While in Spain We suffer from structural unemployment and hundreds of thousands of workers cannot find jobs after several months of unemployment. Other European countries, such as the Netherlands, are competing for this position. convince Spanish workers to emigrate.
The Netherlands has an unemployment rate almost always below 5%, a healthy lifestyle, high salaries, shorter working hours than ours and, according to the European Union, it is one of the country with the happiest cities in the world.
The good economic situation of the Netherlands means that need more labor to work in positions such as carpentry. This led them to launch job offers to Spaniards with very advantageous conditions.
For example, on the Spanish government’s employment portal you can see an ad in which They are even willing to pay for your accommodation while you are in Holland. and cover all travel costs.
How to move to the Netherlands from Spain?
In terms of numbers, the Netherlands is not the preferred European state for Spaniards to emigrate to. However, it meets certain economic conditions for which you should reconsider your decision.
For example, in the the canvas of the Spanish government Employ yourself, belonging to the SEPE (State Public Employment Service), we can find an offer to go to work as a carpenter in Holland with conditions that we do not envisage in our country:
- Three-month contract extendable to three years.
- Minimum salary of 2,200 euros per month with the possibility of working paid overtime.
- Hours from seven in the morning to three in the afternoon.
- Free house paid for by company with electricity and gas costs covered.
- The company covers all travel costs from Holland.
In addition, to access this position, the requirements are completely acceptable; even if English is not your strong point:
- Primary certificate.
- Knowledge of English with a minimum level of B1.
- Two years of experience in the carpentry sector.
- Driving license essential. It is not necessary to have a car.
In this profession you would dedicate yourself to the creation, repair and assembly of wooden structures such as doors, windows or furniture. Best of all, if this offer doesn’t suit you, you’ll surely find another one that better matches what you can offer.
Why move to the Netherlands from Spain?
Here are the main reasons why it is worth moving to the Netherlands, especially one of its big cities:
- Shorter working hours and better wages.
- Greater balance between work and family life.
- Good education and health system.
- Safe country full of nationalities.
- One of the best public transport systems in the world.
