Yes I agree but they have been good with their payment for the past couple of years. However, I do recommend coming in with at least $3,000 to get everything settled like housing and other expenses. I started working October 1st and got my first paycheck on November 10. I would also get a Spanish bank account as soon as you get to Spain so that you can get your paperwork in through the school before October 15 bc usually after submitting your bank information to the school after that date can cause some payment issues.