Work in Barcelona

Considering relocating to Barcelona? Let’s have a look behind the scenes to understand what it takes to be a happy expat in Barcelona.

Originally from Belgium, he left his job at Google in San Francisco to move to Barcelona with his wife, where he decided to open his own bakery.

Born and raised in Canada, Amy moved to Barcelona to change career by retraining as a software developer. Here's her expat experience of the city.

Let’s see what career paths are available and what getting set up here involves...

Based in Barcelona for 5 years, Thanks to the Catalan capital’s environment, easygoing lifestyle, and expat community...

The burgeoning technology industry in the country has been gaining real traction over the past decade, attracting talent from all over the world.

More and more positions become available in the tourism industry in Barcelona each year. Here’s what to bear in mind to snag a job in this hot field.

Barcelona is a powerhouse in Spain’s food and beverage sector as a whole, with a flourishing job market to support it...

Since 2017, more positions have opened up in finance in the region than ever before, which has been coupled with increases in salary.

No one likes paperwork, but it’s part and parcel of moving to a new country. And it’s best to hit it head-on so you can open...

By moving to Barcelona, you’re gaining access to one of the best healthcare systems in the world. Here's how it works and how you can access it...

You’ve booked your flights, one-way, and nabbed yourself a few nights in a nice hotel. Now it’s time to find your home sweet home for your new life!

What began with a moving truck soon saw them living like locals and going through every imaginable workplace scenario...

Moving cities brings the double whammy: Having to make new friends and find new professional opportunities.

Moving to another country can be daunting. When it comes to your money, make sure you’re up to speed on the banking options and tricks of the trade...

Here's our curation of vital press, apps, podcasts as recommended by locals and expats, to help you navigate the city and get the most out of it

If you’re thinking of relocating to the city with kids or planning to start a family once you’re settled, here are a few things to bear in mind.

An HR expert explains local professional etiquette and provides the key to finding and winning over your potential future employer.

Looking for a cozy place to work remotely? Here are our top coworking spaces in town.

It’s Monday morning and you’re headed to work. Should you say ¡Buenos días! or ¡Bon dia! upon arrival?

Marwa Preston walked away from a successful career in technology in London to pursue her dreams in sunny Barcelona. She has never looked back.

There’s a Spanish saying—“Barcelona traps you”—and it might help to explain why many people come here intending to stay a short while but never leave.

Mexican Pablo Fernandez decided to ditch the security of his nine-to-five and pursue his artistic ambitions. Seven years later, he’s as happy as ever!

Unlike other restaurateurs in Barcelona, Laila Bazham started her career working in the banking industry in Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

Cofounder Sacha Michaud tells us why Barcelona was the best place for him and what it takes to move from stuttering start-up to success story.

We spoke to Cecilia Tham, the cofounder of Makers of Barcelona (MOB), to know what it takes to open a hub and why she settled in the Catalan capital

Vibe-filled rooftops, a cactus garden and crowd-free beaches: We asked locals and expats to give their picks of where you’ll find the real flavour...

I’d never really imagined living and working abroad. That’s not to say the attraction wasn’t there—who doesn’t dream of embracing new cultures?...

It’s the end of the month and you’re in the red… Fear not! Here are our tips for where to head when you need to enjoy Barcelona on a budget.

Frenchman Erwan Riou originally qualified as an architect, but after a stint in Brazil, the 33-year-old started retraining as a programmer...

For Anaïs, Barcelona is such an enticing city that she has made it her home not once, but twice.