8 hours a day, 40 hours a week; an average of 10 years, which translates into a seventh of our entire life. Let´s be honest, we spent a huge part of our life working, so you´d better do something you love if you do not want to be frustrated, but how?

•  It won´t find you- you need to find it : if you let the days pass and get absorbed in your daily routine, it is very improbable to find the job that you love. Sometimes that dream job knocks at your door, but not everyone is so lucky. Search for job offers that are appealing and do not give up, keep applying and you´ll make it.

•  Be qualified : If you are not the best candidate for the job of your dreams you need to consider getting back to school. Sign up for online courses, seminars or workshops to acquire the necessary skills to be competitive.

The first thing you need to check before considering applying to Council Housing is if you are eligible according to British law. This will depend on your citizenship and immigration status, meaning that you will be able to apply if you are either a British citizen or a citizen who has the right to stay in the UK permanently and who has not lived abroad recently. You will not be able to apply if you have a short-term immigration status.

For applying to Council Housing as a British citizen you need to:

For many, Easter is one of the preferred periods of the year to treat themselves with a nice break and be able to recharge batteries until summer. It is true that it is the busiest holiday period and therefore, the most expensive period of the year but we have done good research to let you know about the cheapest destinations for this Easter:

Algarve

The south of Portugal offers breath-taking landscapes mainly dominated by the Atlantic Ocean and wild beaches. You can fly to its main city Faro and stay in an AirBandB or Home-Away apartment rather cheap. That will depend on how many people you are travelling with; if you are just 2 you can maybe find a better offer in a hostel with breakfast included, whereas if you are 4 or more, it is definitively more economic to rent a house where you can cook lunch and dinner and save a lot in food expenses. A beautiful location to enjoy some relaxing days at the beach and do water-sports.

Majorca

The biggest of the Spanish islands part of the Balearic archipelago is a great destination for Easter if you want to enjoy some warm weather. You can book flight with hotel deals for a week for around £143.86 per person. In this case we highly recommend you to book a complete pack. The island offers plenty of beaches to explore, enchanting villages and but also mountains.

Living abroad and far from home can lead you to uncomfortable homesick feelings that, if not controlled, can bring you down. Remember that such a period in your life could be a unique and enriching experience if you stay in a positive mood. Let´s go through some tips to be happy while living abroad:

• Explore your new country

Find out the best touristic spots within your new country and make plans to discover them as soon as you can. Make plans to explore these hotspots once or twice each week. It really doesn´t matter if you do them on your own, as you can take this time to learn to know yourself better. Learn as well about the culture and the history of the country to understand your new environment better.

• Take a break from Skype and Social Media

Thank God for technology and that it allows us to keep connected with our family and friends back home but please, do not spend 2 hours daily chatting on Skype or snooping around what your friends are doing in your home country though Facebook or Instagram. Leave technology aside every now and then to actually live your new life.