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Spaniards live in their jobs with a distribution of hours and salaries that can be improved and the desire to retire as soon as possible. The debate on the schedules has been on the table for days, but for the moment the changes, due to the ruling, are going elsewhere. What does not change is the treasury, which is already preparing for the income campaign. In this life, almost no one is saved from working and paying taxes...
Punished? The debate is served. That if we work a lot, at odd hours, that is not normal. That must be remedied and the schedule cut. The truth is that we Spaniards have an anomalous day. Between historical causes and customs, we do not work more hours than our neighbors, but they do work much worse. It disrupts health, efficiency, conciliation... They experience it especially in the hospitality industry, where the workhorse is more about collecting overtime and complying with agreements. Now that the measure is being negotiated, will they end up among the professions that will be able to retire earlier to compensate?
Sign in and have breakfast. If you are one of those who arrives a few minutes late or goes down to have breakfast at work, it turns out that they actually count as effective work if the agreements with the company state so. This was recognized by a Supreme Court ruling this week. Enjoying it will involve having a job, or thinking about changing it. If we talk about selection processes, people are clearer about how to write a resume to stand out in the offers, but we must also value the advice to succeed in the interview and keep the job. From the presentation to the dialogues, there are 7 big keys to that.
Hello, I'm Treasury. It is always joked that two people actually get paid each month on the payroll: the worker and the Tax Agency... Be that as it may, in just a few weeks the personal income tax for 2023 will have to be settled. The income campaign is taking shape and it can now be ask for the reference number, the key to access the draft and submit the declaration. This is how it is achieved. We also find the treasury in the midst of crypto fever, with new requirements for investors who bet on bitcoin and other digital currencies. Be careful if you exceed the amounts that require compliance with the new procedure.
Rental capped. The rent cap already applies in Spain. At least in Catalonia, which is the one that has taken the lead. With this, a sea of doubts arises: will my rent be lowered? Which municipalities apply it? Why is there a price range?... These are some of the most repeated doubts among users, but they already have an answer. There are more unknowns about its effect in general, about whether it will succeed or not. In theory, large holders will have to lower their prices by 20%, but there is fear that they will choose to withdraw homes from the market. At the moment, in cities like Barcelona the cost continues to skyrocket.
The next electricity bill, which will already take into account March days, will bring negative surprises... or not. Depending on the contracted rate, the free or regulated market, consumers will notice a jump in the payment of bills. Who will suffer the most?
The experience of applying for a mortgage can also be bitter, especially if the loan is denied. All is not lost: measures such as controlling expenses and avoiding incurring debt are a couple of tricks to improve your profile. Or comply with what the banks look at most...
