#50 Self-Employment, Remote Work & Jobs in Spain – Busting Myths with Ali Meehan

Can you actually have a real career in Spain, or is it all just bar work and waitressing?If you’ve ever thought about moving to Spain but worried that you’d have to give up your career, this episode is for you! There’s a long-standing myth that unless you’re fluent in Spanish or willing to work in hospitality, finding a serious job or building a successful business in Spain is impossible. But that couldn’t be further from the truth!In this episode of The Costa Property Podcast, Sandra sits down with Ali Meehan, founder of Costa Women, to bust the biggest myths about working in Spain.Ali Meehan has been remote working with her own business in Spain since the early 2000’s and shares her experience of self employment and employment in Spain as an expat! You will learn:✅ Why Spain is NOT stuck in the past when it comes to jobs & business opportunities.✅ The booming industries hiring skilled workers (and how to tap into them).✅ How to network and create opportunities for yourself before you even arrive.✅ The truth about learning Spanish - do you really need to be fluent?✅ Sandra’s personal experience of growing her career faster in Spain than in Ireland.If you’re self-employed, remote-working, or looking for employment in Spain, this episode will give you the confidence and practical strategies you need to make it happen!Have questions or need support? Sandra offers one-on-one coaching calls to help you navigate relocation challenges. Get in touch via the links below.Links Mentioned in This Episode:👉 Book a Coaching Call with Sandra: https://calendly.com/sandralauriecoaching/relocation-success👉 WL Costa Properties Website: www.wlcostaproperties.net👉 Follow us on Instagram for daily insights into life in Spain: www.instagram.com/wlcostapropertiesGet in Touch with Our Guest Ali Meehan:Website: https:/alimeehan.comCosta Women – A Community for Women in Spain: https://costawomen.com/Enjoying the Podcast? Leave Us a Review!We know life is busy, but if you’ve been loving the podcast, we’d really appreciate it if you could take just a minute to leave us a review.Tell us:✔️ What’s been your favorite episode?✔️ What’s the most helpful tip you’ve learned?✔️ What do you want to hear more about?Every review helps us reach more people just like you who are dreaming of a new life in Spain. Just head over to Apple Podcasts, hit the rating, and drop us a quick review.Take the FREE Costa del Sol Location Quiz: 👉 Find out which part of the Costa del Sol is actually right for you in just 30 seconds: https://wlcostaproperties-quiz.netlify.app/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=quiz