European Work

Being the subject of a compulsory foreign language in primary education; the language barrier is no longer a problem for graduates of today, that accept geographical mobility as a natural progression in his career. On the other hand, the phenomenon of globalization, Internet and the advent of low cost flight companies easy access to search and exploration of new opportunities. The United Kingdom is one of the most attractive destinations for Spanish emigrant. Their unemployment rate (6.7% in March 09), though the crisis, is still lower than the European average while the Spanish tops the list with a 17.4 per cent in March 09. The British Labour market is characterized by the deregulation of labour relations.

Part-time work is very widespread as well as flexible hours. These two aspects favors the early incorporation into the work of young students, as well as of women after motherhood. Another interesting aspect is the shortage of personnel mainly qualified in the sectors: health care: nurses, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, doctors..