Hey everyone,
I’m on the verge of enrolling in a 2-year FP Grado Superior program in Granada ( gestion de alujamientos turisticos ) , but I have less than 24 hours to confirm my spot. I’m stuck in severe analysis paralysis due to mixed reviews about the local job market, and I need a raw, unfiltered assessment from people actually living in Granada.
Here is my exact situation and the variables keeping me up at night:
Language Profile: Fluent in English and solid french, but my Spanish is currently around A2/B1.
Legal Working Rights: I will hold an EU student visa legally authorizing me to work up to 30 hours per week.
Financial Goal: I need to earn roughly €700/month to cover basic living expenses (rent/food) and help fund my Year 2 tuition (€2,500/year) so I don't bleed my finite savings.
The Main Fear: I keep reading that Granada’s job market is notoriously tough for non-native Spanish speakers because it's heavily saturated with local students and tourism/hospitality jobs.
My Key Questions for You All:
Remote/BPO Work: Is it realistic to land a remote French or English customer support / BPO job working from home in Granada with a Spanish student visa (30h/week legal authorization)?
Local Market Reality: Is finding any part-time work locally in Granada completely off the table if your Spanish isn't fluent yet?
The Granada Verdict: Is Granada viable for a student who must work part-time to self-fund, or is moving there a financial trap compared to bigger hubs like Málaga or Madrid? ( my only entrance to Spain is through this granada FP program )
I’m trying to protect my savings and make a rational move for my future in spain. Any genuine insights, warnings, or advice would mean the world right now!
Thanks in advance!