Pesh Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Hello all; Thought I'd share some big news. 3 weeks ago today I received an offer I couldn't refuse; a job with a company in Barcelona. I was contacted a week before by someone at the company who had obtained my details from Indeed, and was interested in talking with me. We had a quick chat on the phone on the Thursday of that week, and arranged a Skype call for the following Monday. Monday's call went well, and I was told on the Tuesday they wanted a chat with a larger audience (their end) on Wednesday. That also went well, and I was told I'd hear the following week about what would happen next. Except on Friday I got an email stating that they were happy already and here's a job offer, when can you start? It's something I've been considering a few years - living and working abroad for a while - and I'm not in a position where I have a good excuse to say 'no', so I enthusiastically replied 'yes'. From today I've got 6 weeks left with my current employer and will be moving over to start mid-September. At the moment I'm going through all the formalities of emigrating, which isn't simple as you can imagine, but it doesn't deter me! It's going to be a big change and a slight culture shock, but I can either sink or swim at this, and I wanna swim! It's a new start in a new world and it's bloody exciting! Just thought I'd let my guitar addict forum friends know!
4Hayden Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Congrats Pesh I wish you well and hope everything works out well for you 4H
Guest Farnsbarns Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Wow. Exciting stuff. We should try to meet up while you're still so close!
btoth76 Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Best of luck, Pesh. Wish I had the courage to do that. I have spent six years abroad in my childhood. But I am not able to do that now. Wish I could grab those opportunities. I became old and grumpy. Even though, I am not getting anywhere here. Best wishes... Bence
kidblast Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Woa, some big changes !!! Best wishes to you Pesh, Keep us posted!
daveinspain Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Congrats on the new job.,, what will you be doing? I moved to Spain in 1993, the quality of life here is very good... Great people, food, weather, beaches, nightlife... Many pluses. How old are you? I was 48 when I moved to Spain and also had an opportunity that was hard to refuse. In hine sight, I realize I gave up a lot when I moved here. My family, friends and work contacts that I had made over many years. I have been here 23 years now and as nice as it is you should consider what you are giving up. If you have any questions or need advice send me a PM... Best of luck!!
Pesh Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Wow. Exciting stuff. We should try to meet up while you're still so close! Definitely mate! I think a meeting our SouthEast UK 'chapter' should definitely be on the cards this summer! Would be great to meet you all and put some faces to names and guitars
Pesh Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Congrats Pesh I wish you well and hope everything works out well for you 4H Thanks very much 4H
Pesh Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Best of luck, Pesh. Wish I had the courage to do that. I have spent six years abroad in my childhood. But I am not able to do that now. Wish I could grab those opportunities. I became old and grumpy. Even though, I am not getting anywhere here. Best wishes... Bence Well if you're not too rooted, I reckon it's never too late! Thanks very much though, Bence.
Pesh Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Woa, some big changes !!! Best wishes to you Pesh, Keep us posted! Thanks KB; will probably have a few posts over the first few months while everything is new, exciting and chaotic so I'll make sure it's all shared about
Pesh Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Congrats on the new job.,, what will you be doing? I moved to Spain in 1993, the quality of life here is very good... Great people, food, weather, beaches, nightlife... Many pluses. How old are you? I was 48 when I moved to Spain and also had an opportunity that was hard to refuse. In hine sight, I realize I gave up a lot when I moved here. My family, friends and work contacts that I had made over many years. I have been here 23 years now and as nice as it is you should consider what you are giving up. If you have any questions or need advice send me a PM... Best of luck!! Thanks very much, Dave! The job is mostly the same as what I already do, which is software analytics and development. I'm 28 at the moment; not got a partner here in the UK, and no property that I can't easily let go of. So I'm thinking that's not a bad position to be in to do it. A lot of my friends are darting about the planet as they go through their travelling phase and such, and the job will have me back in the UK visiting clients and the other offices every 5 or 6 weeks (paid for by them ) so I can always take a detour on the way back! I've visited Spain more times than I can count and never had a bad experience; you're right on with the people, food, weather and such; it's all much better. I know it'll be different living it rather than holidaying it, but I've got confidence that the life there will be a good one. I do have one question; relevant to the move and this forum and why we're all here - what music stores do you use in Spain?!
badbluesplayer Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Wow!! Congratulations. Best of luck with the new adventure.
daveinspain Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 I do have one question; relevant to the move and this forum and why we're all here - what music stores do you use in Spain?! Sounds like a great opportunity and not that risky for you.., do you speak Spanish? I learned to speak the language here. Check out the official School of Languages ( La Escuela Oficial de Ideomas ). It's a great school and it's subsidized by the government so it's dirt cheep but very good. It's a 5 year course very comprehensive, covers grammar, vocabulary, history, literature and the culture... I graduated and have a degree from them.., Music stores, lots of mom and pop stores still... You should have fun discovering them! No real big chain stores but many people buy on line from Thommas in Germany, good prices and free shipping.., There is a fairly large store here called Bosco that I use but they are a bit expensive but good to have a handy place when you need something fast...
Hall Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Think of it as an extended vacation! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N8ck4nV2zg Congratulations Pesh. You're a brave soul; I'm sure it will go well as a result. Umm, Gentle Giant. Thought I was the only one left from those days!
Pesh Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Wow!! Congratulations. Best of luck with the new adventure. Thanks very much mate! Looking forward to it!
Pesh Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Think of it as an extended vacation! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8N8ck4nV2zg I often feel like I need a 6 month holiday, twice a year. I'm finally realising that dream!
Pesh Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Congratulations Pesh. You're a brave soul; I'm sure it will go well as a result. Umm, Gentle Giant. Thought I was the only one left from those days! Thanks very much mate! Hoping it all does indeed go well; it's kinda scary but more exciting!
daveinspain Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Congratulations Pesh. You're a brave soul; I'm sure it will go well as a result. Umm, Gentle Giant. Thought I was the only one left from those days! Wow Gentle Giant, I used to love that band… I saw them live in Boston at the Rat, they were just as good live as on their recordings…
Retired Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Congratulations Pesh. Sounds like a great adventure for you and I wish you well.
Hall Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Wow Gentle Giant, I used to love that band… I saw them live in Boston at the Rat, they were just as good live as on their recordings… Yea, they were great. And to get back on track, Pesh is moving to Spain to make his mark and some real good money. Great when opportunity knocks!
Pesh Posted July 22, 2016 Author Posted July 22, 2016 Sounds like a great opportunity and not that risky for you.., do you speak Spanish? I learned to speak the language here. Check out the official School of Languages ( La Escuela Oficial de Ideomas ). It's a great school and it's subsidized by the government so it's dirt cheep but very good. It's a 5 year course very comprehensive, covers grammar, vocabulary, history, literature and the culture... I graduated and have a degree from them.., Music stores, lots of mom and pop stores still... You should have fun discovering them! No real big chain stores but many people buy on line from Thommas in Germany, good prices and free shipping.., There is a fairly large store here called Bosco that I use but they are a bit expensive but good to have a handy place when you need something fast... Ooh thanks for the advice about the language school; will make a note of that! What level of degree is it, or equivalent? Sounds like an interesting venture and something to do I know of Thomann; I had a feeling they'd be the biggest, even though they're over in Germany. I had done a quick Google search but hadn't found many promising aspects. As I mentioned above somewhere; I'll be in the UK a few times a year still, so I can always swing by my favourites @ Andertons, pick something up, and sneak it over the border I've got some friends in Valencia, which I'm sure to visit, so we might be able to meet up at some point in the near future once I'm settled!
LPguitarman Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Congrats on the new job Pesh. Hope your new location and life change goes well for you.
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