In Spain, the hospitality industry It is a sector in which, in many cases, the Working conditions leave a lot to be desired. There are many employees who work a large number of hours but receive a salary close to the minimum interprofessional wage.
Given this complicated situation, Some workers have chosen to continue in the hospitality industry but leaving Spain in order to try to increase the remuneration they receive.
It is the decision that has been made Pablo Egeaa young Spanish man who finds himself working in a bar in Australia. Although invests a large number of hours per weekthat effort ends up being rewarded on your payroll.
Through a video published on his account on the social network TikTok (@egea_p), the Spaniard has detailed the amount of work he takes on as a waiter in Australia and what salary he receives in return. “In total, For 52 hours worked in a week, they give us 1,760 dollars, which is almost 1,000 euros (994.13). And that’s without counting the tips.who are quite generous,” said the young man.
Regarding his working conditions, the Spanish waiter has specified that Work five days a week and take two off. Of course, most days are based on 12 hour work days. In that sense, Pablo Egea has explained that “I, in general, always work in the same bar, so We start today at one in the afternoon until one in the morning, in principle.”
Besides, The salary you receive per hour is not fixed. Some days you earn more than others because bonuses come into play for working on the weekend or for working at night.
In any case, taking into account that his salary is almost 1,000 euros a week, the young man He earns almost 4,000 euros per month for his work as a waiter in Australiaa figure that is difficult to achieve in the hospitality sector in Spain.
