onsdag 16 juli 2008

Español, por favor!

I obviously overestimated myself, because I'd always thought of myself as a social person with lots of foreign contacts. But it seems like a few are not enough in this world - at least not in the work- searching world. My mission now is to figure out how to find a job abroad. Abroad meaning a country which can give me something I need for my career: Spain. Ever since I was a kid I've loved the Spanish language, Spanish people and culture, so now I think it's about time I get a chance to learn more about these - in authentic surroundings so to speak. Unfortunately, the very first line on a page for working in Spain and such, pulls down my self-confidence: "Knowledge in Spanish is required for working in Spain." What the hell? I mean, that can't be true. I'm aware of the fact that most people don't speak English very well, but what about the Balearic Islands for example? It shouldn't be too hard for someone who speaks English (not to mention German, another popular tourist language) to find a job at a hotel full of Britons, right? Otherwise I better be quick... Pick up that old Spanish book again... "Buenos días! Usted es de aquí?"

Nathalie is listening to her childhood favorite latino song: Lambada

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