Here, we offer you some tips to help you make the most of your situation and take advantage of all the time that being unemployed offers you.
Looking for a job is probably the hardest job. You have to be organised, spend a lot of time sending CVs to companies, writing cover letters and contacting companies that interest you.
But it doesn't have to be all about looking for a job. Invest time in yourself, go out and do things that free you from the frustration that comes with not having a steady job every day.
Make unemployment your ally
First of all, you have to apply for your job at your SEPE office, as this law firms mailing list will be your key to being able to enjoy the benefits we offer you.
Advantages that will make you consider unemployment as an ally
Transport.
There are many local governments that offer their unemployed people subsidies for public transport so that they can travel more cheaply.
Unemployed Valencians and their families have the Valencia Card, which they can request an annual voucher for ten euros.
In Ourense, you can get the Milenio Card . With it, if you have been unemployed for more than six months, you can travel throughout the city.
Virtually all public transport companies in every city offer transport assistance. Find out more and start travelling for less!
Culture.
Now you have no excuse not to visit the museums in your city. You have time and free or discounted tickets for the unemployed as long as you present your job seeker's accreditation.
All the palaces, monasteries and museums that make up the National Heritage network have free entry. Also, museums such as the Prado in Madrid, the MACBA in Barcelona or the Guggenheim in Bilbao offer free
You will also find great discounts at some theatres of 50% for the unemployed. Some cinemas and theme parks also offer a discount on their entrance for the unemployed.
Sports.
Local governments reduce their costs by up to 70% on sports activities and workshops for the unemployed. Gym chains, physiotherapy services or psychological care often offer discounts on their rates.
Get moving so your spirits don't drop!
Supplies and taxes.
Thanks to the social bonus , families with all their members unemployed can benefit from discounts on electricity or water bills, as can large families and pensioners.
There are also many local governments that make it easier for the unemployed to pay their taxes by deferring them or deducting them from their bills.
Training.
Being unemployed is the best opportunity to train , retrain in your sector or take that painting course that you really want to do. Remember that everything that involves growing as a professional is specialising you and thus you will have more options to find the job that you like.
Many of them are online, and you only need an internet connection to be able to do them.