My partner and I will be moving to Barcelona for their job in a few months and there are a few things we’re worried about with the move. Primarily we have two dogs that we will be moving with us. Anyone know what it’s like finding an apartment to rent with multiple pets? We’re worried we will have a hard time finding a place with the dogs. Also, I’m concerned about finding work for myself there as we’re aware the local job market and economy isn’t great — we won’t need me to make an income but I’d prefer if I had a way to make money for myself still. I don’t speak Spanish (starting lessons) but I do have over a decade worth of teaching experience in yoga and other forms of fitness, wondering if it’s an option to pick up gig work in the industry easily so I’m not idle while we’re there.
Any tips or personal experiences shared are greatly appreciated.
What?
In Barcelona the local language is Catalan, and there is a lot of animosity towards Spanish people and the Spanish language. It’s a very hot-button issue.
Yeah but that’s not exactly… true… much less in Barcelona where there’s a lot of people from other places of Spain. Animosity comes only from very extremist and brainless people.
I’m Spanish and have been to Barcelona, so I know what I say. Most people don’t speak Catalan on a daily basis.
I mean…the question pertains to making local friends, not friends from other parts of Spain. And difficult to make friends with Catalan people with no Catalan, not impossible. Just a bit more difficult…