Imagine how many people moved to Spain with the idea of retiring! Every year you hear of more and more people leaving the UK and moving not just to Spain but to various European Countries to "get out of the rat race". But one wonders if its out of the frying pan and into the fire!
At the moment many people who rushed out to Spain over the last 10-15 years with the intention of kicking back, doing a little part-time work and living the dream, are now rushing in the opposite direction because they can't make ends meet here in Spain.
We also moved out here with rose coloured glasses firmly perched on our noses, although it was never my intention to retire but I was intending to find the nice little part-time job to keep me off the streets and stop me from going doolally from boredom. Some research into the economy of Andalucia would probably have been beneficial as we discovered very soon that Andalucia has a huge unemployment problem and that part-time jobs are fought for and usually won by those speaking Spanish and some by those speaking both Spanish and English.
This is why you find so many of the expat community doing the markets (see previous blog). There are so many non-Spanish markets out here now selling everything from handmade goods to UK food products and Marks and Spencer clothing! Some people do the markets to themselves out of the house, meet people and make a bit of pocket money. But for some this is their only means of support and as the competition for the punters' money is fierce there are more and more people feeling the pinch.
So what other options are there when you are an expat wanting to make a living? Well there are several MLM opportunities out there such as the Aloe Vera products, Herbal Life and Bioflow - which immediately spring to mind. However, all of these options also require the franchise owner to "do" the markets to sell their products and market their opportunity. From my point of view I prefer the "no stocking of products" option available in the Internet Marketing Opportunities. Mind you I had a couple of go's before I found the opportunity that really got me going.
I am now with an opportunity that not only puts money in my pocket but supports Environmental and Humanitarian projects worldwide. For me the mission was very important but realistically I had to be able to earn good money too!
So what exactly is Network Marketing? The simplest explanation is that it is a method of marketing that utilises independent representatives to reach potential customers that a company otherwise would not reach with traditional marketing methods.
Network marketing is definitely an option for people living abroad and needing an income. There is plenty of money to be made, even in a recession and there is no requirement to learn another language (although I would always advocate learning the language of the country in which you live).
If Network Marketing is route you choose make sure that it fits your requirements, ticks all the boxes and delivers in every way.
If you are interested in more information on the Opportunity that I am with then please contact me!
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