Griegos, the Spanish town that offers free work and home

Greek, a town north of Spain, became news after his authorities published in Facebook a campaign run by its own residents, in which they invite families to move in by offering work and free rent for three months.

Greek town hall It is located in the municipality of Teruel, on the Sierra de Albarracín, in northern Spain. At the time of the last census, only 132 inhabitants were counted, and it counts only 9 children in the school of the village.

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“Do you like charming mountain villages? Does the rural world attract you? Are you tired of the city? Are you looking for a more familiar environment to raise your children? Do you have a spouse and children and are you tired of looking for work? Do you want to know the second highest city in Spain? If your answer is yes to any of the previous questions, this ad is for you, ”says the publication in the social red.

How are the jobs offered by the Greeks

The jobs offered are in restaurants and hotels. “We offer you to work in the kitchen and in the restaurant for you and your partner in the Paladar of Aragon, located in the Muela de San Juan. Or you can manage the hotel-restaurant from Greek, located on the square, ”explains the ad.

In addition, it offers a co-work and fiber connection for those who can telecommute with their workstations today.

After the first three months of free rent, residents would pay 225 euros per month, although there would be care for each school-age child, with a reduction of 50 euros for each child. That way, a family with two school-aged children would pay only 125 euros per month in rent, they point out.

In addition, they stress the objective of “convincing others to contribute to the disabilities of professionals that exist in rural areas, such as masons, electricians, plumbers or shepherds ”.

The reaction of Latin Americans and Europeans

The response to the post was overwhelming and included Spanish citizens but also families from Latin America who inquired about the possibility of accessing the offer from the Greek authorities.

In a subsequent message, city council authorities asked those interested to send a video via WhatsApp. “Due to the large influx of calls, messages and emails asking for information,” they explained, a video should be sent “introducing you and your family, explaining your situation, your professional resume and all the information you deem appropriate “.

The mayor, Salvador Gil, explained that they will seek to make “more attractive” the facilities at the service of tourism, “both for customers and for potential managers”.

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