highly reflected in our idiosincrasy. And yeah, most of Spaniards can't handle spicyness very well (though I somewhat do).
@FranciscoGonzalez-dz2oy
Жыл бұрын
Una cosa es tomar picante y otra joder los sabores con el picante.yo vi ponerse a un americano ponerse un frasco de tabasco en un entrecot.y encima está pasado y parecia la suela de una campera si eso es comer.virgencita déjanos como estábamos. Están como para dar lecciones gastronómicas?
@aponmeli
Жыл бұрын
I'm SO happy that you shared this info. My main reason wanting to leave-applying through NALCAP to get the process going- is to get a break the workaholic lifestyle from the US, Spain has a between work-life balance. And of course, Spain is beautiful. Was doubting myself because I'm above 30 but, why not?
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you get it! In your 30s is a great time to transition. You will be so grateful that you did. Best of luck!!
@gmcclement
8 ай бұрын
Go for it. I became an Auxiliar at the age of 59 and loved it. Unfortunately, I was only eligible for one year.
@arturo95658
Жыл бұрын
una pregunta ¿un mexicano que es en usa ,, un inmigrante o un EXPAT,,,,,otra ¿cuales son los problemas burocraticos a los que se enfrenta un EXPAT (inmigrante ) en USA)¡¡¡¡ muchos, verdad¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡un saludo
@PowerToFly_
2 жыл бұрын
Go Cepee! What a beautiful video! Living in spain rocks!! :P
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooo much!! It means so much to have PTF's support!
@romyr6846
Жыл бұрын
I have the opportunity to get citizenship due to La Memoria de Ley... I live in Miami and I am a licensed mental health therapist in FL... and I am thinking about moving to Spain...I did go visit in May and I loved it.. I am going back in Oct... as well..and I am thinking of seeing my Telehealth clients to see how the flow will go.... because the 6 hrs difference is a big difference... hehe
@huneebe
2 жыл бұрын
Great information, and well presented. Thanks, Cepee!
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching and for your kind words, Melissa!
@kendallles
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, new Subbie! I’m gonna binge all your videos.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ms Ken! Thank you so much for subscribing! I appreciate it. Enjoy binging :) . If there are any topics you're interested in hearing about just let me know!
@Rick-lq2wi
2 жыл бұрын
Great video....greetings from Houston tx ✌
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hello there, Rick in Houston! Thank you so much for watching my video and saying hello!
@sherrisnell3382
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Very informative!
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Sherri! Thank you so much for watching!
@Andelu7
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks you! That was very informative. Ready to leave the US. Looking all over Europe.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Andrew, thanks for stopping by! Glad you enjoyed the video. I hear ya, so many people are ready to get up on out of there! Europe has a lot of options, but sure to check out my video on the 4 easiest countries that Americans can move to. I'm also working on two videos about the best cities in Europe for Americans. Stay tuned! And if you have any questions just let me know!
@Andelu7
2 жыл бұрын
@@SheHitRefresh Random question. My wife is from Central America and is concerned with not being able to find flour tortillas. Do markets in Spain sell flour tortillas? Not Spanish tortillas which are omelettes.
@MariaNI-yf1bz
2 жыл бұрын
@@Andelu7 ofcourse they do sell flour tortillas. Hhhh😃
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
@@Andelu7 hi again! Yes, you can find flour tortillas in most major grocery store chains (corn tortillas on the other hand are not easy to come by). Of course the brands will be limited, it's usually Old El Paso, a brand I wouldn't normally consider in the U.S. but sometimes it's all we have here :P
@lidahamedani8055
Жыл бұрын
So helpful, thank you.
@CapturingSpain
2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Can agree with everything you said :)
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Love it! Thank you so much for watching my video!
@beatemedina512
Жыл бұрын
All your CONs are not Spain specific except maybe the one of freelancing you mentioned (which also has similar rules in the US, unless you work "illegal" not declaring everything in the US)... I had all the same difficulties moving as a European to the US... So what are really CONs of Spain and Spain specific?
@justinwr092
Жыл бұрын
I'm from Houston and daydram about moving to Spain every single day of my life. My wife's family is all here, so we are kind of stuck :-(
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Hello fellow Houstonian! I hope one day the dream to move to Spain becomes a possibility. Thank you so much for watching my video.
@rogermagnusson115
2 жыл бұрын
Spanish is a big language in the USA. Even easier for americans Who speak spanish,to move to spain.
@vanessao8586
Жыл бұрын
I think it’s important to specify in which side of Spain you lived, sounds like you were by the north
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Hi Vanessa! I lived in Cordoba for a year and then lived in Madrid for 8 years. When I made this video I was living in Malaga for about 1.5 years.
@Toni-zw1eq
11 ай бұрын
En el sur 😂😂
@YT-Viewer
11 ай бұрын
Good video and good comments. Regarding taxes, if someone is working remotely from the US, after 180 days they too will have to pay income tax in Spain even if their business is based in the US?
@Preachinglove
Жыл бұрын
Hey friend where could we work in malaga I am a teacher but my husband works is papermill what are some jobs Americans can do
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Hi! To be honest unemployment is high in Spain so finding work for locals is difficult and for foreigners is can be even harder as you'll require a work visa sponsorship. Work visa sponsorships are not so easy to come by (highly skilled individuals have better odds). But if you are a certified teacher then you may want to look into international schools to see if there are any relevant openings. That is an in. I don't your husband would have much luck finding work in his field in Spain. My suggestion would be to find remote jobs that you can bring to Spain on the new digital nomad visa. Remote work will also allow you to have a foreign salary which will be way above the average Spanish salary of about 30k/year. I hope that helps!
@Preachinglove
Жыл бұрын
@SheHitRefresh thanks so much for the reply it definitely helps. I am looking for remote jobs. However, it's not as easy these days. Thanks again
@humddaanihumddaani5035
Жыл бұрын
You are speaking in lovely ways. I like you and your voice. MUNAWAR
@JenniferLisetteLopez
2 жыл бұрын
Love this!!!! So true!!
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
You know it!!
@rubendaniel6569
2 жыл бұрын
Hello Jennifer, how are you doing today
@mancityfan45
2 жыл бұрын
what makes a ex pat.? surely one Is an immigrant. an ex pat means to me? someone who never learns the language or culture and seems to think they are above anyone else.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi City Fan! Thank you so much for your question, it comes up a lot. The official definition of an expat is "someone who lives outside their native country." But some people take offense to that term-calling someone an expat as opposed to an immigrant can have connotations of privilege and status. While the terms mean different things to different people, I use the terms pretty interchangeably when referring to myself and when talking about people moving abroad. For SEO purposes I use "expat" in my content and also because I don't want to take away from the immigrant journey that is often linked with hardship and obstacles to make a dream of living abroad a reality. For myself and most "expats" I think it's important to recognize our privilege of being able to move abroad with ease due to resources, nationality, etc. Most of use move abroad just because we can or feel like it, almost on a whim, and I understand that is not the case for many people who are desperate to leave their home country for a better a life abroad for themselves, their family, and children. Regarding your comment on an expat being someone who never learns the language or culture, I've seen immigrants/expats in the US who have been living there for years or decades and have not learned English, and I don't judge nor have a problem with it. We all have our own journey, access to resources, and priorities that can lead to this.
@InnerPower4me
2 жыл бұрын
@@SheHitRefresh excellent and real response.. btw new subbie
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
@@InnerPower4me thanks so much! Happy to have you here!
@volareohoh2413
2 жыл бұрын
@@SheHitRefresh It is very curious, in fact the term "expat" is only used by Anglo-Saxons, nobody else does it on the entire planet. It is also a racist term. Why? Not in England, not even in the USA are there expats from other countries, they are all called immigrants. My brother has lived in Oregon for 15 years (moved across the country), they always call him an immigrant, never an expat. My sister, who has lived in London for twenty years (and with a family), is still called an immigrant, never an expat. When we talk about European immigration to the USA, we are always immigrants, never expats. The term comes from English racism and chauvinism. You just have to look for it and you will find the origins. in the former colonies. It is also a term that implies that your country is not the one where you live, but the one where you were born, that is another mistake. By the way, the USA has no official language. It is not anyone's duty to learn English. Having said this, I think what you say in the video is 100% true, I like it. ; )
@rolflin
Жыл бұрын
@@volareohoh2413 nailed it
@STUDERRG
11 ай бұрын
great report! I loved it! - By the way, how many oil rigs do you have running in Texas? You do appear to be financially independent.
@pilarnavarro3276
11 ай бұрын
No es cierto que los españoles odiemos a los perros . Puede que alguna persona no les guste , pero a la mayoría de los españoles queremos a los perros. A demas aquí hay una ley que los protege del maltrato y del abandono .Habla sin tener idea de lo que dice.
@elliottstephie
11 ай бұрын
That's extremely expensive!!! 900 for one room???
@SheHitRefresh
11 ай бұрын
Hi! I'm not sure if you're familiar with Europe, 900 for a one-bedroom apartment in the city center of a major European city is pretty good. However, prices have gone up since making this video so a one-bedroom will be more now. But if you are looking to keep costs down you can always rent a room in a shared apartment or live outside the city center. Your rent will be much less than 900 euros.
@ConservativeHippie001
Жыл бұрын
I’ve wanted to move to southern Spain for over 20 years as well. 💃🏽 The only thing I’ll say is that having people’s dogs in the restaurant with my food is definitely not a “pro” to me. Lol.
@rolflin
Жыл бұрын
i have not seen dogs inside restaurants..maybe at bars and cafeterias..but not inside restaurants
@ConservativeHippie001
Жыл бұрын
@@rolflin Oh ok! Thank you! 🙂
@pedrolardies9597
Жыл бұрын
Health authorities do not allow dogs inside restaurants.
@jblondon1327
11 ай бұрын
Never seen a dog in a restaurant and I'm spanish
@OuroKroniifanboy
2 жыл бұрын
Oh.....would be the same for a Mexican or we would have a different experience. I always wonder if Spain would be a good choice to live...even more when USA doesn't want to give the usa citizenship path to the daca recipients maybe Spain would be a good choice.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi there! Thanks for stopping by, I appreciate you taking the time to watch my video. I can't speak from personal experience as to what life for Mexican citizens would be like here but I think overall it's a great place to live and you have the advantage of already speaking the language which would help you adapt to life in Spain faster. As a Mexican citizen there is a path to Spanish citizenship that you could qualify for (I did it via my Colombian citizenship). You'd need to first live here legally for 2 years and then you are eligible to apply for Spanish citizenship. I might do a video on this if there is enough interest! If you have any other questions just let me know!
@OuroKroniifanboy
2 жыл бұрын
@@SheHitRefresh Thank you for replying. I was just researching videos about living in Spain since the current situation in America is making life more difficult for undocumented immigrants even more when DACA is limbo so Spain would be good places to go for a better opportunities. It would be cool if you make a video about that.
@seansanb5527
2 жыл бұрын
@@SheHitRefresh Please do a video on that. I been searching for info on citizenship path for people from ex Spain colonies. Thanks!
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
@@seansanb5527 thanks so much for your feedback! Hope to create a video on this soon. Stay tuned!
@rolflin
Жыл бұрын
Tengo varios amigos mexicanos viviendo aqui y es muy sencillo rehacer aqui tu vida.
@norgetilspania
Жыл бұрын
This is worrying.. Please.. América.. try Hawaii or .. Miami or something.. Nothing to see here America.. move it along..
@rolflin
Жыл бұрын
X_DDD
@mascode1
Жыл бұрын
My face when you said I'm 42: 0_0
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
You're very kind. Thank you so much!
@julienalexander6113
2 жыл бұрын
42 and beautiful. Anywho, I've been thinking about moving to Spain. Been doing alot of research.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by! Spain is a great place to move to, I hope this video and my others help with the research!
@bulanyeripatiseri
2 жыл бұрын
If you're a male, don't expect to meet a spanish woman or make friends. This only happens to females, they find a boyfriend or husban the day after they arrive if they wish so. But foreign men... usually feel very lonely and go back. Even if you are rich or handsome, spanish women will usually ignore you. I'm spanish and I know what Im talking about. I dated lots of american girls here and the american guys are always lonely losers even rich or cool. Same for all nationalities actually but men from rich countries who are too nice are totally ignored. A working class muslim immigrant has more chances than you. And they dont usually like blondes or pale skinned men. If you are French think it twice, a month will be long enough to learn the lesson.
@joselopez-yf9jq
Жыл бұрын
@@bulanyeripatiseri no digo que sea real o no lo que has vivido , pero me hizo gracia tu comentario, ya que yo he visto mas extranjeros ligar con facilidad que españoles. Si eres mujer seas o no extranjera tienes mas facilidad , pero eso ocurre en españa y en cualquier lugar del planeta jaja , gracias por las risas de tu comentario
@bigmike208McDizzle
Жыл бұрын
@@bulanyeripatiseri “American guys are always lonely losers” ? 😂😂😂. And you are saying all ethnic Americans as well even if they are fluent in Spanish ?
@rosina1195
2 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
@daveed4475
2 жыл бұрын
Enjoying your videos-thank you! As a native Chicagoan, I was also surprised by you claim about Houston. That honor goes to either Chicago or NYC.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by Daveed! I appreciate you watching my videos. So many are surprised about Houston's status, it must be our best kept secret! But it's not just my claim, the L.A. Times did a feature on it back in 2017 "Houston’s stunning growth and high-volume immigration have turned it into the most racially and ethnically diverse major metropolis in the country." Dropping it here: www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-houston-diversity-2017-htmlstory.html
@bigmike208McDizzle
Жыл бұрын
Sorry I just have to add….Houston is no where near the most ethnically diverse city in the US…and the humidity is horrendous there. Try NYC, LA & Miami for diversity….and better weather 😅
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Sorry I just have to add some #facts....but Houston has been named the most ethnically (and racially) diverse city in the US - even according to the LA Times. www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-houston-diversity-2017-htmlstory.html houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/04-20-21-houston-most-diverse-city-in-america-wallethub-dallas-fort-worth-austin-san-antonio-plano/ As for weather, Houston is humid, there's no way around that. I've lived in Miami and it's equally as bad...also Miami leans heavy on Latin/Hispanic diversity - it doesn't even come close to the wide range of diversity you find in Houston, NYC, or LA.
@bigmike208McDizzle
Жыл бұрын
@@SheHitRefresh I lived in NYC, Miami & LA and several more cities in the US. Your facts may be right about Houston’s diversity, but I visited there for work for 2 weeks last year and was glad to be leaving 😂. Houston May have diversity but I have lived in S.A. , been to Austin & Dallas and would rank Houston as 4th in TX as places I would return to 😁.
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
@@bigmike208McDizzle that’s great. No one is trying to sell you on moving to or visiting Houston. I though we were talking about the most diverse city in the US?🤷🏻♀️
@bigmike208McDizzle
Жыл бұрын
@@SheHitRefresh good point. I guess the last thing I thought about when I visited Houston was how diverse it was. Facts win.
@basementstudio7574
Жыл бұрын
Wife and I are considering retiring abroad and at this point it's kind of a toss up between Spain and Portugal. We're visiting Portugal this July and spending time in Porto, Lisbon and the Algarve. Next year it'll be Spain with time in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Malaga and possibly Seville. And if we have the time Mallorca. Thanks for the video. Any good English language online news papers or real estate? Thanks again.
@Quarin12
Жыл бұрын
Great video thank you! A few things. If I work remote earning a US salary I'm assuming that's a nice perk if moving to Spain? We are a family of 5, my wife is an art teacher but has Master's degree I wonder if that will help to find a job in Spain? Lastly, what would you recommend where I can start looking into to planning for my family if we do make the move? Thanks again!
@albertoreyes4429
Жыл бұрын
I have been visiting Spain and thinking of moving there. One thing that drives me nuts is the parking situation. Coming from Floridan where I can park my car in front of my house or on the street anywhere, I find parking in Spain extremely difficult. Unless you have a garage, I have rented in Spain and you have to drive around for an hour before you find a spot and usually very far from your apartment. the same when you go to stores. Is there any place you recommend where the parking situation is not so bad?
@rafarequeni822
Жыл бұрын
Nope. Unless you live in a really small village, that problem is everywhere. High density of population and many old buildings without communal garage still around makes it a problem almost everywhere here.
@LaughterCigar
Жыл бұрын
Yup, the parking situation here is pretty terrible. But like she said, Spain has fantastic public transport, so if you live in a city or decently sized town you can perfectly live without ever really needing a car. Unless you move to a reaaally small and remote town, wherever you go you can easily walk, bike, take the metro/bus/tram/train to pretty much everywhere you need to go.
@whatelse1222
Жыл бұрын
You really don’t need a car in most cities in Spain.
@ajtmm4654
9 ай бұрын
take a bike
@heriport6654
7 ай бұрын
Pues….nada….me ha gustado. Vivi en Valencia es agradable y affordable recuerdo la renta para un piso de dos cuartos 650 euros, ahora en LA me pregunto que cojones la renta es 4000 usd tiempo de volver.
@Retireonmybudgetcommunity
2 жыл бұрын
good video
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@felipeyanez7786
Жыл бұрын
Spain is victim of its success, but for the locals have an average salary of 700€ to €1000 so wether we like it or not the locals are becoming more resentful of the outsiders. Foreigners are moving the economy, but I think is getting to and end. More taxes. Malaga has 43 % of youth unemployment and one the highest in Spain. When you get in the inner Spain a lot of pockets of poverty. But Spain was booming by 1998-2011 the best years of Spain was el dorado.
@jblondon1327
11 ай бұрын
Don't be stupid. Spaniards' average salary is well above 1000 euros
@jorieneahmahilaga5834
Жыл бұрын
I am from the Philippines and I have a Bachelor's degree in Tourism Management. I dream of working and living in Spain but I lack experience to be considered a Skilled worker (I want to work in a hotel as a concierge or front desk). Can I take a Language course for 6 to 12 months at least then after the course convert it to a working visa? How about a tourist visa to a working visa? I know I can't do a tourist visa to working visa but I was told by someone I can so I am confused. I hope you can give me any kind of advice. I am not rich to do investments 😅 so I cant think of anything else. I want to live and work legally. I also can't do long term studies like master's or Doctorate. They're too expensive. P.S. If I work under a Type D visa/Student visa, will my salary under my part time jobs be taxed on? If I will study a language course, I still plan on doing part time jobs but not sure if they are taxed. I read on google if I work under a student visa I wont be taxed as they're not considered "income". Enlighten me please 🥺
@legenda_2020
Жыл бұрын
customer service is basically better in Eastern Europe
@ozdenburla198
Жыл бұрын
Europa has the best public systems (transport, health care, schools) in the world. social state?
@catdaddy5192
8 ай бұрын
How can you move to Spain permanently without having to invest 500,000 euros in Spanish real property?
@SheHitRefresh
8 ай бұрын
Great question! There are many other ways to move to Spain. The most popular visas are the digital nomad visa and non-lucrative visa. I have more information in my visa guide to living in Europe. Let me know if you're interested!
@glennk.7348
Жыл бұрын
How easy is it to learn Spanish as an adult? Immersion courses available in Spain when you get there? (4 years Spanish in high school but forgot most of it…) 🧐
@pedrolardies9597
Жыл бұрын
Then you already have the foundation, with daily dealings with people, you will soon be up to speed.
@enjoyslearningandtravel7957
Жыл бұрын
It just depends on your motivation to learn and your dedication. In Spain as in many countries. There are many different language schools. Just research online.
@goldvideo
Жыл бұрын
I went from A2 to C1 level in about 1.5 years starting at age 50. It can be done with the right attitude and motivation!
@glennk.7348
Жыл бұрын
@@goldvideo thanks!
@AdonisGaming93
2 жыл бұрын
What if I am already a Spanish citizen? Is it a little easier to get a job? I'm thinking of doing BaristaFIRE away from the US and just doing a random simple service job like at a store or a barista for example as a part-time gig since my investments would be able to cover the rest of my needs.
@joselopez-yf9jq
Жыл бұрын
you need learn some Spanish, but your English you will almost certainly have a job, Spain has many jobs in the hospitality industry (bars, restaurants, hotels, nightclubs) ... the problem in Spain is that the average level of English is low. The bigger city is more easy for touristy city, the easier it will be to find work (Valencia, Santander, Madrid, Malaga, Baleares)
@AdonisGaming93
Жыл бұрын
@@joselopez-yf9jq I'm from Spain lol, I speak spanish. Although I have been in New York for the last 19 years, but I go to Spain almost every summer to visit family and went to Spain for graduate school studying my masters. So while my accent is more Latino American now, I still speak spanish with no problem. So if that's the case hopefully then I can get a service job, I just really don't like New York hustle culture and everyone is so obsessed with working.
@ezraalmighty7865
Жыл бұрын
If it's hard for you to get a job as an american how would you support yourself just now moving there??
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
Great question! There are opportunities to come to Spain and teach English, which is a popular route. Working remotely is another way that non-EU citizens are able to live in Spain and earn an income without having to find work in Spain.
@natalias1212
10 ай бұрын
And you're paying 45% of taxes??
@javiermartingonzalez4759
Жыл бұрын
When you have a serius problem, you need the public helhtcare. Free.
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
That's a great point!
@davidcritchley3509
Жыл бұрын
She forget there's no train system on the coast, and buses not frequent. Taxis there are expensive. Think she spent most of her time in Madrid, maybe also Barcelona. Not the tourist areas.
@gontzallekzeit2050
Жыл бұрын
Las especias y condimentos picantes tienen su origen en la mala calidad de los alimentos y su deficiente conservación. Para ocultar esas deficiencias, siempre se ha recurrido históricamente a esos condimentos. Los alimentos naturales tienen sabor por sí mismos. Por ejemplo, echar limón al pescado fresco es un crimen.
@larrsan
2 жыл бұрын
The preference to contract Spaniards for job is a total lie haha we wish that
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for your input! I'd love to hear more about this. Definitely in the case of US citizens, Spanish companies do prefer to hire local talent (talent that already have working papers to legally work in Spain) compared to a US citizen who is is need of a work visa sponsorship. This is because sponsoring a US citizen can be a timely and expensive process. If you've know of companies or industries that prefer to hire US citizens and are willing to sponsor their visas over hiring a Spaniard (or anyone in Spain with working papers) please let us know. There are so many US citizens who are looking for a path to work sponsorship and this information would be very helpful for them. Thank you!
@joselopez-yf9jq
Жыл бұрын
@@SheHitRefresh I have 2 friends from India who work in the computer sector, where English is more valued. One returned after 3 years to his country for family issues. The other person has 1 year left to finish his 10 years in Spain with a job to finally have citizenship. I think the hotel, industry and computer sectors would be the best options for English-speaking people. At least from what I see in acquaintances.
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
@@joselopez-yf9jq hi! Thanks so much for the information.
@glennk.7348
Жыл бұрын
Customer service in the U.S. is getting abysmal. So, equal on that!
@rafarafa5180
Жыл бұрын
As a North American citizen
@Lacteagalaxia
2 жыл бұрын
Si quieres sanidad pública u otros servicios incluso para los inmigrantes hay que mantenerla con impuestos no como en usa que pagas " poco' pero te buscas la vida sois una sociedad imuy individualista y extraña; y en España se habla castellano o lenguas autonómicas no inglés que yo sepa; cada vez sois más aqui
@rolflin
Жыл бұрын
Y eso de que pagan "poco" no es cierto. Las empresas pagan "poco" por sus beneficios los ciudadanos fliparias que se habla mucho y mal de los impuestos en europa y españa pero la realidad es bastante mas compleja
@LaChicaconSuerte-1111
11 ай бұрын
The customer service thing is very true and Spain needs to improve in this area. Manners and respect and other such important elements of a civilized society are often entirely lacking. Particularly with regards to respectful behaviour and consideration for others. I was in Playa San Juan, Alicante recently, in a supermarket called Consum and had opened one of the doors of a refrigerated unit to take out some ham, when a Spanish woman who looked to be in her late twenties, bumped into me and reached past me and took something for herself, because she could not wait two seconds for me to be done and was startled and said oh! and she looked at me with no expression, did not apologize and just walked off. In Valencia, a spanish woman who looked to be in her 50s, who was in front of me as we were going into a clothing store called Cortefiel, opened the door and then just let go of it even though she knew that I was directly behind her. Luckily, I managed to hold the door before it slammed into me. Unfortunately, this type of behaviour is quite common in Spain.
@tubaljohn1
2 жыл бұрын
I have lived in Chicago, LA, Seattle, and Houston. Houston is NOT diverse at all.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi John! Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment. Houston is a big city so while I find it strange that you didn't encounter diversity, it's possible you had a different experience depending on where you lived and where you spent time. I grew up there in the 80s, 90s, and 2000s and definitely have experienced it to be one of the most diverse cities in the U.S. Once of the things I love about Houston it's a city of immigrants, one in every four residents is foreign-born. The city was actually given the title of the most ethnically diverse city in the U.S. a few years ago by multiple publications based on census data, here's a link to two articles: www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-houston-diversity-2017-htmlstory.html www.governing.com/community/houston-is-the-nations-most-diverse-city-report.html#:~:text=The%20report%20found%20that%20overall,Utah%2C%20with%20only%2055.38%20points.
@tubaljohn1
2 жыл бұрын
@@SheHitRefresh Thank you for the helpful video. My experience there Was white, Mexican, and some blacks. The thing I noticed was other than the Mexicans and Cowboy whites there wasn't any culture. For example in Chicago we have a China town, Irish, Italian, and Polish neighborhood were the people are from those countries. You get a real taste of the culture. It Texas Chinese is Panda Express. May I ask when the last time you have been back to the states? We are considering moving there, but my wife may want to come back and see family. May I ask some other questions? Your video was very helpful, but there are a few other things I'm curious about.
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
@@tubaljohn1 I see what you mean. Houston's demographics are a bit due to different waves of immigration to our city (Latin America, Asia, Middle East, Africa) so so we don't have an Irish, Italian or Polish neighborhoods but we have many pockets in the city where you can also get a taste of different cultures including a thriving Chinatown which is also referred to as Asiatown since it's a mix of Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean as well as Latin American areas, Arab, Iranian, and African. But they aren't as obvious as other cities since Houston isn't a walkable city, you have to know which areas to drive to to find these subcultures within the city. I can see how they can be easily missed. Regarding your question, I go back to the U.S. twice a year, I was just there last fall. Are you considering moving to Spain? Feel free to ask any questions you may have. Happy to help! Thanks again for watching my video!
@GTSCoupe
11 ай бұрын
Gorgeous 😍 😍 😍
@dexter01973
3 ай бұрын
What about race relations, especially for black people?
@Karen-vq5jz
2 жыл бұрын
Hi,can you survive with English?
@SheHitRefresh
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Karen! Good question, you can definitely survive here on English but it won't be easy. There are enclaves and clusters of foreigners where one can move to and get by in English, I mainly see this along the coast. And there are definitely people who have lived in Spain for 10+ years and haven't learned Spanish and seem to manage. But in general the average Spaniard does not have a high level of English or even conversational level. If you want to live here comfortably and integrate with Spaniards and Spanish culture I highly recommend learning at least some Spanish.
@MariaNI-yf1bz
2 жыл бұрын
Basically no. You really need to try to learn Spanish.
@loumac9312
Жыл бұрын
You are very beautiful! Do you have South American origins?
@x1achilles99
Жыл бұрын
Wow. I just got back to California from 6 weeks in Spain with my 10kg very well trained dog. I thought it was outright hostile to dogs. That may partly because nobody trains their dogs. I was shocked how dog owners had such difficulty controlling their pets. I was yelled at dozens of times because my tethered dog was too close to the entry. Compared to Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, France and Norway, Spain is absolutely dog hating. She is wrong.
@LazaroBueno
Жыл бұрын
can we get married? Youll have a great husband and i can move to spain
@cal9112
11 ай бұрын
You love Spain cause affordable health care, unaffordable in US , isn't that an inmigrant?
@metacosmos
2 жыл бұрын
just a problem, we don't want more immigrants in Spain because none of them want to live in inner Spain where there are a lot of small villages without people, as those villages are very cold in winter. All the immigrants want to live in Barcelona or Madrid !
@javiersays
Жыл бұрын
May be generally true, as someone who has traveled to some parts of Spain, I actually prefer the south Granada, Seville, Cadiz etc. Spain is beautiful and diverse .. big cities have their charm and convenience but smaller towns are beautiful
@SvengelskaBlondie
7 ай бұрын
I wanted to live in one of the smaller villages but your loony tunes government and it's desire to tax the sh!1 out of people was a deal breaker for me. "as those villages are very cold in winter." Depends on what you define as "very cold", I live in southern Sweden and we get down to -15C during the coldest winter months. As long as you have good clothes, -20C isn't much of an issue unless you come from some really warm place.
@metacosmos
7 ай бұрын
@@SvengelskaBlondie Soria, caceres and Leon, 20 minus celsius in winter. The Spaniard government is still very akwards in a lot of issues. About 50 years behind the best EU countries.
@SvengelskaBlondie
7 ай бұрын
@@metacosmos Ok, thanks for your reply. -20 isn't a big deal for me. I could manage it without any real issues. I am still thinking about Spain, haven't written it off completely.
@Ana-Maria-Sierra
Жыл бұрын
Spain has received an increasing number of immigrants since the 1980s. The country has opened its doors increasingly to Latin Americans, those of Sephardic Jewish descent, and refugees from the N. Africa, the Middle East and other countries. Prior to the 1980s Spain was a fascist country and not high on most people’s list.
@Toni-zw1eq
11 ай бұрын
A partir de los años 60 España se convirtió en un destino turístico para todos los europeos.
@jblondon1327
11 ай бұрын
It was much better before
@JD-so1zv
Жыл бұрын
This video makes me not even want to visit Spain
@SheHitRefresh
Жыл бұрын
It's ok, Spain isn't for everyone.
@jblondon1327
11 ай бұрын
Morocco must be more to your liking, lol
@caseycrawford2157
Жыл бұрын
People from Spain tell me that people from Spain are racist and xenophobic. They have told me that for the past 12 years without my asking them that question and there is no reason to doubt them. Just ask Brazilian soccer player Vinicius Jr.
@jblondon1327
11 ай бұрын
People are racist everywhere, grow up. For instance, why do you think the UK voted to exit the EU to stop free movement?
@antoniobanos8240
11 ай бұрын
Expats: you're a losers! Go home!
@heriport6654
7 ай бұрын
Venga al menos escribir bien lo que hablas tio
@tee4468
10 ай бұрын
Omg direct speaking that can be misconstrued as rude? I’VE FOUND MY PEOPLE! ❤
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