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Anders Eliasson
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RE: I need help, from anyone really. (in reply to odinz)
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Jonas, save up as many Norwegian Petro kroner, and move to whatever of the places Pimiento says. Go back to Norway in summer for 3 month and earn as many Norwegian Petro kroners and come back. Its not a joke. Money is difficult here, Your currency is strong, summer to hot even in Granada and IF you get a job here, it´ll be few hours and around 5 euros an hour. To start up, I think Granada will suit you the best. Pimiento said many good things, I agree and if your spanish is not to good, its the easyest place to get along because there are many foreigners. You can get along for some 5 - 600,-€ a month if you share an apartment with students. This includes teachers and a couple of drinks and a shawarma here and there. Just do it.
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Date Apr. 21 2011 9:03:21
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odinz
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From: Sarpsborg,Norway
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RE: I need help, from anyone really. (in reply to Anders Eliasson)
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Hey Anders I think you also told me that a while ago, no doubt i take it even more serious now, and it is my plan as of now, maybe i can get some small work there sometimes to add on the money i will have allready saved up or something like that. After what i have heard here Granada also sounds like the place to start. I dont really know what a shawarma is, but it sounds fun . On a side note, I swore to myself that i would bet my life on becoming the best guitarist i can be, and that is what i am going to do, and this forum was like a godsend for me, I have learned alot, met teachers, i have gotten tablatures/sheet music, i have met a luthier who is building a guitar for me, and gotten rid of many of my social anxiety problems, since i dared post that first thing. Now i am also getting help moving! getting sentimental here But just wanted to say thanks for all that
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Date Apr. 21 2011 12:37:38
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Kate
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From: Living in Granada, Andalucía
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RE: I need help, from anyone really. (in reply to odinz)
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Hi Jonas. A shwarma is a kebab, a bargain at about 4 euros, sometimes even comes with a beer. Anders had the best suggestion, make money elsewhere and spend it here. i live in Granada and there is little to no work available apart from what you create for yourself. Granada is a very lively university town and there is a great young local flamenco scene. Many foro members have visited, stayed for days, weeks, months and years. Ask Adam, Anthony, Ailsa, Ann Marie, Esteban, Max, Tino, to name a few. You can get a flat share at around 250 - 300 euros, there are always fliers on the walls with people looking for flatmates. Best time to come Sept/October as the University year starts. And Sevilla, Jerez, Cordoba, San Lucar and Madrid for that matter are only a bus ride away. Have a look round each city has a different feel and you will know what is right for you. Kate
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Date Apr. 21 2011 16:19:18
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odinz
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From: Sarpsborg,Norway
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RE: I need help, from anyone really. (in reply to Kate)
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Hey Kate, thanks for the info, I too think that What Anders said is great advice, And thanks for that info, actually i have allready started looking for where i can find rental places, i dont know where to find it on the web though. But so far the prices for renting appartments seem pretty good, not too steep, i have planned to maybe draw out a pension, that will give me about 1500 euros a month, but i am not sure yet. By the way, any info on dress codes in spain? I have a few piercings and all that.. Do i have to worry? Here in norway i was even asked to leave a store while doing my groceries, because someone complained about my looks. Every detail is key right? Thanks for the info
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Date Apr. 21 2011 21:47:53
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odinz
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RE: I need help, from anyone really. (in reply to gerundino63)
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Hey gerundino63 That seems like a cool idea, but i guess i have allready sort of decided what i will do in some way, i do not fare well with school or education, been trying it for 5 years, still no succes. I allready am doing classical guitar here, thought it would be cool, but cool went away fast as theory started to appear. but i have a friend who will be really happy with that conservatory, he is dilligent in school! So i will forward that to him Also thanks for posting, knowing the possibilities is allways good! but i dont even meet the requirements to start there
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Date Apr. 21 2011 21:54:46
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Pimientito
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From: Marbella
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RE: I need help, from anyone really. (in reply to odinz)
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1500 euros a month Thats a good wage over here. Your money will go a long way. 100 a month on guitar lessons and strings. 500 rent on a studio appartment 100 Mobile phone bills (Phone calls are criminally expensive in Spain) 20 euros day food, drink, groceries, bus rides, internet = 600 per month Total 1300 per month If you dont eat out every night and buy food from the markets you can live on even less. Fruits such as tomatos, avocados, oranges are 1 Euro a kilo right now, A white loaf is 70 cents and a litre of beer is under a Euro. A kilo of Pasta ( 3 good meals) is under 1 Euro. Chicken and fresh fish are also inexpensive but beef and lamb are pricey. The things that cost money in Spain are electrical goods, computors, heating, electricity, phone calls, petrol, and beaurocracy...you have to pay a tax or charge to get anything done. If you are not running a business and have a income from another country then you can live in relative luxary on very little. If you share an appartment and reduce you bills to 100 week then you can live here easily for under 1000 per month.
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Date Apr. 22 2011 9:47:05
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