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Labor laws in the European Union  If you have been enjoying your time here in Spain you may have considered moving here and finding work for an extender period of time. If that is the case, there are a few things you should know before making the decision. If you are currently a citizen of a country that is a member of the European Union, you are in luck.  That expedites this process immensely. Moving countries for work in the European Union is similar to moving from California to Nevada for work. However, if you don't have citizenship in the European Union you have to go through a more extensive process. On top of getting the correct visas, and permits, every employer is legally required to publicize a job in order to offer it to current residents of the European Union. There is a Spanish saying related to how difficult it can be to get hired as a non member of the EU. This saying is "La pescadilla que se muerde la cola" Which translates to "The whiting ...

Tax Free Shopping in Madrid     If you have been shopping around Madrid, you may have noticed that the prices of clothing and other non-consumable goods are exceptionally lower than those in other places. Here in Spain you can take advantage of a tax refund prior to leaving the country. This is an easy way to save money on expensive goods. The sales tax is almost always going to be 21%. You must make sure to keep all recipes in order to get a partial refund.       This means if you buy a 100€ jacket, and the sales tax is 21% you can keep your receipt and take it with you to the airport for the 21€ refund. If you keep your receipt for everything that you purchase (other than food) these tax refunds can add up and save you a large amount of money.       It's quite popular for people from neighboring countries to come to Spain just to shop, as the prices are so attractive its hard to pass up. If you plan on making l...

Ways to enjoy Madrid            Now that you are in Madrid, you may be asking yourself what some things are that you can do to enjoy your time here, as well as meet new people. The nightlife here in Madrid is probably the best in the world. If you are staying in the center of Madrid, near Puerta del Sol one solid option would be Kapital. This seven-floor nightclub is great place to meet new people and dance. Each of the seven floors offers a different type of music which will ensure you have a good time. The only downside to this nightclub is that it is quite commercial. Entry with two mixed drinks will set you back 20¢; however, what is most common for people to do is to go to a bar or a terrace café and drink there with friends prior to going to the clubs. Shoko is another alternative to Kapital. The general age of clubgoers is 18-28 with more emphasis on the older end of that spectrum. Nonetheless this is still a ...