Is it necessary for me to speak languages other than english, if i want to get a job in france or spain?

By that i mean a real job, with an office like here in america.

For your job it might not be necessary learning the local language. But it certainly is if you don't want to get socially isolated. From own experience I can tell you that especially in France and Spain (probably more than in most other european countries - Spanish and French are also "world languages") it's pretty difficult finding people speaking english if you're outside the tourist areas. If you're lucky you'll find an academic to talk to - but few local bakers, butchers, car mechanics, etc have attended an university, and also in any supermarket on the continent nothing will be in English...

You will have to learn the local language or decide to return to the USA very soon. English is sufficient for getting along and surviving but not for really living in France or Spain.

I wouldn't say you HAVE to, but it is going to make things CONSIDERABLY easier. Take it from me, I've been there. You'll probably have to look rather hard to find an English speaking office. I would start listening to some CD's. Or get Rosetta stone. lol

I would strongly suggest it if you still have the opportunity.

Yeah!!!! You will need to speak the country's language. I am an American working in Rome and had to learn Italian.

Depends, but generally, yes. Most people in Europe can speak Enlgish in addition to their native languages. You are competing with them for jobs. Why would an employer offer you a job when they have bi and trilingual candidates?

Not absolutely necessary, especially in the business world where English is becoming universal, but NOT speaking the local language would certainly make you a less appealing candidate. And by the way, jobs that are not in offices are still real jobs. >:(

Some people, especially the French, get alittle pissed if you come to their country and don't even TRY to speak French, so I would definitely reccomend it. It's hard to say if it is a necessity because I don't know what kind of work you are doing. If you plan on having alot of contact with the people in the country, learn the language. If not, don't.

You will pick up the language really fast once you get there, so don't worry about being fluent immediately. Get the basics and learn the rest when you get there.

You need to speak, read and write French or Spanish if you want to work in France or Spain. Communication is the biggest factor in our everyday life. Most Europeans do not speak English.

I麓m sorry to say, but if you go to France to work, you will have difficulties getting a job, if you don麓t speak French. If you do, they demand a perfect knowledge and pronunciation. The French are so proud of their own language, too proud in my opinion, sorry.
I experienced it once when coming from Spain by train to Paris and had some time to spend before I had to go to my next train, so I went to a cafeteria in Paris for a coffee, had just a moment before spoken English with an American, so I forgot to order in French and the waiter almost threw my coffee on the table, just because I spoke English.

It麓s much better in Spain, have worked there earlier for 5 years, the Spanish people speak better English, especially the young ones, but I麓m sorry to say that if you want an office job, then you absolutely have to know Spanish. I hope you do.

One thing I can tell you for sure, it麓s much nicer to work in Spain than France. Good luck!