Mileuristas are 20-something Spaniards who, beyond the current economic crisis, also face a labor market oversaturated with qualified candidates. Despite impressive CVs—many are bilingual and possess graduate degrees—mileuristas can’t earn more than 1,000 euros a month. Hence, they’re forced to live with their parents and, in general, put life plans on hold until they can finagle a full-tim
Increasingly, they’re flocking to Latin America, especially Chile. Between 2007 and 2011, according to an article published on AméricaEconomía, the flow of Spanish professional to Chile rose 92%. It’s a good match, as Chile’s fast-growing economy relies on thriving mining, energy and technology industries, which, in turn, require droves of engineers and IT technicians.