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With a rate of unemployment of 21%, Spain is one of the countries of the Union is feeling the effects most of the international financial crisis. But beyond lamentations, this reality should serve for many companies looking for solutions that help increase productivity without any cost.

Although it may seem absurd at first, such a measure would shorten the time spent at lunch. Spain has one of the longest working hours in Europe according to the OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development), a circumstance that can be caused, among other things, a marathon lunch that begins at two in the afternoon and lasts for two hours. This slowdown in the working day causes many Spanish are forced to stay at work until 20.00.

What if companies decide to put a limit on lunch?

Probably, it could leave the office at five or six in the evening, saving companies maintenance costs in their facilities (heating, lighting, etc..) And also allow workers with a better balance between work and family life . On the other hand, people could go to bed early, improving the quality of life and focus on working with the benefits that this implies for a company.

In return for all this, more than one may think that large cities can lose vitality, but the curb so frantic activity marked by a work which occupies the entire day, people will enjoy more during the weekend and above all make it easier and easier reconciliation.

In crisis situations like the present, the income from our main job usually not sufficient to meet our needs. In this way, many people raise seek work part time or during weekends to provide them extra money. Also, if you are unemployed, these alternatives can also be a good idea to get some income while you continue with the job search.

1. Part-time Jobs: in times of economic crisis, part-time work are considerably higher. They are jobs that deal with the spare time of which is available after completing the work day. The most common is the waiter over the weekend, but we can also opt for the care of children, elderly or dependent persons, domestic workers and telemarketer. Usually these works are carried out without signing a contract which binds the employee and the employer. It is important to formalize a contract that will ensure a certain working conditions.

2. Internet: the network has become a great option to have extra money. For example we can work on Bloggers being paid per article. We can also make contributions to opinion polls, chain e-readings, registration web pages or offers PTC sites (clik payments) or PTR (paid to read). Before you get started in collaborations via the Internet, it is advisable that you condition reports and seriousness of the pages.

3. Advertising on the Internet: if you choose to try to earn extra money through the network and create a blog or a website, it can reach a significant number of visits, allowing you to insert paid advertising and generarte considerable income. It is important that you contact companies wishing to promote themselves and whose contents match the contents of your website or blog.

4. Commercial: If you have powers of persuasion, commercial work can be a great option, though much of the gains depend on the sales you make. Usually in these types of jobs are in direct contact with the potential consumer. Stresses in particular the Catalog, covering all types of industries: fashion, jewelry, tools, cleaning products, cosmetics and books. The advantage of these products is that they tend to be cheaper than physical stores, which, here’s a point in your favor.

5. Sale items: takes advantage of everything that does not use or do not serve. To sell second-hand objects can be another source of extra income at a time. Also thanks to the Internet it is much easier, yet there are still stores specializing in selling second-hand products that you can go.

6. Provide classes, depending on the academic level that you can be a very good option and comfortable. Languages, mathematics or computer are the most demanding content when teaching private lessons.

7. Kitchen: If you’re a good cook or chef, cooking for others from home can be a big deal, well not the kids leave home. You can start cooking for people you know and go slowly increasing your contacts. You can also insert advertising on the Internet or magazines.

8. Similarly, if in your home you have a spare room you can rent it even if it means giving up some part to your privacy.

All these options are good for getting extra money, but also pose efficient saving measures can be a good option to get the money you need. If you finally choose to seek extra work conditions get the truth, especially if you opt for the Internet world. This way you can save unnecessary trouble. Find out also whether or not to declare to the tax income or if your new part-time work for which opt is compatible with the collection of unemployment.