assistance in finding work and general work related qustions

Last activity 10 February 2014 by plan_be

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guyfreegardMember15 November 2013 08:46:39

I am 58 my wife is 47, we have applied for several positions in Uruguay where the specs say for english speakers, but the responses we get are in Spanish - although I have had latin at university and can make out the most words my question is

1. if we got a work position in Uruguay would our lack of spanish be a problem with communicating with our colleagues at work? Obviously we would start taking spanish lessons immediately.

2. Would me age be a problem in actually finding work?

3. Can any body give us a name and contact of an english speaking employment / recruitment agency in Uruguay - we have no preferences in the area?

Thank you ex-pats for any assistance you can provide

Guy & Mari

janwayActive member25 November 2013 11:26:44

I can only give you my impressions from living here for two years. Others may be able to give you a more positive response.

Most jobs here will require fluent Spanish. Many jobs only want people up to age about 45 and will state that in the advert. To work legally I believe you have to have applied for permanent residency and have at least a temporary cedula or have a work visa and a job already arranged.

You might want to look at trabajo.gallito.com.uy . Many people work two jobs and long hours as wages here are often low and costs are high. Retirement age here is 60 for both men and women.

plan_beGuest10 February 2014 17:43:48

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Have the specs for the jobs mentioned what they pay? It will give you a little bit of a sick feeling.

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