portugalphilip
English expat in Portugal
Forum posts
15
Contacts
5
About me
English
Lives in Lisbon
Speaks Portuguese , English.
Registration: 12 May 2009
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Living near Oporto by portugalphilip
Ola tudo , Just moved from UK. Moved with wife and animals to this wonderful country. Looking for work anything considered can speak basic Portuguese have a residency , fiscal documents and have a car and driving license. I know something of driving ...
Hello Leo , Just moved to Albufeira (Algarve) Working on Boats at the moment so know some carpenters. Only problem is the travel. I am an electrician so I can not help with wood work. Good luck but if you want I can ask. Tchau. Read More
Find a job in Portugal by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Portugal? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Portugal? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Portugal. Recruitment ...
Ola, I have the same problems. It seems you need to know Portuguese before to find work. I am electronics engineer I do not know your area of work sorry. Employment is rising in the eurozone and many Portuguese speak lots of languages. Good luck. Read More
Find a job in Portugal by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Portugal? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Portugal? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Portugal. Recruitment ...
Ola , If you type into Google "emprego" you get some good results to try. Lots of work agencies about but you generally only get short term contracts. Read More
We want to expat to Barcelona! by Mary_Ann
My husband and I are thinking about moving to Barcelona (currently in San Diego USA). We are visiting Barcelona in Dec of this year and want to get to know the area, meet expats, check out apartments, jobs. My husband is fluent is Spanish and I'm ...
Yes learn the language. There is plenty of information on the Internet just type in the Spanish for "work" and then "Spain" or "Barcelona". You have good qualifications by the sounds of it so it should be easier. Sorry only do Portuguese or ... Read More
New Community in the Making by portugalparadise
Hi We are an English couple with a small child who own a 2 hectare Quinta (5 acre farm) in lovely Central Portugal. At present we are in the process of building our house but have decided that we need more people to join us and enjoy this lovely ...
That sounds really good. Where exactly are you in Portugal ? Read More
Hello from Ireland by magnumlady
I joined here a while back and then forgot about it...old age! So I just thought I'd say hello to everyone.
We have been here a year now. The language is the most difficult thing. The winter was bad this / last year snow was a big news story. It normally only happens on the mountain. Read More
Hello from Ireland by magnumlady
I joined here a while back and then forgot about it...old age! So I just thought I'd say hello to everyone.
Depends on if you are a duck or a lizard. We like the sun and life is slow. But if you like cool weather and green then Ireland would be better. Heat and dust here but the winter is cold. Read More
Hello from Ireland by magnumlady
I joined here a while back and then forgot about it...old age! So I just thought I'd say hello to everyone.
Hello from Portugal. Same sort of pace of life in Ireland I believe. Take Care. Philip. Read More
whooopeee im out,,, by kingofthekitchen
well i worked for a water company in england for 25 years and last year i said thats it i have had enough and finished,this year my wife got a position in Gibralar and so we have moved out im semi retired. I have been to many countrys i like sweden ...
Ola Doris. Good luck in all. Not too far away from us. Gibraltar is not a long way from us...Still part of UK though...the rain should be warmer. Tchau. Read More
Find a job in Portugal by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Portugal? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Portugal? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Portugal. Recruitment ...
No Problem. Thanks anyway. Good luck in all. Regards. Philip. Read More
Living near Oporto by portugalphilip
Ola tudo , Just moved from UK. Moved with wife and animals to this wonderful country. Looking for work anything considered can speak basic Portuguese have a residency , fiscal documents and have a car and driving license. I know something of driving ...
Hello Julian , Still learning :) most people do not understand me but I get about 20-50% of what they say.I can read and understand 70%. The television helps a lot but some of the translations in the films is what they mean rather than a direct ... Read More
Living near Oporto by portugalphilip
Ola tudo , Just moved from UK. Moved with wife and animals to this wonderful country. Looking for work anything considered can speak basic Portuguese have a residency , fiscal documents and have a car and driving license. I know something of driving ...
Sorry about that. The answer in Portuguese is the same as the question. This language is really difficult but fun. I tried all the books and CD's to learn but most of it useless as there is many types of Portuguese (Brazilian , do montes etc.) Then ... Read More
Living near Oporto by portugalphilip
Ola tudo , Just moved from UK. Moved with wife and animals to this wonderful country. Looking for work anything considered can speak basic Portuguese have a residency , fiscal documents and have a car and driving license. I know something of driving ...
Obrigardo. tudo bem ? Read More
Find a job in Portugal by expat.com
Hi, You are an expat living in Portugal? Please share your experience! What is the best way to find a job in Portugal? The Internet? Please tell us which are the most useful / effective websites for job seekers in Portugal. Recruitment ...
Ola Derek , Hope all is well I would like to reply for your position but I think we are too far from Tomar but as an estate agent you might be able to help me. If you know any people magazines or companies who have holiday homes near Oporto and want ... Read More
Living near Oporto
Ola tudo , Just moved from UK. Moved with wife and animals to this wonderful country. Looking for work anything considered can speak basic Portuguese have a residency , fiscal documents and have a car and driving license. I know something of driving ... Read More