Maybe I misunderstood
But weren't you saying last week that the working conditions and employment laws in Spain were pretty lousy compared to the UK? Or is Madrid better than the rest of the country for that?

Chile would be cool though - I was partly duped into taking this PhD on the promise of fieldwork in Chile which never happened.
(LongJohnBaldry, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 10:51, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

They are
The conditions won't be as good as the ones in London, but still really good for Spain. This is a multinational company hiring people from all over the world, so they need to offer good working conditions. They expect me to do quite a lot more than 80h overtime per year (that's the maximum allowed by Spanish laws), so they won't be able to "pay" for them. However, you get a bonus cheque at the end of the job, for doing the extra mile.

I'd rather go to Chile, though. It'll be probably the last adventure before maternity and family life take over.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 23 Nov 2010, 10:54, Reply)

I would so love to come and visit you in Chile : )

( girlinthehole, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 10:58, Reply)

I think she would probably have a steady stream of visitors!

(berk, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:00, Reply)

That'd be great!
I can't promisse I could take holidays for all of you, but I'd make sure you were busy and happy over there.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:01, Reply)

I wouldn't be expecting that.
I could occupy myself during the day. It's always nicer to visit a place where you know someone. Especially if you're travelling on your own.
( girlinthehole, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:02, Reply)

^ this
you might have to teach me some Spanish, though...
(berk, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:03, Reply)

That's easy!
I can do it, you can do it!
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:11, Reply)

From the bits I did manage to pick up
whilst I was there, I'm pretty sure it's a lot easier than German or French!
(berk, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:12, Reply)

Yes, it's always nice to know
that there's someone there, just in case. I'm getting too excited about it, and I shouldn't.
(Aberracion Life's getting very complicated, but a lot of fun., Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:11, Reply)

Same here
*orders new septum*
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:01, Reply)

No need mate.
Hire a midget to blow it up your ring-piece.
(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:03, Reply)

You are so, so right.
*cancels septum order, orders golden trumpet*
( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:08, Reply)

A golden trumpet for your bronze eye - how poetic.

(Tugnut Ex of this parish, Tue 23 Nov 2010, 11:20, Reply)