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General handyman looking for work. Painting, flat pack furniture, gardening, all types of jobs. Swimming pool repairs. Grouting, pumps, electrical, leaks. 30 years construction experience. 10 euros per hour.
Hi Alan,
I moved to Spain 4 years ago and did what your looking to do. I too started off charging €10 an hour but found that because I was the cheapest on the market, I lost more jobs than gained simply because people thought that if I'm charging that low,I can't be any good.
May I suggest you start off offering your services at between €12.50-€15 an hour. That's still cheaper than the norm (assuming it's cash in hand) and a price many are and will be willing to pay.
Just a thought you may wish to consider.
Blessings
"(assuming it's cash in hand)": Is that like "working illegally" ?
V
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Villas wrote on Thu Mar 14, 2024 10:03am:
"(assuming it's cash in hand)": Is that like "working illegally" ?
V
There are 3 ways of working here in Spain:
1. Being employed with a contract in place
2. Autonimo - self employed. Yearly increased costs per month which are paid irrespective of whether you work
3. Cash in hand. Doing the odd job here and earning 'pocket/beer money'
If your looking at having a business then you will need Ootion 2.
DEP003 wrote on Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:50pm:
There are 3 ways of working here in Spain:
1. Being employed with a contract in place
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2. Autonimo - self employed. Yearly increased costs per month which are paid irrespective of whether you work
3. Cash in hand. Doing the odd job here and earning 'pocket/beer money'
If your looking at having a business then you will need Ootion 2.
Thank you ( but you don't need to answer MY post). My Spanish partner's son runs a construction company). Well aware of "handymen". My question was to no. 3( on your list). PS: I am retired & Only interested in the post & the above comments. Regards. V
Posted: Fri Mar 15, 2024 7:37am
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Villas wrote on Thu Mar 14, 2024 8:21pm:
Thank you ( but you don't need to answer MY post). My Spanish partner's son runs a construction company). Well aware of "handymen". My question was to no. 3( on your list). PS: I am retired & Only interested in the post & the above comments. Regards. V
I PM’d this guy 2 days ago and am yet to receive a reply. Make of that what you will.
