Finding a job in Architecture?

[Isabel]

How can I get hired in Barcelona at an architecture firm if I'm from Puerto Rico? Is it possible?

[Creixell]

Hello Isabel,

Due the 2007 Real Estate bubble Spain is not the best place for architecture positions. Most part of the architects have moved to Uk or other EU countries. Right now in Barcelona the situation is becoming better due a new rehabbing boom, but no one is constructing new buildings and the salaries aren't high at all.

For an experienced (2-3 years) the net salary is 1500 euros per months + 2 extra full pays (June and December (that's pretty common in Spain)).

That salary isn't bad in Barcelona, but you could get the double in any other western European country.

Good luck.

[r_cota]

Im agree with Creixell,the situation is becoming better due a new rehabbing boom becuase owners and promoters are taking profit about increasing in tourism without consideration about local resident.
Anyway if you decide to come anyway it is better to look for international architectural firms than local firms as catalonian use to be closed circles.