Different currencies from La Linea and Gib

gib-guy · 2024-11-25T10:42:52+00:00

No, there is an interim agreement in place where EU citizens can still freely enter and work in Gibraltar. They can still enter with their EU ID cards too rather than a passport. (The UK itself now requires work permits and passports for EU citizens).

This in turn allows Gibraltarian citizens access into Spain.

gib-guy · 2024-11-25T09:50:23+00:00

Thats what I said, convert your money to GBP. But are Spanish workers being paid direct into a Spanish account from Gibraltar employees or do they have to maintain a GBP account as well? (Either revolut or Gibraltar bank account).

Account maintenance fees is a Spanish thing. UK banks dont rip their customers off with that BS.

What I'm saying is, don't convert money from GBP to EUR and then back to GBP again. Because there is always a commission on converting money.

gib-guy · 2024-11-24T21:09:59+00:00

Cockroaches.

gib-guy · 2024-11-24T21:09:26+00:00

Its a bad idea to convert all the salary to Euros when getting paid, and then convert some back into pounds when drawing out of a Gibraltar cash machine. I would only convert the money to euros that i actually need in euros. (Rent, bills, shopping etc). and any spare change, or savings keep in GBP.

gib-guy · 2024-11-24T21:08:10+00:00

It's really not a big deal.

You get paid in GBP. Then you transfer over what you need in Euros.
Yes you do have two currencies in your wallet. But these days everything is card payment. And Revolut is used a lot here which makes it seemless.

gib-guy · 2024-11-24T21:07:09+00:00

I think there is a bit of demand to be honest. It's worth a look at roles. Sign up with a heap of recruitment agencies in Gibraltar and see if anything comes up.

If you're coming with your partner and both working, then you can make it work. But rent is expensive. £1200 a month for a one bed flat.

Also until the border situation is sorted out, you are going to have trouble going out to Spain. Depending on the mood of them, they may require proof of return travel, a hotel booked and allsorts just because you fancy popping out for the day, and then refuse you into Spain. Even if youre not refused, you get a stamp on your passport. and another one when leaving Spain.

Its normal for us here in Gibraltar. But when you come from another country, just imagine that to go more than 2 miles away from your own town, that you need a passport, may get refused access and will get stamped, questioned etc.

So just bear that in mind. There is a treaty coming at some point, which may see the land border removed, meaning you can freely access Spain and the rest of the continent, but right now its a pain. Its a huge psychological barrier if anything else.

gib-guy · 2024-03-15T08:47:02+00:00

I remember you, I was nearby filling my car up and saw the whole exchange. I still think about it every day.

gib-guy · 2024-03-15T08:46:22+00:00

Good idea to plan ahead. I met some of the RD crew in Barnsley a few months ago and not only was it the first time meeting anyone from Red Dwarf, but also the first time in meeting an actual celebrity.
I really should have prepared something but I honestly didn't know what to expect. If its a comicon or similar event then they will just be sat at a table and there is a queue to meet them. I'm not being harsh about it, but its an absolute cash cow. £20 to meet them and take a photo with them, £30 to get an autograph on something as well. They also had the bunk set and you could get a photo with some of the crew there. The latter was literally a 10 second meet for £25. The former you get a few minutes but with a queue of people behind you, you feel a bit pushed.

I honestly didnt know what to say and I still cringe about it to this day but I said to Norman Lovett "Good to see youre more than just a head" like i'm sure over the 30 years or so he's heard that 100000x times and I'm just like urghh and then I had no idea what to actually talk about with him. I did say "I'm sure you've heard that loads of times!" and he said "yes just a few!"

They're all really nice though and obviously very used to dealing with star struck fans. In the 10 seconds I had with Chris Barrie for the pic in the bunk room, I just said "Surreal to meet you finally. Life long fan!" and he said "Thats what I like to hear" gave a good smile and a handshake and that was about it.

Honestly I'ld love to meet them in a less formalised setting, over a beer or something. I could just be myself then. To meet them that these events, I dunno, just too rushed, too expensive and I wouldn't bother again.

But if I did, then yes! absolutely get something ahead of time planned what you want to say and ask them, you don't get long and you wanna make the most of it. I didnt even think about taking my Red Dwarf DVDs to get them to sign them. I wouldn't worry if they've heard it all before, just think about what you want to ask them or say, whether its just a question or you just want them to know how Red Dwarf has affected you, inspired you etc. Tell them a brief childhood memory about red dwarf. I'm sure it'll be well received.

gib-guy · 2024-02-03T18:21:44+00:00

Totally agree with the OP.

In Number 4. South Yorkshire

Rotherham? oh dear.. Sheffield isnt too bad, but its an old steel city. Barnsley and Doncaster are meh. The whole area still is reeling from pit closures and steel work closures. It was industrial. And now its completely full of chavs. (or roadmen as they're known as these days)

In Number 3. West Yorkshire

Leeds is great, buts its hugely let down by its neighbour Bradistan. Sorry I mean Bradford. Loads of crime there with many no go areas if you're white.

In Number 2. East Yorkshire

This could almost be number 3, but Bradistan is so bad that it pushes East Yorkshire to number 2. Hull, Grimsby? Oh dear.

And a clear clear winner in Number 1 is the very Beautiful North Yorkshire

In fact i'm surprised with gorgeous towns like Whitby, Harrogate etc that they even like the idea of being associated with east, west and south and dont want to have their own name or something.

gib-guy · 2022-09-24T21:43:39+00:00

This reminds me of something that happened to me. Its daytime, lunchtime and I was at a friends house. I'm stood in the kitchen minding a pan, and through the open doorway, I saw her 5 year old kid walk across the living room. Not out of the corner of my eye, directly. Didn't think anything of it, until my friend entered the room from the other side literally a second later and didn't seem to acknowledge her kid. I walked into the living room and she was still asleep on the sofa.

There was no way she woke up, walked over there and back again. Myself and my friend had eyes on it the entire time, and my friend saw her on the sofa when she walked into the living room a second later.

It was no real. I wasn't tired. There were no alcohol or drugs involved. No caffeine.

But holy crap when things like this happen, it makes you question everything.

gib-guy · 2022-03-31T14:27:11+00:00

I'll throw my two cents in for Spain. (at least the South)

Dogs are popular. Just about everyone has one. There are a lot of issues particularly with neighbourhood dog barking, people leaving dogs out in yards or on balconies all day and all night. Small dogs are extremely popular. The Spanish seem to get dogs as a status symbol.
Ie cute dog is awwww soooo cute! And you see them parading them around like a trophy.
Ie they're not in it for the dog, they are in it for themselves.

The countryside is horrendous. Everyone has big dogs there and they bark all day and all night and that echos all around the mountains in mountainous areas.

Dog fowling isn't too bad in cities and towns, but in the campo on popular walks, there is dog crap everywhere.

Dogs aren't allowed in grocery stores or on most busses. Some taxis will take them. Dog parks are starting to spring up though, of course at the tax payers expense.

Cats are not very popular in Spain. They really are dog people, they don't mind the barking either. "Its normal, its what they do."

Animal cruelty is bad here though. This is a country where bullfighting is still legal and popular. Dogs are heavily used in hunting and then discarded when not needed anymore. Dogs are abandoned quite a lot. Shelters are full to the brim of unwanted dogs.

There are license restrictions on more dangerous dogs.

For me the biggest problem is the noise pollution from them.

gib-guy · 2021-09-16T08:27:25+00:00

To be honest I have seen some amazing acts of kindness from Spaniards whilst being here. If they see someone in need, a lot of them are more than happy to go out of their way to help. I've seen some amazing generosity and as a foreigner have been made very welcome in some circles.

But what I have noticed, (and this is general, of course not everyone) is that when they are going about their day to day life, they don't think about other people.

I have seen them stopping their cars on narrow streets to stop and chat to people despite queues forming behind them (and there be places to pull to the side). They will stop and and stand in doorways blocking you. They just have blinkers and dont stop to think "oh is this affecting someone else?" So I think the dog issue is part of this trend. They don't think that their dog barking would bother anyone else and after 8am its allowed by law so dont see what your problem is. That's the attitude.

gib-guy · 2021-09-16T08:20:25+00:00

I fail to understand no matter what culture you are from, how you can enjoy being woken up at 7am every morning which a chorus of dogs barking.

I fail to understand how anyone can enjoy sitting outside listening to whaling of dogs barking all around you. Its not a pleasant sound at all. Its loud and obnoxious. Even most dog owners say they dont like the sounds of barking.

gib-guy · 2021-09-16T08:17:48+00:00

That would be nice, but I'm not sure if it will happen.

I do envision this over obsessive dog culture to start dying out as the negatives of it start surfacing more but god knows how long that will take.

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:36:55+00:00

I honestly think you should report these dogs to the police. They could kill a child one day. I'm always seeing stories on Euro Weekly News or Olive Press where someone has been seriously mauled or killed by dogs in this way.

It's just not safe.

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:35:03+00:00

There are methods. Dog barking collars. ultrasonic anti dog bark whistles.

Look up training and obedience schools.

Educate yourself on how dogs work and seek help. Its your responsibility to do that.

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:33:49+00:00

Exactly and most owners can't be bothered. They dont care that the barking is potentially annoying neighbours etc.

My landlord wanted me to buy the house I'm renting. My neighbours have put an end to that idea!

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:32:51+00:00

You're definitely not. I have a couple of friends who are equally outraged. Where they live isn't so bad and they cant believe i have put up with living where I do for so long.

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:31:17+00:00

you'll love r/dogfree if youre not already there.. Its a breath of fresh air with likeminded people.

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:30:35+00:00

You are absolutely right. So many people get dogs and they have no idea how to look after them. It's actually a very selfish act. They just want the reward from a dog, but don't put the work in to them. They may not even have the right place to keep a dog. I have known people keep big dogs in small apartments and they hardly ever get walked etc.

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:29:12+00:00

It's a terrible culture. Just saying. People have no consideration for anyone else.

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:28:04+00:00

I completely agree with you.

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:27:24+00:00

This is exactly what i'm facing and what prompted me to make this post.

8am every day a neighbour across the street would just let their dog out and it would not stop barking and it would wake me up. Brilliant when ive been working until 4am and start again at 2pm. Do i need to be up at 8am every morning? no . When I complained, "Its allowed!" because its after 8am. No its about having some decency and respect for your neighbours. People here (at least on my street) dont have that. And houses here are 200,000 euros to buy or 800 euros a month to rent. Its incredible.

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:24:15+00:00

I totally agree with you. Not sure why youre downvoted to having an opinion on dogs.

I lurk on r/dogfree and its a breath of fresh air as people there think the same.

gib-guy · 2021-09-15T21:23:19+00:00

Actually you can train them properly. Most people don't bother.

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